InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Asia
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Urdu Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry with detailed information on Urdu, the language of more than a 100 million people living in Pakistan, India and other parts of the world. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between Hindi and...
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.
AllRefer
All refer.com: Pakistan: The United States Alliance
This article chronicles the relations between Pakistan and the United States after its independence from Great Britain. Agreements and foreign aid between the two countries are discussed, including the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mahabharata
An overview of the Mahabharata, one of the great religious epics of India.
BBC
Bbc News: The Balance of Power in South Asia
A short report on how the use of a short range missile by Pakistan may have upset the balance of power between India and Pakistan.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: India
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of India, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Roundabout Books: Our Boys in India by Harry W. French
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Roundabout Books: Our Boys in India by Harry W. French (1892), a novel of travels in India.
Other
Sur La Lune Fairy Tales: Indian Fairy Tales
30 classic fairy tales from India, as collected and published by Joseph Jacobs in 1912. The writing style is formal but readable and each tale is accompanied by Jacobs' original notes. Examples of tales included: The Gold-Giving Serpent;...
Other
Kamat's Potpurri: The Deccan Plateau
Site provides an image of the area of India called the Deccan Plateau. Also contains hyperlinks to a variety of information about the area.
Other
Woa: Population & Sustainability Dynamics India
With India's population topping one billion, this page deals with both population growth and sustaining the current population in India.
Other
Smithsonian: Gardens of the Mughal Empire
An interactive website which provides an understanding of gardens that were central understanding Mughal life and their art and architecture.
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.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Indus Valley
This interactive site offers students an online glossary, as well as a game of matching pieces of pottery, spending the day with the maker's son, and exploring the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro.
Other
Pakistan Information Networks: National Parks
This site gives descriptions of the National Parks in Pakistan. There is also a small section on top destinations and tour destinations.
Other
Hindunet: Myth of Aryan Invasion of India
This site from Hindunet offers a good explanation of how historical interpretation can alter literary interpretation. RL.9-10.6 cultural World Lit
Other
Worcester Art Museum: Bronze Parvati, Consort of Shiva
Contains a detailed image of a Chola bronze Parvati as well as an overview of the art form. Brief information from the Worcester Art Museum.
Other
Star of Mysore: Homepage
The Star of Mysore is a daily local/regional news source from Mysore, India.
Oxfam
Oxfam: India
An international aid agency to eradicate poverty presents information on its efforts in India as well as general facts and information about the people and geography of India.
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources: India Government
This site from Political Resources on the Net is a good resource for official websites on the government agencies of India. Includes chiefs of state, cabinet members, the president, the parliament, the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, Supreme...
Other
Cincinnati Arts Association: Art of India [Pdf]
This study guide in pdf on the art of India focuses on Indian culture and was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program. The role of art in the Indian society is discussed and activities are...
Other
The Statesman: Homepage
The Statesman is a local/regional/national news source from Calcutta, India.
Other
One World Guide: India
Comprehensive background overview that helps you learn about the developing country of India. Read up on key issues such as poverty, human rights, politics, health, climate, and development that are of concern. Includes numerous useful...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: India and Southern Asia Chronology: Asoka
Brief one page biography of Asoka and his governing methods, including his later renunciation of war.