• 2600 years ago , Sushruta - the father of surgery , and health scientists of his time conducted complex surgeries like cesareans and cataract .
• For the period 2002-03 , o Indian students accounted for about 13 % of the international students allowing Indian students to contribute to the US . o Three-fourths of the graduates from the prestigious IIT university in India are in the U . S . o Owned nearly 40 % of all the small and mid-sized hotels in the US .
Expanded focus on Mindfulness , Meditation , and Yoga
Paramhansa Yogananda , who arrived in America in 1920 , was the first yoga master of India to travel throughout the US on what he called “ spiritual campaigns .” Hundreds of thousands filled the largest halls in major American cities to see him . His Autobiography of a Yogi , first published in 1946 and his nonsectarian and universal spiritual path of Self Realization helped change the public ’ s view of spirituality , popularize the vegetarian diet and yoga and meditation , and helped launch a spiritual revolution in the West .
Today , there are hundreds of yoga classes throughout the Houston metroplex available from early in the morning until late at night . This availablity and popularity of yoga classes is a trend in all major US cities .
In addition to the spiritual benefits of unfolding self-realization , meditation and yoga have become popular for relaxation , expanding awareness and mindfulness , and enhancing creativity .
International Foods Using Exotic Spices to Awaken the Senses
Indian restaurants have become a popular spot for experiencing exotic spices to awaken the senses . So , why do we love Indian food ? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology discovered that unlike Western culture that blends similar flavors that complement each other , the Indian cuisine does the opposite by blending flavors that have “ negative pairing ” yet go well together . Instead of mixing bread , milk and butter , the Indian food would combine garlic , cardemon , pepper , chili , cinnamon , and coconut into one dish . The use of cinnamon and cardamon to a savory dish or pepper to a sweet dish are examples of “ negative pairing .” The Indian meals tend to use less processed incredients and include a wide variety of small bowls with foods to awaken the senses . The focus is on the senses – color , smell , texture , and wide spectrum of flavors – sweet , sour , savory , hot in with many distinctions . Indian dishes that are a vibrant yellow color have turmeric , an ancient spice with anitiinflammatory , anti-oxidant-boosted nutrition and are often paired with cauliflower and potatoes . Many US homes now keep curry , cardemon , cinnamon , ginger , garlic , cayenne pepper , chili , and coconut as staples in the kitchen to spice up their meals .
Vibrant Colors and Bollywood
Bollywood is name of India ’ s Mumbai-based film industry . Although it is not the only film producer in India , Bollywood is one of the largest centers of film production in the world . The films are known for the vibrant colors , music , and dance . In 2013 , several films became blockbusters in the US : Race 2 , Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani , and Chennai Express . These films have demonstrated use of vibrant colors , music and culture that is contributing to the American culture .
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