10 Amazing Facts about India

1. India's only female prime minister was assassinated

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2. Mother Teresa's sari is still symbolic

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3.The powerhouse of Indian Railways

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4. Britain's favourite dish has Indian roots

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5. Asia's largest wholesale spice market

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6. Kumbh mela gathering visible from space

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7. India has the highest population of vegetarians in the world.

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8. India was the first country to refine and consume sugar.

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9. Indian weddings are a colourful occasion

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10. India is the third-largest economy.

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