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Country: India
Capital: New Delhi
Coordinates: 20.5937° N, 78.9629° E
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (IST)
UTC Offset: UTC+05:30
India does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

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📝 India Facts, Holidays & Tourism

🎓 For Students:

  • World’s largest education system by number of institutions.
  • Top Universities: IITs, IISc, Delhi University, JNU, IIMs.
  • Popular Fields: Engineering, IT, Medicine, Business, Humanities.
  • Scholarships available for domestic and international students.

✈️ For Visitors:

  • Visa: e-Visa facility for most nationalities.
  • Popular Destinations: Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Jaipur, Kerala, Varanasi.
  • Best Time to Visit: October–March (pleasant weather across most regions).
  • Transportation: Extensive railway, metro, and domestic flight network.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

  • Work Visa: Employment Visa required; renewable up to 5 years.
  • Key Sectors: IT, Manufacturing, Finance, Pharma, Energy.
  • Cost of Living: Lower compared to Western countries; varies by city.
  • Business Etiquette: Respectful, hierarchical, punctuality appreciated.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

  • Land of diverse traditions, languages, and cuisines.
  • Famous Attractions: Taj Mahal, Jaipur Forts, Kerala Backwaters, Ladakh, Goa Beaches.
  • Major Festivals: Diwali, Holi, Eid, Pongal, Navratri, Christmas.
  • UNESCO Sites: 40+, including Hampi, Khajuraho, Ajanta & Ellora Caves.

📌 Quick Tips:

  • Currency: Indian Rupee (₹ / INR).
  • Timezone: IST (UTC+05:30) — no DST.
  • Emergency Numbers: 100 (Police), 101 (Fire), 102 (Ambulance).
  • Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C, D, and M.

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