
Basic Information
An Introduction to India
It is impossible not to be astonished by India. Nowhere on Earth does humanity present itself in such a dizzying, creative burst of cultures and religions, races and tongues.
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General Introduction
http://asnic.utexas.edu/asnic/countries/india/CIA - The World Factbook -- India

Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the Indian subcontinent about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture.
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Lessons from India
... a fund managed according to public-private partnership models. This could ensure basic service delivery. During every visit to India's National Capital Region, this Beed is struck by the realisation that distance kills. While it takes minutes to confirm a meeting on one's Blackberry and...
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Country Profile
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Nearly five thousand years back flourished India's first major civilisation along the Indus River valley.
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OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of India
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India is the name given to the vast peninsula which the continent of Asia throws out to the south of the magnificent mountain ranges that stretch in a sword like curve across the southern border of Tibet.
http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/india.htmlIndia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IndiaGovernment and Politics
Parliament of India
Indian Parliament
http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/Government of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Government of India, officially referred to as the Union Government, and also as Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of a federal union of 28 states and 7 union territories, collectively called the Republic of India.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_IndiaManas: History and Politics of India

The European presence in India dates to the sixteenth century, and it is in the very early part of the eighteenth century that the Mughal empire began to disintegrate, paving the way for regional states.
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Indian Government
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NDIAN POLITICS ENTERED a new era at the beginning of the 1990s.
http://www.indianchild.com/indian_government_and_politics.htmConsulate and Embassy
Embassy of India - Washington DC
Embassy of India
http://www.indianembassy.org/newsite/default.aspNational Portal of India : Overseas : Embassies & Consulates

Foreign Embassies in India
http://india.gov.in/overseas/foreign_emb_india.phpInternational Embassies & Consulates In India, Internation...

International Embassies & Consulates in India
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Embassy Listings For India
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Embassies & Consulates
http://www.eholidaysindia.com/embassy.htmEconomy
India Economy
India's population is estimated at more than 1.1 billion and is growing at 1.3% a year. It has the world's 12th largest economy--and the third largest in Asia behind Japan and China--with total GDP of around $1 trillion ($1,000 billion).
http://www.traveldocs.com/in/economy.htmEconomist.com | Country Briefings: India

News, country profiles, forecasts, statistics and more on 60 countries.
http://www.economist.com/countries/India/Economy of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The economy of India, measured in USD exchange-rate terms, is the twelfth largest in the world, with a GDP of around $1 trillion (2008).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_IndiaIndia Economy Growth

India Economy Growth :The rate of growth improved in the 1980s.
http://www.indianchild.com/india_economy_growth.htmCulture
Welcome to IndianCultureOnline.com
Indiancultureonline.com represents you the various aspects of multifaceted Indian Culture. Nowadays the Indian Culture has crossed the geographic boundaries and has extended globally.
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Indian Classical Dance "..abstraction of Upanishadic thought which is assiduously translated in to well designed concrete language of artistic media."
http://www.incredibleindia.org/newsite/cms_page.asp?pageid=770Culture of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The culture of India has been shaped by the long history of India, its unique geography and the absorption of customs, traditions and ideas from some of its neighbors as well as by preserving its ancient heritages, which were formed during the Indus Valley Civilization and evolved further during the Vedic age, rise and decline of Buddhism, Golden age, Muslim
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_IndiaManas: Culture of India

Indian culture is no easy composite of varying styles and influences. In the matter of cuisine, for instance, the North and the South share little, and these broad categorizations say little about the distinctions between the peppery hot food of Andhra and the coastal, largely coconut-based, cuisine of Kerala.
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India is blessed with rich culture and heritage. The culture of India is one of the oldest cultures in the world.
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Manas: History and Politics of India
In the conventional narrative, Indian history begins with the birth of the Indus Valley Civilization in such sites as Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and Lothal, followed by the coming of the Aryans.
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India's extraordinary history is intimately tied to its geography.
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A cradle to one of the ancient civilizations, India has been a witness to one of the most opulent historical periods, ever since its origin.
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India is home to one of the richest and the most ancient civilizations in the world, which existed over 5,000 years ago.
http://www.webindia123.com/history/index.htmlReligion
Religion in India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The religious demographics of the Republic of India show Hinduism (an umbrella term which includes in law every citizen who does not subscribe to Abrahamic religions and Buddhism[1]) as accounting for 80% of the population[2].
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India, the land of spirituality and philosophy considers religion as an integral part of its entire tradition.
http://www.webindia123.com/religion/index.htmIndia's Religions and Philosophy (Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddh...

