from my lonely planet ‘the travel book’ - ‘everyone wants a piece of india. from aryan, afghani and persian invasions to the british era, people from distant lands have sought to possess india’s treasures for themselves. but a funny thing always happens: india takes these foreigners and makes them indians. defying the doctrine of ‘us’ and ‘them’, india weaves races, cultures and philosophies into a tapestry that grows richer and more intricate every day. to experience india is to share in the sorrows, dreams, tribulations and almost unbearable joy of a billion fellow human beings. fear not: india will make you her own, too.’