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In 1942 the British ruled India, a time when people were either working for the British or rallying for underground meetings and protests against them. Amidst this background, Narendra alias Naren Singh, falls in love with Rajeshwari Pathak. But their romance is not an easy one, for Naren comes from a wealthy family, and Rajeshwari is poor. In addition, while Naren's dad, Diwan Hari Singh, is a British supporter awaiting a higher title, Rajeshwari's dad is actively involved against the British. Now Naren has to chose between his dad's hatred for the revolutionaries and his love for Rajeshwari - which may make him a revolutionary himself, and set him up against his father.

This book tells the story of a woman and her friends in a small village in Bangladesh. The women borrows moeny from the bank and starts their own businesses making profit.

Fourteen fascinating short stories depicting the lighter side of life... highly delightful and intriguing.

Many of the pictures are from ancient and intricate stone carvings originally painted with bright and beautiful colors. Included are pictures of gods and myths. Brief descriptions of the pictures are included.

In a challenging new history of modern India, the authors explore the imaginative and institutional structures that have changed and sustained the country. While previous histories have been composed as handmaids of British nationalism or as products of emerging nationalist identities, this book challenges the notion that a continuous meaning can be applied to social categories such as ''caste,'' ''Hindu,'' ''Muslim,'' or even ''India,''. An initial chapter focuses on the period of Muslim dynasties that preceded colonial conquest, while the final chapter analyzes the dramatic recent events of the 1990s, including economic change, religious nationalism and India's emergence as a nuclear power. Illustrations and quotations from historical sources are integral to the narrative. Thomas R. Metcalf is Professor of History, University of California, Berkeley. His previous books inlcude An Imperial Vision (California, 1989) and Ideologies of the Raj (Cambridge, 1997). Barbara Metcalf is Professor of History at the University of California, Davis. She is the editor of Making Muslim Space in North America (University of California Press, 1996). Size - 321 pages

Explores different aspects of India such as: physical features, history, language, daily life, beliefs and practices, Indian art, food, festivals and sports and leisure.

Selected and Edited by: Muneeza Shamsie[br /][br /]In this volume, the literary journalist, Muneeza Shamsie, has selected work for one of the most exciting anthologies of Pakistani English fiction, poetry and drama. The book shows the development, richness and diversity of Pakistani English writing.

With a compassionate realism and narrative sweep that recall the work of Charles Dickens, this magnificent novel captures all the cruelty and corruption, dignity and heroism, of India. The time is 1975. The place is an unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency, in whose upheavals four strangers--a spirited widow, a young student uprooted from his idyllic hill station, and two tailors who have fled the caste violence of their native village--will be thrust together, forced to share one cramped apartment and an uncertain future. As the characters move from distrust to friendship and from friendship to love, A Fine Balance creates an enduring panorama of the human spirit in an inhuman state.

This book contains a wealth of information on the food materials, food ethos, cuisine, and recipes of India. It traces the gastronomic history of India, drawing on archaeology, historical writing, botany, genetics, and the country's oldest literatures in Sanskrit, Pali, Tamil, and Kannada. Arranged in alphabetical order, the dictionary '' ‘ situates Indian foods in time and place '' ‘ offers fascinating information on the migration of food plants from the New World to India, and their rapid integration into Indian cuisine. '' ‘ Draws attention to the transfer of words, across languages, from the aboriginal Munda tongues into Sanskrit, from Tamil and Malayalam into English and vice versa '' ‘ Has an extensive cross-referencing system that guides readers along the food-routes of India Size - 347 pages

By: Roshen Dalal[br /][br /]Covers the ages from the magnificent Indus Valley Civilization of 2500 B.C. to the triumph of Independence in 1947. Includes illustrations along with the text.

What the Dalai Lama says in this book is not complicated or unusual. He feels that science adn technology are indeed remarkable but alone are not enough to bring progress and contentment. We are all members of the samehuman family, and unless we develop a sense of universal responsibility and learn to see each other as brothers and sisters, there can never be world peace. Size - 26 pages

The strategies outlined in this book have the purpose of not only engaging students in the study of history, but of helping them explore and think abou tthe content, the ideas, and the concepts that they encounter. Size - 93 pages

A textbook on on the world history and geograhy of different ancient civilizations. Size - 542 pages

By: Gita Mehta[br /][br /]The enchanting story of a civil servant who moves to the banks of India's holy Narmada river. This fine novel weaves together history, tradition, religion, and love.

By: Vikram Seth[br /][br /]A love stor: the tale of Lata’s - and her mother Mrs. Rupa Mehra’s - attempts to find a suitable boy for Lata, through love or through exacting maternal appraisal. Set in the 1950s in an India newly indepedent and struggling through a time of crisis, A Suitable Boy takes us into the richly imagined world of four large extended families and spins a compulsively readable tale of their lives and loves.

The lighting of lamps, feasting with families, fireworks displays, and fairs are all part of the holiday fun of Divali. This Hindu festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and brings new hope for happiness and prosperity. Join in the holiday merrymaking with this World of Holidays series that takes young readers to major celebrations all over the world. A lively text and inviting color photographs and art reproductions show how each holiday is remembered. Young readers will also learn the cultural and religious importance to the communities involved. Each book also offers ideas for making festive decorations or foods, so that tthe reader can take part, too. Size: 31 pages

Bonfires and street processions, music and dancing, spraying colored water are all part of the Holi celebrations. How and why is Holi celebrated? Why is it a fun holiday, especially for Hindu children? This book takes you to the festival to find out! A lively text and inviting color photographs and art reproductions show how each holiday is remembered. Young readers will also learn the cultural and religious importance to the communitites involved. The book also offers ideas for making festive decorations or foods. so that the reader can take part. too.

Starring: Smita Patil, Nasserudin Shah

One day Aani, a young girl in a large Indian family, is resting against her favorite tree when she hears the unfamiliar roar of trucks. She alerts the village women, who tell her that the sounds are made by men from the city who have come to cut down the trees. As the cutters move closer, Aani acts with quiet, instinctive, heroism to save not only her special tree, but also the village's beloved forest. Based on an event that took place in northern India in the 1970's, Aani and the Tree Huggers presents an enduring message of bravery and determination. The author introduces a memorable heroine whose love of the earth is sure to be an inspiration to children everywhere.

A survey of the Afghan people 

A great resource to learn about Afghanistan. Each volume is full of facts and stories about the culture, land, and people including the climate and history. In simple, concise text with outstanding color photos. Great for the classroom and libraries. Glossary and index included.

A great resource to learn about Afghanistan. Each volume is full of facts and stories about the culture, land, and people including the climate and history. In simple, concise text with outstanding color photos. Great for the classroom and libraries. Glossary and index included.

A great resource to learn about Afghanistan. Each volume is full of facts and stories about the culture, land, and people including the climate and history. In simple, concise text with outstanding color photos. Great for the classroom and libraries. Glossary and index included.

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A contemporary translation by: Ahmed Ali[br /][br /]“This outstanding English translation of the Qur’an presented in a bilingual editon by Professor Ahmed Ali, the distinguished scholar, novelist, poet, diplomat, and critic presents the original in a contemporary and living voice and has come to be recognized as the best of existing translations of the Qur’an...”[br /][br /]-F.E. Peters

This book makes available for the first time in many years an inexpenive, accessible, and comprehensive historical atlas of South Asia. Surveying almost 4,000 years-from the Harappan culture in the Indus valley (c. 2000 B.C.E) to contemporary India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka - the work consists of 96 newly drawn maps, each accomplished by informative text based on the latest research. The commentary is so thorough tthat the book can stand alone as an introductory survey of the region. Economic, social, and cultural developments as well as political history and physical geography are covered. Additional help is provided by a glossary, bibliography, and index. Anyone interested in Indian, South Asian, or world history will find this volume indispensable.

A collection of short stories set in India, dealing with the unpredictable effects of contact between those who live ther and visiting westerners. Size: 157 pages

Edited and Translated from the Urdu by: Muhammed Umar Memon[br /][br /]In this valuable addition to the growing body of literature on the Partition, Muhammed Umar Meon brings together works by the finest Urdu writers of the century.[br /][br /]

This packet introduces the reader to India's traditional and folk music and musical instruments. It also includes illustrations of various instruments.

