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.

Get dispatches from this PBS trip and read interviews with Indian women who play various roles in society.

General information about the country, its geography, and its people and culture.

Explore the people, culture, beliefs, and history of ancient India using animations, 3D models and objects from The British Museum's collections.

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.

Check out this group that's dedicated to nature conservation in India as well as preservation and management of all forms of wildlife and their natural habitats.

Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.

This companion site to the Smithsonian exhibit looks at the six aspects of this Indian goddess, and has activities and historical information

The place of good will and contempt in understanding caste in India, and prejudice here in America.

Site offers information about origin, functions, and development of Indian Government.

Discover the rich cultural heritage of India. Learn about the history, dance, music, and places to visit in this country.

Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress.

Gives a brief description of the country, along with information on its history, religion, people, culture, environment, and architecture.

Articles and facts about the country and its people.

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.

Basic introduction to the land and the people.

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.

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.

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.

Contains some facts and trivia about both modern day and ancient Indian civilization.

A brief, illustrated guide to the land and its people. Created for middle school students.

Come meet some of the animals that live in India like the tiger, elephant and barking deer.