To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain. (200 words)

Globalisation has altered cultural consumption, aspirations and institutions, but it has not erased India's deep linguistic, religious, caste and regional diversity.

Influence

• Media, migration, tourism and digital platforms spread global lifestyles, food, fashion and entertainment.
• English and global education reshape employment, family aspirations and urban identities.
• Commercialisation packages yoga, crafts, cuisine and festivals for international markets.

Resilience

• Global forms are localised through regional languages, music, cuisine and religious practice.
• Digital networks can revive endangered traditions and connect diasporas.
• Thus the core changes through hybridisation rather than uniform westernisation.

Keywords: hybridisation, glocalisation, media, diaspora, cultural pluralism, regional languages.