India's Traditions (Podcasts)
- India's Traditions Hold On with the Chapati Man
Podcast with pictures - Ganges: A Journey into India A series of podcasts on life in India
Caste and Class in India
Also see videos on caste on this page
- Articles on the genetics of Indian castes Some articles are available full-text online
- India's caste system under fire over Slumdog child star
- "Caste in India and the United States."The American Journal of Sociology Article from the 1960's compares the U.S. rural south to India.
Child Prostitution & Corruption
- "Paradise for Pedeofiles." Christian Century
- "India's New Deal." Foreign Policy The article reports on an Indian government jobs program and the corruption that is becoming part of the program.
- "Winning Ugly" Short article on corruption in a recent election.
Culture E-Books & Databases
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- Countries and Their Cultures: India
Lengthy overview. - Culturegrams India
The best guide for etiquette and local customs
Hinduism
- The International Encyclopedia of Marriage and the Family. "Hinduism" The role of Hinduism in family life today.
- Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion. "Hinduism" A discussion of the history of Hinduism and it's role in modern Indian thought and politics.
- Encyclopedia Britannica. General Nature of Hinduism An interesting section of a 134 page article on Hinduism. Note the very useful article outline in the left column.
- Top 10 Hindu Deities Brief rather simplified descriptions of the gods and godesses of Hinduism.
- Lakshmi / Sita See the log-in tab if you have difficulties accessing this site
- Lakshmi: The Godess of Wealth
- Rama in Hindu Literature Ramayana - Structure of Valmiki Ramayana, Synopsis, Morals in Ramayana
- Hinduism by Dr. Cynthia Eller - Podcast Detailed podcast begins with definition of Hinduism. Continues with: The Birth of Hinduism, Hinduism After the Vedas, Philosophy of Hinduism, Yoga, Schools of Hindu Philosophy, The Hindu Pantheon, Puja & Pilgrimage, and Hinduism in the West. 1:56. May be downloaded from iTunes.
- Philosophy of Religion Hinduism Class notes on Hinduism include lots of good links
Caste System
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