PBS
Pbs: India and Pakistan: 60 Years of Independence
Sixty years after becoming independent of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan are forging their own destinies, while they continue to have sporadic clashes over Kashmir. There are several news reports from August 2007 here, as well...
PBS
Pbs: Negotiate Peace for India and Pakistan
A lesson plan that studies the conflict between India and Pakistan. In this lesson students will be trying to broker peace between the two countries. This lesson provides standards and videos to help students understand the conflict.
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society: India: Pictures of the Past
View photographs and quotes about India's turbulent history, particularly Partition.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: India Partition
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students use primary sources to evaluate the plan to partition India in 1947. Lesson plan, PowerPoint and original documents are included.
CNN
Cnn: Conflict Over Kashmir
An excellent, easy-to-understand timeline of the conflict between Indian and Pakistan over Kashmir, the root of the problem. Timeline covers conflict from 1947 to November 2003.
BBC
Bbc News: In Depth: Kashmir Flashpoint
An indepth look of the Kashmir conflict updated to 19 May 2011.
The Economist
The Economist: Pakistan: Kashmir Dreaming
A 2006 examination of the gradually improving relations between Pakistan and India as both nations look ways to settle the dispute over Kashmir.
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Indian and Pakistani Tennis Partners Call for Peace
Here is an inspiring story about two tennis players who have transcended the boundaries of hate and war. Read about Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and their efforts to bring India and Pakistan together in spite of political and...
BBC
Bbc: Voices From Kashmir
First person accounts by the people who live in Kashmir includes what they think about the conflict between India and Pakistan.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir
PROJECT KASHMIR attempts 'to navigate the treacherous maze of occupation, insurgency, unrest, censorship, and religious animosity'. The beauty of Kashmir is captured as India and Pakistan continually fight over Kashmir making daily life...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: India Pakistan Dispute
An archive of the most recent events in the ongoing Pakistan - India dispute from the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Provides links to recent stories, maps and a timeline. (12 July 2006)
Other
Dharma Universe: 1971 India Pakistan War
This site from freeindia.org contains an explanation and analysis of the Bangladesh Independence in 1971. Has pictures, audio, and lots and lots of information.
The Economist
The Economist: Back to Playing Cricket
This article dated January 2004 finds India and Pakistan willing to start peaceful negotiations during the cease-fire along the "Line of control." Registration is required.
BBC
Bbc: Summit Ends Without Accord
This BBC archive article from July 16, 2001 reports on the historic summit in Agra between India and Pakistan over the contested border region of Kashmir.
BBC
Bbc: India Pakistan Timeline
A timeline of the conflict between India and Pakistan from 1947 to 2001. Gives pictures and information about the events that occurred.
Other
The Kashmir Times
The daily newspaper for Kashmir, this offers primary source information, with a definite slant to the disputed area. There is a small archive of papers.
BBC
Bbc: The Future of Kashmir
Different maps that show the potential solutions to the India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir. Gives scenarios that show the religious make-up of each region to be separated.
University of Texas at Austin
Map of Disputed Areas in Kashmir
A comprehensive map of the region of Kashmir and the areas under dispute by India and Pakistan.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: War for Independence
Comprehensive site examining though pictures, news articles, and first person accounts, all aspects of the Bangladesh Declaration of Independence in 1971.
University of Texas at Austin
Kashmir Maps
Specially prepared maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
BBC
Bbc: Indian Parliament Attack Kills 12
A BBC report describes the Indian Parliament attack of December 13, 2001, and the circumstances surrounding it.