This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr. Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism as both a global religion and a form of nationalism are discussed. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, more fundamental than belief or doctrine; and to Dravidian influences. It introduces some debates within contemporary scholarship. [br /][br /]

The Ancients Civilizations series takes readers on a journey back in time to learn about the history, governement, and daily life of people who lived long ago. Length - 48 pages

Conveying the past in strong, unforgettable images, these packets motivates discussion and engage students in assignments adaptable for varying age and ability levels. The packet contains 12 transparencies and a 20 page guide with four complete lessons.

ANCIENT INDIA: UNIT 3 of the Ancient World History Program, developed by Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI). Crafted by teachers, this unit engages students in the history of ancient India through a process of self-discovery and interactive peadagogy. The unit is filled with dynamic activities that make this history come alive for students who might otherwise find the subject remotre, boring, or inaccessible. Overhead Transparencies, slides, and an audio tape Included.

Surveys the major developments in India's social, economic and cultural history up to the end of the ancient period and the beginning of the early Middle Ages and explains the rise and growth of states with reference to their material basis.

1 Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nargis and Dilip Kumar Movie and Hit Songs: 1. Toote Na Dil Toote Na 2. Tu Kahe Agar Jivan Bhar 3. Jhoom Jhoom Ke Nacho Aaj 4. Meri Laadli Ri Bani Hai 5. Dar Na Mahobat Karle 6. Ham Aaj Kahin Dil Kho Baithe 7. Koi Mere Dilmein Khushi Banke Aaya 8. Tod Diya Dil Mera, Tune Are Bewafa 9. Uthaye Jo Unke Sitam, Aur Jiye Jaa 10. Ham to Aapas Me Bigarte Hai

A Cinderella Story from India

Laxmi lives a poor lifestyle in a small village in India along with her husband, Kishtaya, who is a deaf-mute. Both husband and wife work for the wealthy landlord. The landlord's son, Surya, has to cancel his studies and return home to look after the estate, as well as formalize his marriage to Saroj, the girl he was compelled to get married to when he was very young. Shortly thereafter Kishtaya is apprehended stealing toddy from the fields, is severely beaten, left senseless, and when he recovers he absconds, leaving Laxmi alone to fend for herself. Surya finds her attractive and starts an intimate relationship with her, much to the chagrin of the rest of the family. Things only get worse when Saroj moves in to live with Surya - compelling him to make a final decision about a visibly pregnant Laxmi.

Written in the form of diary enteries, Anni's impressions are recorded in lively, conversational prose that often sounds as if it were written by a child. Cartoon-edged drawings showing the redhead's adventures are combined with realistic renderings of such typical mementos as stamps, postcards, tickets, and receipts.

A melodrama dealing with the struggles within marriage. A newspaper editor named Amar grows distant from his wife Meeta when her old lover Shashi becomes Amar's partner at work. Amar must deal with jealousy and finds it difficult to accept the fact that his wife no longer loves Shashi. Time: 130 min.

1956 in black and white Bengali w/ English subtitles. Following Apu and his family to the city, Ray explores the crowded streets and busy waterfront, introducing us to a gallery of unforgettable images and characters. But when tragedy strikes Apu's family, the boy becomes a man and must choose between the life his father chose-- a life of duty and disappointment-- or a life of his own. Time: 113 min.

Approaching the Qur'an is a major event in religious publishing. Michael Sells has captured the complexity, power, and poetry of the early suras, or chapters, of brilliant translations of the short, hymnic suras associated with the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. These suras contain some of the most powerful prophetic and revelatory passages in religious history. They offer the vision of a meaningful and just life that anchors the religion of one-fifth of the world's inhabitants. Approaching the Qur'an is enriched by inclusion of a compact disc recording of Quranic reciters chanting several of the early suras, allowing readers an opportunity to hear the Qur'an in its original form. Size - 220 pages

Arabic Script offers a thorough, illuminating guide to the Arabic alphabet and writing styles and presents an understanding of a culture and a civilization. This enlightening book helps us discover an alphabet that throughout the centuries has been linked to the secular and religious worlds of Islam. In this intriguing book the history and meaning of each letter of the alphabet is given as well as its cultural, religious, and philosophical significance. Profusely illustrated, there are some 300 two-color and black-and-white pictures of the letters, their variants, and calligraphic adaptations, showing that Arabic script is both an art form and a means of communication. The appendix includes a glossary and an index. An ideal book for linguists, graphic designers, and collectors of Islamic art, Arabic Script is also a handy reference for travelers who wish to become familiar with the rudiments of the alphabet. Size - 180 pages

Featuring 758 illustrations, 112 in color. Although Islamic buildings make an immediate impact by their monumental forms, rich colors and profuse ornament, they cannot be truly understood without knowing something of the society which they serve-its religion, its power structure, its commerce, its communal life. Constantly relating the architecture to each of these social areas, the authors provide a full and informative survey which places its emphasis upon function and meaning rather than on chronology and style. Length: 288

Includes: Basic elements of Hindu Worship: A Puja; Indian Folk Art; Languages; The Royal Consecration of Rama; Textiles in India

1 Discusses various outsider's views of India and of Indians: Megasthenes, Fa-Hien, Hiuen Tsang, Alberuni. Several drawings. Good book for discussion of self/other and multiple perspectives. 1971. Size: 64 pgs.

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grades 3-6. A 16 page geography unit including maps, puzzles, and overviews of plants, animals and people of Asia. Reproducible pages.

Includes a 20-page teacher's booklet with 12 contemporary cartoons from a major world region plus lesson plans, questions, and reproducible activities to help students analyze the messages and discuss issues embedded in the drawings. The booklet also comes with 12 black-and-white transparencies for overhead projection.

This richly illustrated, easy-to-read overview of Asia's geography, history, and peoples teems with learner-friendly features: for instance, chapter goals, focus questions, vocabulary words, map studies, and comprehension reviews. The workbook presents 29 map-based lessons relating to Asia past and present. The teacher's guide includes reproducible activities, chapter tests, and answer keys. Size: 64 pages

An elementary level text with color photographs. Contains: Asians, Chinese New Year, Ch'ing Ming, Japanese New Year, Buddha's Birthday, Tet, Doll Festival, Boys' Festival, Harvest Moon Festival Hands-on: Make a Red Envelope Pronunciation Guide Words to Know Size: 24 pp.

Fictional account of the life of Ashoka based upon legends.

Romila Thapar[br /][br /]The Mauryan period is seen as the first sub-continental empire which required administration appropriate to a changing political economy, communication adequate to a sub-continental territory and new ideological attempts to draw support from a multi-cultural population. This book provides a fresh interpretation of the history of early India and the links with later developments. It covers the history of the Mauryas but with a focus on the reign activities of Asoka.

Chapters include: Sikh Theology; The Basic Creed; Theological Concepts; Sikh Scriptures; Sikh Ethics; Growth of Sikh Institutions; Sikh Theologians; Sikhism and Modern Problems; Sikhism in Relation to other World Religions

A dramatic portrayal of marital unfaithfulness and its consequences. An interesting story which involves a man and wife who have both cheated on their spouses explodes when Srikant, the husband discovers his wife's past affairs with another man. He demands divorce, and when questioned about his own extramarital affairs, he clings to the fact that he is a man, bringing to light the issue of male chauvanism in modern India. Time: 120 min.

A film by Prasanna Vithanage[br /][br /]Based on true incidents, this film revolves around three stories that unfold simultaneously. During two scorching August days, three different groups of people - thrown into the heat of the war - face different experiences due to circumstances beyond their control. They have to continue to exist in a society that is traumatized by nearly twenty years of war between the Sinhalese government forces, and rebel movement from the Tamil community who are fighting for self-determination.[br /][br /]An eleven year old Muslim boy is struggling to keep his dog, while the family is uprooted by the rebels; a young women, Charmari, is looking for her soldier husband who is missing n action, and a younger soldier, Duminda, finds his sister among the working girl in a brothel.[br /][br /]This film is about their quest for life...

1975, English. An East Indian princess, long divorced and living in self-enforced exile in London, invites her father's ex-tutor to an annual tea party, where they watch old movie footage of Royal India. In this tightly written character study, James Mason and Madhur Jaffrey celebrate a happier past, conveying among the finest of their performances. Size: 59 min.

