Yale University
Avalon Project: An Essay on the East India Trade 1697
Read a letter written to a lord in 1697 discussing the state of trade with the East, India's riches, and the impact of trade upon the West.
Other
The (Full Text) Poems of Rabindranath Tagore
An excellent website that has all the famous poems of Tagore. It includes the Poem GITANJALI.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Mughal India
Learn about the art of the Mughal empire in India, in this historical overview and image gallery of Indian art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Other
University of Miami: The Life of Buddha, Part I
A detailed account of the Buddha's life and teachings written from a philosophical perspective.
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...
Emory University
Emory University: Postcolonial Studies: The Sepoy War of 1857
A detailed essay that analyzes the various historical events surrounding and leading up to the Rebellion of 1857. Source list and pictures included.
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...
University of Texas at Austin
Kashmir Maps
Specially prepared maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: How Rajendra Singh Solved Rural Freshwater Crisis
Article reports on the work being done by one man to conserve much needed water in rural India. Includes video.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: India
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: On the Brink
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section examines "how severe environmental problems can lead to political crises and increased hostilities around the world." Includes video clips and educational resources.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: 'World's Cheapest Smartphone' Goes on Sale in India
Read about a new, cheap smartphone on the market in India, and controversy surrounding its legality.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Bangladesh
The Library of Congress provides this site on Bangladesh, part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the...
Other
Indian Space Research Organization
The official homepage of India's Space Research Organization.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Celebrate Holi the Original Color Run
Learn about the Hindu holiday of Holi that is celebrated in India. Includes video.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: India Partition
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which learners use primary sources to evaluate the plan to partition India in 1947. Lesson plan, PowerPoint and original documents are included.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: India
Learn about core health indicators in India in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
BBC
Bbc News: In Depth: Kashmir Flashpoint
An indepth look of the Kashmir conflict updated to 19 May 2011.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: India
Detailed information about the country of India. Topics covered include the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. Also included are photos, maps, and an image of the...
Other
This Is My India: States of India
Each of the states and territories of India are highlighted in this article. Well organized with links presented to each. A chart of the states, their populations, and capital cities is included.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Independence Day Celebrations 1947
Pictorial exhibit of the Independence Day celebrations in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on August 15, 1947.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Address to the Indian National Congress 1907
This site has a transcript of a speech given to the Indian National Congress by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1907.
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 10 14 13: Mas De 440.000 Evacuados en La India
In Spanish. Article reports on a storm threatening India that has required the evacuation of nearly half a million people.