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- 50 Glorious Years of Indian Independence - One of the largest nations in the world, India has made great strides since gaining independence from Great Britain in 1945. This site tells about India's progress and the leaders who helped it happen.
library.thinkquest.org/22678
- A Day With an Indian Family - Photographs tell the story of life in and around Calcutta.
www.geocities.com/adaywithindianfamily
- Adventure Divas: India - Get dispatches from this PBS trip and read interviews with Indian women who play various roles in society.
www.pbs.org/adventuredivas/india
- An Introduction to India - General information about the country, its geography, and its people and culture.
www.interknowledge.com/india
- Art from India - Look at animals, rajahs and sultans in paintings from the past. Two reading levels to suit age ranges from 6-16. Created by Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/india_art
- Bombay Natural History Society - Check out this group that's dedicated to nature conservation in India as well as preservation and management of all forms of wildlife and their natural habitats.
www.bnhs.org
- Devi: The Great Goddess - This companion site to the Smithsonian exhibit looks at the six aspects of this Indian goddess, and has activities and historical information
www.asia.si.edu/devi/forkids.htm
- Education for Good Will / Aesthetic Realism Teaching Method - The place of good will and contempt in understanding caste in India, and prejudice here in America.
www.perey-anthropology.net/India-Caste-Good-Will-TRO.htm
- In Quest of a Nation - Discover the rich cultural heritage of India. Learn about the history, dance, music, and places to visit in this country.
library.thinkquest.org/C006203
- India - Article from Encarta Encyclopedia provides a basic introduction to the land and people of India.
encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?z=1&pg=2&ti=761557562
- India - National Facts - Top Education. - The site provides brief information about National Facts of India.
www.top-education.com/gk/nationalfacts
- India - The Great Ocean Of Heritage - Gives a brief description of the country, along with information on its history, religion, people, culture, environment, and architecture.
library.thinkquest.org/28853
- India At A Glance - Articles and facts about the country and its people, from Pramod Shankarling.
cc.usu.edu/~pramod/India/india.htm
- India for Kids - Visit the cities of Thrissur, Mysore, Mumbai, and Jaipur as well as the river Ganges. Read bedtime stories, excerpts from the Ramayana, or a diary kept by one of the site's virtual tourists.
home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/india.htm
- India Map - Clickabel Map of India; Overview of culture, history, economy, currency, government, people, education and languages.
www.map.freegk.com/india/india.php
- India: After the British - Filled with the memories of a young girl's life in contemporary India. Discusses traditions, festivals, animals, transportation, food, clothing, and make-up. Also includes numerous photographs.
library.thinkquest.org/17282
- Learning About Indian Culture - Introduction to India's fascinating 5,000-year-old culture includes facts about languages, religion, music, film, politics and government, history, economy, and sports.
library.thinkquest.org/11372
- Mystic Ganga - The River Ganges, sacred to some, a river of myth and legend to others, has its headwaters in the Himalayas. It flows through the heart of India into the Bay of Bengal. Follow its course throughout India, trace its tributaries, and visit the cities along its banks in this virtual journey.
library.thinkquest.org/22659
- PBS Online: Anamalai - Introduces the wildlife sanctuary where Asian elephants live in safety. Also provides information on the elephants and explains why this creature is considered sacred by many of the Indian people.
www.pbs.org/edens/anamalai
- Pitara Kids Network - Kids portal based in India features news, folktales, and in-depth information about the land and its people. Also offers stories, books, poems, activities, forum, and school sections.
www.pitara.com
- The Electronic Passport to the Indian Subcontinent - A brief, illustrated guide to the land and its people. Created for middle school students.
www.mrdowling.com/612india.html
- The World Factbook 2000 -- India - An overview of the country's government, economy, population, system of transportation, and military.
www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/in.html
- Welcome to India - Provides an assortment of information about the country, including history, arts, culture, and cuisine.
www.welcometoindia.com/home.asp
- Welcome to India - Comprehensive information on India including, travel, culture, trade and exports, buyer's guide, cuisine, leisure, and basic facts.
www.welcometoindia.com/home.html
- Wildlife of India - Come meet some of the animals that live in India like the tiger, elephant and barking deer.
www.wildlywise.com/wlf_index.htm
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