Gleevec Loses Indian Patent Battle
On 1 April 2013, The Supreme Court in India dismissed Novartis AG's appeal for patent protection for its cancer drug Glivec.
The ‘Love Commandos’ Protecting Young Indian Couples
'Love Commandos' are vigilante groups in India offering protection from harassment to couples from different castes.
How Many People Speak Anal?
Around 23,000 people in India and Burma speak a language called 'Anal.'
A Polling Booth in Gir Forest for One Person
In India, a polling station is set up in a forest for a lone voter in every election since 2004.
How Many Houses in India Do Not Have Toilets?
53% of homes in India do not have a lavatory.
Minutes Of Minimum-Wage Work To Buy A Big Mac
To earn enough to buy a Big Mac, the average person in India has to work almost 6 hours.
Does India Have the Most Slaves?
India has the highest number of slaves in the world, with estimates ranging from 14 million to 18 million people.
75% of World’s Spices Come from India
The Indian Institute of Spices Research in Kozhikode, Kerala, is devoted exclusively to conducting research for ten spice crops.
Woman Killed over Dowry “Every Hour” in India
One woman dies every hour in India because of dowry-related crimes.
Cows Get Photo IDs in India
In West Bengal, India, cows must have a Photo ID Card.
Why Wash Your Hands?
A huge 61 per cent of school children have killer germs on their hands, study finds.
Police in India Are Given Moustache Pay
Police officers in Madhya Pradesh are given a slight pay upgrade for having a moustache.
The Biggest Family in the World
The world's biggest family lives together in India: a man with 39 wives and 94 children.
Can I Carry Indian Rupees Abroad?
It's illegal for foreigners to take Indian currency (rupees) out of India.
How Many Seasons of Hindu Calendar Are There?
According to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, there are six seasons or ritus in a year.
The World’s Largest Gathering Of Humans
Millions congregate for Kumbh Mela festival in India, world's largest gathering.