With the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism in India, religion is considered to be extremely important.
http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/india/religion.htmIndia - Religion

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW INDIA without understanding its religious beliefs and practices, which have a large impact on the personal lives of most Indians and influence public life on a daily basis.
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THE RELIGIONS OF INDIA
http://www.thebestofindia.com/indianculture_religions.aspMajor Cities
Welcome to India - A land for All Seasons - Visit & Explor...
Major Cities
http://www.tourindia.com/htm/homepage.htmMajor Cities of India - New Delhi - Sight Seeing, Shopping...

Here are some of the major metropolitan cities of India, each having its own specialty and presence:
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Information about cities in india - cities in north india, south, east, west and central india.
http://www.indiatraveltrendz.com/cities-in-india.htm:: Agra-India :: Official Website For Tourism Guild of Agra

Welcome to the Web site about Agra, a feather in the cap of “Incredible India” which also possesses the most precious jewel in the country’s crown the “Taj Mahal”.
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Delhi is a historical metropolitan city and the capital of India.
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Famous Destinations of India, Famous Attractions in India
Famous Attractions in India
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On the shores of River Yamuna, to the northwest of the Taj Mahal, Emperor Akbar started a majestic fort, which gained Jehangir and Shah Jahan as its future benefactors who added rose-red sandstone and marble buildings to it respectively.
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Tourist Attractions in India - Even these selected attractions might represent contrasting events and people.
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On December 26th 2004 a massive earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of Indonesia. The quake created a tsunami – a series of huge waves that spread destruction across many parts of Asia and reached as far as the east coast of Africa.
http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/India/Where+to+GoHistorical Sites
India - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/inFatehpur Sikhri

40 kms from Agra, the city of Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal empire between 1570 and 1586.
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Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
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India is a land with a rich and varied history. Many different rulers, dynasties, and empires have fought over and controlled different parts of the Indian subcontinent during its eventful history.
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Travel back in time and tour the historical places in India with Historical Places of India.
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National Parks in India,India National Parks
The wildlife National parks in India spread across the country offer a fascinating diversity of terrain, flora and fauna.
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Famous National Parks in India
http://www.indianwildlifeportal.com/national-parks/National parks of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is a list of all national parks of India.
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Roaring tigers, chirping birds, purring panthers, howling wolves and trumpeting elephants the sights and sounds offered by Indian wildlife are simple unparalleled.
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India's National Parks
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India Travel Guide and Travel Information - Lonely Planet
If you stay in cheap hotels, always travel 2nd class on trains and learn to subsist on dhal and rice, you could see India on just USD10.00 a day.
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TripAdvisor - Unbiased hotel reviews, photos and travel advice for hotels and vacations - Compare prices with just one click.
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India Travel Forum
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The All India Travel Forum, The India Tree, is free to join - we can help you plan your holiday to India! Simply sign up and ask a question about planning your holiday, what to take and where to go.
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India weather, indian weather, india climate information
India has three major seasons - winter - summer and the monsoon. Winter months (November-March) are bright and pleasant, with snowfall in the northern hills.
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India has hot tropical weather with variations occurring region to region. While the coolest months are from November to mid-March, hottest are from April to June.
http://www.hcilondon.net/tourism-information/weather.htmlClimate of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The climate of India defies easy generalisation, comprising a wide range of weather conditions across a large geographic scale and varied topography.
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India is a large country, nearly half the size of the United States. It extends from 8° to 33°N, and includes vast plains like the Ganges valley and high mountains like the Himalayas - the highest in the world.
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It is hard to generalise in a country that runs from the Himalayas to the beaches of the Indian Ocean but broadly speaking October to March tend to be the most pleasant months in India, when it relatively dry and cool.
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Travel Photography Photo Photos India
Author of these India travel photography photos galleries with 212 India travel pictures is Hans Hendriksen, Dutch travel photographer who prefers to record daily-life travel photography.
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There are now 4 "guided tours" with photos of Northern India. Click on any of the above images to select a region, then on the individual pictures you want to see.
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Uttar Pradesh
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Indiatimes: Indian entertainment, news, multi-media, movie...
Indiatimes is the most popular Internet and mobile value-added services destination for the global Indian.
http://info.indiatimes.com/terms/aboutus.htmlAll India Radio -- Home Page

