An attractive, clear cut, book of the India of Ancient Times and the India of Today, which provides thought provoking, stimulating material. There is the background of sise, terrain, climate, inhabitants, food and -- a most important factor in the life of the country -- religion, of the truly Indian cities. India Today shows the many dialects, the art, architecture, music, literature, costumes and customs and provokes an awareness of the needs of a ""potentially great nation"". This careful selection of facts is written colorfully but without prejudice.