Sonia Jabbar

Bad Girl With a Heart of Gold (2004/2005, 52 min), Dir. Anuj Vaidya 2:00pm

Anuj Vaidya is a filmmaker and performance artist. He is the co-director of 3rd I films, which curates the San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival.

"Bombay Cinema's Dancing Queen" 3:30pm

Ranjani Mazumdar, Associate Professor of Cinema Studies at the School of the Arts & Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Mazumdar has worked as a documentary filmmaker and is a founding member of Mediastorm, India's first women's film collective, which received the Chameli Devi Jain Award for outstanding media professionals among women. 

1972. Story of a boy's travels across India by balloon. Size: 31 pgs.

A film that spans the life of two twelve year old boys living in one of the most ruthless slums of India. 

Banglapedia or National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh is a Gateway to Learning. It aims to give people of all ages and professions opportunities to expand their Lives and mind. The Banglapedia has about six thousand entries arranged alphabetically in ten Volumes. The Articles, written by over 1200 scholars from home and abroad, cover a huge range of subjects concerning the mane and nature of Bengal up to 1947, and of east Bengal, East Pakistan and today's Bangladesh since then. You sure to find something in them that interests you, that gives you clues to further inquiries, that guarantees depth and clarity in your idea and expression. As a reference tool, Bangladpedia should serve as an invaluable aid to enhance your ability to interpret, write and inform. Contents: All aspects of man and nature of Bangladesh from the beginning of the delta to date. Up to 1947, the territorial range covers the Whole of eastern and western Bengal .Since 1947, exclusively East Bengal, East Pakistan and Today's Bangladesh.

Among the stories of princes, devata (deities) and bloodthirsty rakshash (demons), stories of women's lives and images emerge.''€ 163 pp.

1973. An illustrated story for children about a monkey and a horse. Size: 14 pgs.

The late Bimal Roy stands out among commercial film directors for his naturalistic style, his concern for the exploited and underprivileged and his fine understanding of cinema. Bimal Roy began his career as photographer/cameraman in the 1930s, working at the famous New Theatres in Calcutta. P.C.Barua's 1935 version of DEVDAS is among the many films that he photographed. Bimal Roy made his own version of Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's story of the doomed hero Devdas some years later. Mrs Manobina Roy charts her husband's career from his days at the New Theatres to their move to Bombay where Bimal Roy set up his own production concern. From his first film as director, the Bengali UDAYER PATHEY, it was also clear that Bimal Roy was particularly talented in getting the best performance from his actors. This important aspect of his talent is remembered by Dilip Kumar who credits Bimal Roy for his better performances. Until Roy's untimely death in 1966, he gave to Hindi cinema a legacy of classic films which are still remembered.

1 Foldout pamphlet on Indian birds, wetlands, and sanctuaries.

Yasmeen, a recent divorcee, is living in Houston with her young children, Saira and Sameer, when her mother, Laila, visits from Pakistan to meet her grandchildren for the first time, Estranged from Laila, whom she secretly blames for the death of her twin brother, Yasir, Yasmeen has been living in the United States for many years. But her mother's visit and the stories she weaved for her grandchildren about Yasmeen and Yasir's childhood in Karachi and Hawagali, the family's mountain home in northern Pakistan, force Yasmeen to confront the past and its painful memories of loss. Slowly, as mother and daughter share layers of magical stories to the children and to each other, Yasmeen learns about her mother's secrets and the twisted circumstances of her twin's death. Deciding to return to her homeland for a long overdue visit, Yasmeen takes a temporary leave from her life and her lover in Houston to visit Pakistan with her mother and children. More stories, real and magical, emerge as the fog continues to cloud the family's past even as they wind their way into the Pakistani hill station and a confrontation with the Past.

When twelve-year-old seema Trivedi moves from her home, a small town in India, to Iowa City, U.S.A., she has to say good-bye to the purple-jeweled mango trees and sweet-smelling jasmine, to the monsoon rains and the bustling market. Most important, she must leave behind her best friend and cousin, Raju. Everything is different in America, where Seema feels like an outsider. At first she doesn't speak the language; and she doesn't know the food, the seasons, or how to behave in her new classroom, let alone how to handle a bully who has it in for her. But when Seema's grandmother becomes ills back in India, all of that suddenly seems less important. During a return visit, Seema is given a precious gift that helps her come to a realization about the meaning of ''home''€ and that shows her it just might be possible to bloom in two worlds. Size - 186 pages

A curriculum unit designed to accompany live performance by Bob Livingston. Concert introduces Indian music and non-violent movements in India and US to K-12 audiences. Curriculum unit includes pre- and post-concert activities for elementary and secondary levels; biographies; maps. For info on concert contact: Texas Music International, Inc. attn: Bob Livingston 1806 Kerr Ave. Austin Tx. 78704. Tel: 512-462-3463. Fax: 512-462-2197

An introduction to the genres of Indian literature, written for children. 1973. Size: 50 pgs.

Time: 156 minutes

Many centuries ago, in a kingdom in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, a miraculous child was born to the king and the queen. The young prince, Siddhartha, was raised in the greatest luxury, sheltered from all pain and ugliness. But one day Siddhartha left the palace and saw, for the first time, human suffering and death. He knew then that he must relinquish everything-his family, his wealth, his position-to discover the Truth of life over death. With only a few humble possessions, he began a remarkable spiritual journey that ended many years later under a bodhi tree. There he finally discovered the Truth and beacme an Enlightened One, a Buddha. The Buddha taught the Truth and the path to inner peace for forty-five years, attracting thousands of disciples,. Today millions of people around the world live by his teachings. Demi's exquisite illustrations, inspired by the paintings and sculptures of several Asian cultures, are layered with meaning; each brush stroke has a special significance. Demi, herslef a Buddhist, brings her devotion to the teachings of the Buddha and her vast knowledge of his life to this comprehensive picture-book biography of an extraordinary spiritual leader.

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A comprehensive look at Buddhism throughout Asia mainly dealing with the history and practice. Contains: readings, glossaries, activities, maps, timelines, etc. Level: grades 5-9. (by Calliope, World History for Young People. Vol. 5, No. 4, Mar/Apr 1995)

This book gives you an introduction to Buddhism and its main festivals. Throughout the book, real children tell you about their lives, what their religion means to them, and how they observe Buddhism's holy days. Size: 48 pp.

This book gives you an introduction to Hinduism and its main festivals. Throughout the book, real children tell you about their lives, what their religion means to them, and how they observe Hinduism's holy days. Size: 48 pp.

Photographs and text of festivals and holidays, witness the dances, prayers, and parades of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and others. Ages 5+ 32 pp.

This book gives you an introduction to Islam and its main festivals. Throughout the book, real children tell you about their lives, what their religion means to them, and how they observe Islam's holy days. Size: 48 pp.

This book gives you an introduction to Sikhism and its main festivals. Throughout the book, real children tell you about their lives, what their religion means to them, and how they observe Sikhism's holy days. Size: 48 pp.

Each holiday from more than 15 countries or ethnic groups has a description of the rituals that take place and games or activities that can be planned with students or at home. 32 pp.

Based on Sringar: A Pageant of Indian Costumes. This book depicts 20 costumes for the collection. Riang woman, Tripura; Naga warrior, Nagaland; Maria Gond Drummer, Madhya Pradesh; Jat woman, Haryana; Toda woman, Tamil Nadu; Rabari family, Rajasthan; Bengali women, Bengal; Lambadi woman, Andhra Pradesh; Kashmiri flowersellers, Kashmir; Maharashtrian woman, Maharashtra; Coorgi family, Karantaka; Tamil woman, Tamil Nadu; Bhangra Dancers, Punjab; ''Ravana''€-- Chhau Dance Bengal; Raas Dancers, Gujarat; ''Krishna''€-- Kathakali Dance Kerala; Odissi dancer, Orissa; ''Radha''€-- Manipuri dance, Manipur; Emperor Shah Jehan, from Mughal painting; Lucknovi Begum, Uttar Pradesh.

The classified documents contained here were leaked from Beijing earlier this year. They detail Chinese government's aggresive, multi-pronged propaganda offensive to sanitize its occupation and oppression of Tibet and to ''eradicate...divide and destroy''€ the international supporters of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled leader.' Size: 72 pp.

