Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Way of Life
Spirituality is the common thread in the richly diverse tapestry that is India. It, along
with family, lies at the heart of society - for most Indians, the idea of being unmarried
by one's mid-30s is somewhat unpalatable. Despite the rising number of nuclear fam-
ilies - primarily in the more cosmopolitan cities such as Mumbai (Bombay) and
Bengaluru (Bangalore) - the extended family remains a cornerstone in both urban
and rural India, with males - usually the breadwinners - generally considered the
head of the household.
The Wonder That Was India
by AL Basham gives descriptions of Indian civilisations, major religions and so-
cial customs - a good thematic approach to weave the disparate strands together.
