Friesian School
Friesian.com: Caste System Stages of Life in Hinduism
This comprehensive article from friesian.com covers the Caste System and also discusses the stages of life in Hinduism. Includes a graphic organizer.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Hinduism
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism. Identifies the origins of Hinduism, the sacred text "Vedas," and the three main deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Describes the influence of the caste systems on India's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beliefs of Hinduism
Read a quick description of the most common Hindu beliefs and view a picture of a sandstone statue of Harihara.
Human Rights Watch
Global Caste Discrimination
This in-depth article about the concern over caste system in such countries as India reveals how this form of social organization is discriminatory and racist.
Scholastic
Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: A Tale of Two Indias
Millions of Indians are moving from poverty into a vast middle class, but at the same time, India is a country where millions of people still live in extreme poverty. Vast challenges still loom such as the caste system which keeps many...
University of California
Ucla: Manas: About India
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: An Introduction to India
This site from Geographia.com treats the subject of India in a factual presentation of India's location, geography, climate, culture, people, and history. The format is easy to follow, but not necessarily attractively displayed.