Dramatic comedy in which a professor of Botany takes on the impersonation of a ''chowkidar''€ and later a chauffer in order to impress the woman he loves. When confronted with Sharmila's ( his wife) ''jijaji''€, Dharmendra feels an urge to challenge him in order to win her respect.

This documentary explores alternatives to haphazard development along Karachi's coastline in light of the basic principles of urban planning. 

By: Bernard S. Cohn Copyright 1996 by Princeton University Press[br /][br /]Essays in this volume display a multifaceted exploration of the ways in which the British discovery, collection, and codification of information about Indian society contributed to colonial cultural hegemon and political control.

The listener is taken into an East Indian community in New Jersey, ranking third in Asian-Indian populations after California and New York. Community members tell their stories of life and experiences in the U.S. and elsewhere in this radio documentary.

Chapters Definition of Secularism and Communalism communalism an Ideology Struggle against all Communalisms Themes in Communal Ideological Offensive Some Do's and Don't's.

This book deals primarilywithHindu Communal Politics

One in a series of over seventy-five volumes, each designed to provide convenient, inexpensive access to a wide range of current, carefully selected articles from some of the most respected magazines, newspapers, and journals published today. Within the pages of this volume are interesting, well-illustrated articles by political scientists, educators, researchers, and writers providing effective and useful perspectives on today's important topics in comparative politics.

The film documents two main themes: the dedication of a new Hindu temple in Pittsburgh to Lord Venkateshvara, and the intricate Vedic rituals that go into this sanctification; and the new immigrant community of Asian Indians that raised the funds for this enterprise hoping that the temple would serve as a link to the old country for their children. Time: 25 min.

In 1914, the Komagata Maru, a vessel with 276 immigrants from British India, became the first ship carrying migrants to be turned away by Canada. The consequences were felt throughout the British Empire. Continuous Journey is a provocative and multilayered film that ingeniously combines rare photographs, newsreels, official documents and never-before-seen footage to unravel a compelling, little-known story that reverberates to this day.

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A collection of costumes worn in different parts of Asia, and the history behind these costumes. It also contains illustrations on how to wear these costumes and photographs of the colection itself. Length - 160 pages

Imagine floating a candle down the Ganges River in the five-day-long Hindu festival of lights. Learn the story of the Taj Mahal and its four minarets. As children count their way one-to-ten in the Hindi language, they will take a discovery tour of India. Well-known author Jim Haskin's text and Liz Brenner Dodson's brilliant full-color illustrations give readers a taste of India's rich culture and beauty. Size: 24 pages

An elementary level text with color photographs. Contains: Fast facts, Maps, Flag, Currency The Land of India Going to School At Home Indian Clothing Indian Food Animals in India Indian Cities Indian Holidays Hands-on: Play Kabaddi Learn to speak Hindi Words to Know Size: 24 pp.

Young readers grow in cultural understanding as they observe similarities and differences of Pakistan 's landscapes, geography, economics and cultures. Teaching social studies through vibrant photographs and fascinating information, its a perfect resource for report writing and teaching units on countries. The book introduces and explores key social studies concepts, such as culture, as defined by national social studies standards. Size: 24 pages

A middle-school level text with color photographs. ''You'll discover all about India in this in-depth Country studies book. Each book in this series includes: physical, human, and environmental geography fact boxes packed with supporting information case studies that illustrate key concepts comprehensive glossary and index colorful photographs, maps, diagrams. Size: 64 pp.

This is a JATAKA tale, a story from the Buddha's life. The purity and goodness of an old sea captain saves a boatload of inexperienced sailors, who forget that good actions guarantee good results.

Social Studies Grades 5 and Up. The 24 activities in this unit are designed to introduce students to the history and culture of India. Included are art, valuing, decision making and problem solving activities, and a teacher's guide.

This book deals with the carnage that swept through Gujurat in February 2002 and its aftermath.

Cuisines of India is a guided culinary tour across India's exotic regions-from the lofty mountains of Kashmir to the sunbaked Malabar Coast, from the bustling streets of Calcutta to the majestic fortresses of Rajasthan. Steeped in history and filled with delightful tales and legends, it describes the impact of other cultures-Middle Eastern, Asian, and European-that have left their indelible imprint on India's famed cuisine. Embellished with maps and beautiful line drawings of throughout, this indispensable guide provides breathtaking historical background in addition to dozens of recipes and preparation techniques specific to each particular region. Each chapter explores the cuisine of a different region, describing its evolution and lore, and explains how history shaped local dishes and methods of cooking. The journey begins in ancient times with the fascinating saga of the Aryan tribesmen, and takes us to the fabulous temples of South India, where lavish feasts were prepared for the gods. We sample the sumptuous banquets of the Moghul court and dine with the European explorers who came to India in search of spices. Cuisines of India is more than a cookbook- it is a gateway into and extraordinary culture. In these pages India's history is observed through the kitchen door, and the mysteries of an ever-changing cuisine are revealed. Size - 281 pages

Condensing extensive research into short, readable chapters, the author summarizes the culture of modern India (and its historical underpinnings). Chapter titles: ''Land, People, and History,'' ''Religion,'' ''World View,'' ''Art and Literature,'' ''Landscape and Architecture,'' ''Food and Dress,'' ''Women, Marriage, and Family,'' ''Festivals and Leisure Activities,'' ''Music and Dance,'' and ''Social Customs and Lifestyles.'' Grades 7''€“12. Index. Suggested readings. Source notes. Glossary. Pronunciation guide. Chronology. Illustrated. ''©2002. Size - 210 pages

By: Lizzie Collingham[br /][br /]Curry serves up a delectable history of Indian cuisine, ranging from the imperial kitchen of the Mughal invader to the smoky cookhouse of the British Raj....

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A film by Prasanna Vithanage[br /][br /]Adapted from a novel by Leo Tolstoy, Anantha Rathriya is an examination of the tortuous nature of a man’s scruples. A young man seduces and impregnates his aunt’s servant maid and refuses to help her. Twenty five years later he has to sit on a jury when the woman, now a prostitute, is brought before the court on a murder charge. As a case is being judged, the man is wracked with guilt, remorse, despair, and a burning desire to rectify his mistake of years ago. The multi award winning film showcases the talent of director Prasanna Vithanage and his total ease with the medium.

The role of the visual image is essential to Hindu tradition and culture, but many attempts to understand India's divine images have been laden with misperceptions. Darsan, a Sanskrit word that means ''seeing,''€ is an aid to our vision, a book of ideas to help us read, think, and look at Hindu images with appreciation and imagination.

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Joanna Liddle and Rama Joshi explore the connection in India between gender and caste, and gender and class. They ask whether the subordination of women has diminished as India moves from a caste to a class structure, and what effect colonization had on the status of women in India. Focusing on educated, professional women, the authors look at the particular experiences of 120 women they interviewed, and also interpret the larger patterns of social relations that emerge from the interviews. These sensitive stories are told with an eloquence that is often moving and inspiring.

A Film By Prasanna Vithanage[br /][br /]Wannihami's son has been killed by a land-mine in his village in Sri Lanka. The family is due a sum of money in compensation, which his daughter and her husband think they could well use to build a new home. But Wannihami refuses to take the money, stubbornly against profiting from his son's death.

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Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh A story of two brothers Vijay and Ravi who once shared joys and sorrows, but had to be separated by a Deewaar (wall) built upon the foundations of truth and justice. Vijay had experienced the bitterness of life by way of his father's abuses and thus had become a rebel. His brother Ravi on the other hand had inherited strength from his father, tender love from his mother, and affection of his brother, leading the two brothers to stand on opposite sides of the law. Time: 160 min.

The 1947 British subdivision of colonial India into Pakistan and the independent Indian nation caused the loss of 500,000 lives and the relocation of millions-one of the most extensive movement of peoples ever. After centuries of coexistence, Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims became victims of mutual suspicion as violence swept through the countryside. The resulting mass relocations of these groups transformed village populations overnight. In Division of Hearts ordinary people from Pakistan, India, and Bagladesh - cartdrivers, laborers, tradespeople, farmers - tell this history and recount their own tumultuous experiences. Their memories, combined with archival news film, bear witness to the traumatic birth of two independent nations. Time - 57 minutes

The book explores the holiday, Diwali, from a child's point of view. Children will find out why people celebrate these special days, games children play, clothes people wear, and special foods that people wear. Size: 24 pages

includes 6 lessons: See What You Can Dig Up Hindu Wisdom What Can You Learn From a Hymn? Buddha's Truth What Happened to Emperor Asoka?

