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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.
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Get dispatches from this PBS trip and read interviews with Indian women who play various roles in society.
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Explore the people, culture, beliefs, and history of ancient India using animations, 3D models and objects from the British Museum's collections.
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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.
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An important and long established non-governmental organisation undertaking nature conservation research.
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Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
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The place of good will and contempt in understanding caste in India, and prejudice here in America.
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Site offers information about origin, functions, and development of Indian Government.
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Discover the rich cultural heritage of India. Learn about the history, dance, music, and places to visit in this country.
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Gives a brief description of the country, along with information on its history, religion, people, culture, environment, and architecture.
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Articles and facts about the country and its people.
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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.
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General information regarding history and some aspects of travel.
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Basic introduction to the land and the people.
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Learn about the Mughal empire in India and explore their important accomplishments such as the Taj Mahal.
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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.
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Learn about the history, geography, religion, arts, food, and spices of Kerala.
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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.
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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.
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Features Devi, the great Goddess, her aspects, and interpretation.
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Contains some facts and trivia about both modern day and ancient Indian civilization.
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A brief, illustrated guide to the land and its people. Created for middle school students.
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September 1995 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.
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Come meet some of the animals that live in India like the tiger, elephant and barking deer.
