Anand Shah, Applicant for Masters in Finance at IE Business School, Spain Power point presentation on the following question : If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country?

1. If all of the world´s cultural heritage
(sports, music, fashion, architecture,
literature,
painting,
etc..)
was
contained in a time capsule, what
would you include to demonstrate the
legacy of your country?
TIME CAPSULE
Presentation by:
Anand Shah

2. THE BHAGAVAD GITA
One of the greatest contributions of India to the
world is The Bhagavad Gita which is considered to
be one of the first revelations from the Hindu God,
Krishna. The Bhagavad Gita is the essence of Vedic
literature, a poem of 700 verses in Sanskrit and is a
complete guide to practical life.
I would want to include a copy of the Bhagavad Gita
in the time capsule to safe keep the value systems
and beliefs of the modern day Hindu.

3. INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
Indian classical music is rooted in antiquity, with
traces of its origin found in ancient scriptures,
tradition and the Vedas that has been passed on for
thousands of years. The music can be further
bifurcated into two broad categories- Hindustani
(North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian).
Music itself is a universal language and can be
enjoyed by one and all. A modern icon of Indian
classical music, Zakhir Hussain, sums it up by
saying that Indian music has healing attributes and is
rejuvenating.

4. PRINCIPLES OF GANDHISM
Mahatma Gandhi who lead India‟s freedom struggle
is also fondly remembered as the „Father of the
Nation‟ and lovingly as „Bapu‟. His principle of
„ahimsa‟ or non-violence need no introduction.
Gandhism is a body of ideas and principles that
describes the inspiration, vision and the life work of
Mahatma Gandhi. Precepts of Gandhism are rooted
in non-violence and truth, is that truth is far more
powerful than any weapon of mass destruction.
I hope the world follow his principles, perhaps it
will be possible to gain a perspective on creating a
new world where there is no war, where people are
no longer oppressed regardless of race, religion or
sex and there is peace.

5. WHERE THE MIND IS WITHOUT FEAR –
POETRY BY RABINDRANATH TAGORE
Greatest writer in modern Indian literature, Bengali
poet, novelist, educator, who won the Nobel
Prize for Literature in 1913. This poetry, „Where the
mind is without fear‟ was written during India‟s
freedom struggle from the British and portrays „free
India‟ .
I believe that art has a function, that of making our
lives a little better, a little more beautiful. This
particular piece of poetry is very close to my heart.
Reading this poetry gives me inspiration in times of
self doubt and courage when I‟m feeling weak.

6. KHADI – THE FABRIC OF INDIA
In India, khadi is not just a cloth. The history of
khadi can be traced back to the time a movement
started by Mahatma Gandhi which aimed at
boycotting foreign goods and promoting Indian
goods.
Indian hand spun khadi is cloth made out of raw
material like cotton, silk or wool which suits the
Indian weather perfectly. Though it is a part of the
Indian heritage, use of khadi has been obscure for a
while. However, recently a lot of efforts have been
made to promote khadi. Further, khadi has also
taken the fashion world by a storm. Best of globally
known Indian fashion designers like Ritu Kumar and
Sabyasaachi Mukherjee have started using khadi as
well.

7. TAJ MAHAL – “SYMBOL OF LOVE”
Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is
a monument of such incredible elegance that it is
considered synonymous with beauty itself. In 1631,
emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory
of his wife Mumtaz, who died in childbirth. The
white marble tomb at Agra has become the
monument of a man's love for a woman.
In addition to being a „symbol of love‟, Taj Mahal is
one of the finest examples of Muslim art in India and
one of the universally admired masterpieces of the
world's heritage.
Love and beauty are two sides of a coin and Taj
Mahal encompasses both these attributes equally.

8. SPIRIT OF DIWALI
Diwali celebrates Lord Rama's glorious and longawaited return to his Kingdom of Ayodhya after his
fourteen long years of exile in the forests and is
heralded as the triumph of good over evil. Diwali
literally means a "Row of Lights." It is a time filled
with light and love; a time when Indians all over the
world rejoice.
This time of the year Indians, dressed in their best
outfits, light „diyas‟ or lamps all around the house,
get together with family and friends, burst
firecrackers and exchange sweets along with good
wishes. The sky lights up with fireworks which
lights up everyone‟s smiles. „Spirit of Diwali‟ is a
potpourri of light, laughter and happiness.

9. ART OF RANGOLI
Rangoli is one of the richest Indian arts. Rangoli is
the art of drawing images, patterns and motifs on the
floor and walls of one's home using different color
powders. Basically a floor painting, a Rangoli image
stands for a sign of welcome. One of the most
popular arts among Indian women, Rangoli is an age
old custom of India, and practiced all over the
country.
The best part about this particular art is that, being
inexpensive, this can be practiced by Indian homes
of all status. All you need is a little bit of creativity
and imagination to add a little bit of cheer to your
surroundings. Rangoli designs are passed down
through generations, with some of them being
hundreds of years old.

10. SPICE BOX
From time immemorial, India has been considered as
the "Spice Bowl of the World". Indian cuisine is
characterized by the extensive use of numerous
spices and Indian spices can turn an ordinary meal
into an explosion of flavors on your palate. Along
with giving exotic flavour to the dishes, the spices
have many nutritional and medicinal values.
Most Indian kitchens have something known as
“spice box” to store the spices for day to day use. The
image of the spice box triggers my earliest memory
of my mother cooking a wonderful meal for the
family. Personally for me, spice box represents home
and everything Indian.

11. SACHIN TENDULKAR’S
CRICKET RECORDS
India being a cricket frenzy nation, one cannot
escape its omnipresence. Cricket represents the spirit
of sportsmanship and embodies Indians‟ nationalism
as well. There is no better icon of this sport than
Sachin Tendulkar who recently retired after a
sparkling career spanning 24 years and many
unbreakable records.
His success story has served as an inspiration to all
young Indians. Hailing from a middle class family
background, he wrote his fate with his own hard
work, determination and „never say never‟ attitude.
He has played cricket and excelled at it for longer
than I have been alive and I would like to preserve
his records in the time capsule as a testimony of an
ordinary life and extraordinary innings.

12. MUSIC OF A.R. RAHMAN
A.R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singersongwriter, music producer, musician and multiinstrumentalist. Described as the world's most
prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his
works are notable for integrating Indian classical
music with electronic music sounds, world music
genres and traditional orchestral arrangements. AR
Rahman has won host of awards including two
Oscars and two Grammys.
A.R. Rahman not only put India on the map as far as
music is concerned but global appreciation for his
music is a testament to the fact music has no
language.

13. BOLLYWOOD MOVIES
India is the largest producer of films in the world.
The industry is supported mainly by a vast filmgoing Indian public.
Indian movies are best known for their song and
dance routines where sometimes the hero can break
into a number in the middle of a fight sequence even.
However, there is more to bollywood movies than
that. It has its share of classics, the „must-see‟ as well
as the „entertainers‟.
All Indians grow up on a staple of Bollywood
movies and I am no different. Bollywood for me
represents all that is fun. These movies are just
regular stories played out by regular actors shot by a
regular crew but with a spicy Indian twist.

14. CONCLUSION
Indian culture is rich and diverse. As a result India is
unique in its very own way. India's languages,
religions, dance, music, architecture, food and
customs differ from place to place within the
country.
Many elements of India's diverse culture, such as
Indian religions, yoga and cuisine have had a
profound impact across the world.
Nothing makes me more proud of being an Indian
than showcasing the richness of the Indian culture
and tradition.