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26 Crazy Things That Only Happen In India

Mamta BadkarSep 14, 2013, 18:36 IST

ReutersIndia has been on of the most exciting emerging market economies in recent decades.

But it's massive population combined with rapid economic growth has also created plenty of unusual challenges related to bureaucracy, infrastructure, and crime.

And all of this has collided with India's unique and colorful culture.

India has tacky $200k t-shirts, weaponized chili peppers, and revenge-seeking elephants among other things.

We identified 26 strange things we've noticed about India.