In this unit, students study the civilizations of ancient India beginning with the Indus River Valley people circa 2500 BCE and continuing up through the Maurya Empire in the third century BCE. This study includes the founding and early developments of two of India's major religions--Hinduism and Buddhism. The origins of the caste system are discussed in the context of the developement of Hindu beliefs, and the character of the Maurya Empire is revealed through the edicts of one of its rulers, Asoka. Students will use primary sources to investigate each of these topics, not only to gain a general knowledge of the history and culture of India during ancient times but also to understand the antecedents of modern-day Indian culture. Length - 42 pages

A study of wild elephants in the Terai jungles of Uttar Pradesh (North India). Discusses the elephants' habits and habitat; legends about elephants; hunting; disease; capture and training; and trade and commerce. 1969. Size: 96 pgs.

By: B.N. Goswamy[br /][br /]Compilation of different Indian art forms from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

This booklet is intended to provide for the readers a new road to the study of India. To experience the languages of India is to learn something about its people. There are three purposes to this booklet: An introduction to the languages of India, Activities, Discussion. Size: 81 pp.

Explore Tibet, intended for children ages 7 to 13, is designed to introduce the young reader to Tibetan culture. The combination of hands-on activities with text and illlustrations offers something for every child. Size: 32 pp.

Imagine discovering ancient worlds under blankets of earth. In the 1920s archaeologists did just that. They unveiled evidence of a lost civilization found under mounds of dirt in Pakistan. Some scholars believe these ancient cities, Harappa, and Mohenjo-Daro existed more than 40 centuries ago, a period known as the Indus Valley Civilization. Inspire children to approach the study of history as a treasure hunt.

fully reproducible lessons and activities that cover: Story of Buddha, Buddha's Teachings, Branches of Buddhism, Spread of Buddhism, Scriptures, Tibetan Buddhism, Bodhisattvas, Zen Buddhism, Haiku, Meditation, Mandalas, Rites of Passage, Temples and Shrines, Objects and Symbols, Mantras and Mudras, Festivals and Holidays, Calendar, Places of Pilgrimage, Vocabulary Review, Quiz and Review, Answer Key. Size: 48 pp.

fully reproducible lessons and activities that cover: Origins of Islam, Life of Muhammad, The Koran, Pillars of Islam, After Muhammad, Places of Worship, Rites of Passage, Passing of Time, Symbols of Islam, Islam Today, Art of Writing, Vocabulary, Review, Quiz, Answer Key. Size: 48 pp.

fully reproducible lessons and activities that cover: Guru Nanak, Ten Gurus, Sikh Scripture, Khalsa, Gurdwara, Darbar Sahib, Social Customs, Community Service, Punjab, Rites of Passage, Sikh Women, Holidays and Festivals, Sikh Symbols, Vocabulary Word Search, Sikhs in the United States, Quiz and Review, Answer Key Size: 48 pp.

This remarkable book explores the history and practice of Buddhism, beginning with the life of Buddha and continuing to the spread of Buddhism from Asia to the Western world. Beautiful photographs show the rituals, artifacts, and architecture that are important to the Buddhist tradition.

DK's Eyewitness Travel Guides have increasingly become the most sought after guides by seasoned and novice travels alike. Featuring up-to-date information and spectacular 3-D aerial views -- all photographed in full-color -- each location is shown at its best. Recognized as the most unique and comprehensive travel guides on the market, Eyewitness Travel Guides create the new standard for travels. Every guide in the series is updated annually. 3-D aerial maps help you make the quickest journey from one place to the next. Red star sights help you get the most out of the shortest visit. Full-color photographs are taken specifically for each travel guide, and cut-away and floor plans present unique drawings of historic buildings and museums to show exactly where you are and what you see. All the sights in each area are described in depth with special keyed icons, and there's no need to buy an A-Z guide with our fully indexed street maps. Eat and shop with confidence with our reliable listings of hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops in all areas and at all prices. When it comes to entertainment, Eyewitness Travel Guides contains complete listings of theaters, music venues, cinemas, clubs, sports facilities, and activities for children. A special survival guide shows you how to use local currency, public transportation and telephones through pictures. Before your next trip, pick up one of our best-selling Eyewitness Travel Guides today!

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Chapters are Meet the Sikhs, Sikhs: a global community, Darbar Sahib at Amritsar, Vaisakhi, Langar, Sikh Family Life, Women in Sikhism, Naming a Sikh Baby, Stories of the Guru Size: 48 pp.

contains/ covers: map, architecture, coins, cuisine, festivals, national heritage, postage stamps.

In Families of Afghanistan, meet Zamora, 13, who lives in the country with her parents, three sisters, two brothers and two uncles. An early riser, Zamora has chores to complete before breakfast, including tending to the cows and chickens. She shows us how the homes in her village are built around a common courtyard to help protect them and their vegetable gardens from the elements. At meals, she often helps feed her uncle, who lost his arms and eyesight to a land mine. She attends religion class, where she studies the Koran, and performs her daily prayers (five times a day). 
Twelve-year-old Madina lives in Kabul with her parents, two sisters, uncle and cousin. Unlike Zamora, who attends school in the afternoon, Madina s classes are in the morning and include studies in math, science, language, history and sports. She also tutors another student twice a week in computers. After school and the midday meal she shares with her family, Madina helps with household chores like vacuuming and ironing, then enjoys an afternoon snowball fight before doing her homework, eating supper and playing games. 
Highly acclaimed the Families of the World Series enables future travelers to reach across the globe and visit other people and cultures, all from a child s point of view. Always focusing on two children from differing households, one urban, one rural, and narrated by children, Families of the World DVDs invite viewers to follow two families daily routines, introducing both the similarities and differences that exist between them, as well as us. The DVD includes a free PDF Teacher's Guide, which features the script, copy-ready maps, discussion and activity guides, recipes, glossaries and more.

Families of India introduces two children from two different families, one urban and the other rural. View the unique lives of two children and their families from breakfast to bedtime and all the fun-filled activities in between. It shows young viewers the amazing similarities between their own lives and those of children the same age living thousands of miles away: similar chores, school and extra-curricular activities and family interactions. It is part of the highly acclaimed Families of the World series which broadcast on PBS. Close Caption and Subtitle. 
Two families in Jamnagar, Gujarat State in northern India are profiled. We follow 8-year-old Raja as he attends school, plays cricket with his friends and chess with his mother, visits a Hindu temple and takes an evening walk with his parents. 
We also see 5-year-old Bavika playing with her many cousins in their family compound, and we visit the family farm, where we see a water buffalo being milked, a woman making breakfast over a fire tended by her 4-year-old son, and a man using oxen to plow a field.

FASTING, FEASTING takes on Desai's greatest theme: the intricate, delicate web of family conflict. It tells the moving story of Uma, the plain older daughter of an Indian family, tied to the household of her childhood and tending to her parents' every extravagant demand, and of her younger brother, Arun, across the world in Massachusetts, bewildered by his new life in college and the suburbs, where he lives with the Patton family.

nicely illustrated introduction to crafts of India.

nicely illustrated introduction to Handcrafted Textiles of India.

nicely illustrated book of silk weaving techniques.

1 Good descriptive pamphlet with a brief overview of major Indian holidays and lots of photos. 1981. Size: 22 pgs.

This book is an examination of India's New Cinema, its preoccupation with a changing society and the status of women, highlighted in the work of 19 representative directors. 185 pp.

A taboo-breaking portrayal of contemporary India and the hidden desires that threaten to defy traditional expectations. 

For over a century, a substantial number of Adivasis, or tribals of the Chottanagpur plateau, have been converting to Christianity in order to free themselves from bonded labour and feudal oppression still prevalent in rural India. A combination of education and Christianity have helped the Adivasis establish an alternative identity outside the Hindu caste system, undermining feudal and Hindu auth...ority. While the demand for a tribal homeland called Jharkand has been gaining momentum from a number of sources since independence, Hindu fundamentalist organisations such as the Rashitriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad have held the Christian missionaries singularly responsible for encouraging the Jharkand movement. In the absence of dialogue between Hindu revivalists and Christian tribals, this feature length documentary represents an effort to understand how the two communities will co-exist within a secular Indian fabric.

