India Guide: Culture
If you really want to make a new life in a country, you need to understand the people who live there. Our guide will give you useful and interesting information about culture and history, people, traditions, customs and more.-
Early Indian history Ancient era and the Middle ages
The first Indian civilization appeared about 5000 years ago. Through the ages, Indian culture has impacted on other strong civilizations - the Persians, the Greeks and the Turks. more » -
India after the Middle Ages European imperialism and modern history
European imperialism in India lasted about five centuries and it has had a deep impact on the development of India. more » -
Traditional Indian dances Ancient dance forms
India has over 5000 years of dance history. Traditional Indian dances tell stories, worship gods or express inner beauty and emotions. more » -
Indian dances Newer dance forms
Most traditional dances in India, other than dance movements, use drama, music and poetry. In some cases the facial expressions and colors of the clothing are as important to the performance as the dance itself. more » -
Bollywood Origins, history, music
India is world famous for its cinema. Harischandra Sakharam Bhatavdekar laid the foundations of Indian cinema in 1899. more »