The five most popular card games in India

India is a nation at the forefront of the technological revolution. In business and in life, this is a nation that loves its tech, and most of us will freely admit that we’d struggle to survive for a day without our cell phone to hand. Yet at the same time, India is a nation of traditions, and these are not casually thrown away but instead coexist with the wonders of the technological age.  

Card games are a perfect case in point. They have been providing entertainment for centuries, and are as popular today as they have ever been. That’s not to say, however, that we are playing exactly the same games in exactly the same way as our great grandparents. Here, we take a look at the most popular card games in India right now.  

Rummy

The classic pick and discard game has long been a family favourite in India. The rules are simple to understand and it can be played between anything from two to six players. It was introduced by the British in colo...

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