Demons and enchanted princes, sleeping beauties and magic spells ar the ingredients of these traditional folktals. Size: 81 pp.

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Darling Sun and Darling Moon; Korea The Goat and the Wolf; Afghanistan The Kidnapped Boy; Indonesia The Dog who wanted to be the Sun; Thailand The Owl and the Elephant; Nepal Singapure, the Lion City; Singapore How to share Five Cakes; Sri Lanka

Edited and with an Introduction by: A.K. Ramanujan[br /][br /]An enchanting collection of one hundred and ten tales translated from twenty-two different languages, by turns harrowing and comic, sardonic and allegorical, mysterious and romantic.

By: Bunny Reuben[br /][br /]A pioneering work that looks behind the glare of the silver screen, the book seeks to identify the hidden bonds between movies and the viewer's mindset. [br /][br /]

Let your mouth water and your tastebuds tingle as you find out all about Indian food and festivals in this book. Did you know that throwing rice at newlyweds comes from a tradition at weddings in India? Choose which gifts of candies you would like to receive at the festival of Diwali. Try the festival recipies inside to taste the flavor of India. Size: 32 pages

Blending the study of food and religion, this unit contains background readings and activities plus a wealth of recipies (more than 40), puzzles, review questions, multiple-choice tests, and transparency masters. Students learn how eating customs-including dietary restrictions- are a direct expression of deeply held beliefs among Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians. The christanity section is subdivided into Catholics, Methodists, Mormons, Adventists, and Eastern Orthodox. Adaptable for extended units or single lessons. Size: 81/2''€ x 11''€, 154 pages

People, places, and Patterns: Geography. A poster put out by the National Geographic Society showing children from various countries with typical foods. The reverse has a teacher guide and information on themes of food production/nutrition.

An excellent contribution to understanding the continuing religious persecutin in Tibet. I encourage all those concerned with China's policies in Tibet and the survival of Tibetan Buddhism to read this''€ -The Fourteenth Dalai Lama Size: 100 pp.

Freedom in the World, published by Freedom House, is an annual comparative assessment of the state of political rights and civil liberties in 192 countries and 18 related and disputed territories. Widely used by policy-makers, journalists, and scholars, the 700-page survey is the definitive report on freedom around the globe.

Making extensive use of the police abstracts of intelligence prepared by the CID, which have seldom been used until now, and interviews with freedom fighters with a range of political leanings, this important book provides a fascinating account of a crucial phase in the Indian National Movement.

These tales from Nepal are primarily of the folk tradition, rather than from the religious or historical traditions. They reflect the poor station of the people, looking upward to the lives of kings and elevating the poor to positions of good fortune. The themes are common to fold literature worldwide, kindness and pluck rewarded, pride and jealousy condemned. Size: 110 pp.

In this book, Ann Grodzins Gold takes the reader on a journey with the Rajasthani pilgrims of India, combining detailed ethnography and with scholarly analysis and sensitive interpretation. Size: 333 pg

Includes a teacher's guide, text review puzzle, and discussion questions. Good basic introduction to Gandhi's politics; provides multiple perspectives in the document section. Has pictures. 1980. Size: 31 pgs.

Author-illustrator Demi has created a simple, straightforward, and reverent biography of India's ''great soul.'' So simple and factual, indeed, that it might be a rather ordinary book, except for Demi's memorable, color-saturated, very Indian illustrations. We follow Gandhi from his hard, lonely education and apprenticeship in England and South Africa through the nationwide strike he led after the Amritsar massacre, to Independence and his eventual assassination. No major milestone in his life is left out, and each is dealt with in a short paragraph (typically 50 words), on its own page with accompanying illustration; 8 or 9 of these may want more substance. In between, however, this is an excellent introduction to the subcontinent's most famous son.

Sir Richard Attenborough's 1982 multiple-Oscar winner (including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Ben Kingsley) is an engrossing, reverential look at the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi, who introduced the doctrine of nonviolent resistance to the colonized people of India and who ultimately gained the nation its independence. Kingsley is magnificent as Gandhi as he changes over the course of the three-hour film from an insignificant lawyer to an international leader and symbol. Strong on history (the historic division between India and Pakistan, still a huge problem today, can be seen in its formative stages here) as well as character and ideas, this is a fine film.

A journal issue devoted to the life of Gandhi. It contains many illlustrations to accompany the text. Size: 34 pp.

Comic book. The story of the birth and exploits of Ganesha, one of the deities of the Hindu pantheon. Size: 32 pp.

The story of 1947, India's Independence. It is a story of how families on both sides of the border suffered emotionally, andhow their dreams andvalues were shattered to piecs after the partition. Time: 150 min.

1 On the Gir Forest Sanctuary in Gujarat (West India), with its lion sanctuary park cards of the different animals at the sanctuary included. Size: 33 pgs.

Included in this edition is a background essay on South Asia, additional essays on India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The essays examine the social, political, and economic significance of these countries in this widespread geographic area. In addition, a wide selection of carefully selected articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world are reprinted in this volume. Length: 224

World press reports include 33 articles on India's politics, cultural changes, economy, and foreign relations. and other articles on South Asian countries. Size: 214 pp.

Author: James H.K. Norton[br /][br /]Provides concise background information and current world press articles on the regions and countries within South Asia, including Indiam Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

A modern classice of Urdu Literature, God's Own Land, is set in the slums of Karachi and Lahore. It is the early 50s, shortlly after partition with India. The story concerns a poor but respectable Pakistanit family which has fallen on hard times. Corruption and degradation take over their lives. Jobless, and without any real hope of a better life, they find themselves in the clutches of unprincipled entrepreneurs who exploit each of them - totally. The tragic, but deeply moving finale is inevitable.

Children in India climb mountains, cross rivers, trek through deserts, and navigate busy city streets to get to schools, that are as different as the students who attend them. Often against great odds, children pursue their right to go to school and to become whoever they dream of being.

Every day, millions of children in India go to school in city classrooms, mountain fields, desert dwellings and towering temples. On a lake, in the dark, or even in a monastery… one thing they all have in common is their zest for learning and the chance to have a better life. In nine short films, Going to School praises the diversity of schools and celebrates what school can be. 

Covers such explorers as Alexander, Marco Polo, and Christopher Columbus. Contains: readings, glossaries, activities, maps, etc. Level: grades 5-9. (by Calliope, World History for Young People. Vol. 1, No. 1, Sep/Oct 1990)

This is a JATAKA tale, a story from the Buddha's life. Great Gift, a good-hearted child of India, seeks a wish-fulfilling gem to correct all the ills of the poor.

Major belief systems, their origins, and modern influences are examined. Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, and Taoism are investigated. Time - 33 minutes

Starring: Dharmendra, Jaya Bahaduri, Samit, Sumita Sanyal, Utpal Dutt Kusum, a school-going girl in a small district town, is very fond of movies and has a crush on Dharmendra, whose films she will see over and over again. So much so that her Bhabhi has caught her cutting school to go to the cinema. Her Bhabhi wishes to have Kusum marry a boy named Navin, however she is infatuated with the director Dharmendra. A plan is hatched involving her Bhabhi and Dharmendra to allow Nevin to rescue her and win her love. Kusum and Nevin end up together after many twists and turns. Time: 175 min.

Starring: Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Kishore Sahu, Leela Chitnis, Jagirdar, Anwar Hussain, Ulhaus, Rashid Khan Based on R.K. Narayan's novel Guide. The story of a young guide named Raju, who has just been released from jail and wishing to make a clean break from the past, wanders until one day, tired and hungry, he rests in a remote temple on the outskirts of a village. The villagers mistake him for a holy man and the temple soon becomes his house and the villagers his disciples. Raju lives out a false lifestyle of a holy man, falls in love with a dancer named Rosie, and soon finds himself in a predicament requiring him to prove his status as a holy man by fasting. Time: 167 min.

