BBC
Bbc Urdu: Learning English
Use this area of the BBC's Urdu language site to find grammar tips and read short English passages on current world events and culture. Explanations and introductions are in Urdu. Passages and tips are in English. You can also jump to...
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.
Curated OER
Pakistan's 600,000 Troops Are Outnumbered
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.
Other
A Rough Guide to Kushan History: Homepage
This site from Kushan History presents a guide to the history of northern India and Afghanistan from the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Content includes a focus on the ruling empires, general and military history, and coins.
Other
Flamenco world.com: Flemenco, 200 Years Young
An introduction of the world of Flamenco from its origins in the 15th century. A good summary of the history of this art form.
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...
Curated OER
Pakistan's President Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
This BBC archive article from July 2001 reports on the historic summit in Agra between India and Pakistan over the contested border region of Kashmir.
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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...
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: History
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
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.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bangladesh: History
This Library of Congress document gives extensive information about the history of Bangladesh. This initial page gives the historical setting and then you'll need to go back to the table of contents to click on each historical topic.
BBC
Bbc: Indian Parliament Attack Kills 12
A BBC report describes the Indian Parliament attack of December 13, 2001, and the circumstances surrounding it.
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Cultures Around the World
A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
BBC
Bbc: Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Mohammad Ali Jinnah was the architect of Pakistani independence and became their first leader. Study his beliefs on why Pakistan needed to be independent of India and how he rose to become known as the "Great Leader".
BBC
Bbc News: Quake's Terrible Toll Is Revealed
This in depth article by the BBC sheds light on the devastation caused by the Pakistani earthquake in 2005. Videos and maps can be viewed on this site also.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is South Asia?
What are often thought of as "Indian" art and culture spread not only throughout the modern nation of India but also through Pakistan and Bangladesh. This huge area was never politically unified except under British colonial rule...
Other
Welcome to the Cns Website
Resource from the Non Nuclear Proliferation Studies. Provides links to news items, publications and content related to the arms race.
Curated OER
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf
This BBC archive article from July 2001 reports on the historic summit in Agra between India and Pakistan over the contested border region of Kashmir.
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Indian Sentry in Kashmir
This BBC archive article from July 2001 reports on the historic summit in Agra between India and Pakistan over the contested border region of Kashmir.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Indus River
This NASA satellite image shows the Indus River basin. The Indus River flows through China, India and Pakistan and is 3180 kilometres (1976 miles) in length. For more information on rivers, check out the ten longest rivers in the world...
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Earthquake Shakes Kashmir
Brief photographic slideshow focusing on the earthquake that shook Kashmir in 2005. TIME Photo Essay: Earthquake shakes Kashmir: Thousands feared dead in Pakistan, India and a region disputed by both countries.
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