PBS
Pbs Learning Media: New Confidence
This Wide Angle video looks at the reservations that a traditional Indian family had about their daughter taking a job in India's outsourcing industry.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Shashi Tharoor: Why Nations Should Pursue "Soft" Power
In this video, Shashi Tharoor argues that "soft" power-the influence of a nation's culture on the rest of the world-has played a large role in India's rapid rise to power in the twenty-first century. [17:54] Includes a brief quiz and a...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Political Map of India
This map of India from the Perry-Castaneda Collection shows India's major cities, borders of the individual states, major highways, and rail lines.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Small Map of India
See India's major cities and rivers in this easy-to-read map from the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Shaded Relief Map of India
On this relief map of India from the Perry Castaneda Collection, you can easily see the major physical features of India along with the major cities and the states.
Other
National Gallery of Modern Art (India)
This is the home page of India's National Gallery of Modern Art. You can take virtual tours of various sections of the museum, and view various current and previous exhibits going back to 1995.
Google
Google Maps: Taj Mahal, India
From the comfort of your computer, tablet, or phone, take a 360-degree journey around the Taj Mahal as if you were walking around the building itself. Enjoy postcard views or discover rarely-seen perspectives; get up close to the...
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Indira Gandhi
A condensed description of Indira Gandhi.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Camaigns of World War Ii: India Burma Campaign
An official defense department history of the various battles fought in the India and Burma region. The roles of General Stillwell and General Merrill is discussed.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: St Francis Xavier Letter From India.
This Fordham University page is a primary source piece - a letter written by Jesuit missionary St. Francis Xavier from India to his superiors in 1543.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Neeraj
Neeraj, a young girl in rural India who performs her household chores during the day and goes to school at night, is profiled in this video segment from Wide Angle.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Night Transport
This video from Wide Angle looks at transportation needs and services provided for the workers of India's outsourcing industry.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shopping Culture
This video [2:19] from Wide Angle provides a look at the new opportunities and consumerism created by the success of India's outsourcing sector.
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: History of Buddhism
An extensive resource detailing the birth and spread of Buddhism throughout India. References China specifically, including the "blossoming of schools" during the Sui Dynasty.
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: The Life of Siddhartha Gautama
A biography of Siddhartha Gautama, Buddha, complete with the story of his miraculous birth.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics of the Mughal Empire
This article surveys the Mughal Empire of India (1526-1857) and traces its origins, names its rulers, and provides historical illustrations and a map.
University of California
Ucla Manas: India and Its Neighbors
An Associate Professor of History at UCLA has compiled a very thorough site on all aspects of India. The main topics consist of culture, diaspora, ancient India to Current Affairs, religions, and Landscapes.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Anupam Mishra: The Ancient Ingenuity of Water Harvesting
Video lesson shares information about water harvesting structures used in India today. Anupam Mishra talks about the superiority of these structures built by the people of India's Golden Desert centuries ago compared to modern water...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: India: States Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the states of India.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Buddhist Missionaries
BuddhaNet.net offers a short web-article that describes Buddhist missionary activity around the world.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Harappan Civilization
This site from the North Park University includes a brief description of Harappan civilization, including the trade carried on between the Harappan and other ancient civilizations.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Asia
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Urdu Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry with detailed information on Urdu, the language of more than a 100 million people living in Pakistan, India and other parts of the world. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between Hindi and...
CNN
Cnn: Conflict Over Kashmir
An excellent, easy-to-understand timeline of the conflict between Indian and Pakistan over Kashmir, the root of the problem. Timeline covers conflict from 1947 to November 2003.