India is not a country. It is an idea. A very, very complex idea. And to get your mind around an idea as complex as this, you have no option but to travel to some of its best and greatest cities and towns and find out for yourself what exactly it is that makes India tick. This is by no means a definitive list. Just a round of cities and towns I have visited and lived in.

Pune

Pune is quickly becoming an educational and industrial power-house that is supplying some of India’s best and brightest talent in a variety of fields. It’s Management and Training institutes attract migrants, students and professionals not only from India but also from South East Asia, Middle East and African countries.

Goa

If it’s a party you’re looking for, then look no farther than Goa. A tourist hot-spot for revellers and travellers from India and abroad, it’s got sunny beaches, great cuisine, fun loving people and parties that last all night. Even though it's a state, for party people in India and abroad, Goa is like one giant city. It’s a cross between Las Vegas and Miami with a generous helping of Indian-ness. What’s not to love?