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Article: Thoughts of The Times; India All Around Us!
- Article from:
- Korea Times (Seoul, Korea)
- Article date:
- December 28, 1999
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Have you ever realized how important the Indian civilization has been for us? As early as 2500 BC, cities of the Indus valley had a fresh water supply, drainage system and lamp posts. Did you know that Indians introduced bathing? And without them you wouldn't be able to wear cotton clothes but rather be in your scratchy and rough wool costumes. And every night when you can no longer wait to throw yourself into something comfortable isn't it the pajamas you look for? Did you know that Indians introduced your favorite games -- chess and polo?
How about the concept of zero? Or the yoga class at the club? The variety of spices in your favorite recipes?
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