India and its unity despite diversity has been an enigma for most, particularly outsiders who try to understand it through the various models of society. Since India's importance has been growing due to its emergence as a major economic power, there is more and more curiosity to know about the complex society and the way the ancient civilisation shaped into a successful democracy without much disturbance. The issue comes down to what makes India tick when the entire world is witnessing a renewed passion for fundamentalism, revenge and a fight in the name of religion some of which often take the dangerous form of terrorism. Indian society has been able to maintain its record of peaceful co-existence of different religious communities and ethnic groups.