We are glad to share key insights by Tatiana Shaumyan, Candidate of Sciences (PhD) in History and Head of the Centre for Indian Studies at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, from her lecture "Unravelling the Mysteries of Bharat" at Inostranka.

⚪"India" and "Bharat" are both official names under the constitution, with "Bharat" being the ancient indigenous term deeply rooted in the culture.

⚪India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories. The national Parliament holds the authority to redraw the federal map and create new administrative units.

⚪The Indian Constitution is the most comprehensive and detailed fundamental national law. Its preamble defines the nation as a "sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic."

⚪While the caste system itself cannot be legally abolished, discrimination based on caste is prohibited.

⚪India is one of the world's "youngest" nations, with around 70% of its population under the age of 30.

⚪The country maintains leadership in electronics and software, remaining one of the largest global exporters in these sectors.

⚪A quarter of the world's pharmaceuticals, ranging from generics to pharmaceutical ingredients, are produced in India.

⚪Expectations for India's upcoming #BRICS Chairship include the introduction of new cooperation formats and "special ways" designed to benefit all member countries.

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