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Website
PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Indian and Pakistani Tennis Partners Call for Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Primary
BBC

Bbc: Voices From Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
First person accounts by the people who live in Kashmir includes what they think about the conflict between India and Pakistan.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs News Hour: India Pakistan Dispute

For Students 9th - 10th
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)
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Website
Other

Dharma Universe: 1971 India Pakistan War

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
The Economist

The Economist: Back to Playing Cricket

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Summit Ends Without Accord

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: India Pakistan Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the conflict between India and Pakistan from 1947 to 2001. Gives pictures and information about the events that occurred.
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Website
Other

The Kashmir Times

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: The Future of Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Map of Disputed Areas in Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive map of the region of Kashmir and the areas under dispute by India and Pakistan.
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Website
Virtual Bangladesh

Virtual Bangladesh: War for Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site examining though pictures, news articles, and first person accounts, all aspects of the Bangladesh Declaration of Independence in 1971.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Kashmir Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Specially prepared maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter

For Students 9th - 10th
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.,...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Indian Parliament Attack Kills 12

For Students 9th - 10th
A BBC report describes the Indian Parliament attack of December 13, 2001, and the circumstances surrounding it.