A national service planned, developed and operated by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under the Government of India.
http://allindiaradio.org/Indian media - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Indian media—initiated since the late 1700s with print media started in 1780, radio broadcasting initiated in 1927, and the screening of Auguste and Louis Lumière moving pictures in Bombay initiated during the July of 1895 —is among the oldest and largest media of the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_media_in_IndiaNational Portal of India

This is the National Portal of India, developed with an objective to enable a single window access to information and services being provided by the various Indian Government entities
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India Map, Map of India
The India map is a section in Mapsofworld.com that offers all the vital information about the country, its geographical features, political boundaries and major cities.
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Thematic Maps of India.
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India Maps
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Lonely Planet - India Map
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India has a vast network of national highways that cover the length and breadth of the country.
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Travel in India, Getting India, How to Get India
There are many daily flights to cities in India from all over the world.
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Major Airports in India
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India's major international airports are Mumbai (Bombay), Delhi, Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chennai (Madras); there are other international airports at Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore and Kochi, although these service far fewer international flights.
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India boasts the biggest network of railway lines in the world, and the rail system is surprisingly efficient. Luxurious it is not, but India's railways are perhaps the best way to get to know the country and its people.
http://www.world66.com/asia/southasia/india/getting_thereExpert Advice and Guidebooks
India Travel Books, Lonely Planet Books, India Footprint G...
Travel books and guides help to explore and discover the exotic tourist destinations located in different parts of the world.
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The guides that show you what the others only tell you. DK's Eyewitness Travel Guides have increasingly become the most sought after guides by seasoned and novice travels alike.
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India Guide Books
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Every guide in the series is updated annually. 3-D aerial maps help you make the quickest journey from one place to the next.
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Local Transportation in India - Local Modes of Transport I...
The transport system in India is large and extensive. Millions of people of India use the large network of railways and roadways in India.
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Local transportation facilities in India vary from city to city. Most of the cities provide reliable bus, taxi and auto-rickshaw services while few cities provide metro rails and suburban train services within the city limit.
http://indiaonline.in/travel/Transports/Travelling to India and Travelling Around India - Lonely P...

India's major domestic airline, the government-run Indian Airlines, has an extensive network, although with the recent opening of the Indian skies, there are now scores of private carriers servicing many destinations within India.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/india/getting-there-and-aroun...India Getting Around

The best way to get around in India is the train.
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Hotels in India,Tours to India,Travel to India,Holidays in...
Hotels In Major Cities
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Break away from a hurried lifestyle & recharge yourself with a memorable Holiday. This is a great opportunity to enjoy luxurious holidays with uncomparable hospitality from Travelmasti.
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Welcome to hotels in India, a site dedicated to provide the complete listing of the top most hotels across India.
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Restaurants In India - Indian Restaurants
RESTAURANTS IN INDIA
http://www.indianfoodforever.com/eating-out/restaurants/Restaurants of India,Family Restaurants in India

New Delhi Restaurants
http://www.capertravelindia.com/india/restaurant-guide-of-india.htmlIndia Restaurants | India Dining - RealTravel

Top Restaurants By City
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Restaurants in India
http://www.indiahotel-link.com/restaurantsNightlife Guides
India Nightlife - Reviews, Tips, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
India Nightlife
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India Nightlife
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Nightlife
http://www.mapsofindia.com/nightlife/Nightlife in India

When it comes time to Indian nightlife, the palm-fringed shores of Goa are usually at the forefront of peoples' minds.
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Shopping in India, Shopping Centers in India, Shoping Info...
The Indian markets cater multiple options to the travelers to pick the right thing of right choice. From the semi precious stone studded garland to a trendy leather shoe, Indian market is the ultimate destination for the shoppers around the world.
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Each region has its own specialties, each town its own local craftspeople and its own particular skills.
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India is a shopper's paradise. You'll find everything from clothes to ceramics, and metal work to musical instruments.
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