You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.''€ In that same vein fans of classic action-adventures wont find any better film than this exhilarating take. Carry Grant, Victor McLaglen and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. star as cheeky soldiers of Queen and Empire who never run short of battlefield gallantry and din-up heroics as they combat a murderous sect in colonial India. Steven skillfully orchestrates teeming battle sequences and boisterous humor. And Sam Jaffe memorably plays the title role of the lowly water-bearer who years to be a solider ''€¦ and who seizes the chance to prove his mettle. Time: 117 mins.

Introduction to the documentary - 3 minutes. Child Prostitution/Trafficking - 3 minutes. Guru (Doll): Female performace artists' role in society - 17 minutes. Gossip: Tawaifs (Female Musicians) - 10 minutes. Globalization: Prevent Trafficking - 20 minutes.

2 Illustrated story for children of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion. 1969. Size: 55 pgs.

This is the Hindi translation of this contemporary children's story.

This is the Urdu translation of this contemporary children's story.

Celebrate the austumn harvest festivals around the world. Instructions for crafts and recipes are included

By: Suzanne Fisher Staples[br /][br /]Sequel to Shabanu.[br /][br /]Shabanu, daughter of the windswept Cholistan desert, is the youngest of Rahim’s four wives. Rahim adores her, but neither Shabanu nor her younger daughter, Mumtaz, is safe from the cruelty of his jealous older wives. Shabanu flees to the haveli-Rahim’s old family home in the city. But there she faces danger of another sort...

A persistent clash of cultures lies at the heart of Heat and Dust, the Merchant/Ivory team's most acclaimed drama prior to 1985's A Room with a View. The celebrated trio of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant, and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala were perfectly suited to this time-skipping story of thwarted romance, based on Jhabvala's novel, in which the colonial British find themselves perpetually at odds with the vibrant rhythms of India. In this most sensual of environments, two related British women, separated by six decades, discover that their independent spirits are not entirely welcomed within the confines of colonial etiquette. Olivia (Greta Scacchi) defies her stringent husband in the 1920s, while her great-niece Anne (Julie Christie) discovers, upon getting pregnant by an Indian local in the early '80s, that she and Olivia have more than a little in common. Jhabvala's feminism is subtle but forcefully dramatized, and under Ivory's sensitive direction, this tale of two women is a defiantly resonant tribute to love wherever one may find it. Size - 210 pages

1 1981. Pamphlet with many photos on Indian classical music, both northern and southern. Size: 24 pgs.

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Naseeruddin Shah A glimpse of the tumultuous tides of Indian history, which have hopefully brought us to a safe landing. The story begins at the bedside of Saket Ram, an 89-year-old man trying to die as gracefully as possible. . .astride waves of nostalgia and his memories, the story goes back to the 1940s when he and an associate worked as archaeologists at the excavation of Mohanjodaro, an ancient civilization. In the context of the historical background which divided India and Pakistan, Saket must debate between opposing forces in the debate on whether both Hindus and Muslims can abide in a unified nation. Time: 199 min.

The National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights is part of a wider struggle to abolish ''€˜untouchability' and to ''€˜cast out caste'. This book looks at untouchability, manual scavenging, state violence, political rights, caste violence, social boycott, right to education, right to livelihood, dalit women, and globalization.

Himalaya, l'Enfance d'un Chef is a fiction film about the forgotten people of Tibet, focusing on their daily lives and traditional customs. In a remote village in the Dolpo in the northwestern Himalayas of Nepal, Tinle, a charismatic old chief, has just lost his eldest son. He refuses to allow his son's friend Karma, whom he holds responsible for his son's death, to lead a caravan of yaks. Karma defies the old man's anger and the shaman's advice and moves the caravan, with the help of other village youtha, before the date set by the ritual. On the day indicated by the gods, Tinle gets together the village elderly and sets out on the same journey with his second son and his grandson, who is destined to be the next chief. The ancestral struggle between the old man and the mountains begins all over again. Eric Valli traveled in the region for many years and studied the ways of the people before making this film, which is based on the epic lives of two of his Tibetan friends. The film was shot over a nine-month period with a small French crew working under extreme conditions at an altitude reaching 17,000 feet. Scenic shots are spectacular, particularly those depicting the crossing of the high pass. Himalaya, l'Enfance d'un Chef was shown out of competition at the 1999 Locarno International Film Festival

a catalog of an exhibit ''An Exhibition of the Arts and Crafts of Tibet and Nepal''€ held Dec. 6- Jan. 5, 1964 at the University Art Museum, the University of Texas. Size: 27 pp.

Beginners Hindi: Writing and Conversation 

Holi, Divali, and Ganesh Chaturthi are three of the most important Hindu holidays. Food is an important part of worship, and snacks, meals, and drinks are enjoyed around the world at Hindu holiday time. Learn about the history of these holidays. Using this book, discover delicious holiday food that you can make yourself. Follow the step-by-step instructions with clear, easy-to-folow photographs. From crunchy samosas to rice pudding known as kheer, hindu holiday food is fun to make and even better to eat! Size: 32 pages

Origins, Ideologies and Modern Myths 

This video seeks to understand the basis of Hinduism, a highly original approach to God, which dictates every aspect of society and individual life. It illustrates how millions come to bathe in the holy waters of the Ganges, and millions more quietly live their religion in villages throughout India. Part of the ''Long Search'' series. 

Collection of classroom activities for elementary, middle, and high school created by Jordan Phillips. Based on a class taught in the Fall of 2002 by Dr. Brereton. Please contact the Outreach Coordinator for more information on the activities and materials.

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This film shows how the annual north-Indian Spring festival of Holi is celebrated in the city of Banaras (Varanasi, Kashi). A respected Banaras brahman, Mahant Veer Bhadra Mishra, recounts several explanations for the Holi festival. These include the story of the devout youth, Prahlad, whose trust in God lead to the flaming end of his wicked aunt Holika (recalled in the Holi bonfire); and the story of Krishna and his romantic encounters with Radha and the village cowgirls (reflected in the exuberant color-spraying/dousing of Holi). The film dramatizes how once each year the Holi festival unites neighborhoods, breaches the barriers of age, caste, social rank, and religious affiliations, and calls on all to share in unity and merriment. Suggested uses: Anthropology/Sociology of Religion, Comparative Religions, Cultural Studies, Folklore, Gender Studies, Global Cultures, Hinduism, History of Religions, Social Stratification, South Asian Studies, Women's Studies, World Religions. Time: 54 min.

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Starring: Nana Patekar, Sunil Shetty, Tabu, Suhasini Mulay, Shivaji Satam, Dr. Mohan Agashe, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda A story of the game life plays with us. . .how transition affects Panna's family and other people who were involved in the circumstances during her mother's transition from small-town teacher to Chief Minister. A story about the choices people make when life puts them on a crossroad, where there are no easy answers. Size: 165 min.

Starring: Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Aishwarya Rai Nandini, the daughter of a renowned proponent of classical music, meets and falls in love with a young student of her father named Sameer. When their love is discovered, Sameer is banished from the household. Nandini is arranged to be married to another by her parents. She marries the man Vanraj, but when letters from Sameer are discovered, Vanraj shows his true love to Nandini by taking her to Hungary to search for Sameer. Time: 188 min.

Starring: Mithun, Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Deepti Naval, Gulshan Grover Derived from a popular Mahabharata legend set in feudal Uttar Pradesh. A villainous zamindar Veer Pratap Singh is Duryodhan, his sidekick Lala is Shakuni and their opponents are the drunken holy man Krishna, Bhima, Arjun etc. The good and the bad perform with straightforward conviction a story reduced to a series of action thrills. Time: 153 min.

The Institute and NBC dateline go to Bangladesh to uncover the reality behind bargain prices. (Bangladesh, 2005. 32 minutes.)

India's present water crisis is of its own making. The patterns of water use are changing, with increased cultivation of water-intensive cash crops. But there are other changes that defy logic, such as the growing number of private swimming pools in cities, rain dances and water amusement parks. As water is diverted from the countryside to meet the unending demands of India's urban population. More and more of the rural poor are now forced to migrate, in search of work, and water.

