I N D I A

India, one of the leading powers of the world today, is a vibrant, diverse and modern nation, the largest democracy on earth, with one billion three hundred million people with, freedom, equality and the rule of law as fundamental principles. The extremely wealthy and the unimaginably poor live almost side-by-side, sharing the same common landscape. The cultural co existence of these classes for a lifetime is an unexplainable miracle. The Indian view of life resonates with optimism. It is amazing to see that even the poorest people in India respond with a warm smile. This reflects the inherent strength of the rich Indian civilization and culture. With these pictures I am trying to capture with my lens, the humble breath hidden below those in poverty: the human dignity of the Indian people, their sweetness and their optimism, quality so strong that conditions of life are a secondary matter. Dedicated to my special Indian friend Captain C. P. Nair, who is today, February 9, 2013, celebrating his 91st birthday.