Vaishyas, the traders - BrahmaвЂ™s thighs, and finally, Shudras, the menial workers - Brahma's feet Kshatriyas, the warriors and rulers вЂ“ BrahmaвЂ™s arms. Brahmins, the teachers and intellectuals - Brahma's head.The caste structure divides people into four main groups: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.India has one of the worldвЂ™s oldest caste systems.Child care is provided by the female family members.Traditionally sons inherit and daughters receive a dowry.Families often live with three or four generations in the same household.The urban middle class population of India have begun to move away from arranged marriages.The structure of the family is patriarchal a woman must obey her father, her husband, her son.Family values are highly respected throughout India and are fundamental in daily life.2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday).Hinduism teaches meditation, yoga and ascetic practices to cultivate self-discipline and unity.Vedas and Upanishads are the holy books of Hinduism.In Hinduism there is no single founder, specific theological system, or central religious structure.Hinduism has long established roots in India dating from 2000-1500 B.C.E.From the Hindu culture arose three other major religions: Buddhism, Jainismand Sikhism.Religious practises are an integral part of daily life.India has the second largest Muslim population in the world.Local guides and translators may be beneficial if you are conducting meetings in a variety of locations throughout the country as difference in language is ubiquitous. These come from four main linguistic families and are centred on different regions. Language is regional and dialects play a role in the variety of languages spoken throughout India, with some sources suggesting that there are possibly 1,652 different languages or dialects. English is used primarily in business, and for economic and political purposes. Photo by Vinoth Chandar on Flickr (CC BY 2.0)ДЄs India is one of the worldвЂ™s oldest cultures it has been subjected to a plethora of language influences. Navarathri Golu Dolls - Religion and spirituality are central to life in India. Business Culture: Ranked 49th in The Business Culture Complexity Indexв„ў.Climate: variable tropical monsoon in south and temperate in north.Ethnic Make-up: Indo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid and other 3% (2000 Census).National anthem: Jana Gana Mana (written in Bengali).Location: Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan.Remember this is only a very basic level introduction to Indian culture and the people it can not account for the diversity within Indian society and is not meant in any way to stereotype all Indian people you may meet!