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India

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Sub-headings:

Indian History
India Travel & Tourism

Resources in this category:

High Commission of India, London
http://www.hcilondon.net/
Contains a wide variety of information about India and the Indian diaspora, focusing largely on the Indian community in the U.K. Provides links to Indian newspapers and India-related stories in the international media, visa information for visitors, and general reference information. Also contains useful information about doing international business in India.
BBC News Country Profile: India
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/country_profiles...
Information about India, along with related news reports, a chronology of key events, leaders and media provided by the BBC News.
India: Country Study
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html
A detailed profile of India including its history from ancient times to the present, geography, languages, religions, economy, social systems, industries, agriculture, and more.
Indian Elections '04
http://www.indian-elections.com/
This site provides live coverage and information on the 2004 national elections in India, from exit polls to editorials. Visitors can find highly detailed information on how all the political parties faired in the elections. Features include statistics and opinion polls from the 2004 Indian Election; Editorials; Information and Links to all the political parties; Results from the 1999 Elections.
Kamat's Potpourri: The History, Mystery, and Diversity of India
http://www.kamat.com/
"A large searchable archive of documents, pictures, articles, and citations on the history, mystery, and diversity of India; includes a section on Gandhi, a photo archive and interesting trivia on the Indian subcontinent."
Maps of India
http://www.mapsofindia.com/
Comprehensive collection of full-color maps of India. Political, demographic, road, and rail maps. Maps arranged either full-country view or by states and union territories. Includes distance calculator.
Panchangam.com: Online Hindu Vedic Calendar
http://www.panchangam.com/
"Panchangam is the Indian Calendar, which has been in use for centuries. This calendar covers everything from the phases of the Moon, the positions of stars and planets, and identifies auspicious times and days for various activities." Online panchangam calculator, listing of major Hindu festival days, free downloads of kolam and yantha(religiously significant illustrations), and directory of shlokas (prayers).
TempleNet
http://www.templenet.com/
"Templenet is a premier site conceived and published with the objective of showcasing India - The Land of Temples in cyberspace." Comprehensive listing of temples in India. Arranged by region, deity, architectural style, and festivals. Feature articles with full text and images on a particular region or temple theme.

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