2.Chess was invented in India.
3.The 'Place Value System' and the 'Decimal System' were developed in India in 100 B.C.
4.The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level.
5.Until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds in the world ...
6.Martial Arts were first created in India, and later spread to Asia by Buddhist missionaries.
7.There are 300,000 active mosques in India, more than in any other country, including the Muslim world.
8.The Vishnu Temple in the city of Tirupathi built in the 10th century, is the world's largest religious pilgrimage destination. Larger than either Rome or Mecca, an average of 30,000 visitors donate $6 million (US) to the temple everyday.
9.The four religions born in India - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, are followed by 25% of the world's population.
10.India exports software to 90 countries.
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