*** Almost one-fourth of the world's population resides in South Asia. Adding neighbouring China's population to it, that's nearly half of the people in the world! (source: www.uncsangam.org)  *** With over 5000 daily papers, 1600 weeklies & 6000 fortnightlies, as well as multiple radio & TV channels, India is home to some of the most independent press bodies in the world. (source: www.ibef.org)  *** The biggest integrated film studio complex in the world can produce 20 international films, or 40 local films, simultaneously. This studio resides in South Asia - in India. (source: www.ibef.org)  *** In India alone, a billion people live together, speaking 18 different languages, worshipping different Gods and celebrating different festivals. This diversity expands even more when you consider all of South Asia. (source: www.ibef.org)  *** In 2005, Hollywood sold 2.6 billion tickets. In the same year, Bollywood sold 3.6 billion movie tickets. That's a whole billion more than Hollywood! (source: www.ibef.org)  ***