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Over 1.2 billion people, wildly varying cultures, levels of wealthand religions, 61 years since declaring its Independence from English rule, modern India is still defining itself, sometimes against the friction inside and outside of its borders. Recent newsworthy events in India include vast Monsoon flooding, conflicts in still-disputed Kashmir, and religious clashes between Hindus and Christians - and celebrations conducted by Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh and and more. Though there’s no possible way for these images to be comprehensive, here are some recent
[ photos of scenes in India.

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An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred recently in the
United Nations Assembly that made the world community
smile……………………
A representative from India began: ‘Before beginning my talk I want to
tell you something about Rishi Kashyap of Kashmir, after whom Kashmir is
named.
When he struck a rock and it brought forth water, he thought, ‘What a
good opportunity to have a bath.’
He removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the
water.
When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished. A
Pakistani had stolen them.’
The Pakistani representative jumped up furiously and shouted, ‘What are
you talking about? The Pakistanis weren’t there then.’
The Indian representative smiled and said, ‘And now that we have made
that clear, I will begin my speech.’
And they say Kashmir belongs to
them……………………………………….