A cycle of fables in Buddhist literature known as the Jatakas, or birth stories, which Buddha originally told to his disciples when occasion arose to illustrate his teachings. each of the six retellings gathered here features animal characters and an incarnation of the Buddha from an earlier life, usually as an animal himself. From the tale of the clever monkey outwitting a crocodile to that of a bird and turtle rescuing a friend, these subtle, amusing parables embody some of the central tenets of buddhas's philosophy. Joined iwth stunning linocut illustrations, they form a book that is notable for both its beauty and its wisdom.

Students interpret how Europe's view of the Muslim East was influenced by memoirs, lectures, and articles by 19th-century European travelers. Size: 86 pages

Salman Rushdie's Imaginary Homelands is an important record of one writer's intellectual and personal odyssey. The seventy essays collected here, written over the last ten years, cover an astonishing range of subjects ''€“ the literature of the received masters and of Rushdie's contemporaries; the politics of colonialism and the ironies of culture; film, politicians, the Labour Party, religious fundamentalism in America, racial prejudice; and the preciousness of the imagination and of free expression.

Text and photographs introduce the geography, history, government, society and economy of India. Grades 5-9, 64 pp.

Part One: An Overview On Living in a Revolution by M.N. Srinivas Part Two: Traditional Culture and Popular Culture Traditional Culture, New Mediums, Interaction, and Diffusion by Narayana Menon, The ''Indian Scientist:''€ Some Reflections by Swadesh M. Mahajan and E.C.G. Sudarshan, The Puzzle of Religions Modernity by Lawrence A. Babb, Indian Cinema: Dynamics of Old and New by Chidananada Das Gupta Part Three: Unity and Diversity: Society and Politics India's Minorities: Who Are They? What Do They Want? by Myron Weiner, The Language Issue Revisited by Robert D. King, Center-State Relations in India: The Federal Dilemma by Paul Wallace Part Four: The Economy: The Pursuit of Growth with Equity The Economic Outlook for India by Raj Krishna, Paradoxes of Planned Development: The Indian Experience by C.T.Kurien, Environmental Protection and Economic Development in India by Susan G. Hadden, Women in Contemporary India: The Quest For Equal Participation and Justice by Gail Minault

1 A travel brochure featuring escorted tours to India and South Asia. Has good photos, some maps. 1998. Size: 40 pgs.

The Opposing Viewpoints series provides an excellent starting point for undergraduates who wish to examine current hot topics affecting American society. By exploring the many sides of a debate as related by experts, readers can become more aware of the issues involved as well as develop critical thinking skills. Each book also contains a bibliography of periodical articles and books and a directory of organizations to contact for more information on the topic addressed.

India Perspectives is a journal published the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. It contains articles written by contributors on various topics concerning India, culture, history, politics, etc. Please contact the OutreachCoordinator for more information on specific issues/articles.

Includes The Old Woman in the Pumpkin, a folktale and activities, Learning Hindi, games, Drawing Flour Designs, Creating Indian Paintings, Samples of Indian Art, Making Instruments, Celebrating Divali, Exploring Indian Clothing, Tying a sari and dhoti, Making a Snack, a Counting Chart, the Flag of India, Maps of Asia and India

Lesson plans include: History: Hinduism, History of India, History and Sociology; Literature: Folktales, Folk Stories; Arts: Costumes, Music and Dance; Languages: Language in India; Miscellaneous: Food, Games, Yoga and Meditation

contains a one page background on India arts and instructions for the following projects: Making Animals, Clay, Bihar and Bengal Scrolls, Mithila Paintings, Papier-mache, Palangposh, Marbled Paper.

This pamphlet introduces the reader to the various business aspects in India, with topics ranging from: Regultory Environment, Foreign Investment, Infrastructure, Implementing a Project, Banking and Finance, and Working in India. Size: 80 pg

1 A pamphlet about democracy and inustrialization in India. (ca. 1980s?) Size: 33pgs.

This teacher's guide offers a collection of essays, written by academics that have extensive experience teaching about India, and activities. The chapters deal with 10 topics: geography, religion, social structure, governance, math and science, trade and exchange, clothing, colonialism, Diaspora, and literature. This teaching guide equally focuses on historical issues and current trends and situtations.

18 posters covering the following topics: 1. Indus Valley Period 2. Vedic Period, Shaishunaga-Nanda 3. Maurya Dynasty (3 posters 3.1-3.3) 4. Kushan Dynasty 5. Gupta Dynasty (2 posters, 5.1-5.2) 6. Pallava Dynasty (2 posters, 6.1-6.2) 7. Rastrakuta 8. Chola Dynasty (2 posters, 8.1-8.2) 9. Mughal Period (2 posters, 9.1-9.2) 10. Nayak Dynasty 11. Rajpu Dynasty 12. Colonial Independence (18 Posters)

This comprehensive survey of India makes clear that this nation now numbering more than one billion people will become an increasingly significant actor on the global stage in the 21st century.

1 A pamphlet on Haryana, a north Indian state that turned from a deficit state into a surplus state. (ca. 1980s?) Size: 10 pgs.

1 Topics include: symbols of India, regions, famous people, money, movies, language, plants and animal, clothing, food, stories, marriage, celebrations, and music.

a commemorative booklet published in January of 2002. Includes facts and information about India, meant as an introduction to the culture today.

Chapters include: A Glossary of Sanskrit Terms; Production Technology and Mechanical Engineering; Shipbuilding and Navigation; Architecture and Civil Engineering; Mathematics; Astronomy; Physics and Chemistry; Medical Science; The Fine Arts; Sports and Games; Philosophy

Tamil wth English subtitles. Starring: Kamalhasan, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, Suganya, Kasthuri, Goundamani, Senthil and others. Size: 184 min.

1 1985. Discusses Indian sartorial styles throughout Indian history and across various regions. Size: 141 pgs.

teacher's resource guide

masks to punch out and wear party games decorations to make return gifts

By: Shanta Rameshwar Rao

By: Shanta Rameshwar Rao

By: Shanta Rameshwar Rao

By: K. Moti Gokulsing and Wimal Dissanayake[br /][br /]India produces more films than any other country but its popular cinema has remained peripheral to western cinema buffs. This book is the first to provide a historical and cultural survey of Indian cinema - popular, artistic and regional - and to introduce readers to its distinctive forms.

Curriculum unit written by Yvetter Rosser.

This book is designed to help students understand the second largest and fastest growing religion in the world. Inside Islam covers the development, spread, teachings, practices, holy days, and festivals of the youngest of the major world religions. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, the book provides maps, questions for discussion, essay ideas, key word lists, a test, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced in 55 countries around the world. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Islam or a simple overview, this book affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to oberve your students' growing understanding of this rich and colorful religion that is practiced by approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide. Size - 47 pages

Roundtable Discussion Asia-Pacific Roundtable Inter-State Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region - A Round Table on Future Trends

This book is a ''€˜novel and practical scheme providing a complete course in Indian Music Appreciation both for Indians and non-Indians alike.' It contains 8 demonstration lectures and sheet music. Size: 63 pp.

Introduction and panel 6 of 6[br /][br /]A three-day conference to explore the changing politics, practices, and representations of Islam in Asia; how these changes are studied, documented, taught and represented in the academy and the media; and how these practices affect politics, society, and culture in Muslim Asia.

Introduction and panel 5 of 6[br /][br /]A three-day conference to explore the changing politics, practices, and representations of Islam in Asia; how these changes are studied, documented, taught and represented in the academy and the media; and how these practices affect politics, society, and culture in Muslim Asia.

Introduction and panel 2 of 6[br /][br /]A three-day conference to explore the changing politics, practices, and representations of Islam in Asia; how these changes are studied, documented, taught and represented in the academy and the media; and how these practices affect politics, society, and culture in Muslim Asia.

Introduction and panel 3 of 6[br /][br /]A three-day conference to explore the changing politics, practices, and representations of Islam in Asia; how these changes are studied, documented, taught and represented in the academy and the media; and how these practices affect politics, society, and culture in Muslim Asia.

By: N.I. Matar[br /][br /]This book presents the historic beginnings of Islam, the growth and contribution of its civilization, and the role of Islam in meeting the challenge of the modern world.

PART I ISLAMISATION AS A SOCIAL-RELIGIOUS-CULTURAL PROCESS PART II ISLAMISATION AS A SOCIAL-POLITICAL PROCESS Size - 223 pages

Features 270 illustrations, 80 in color. Embracing a thousand years of history and an area stretching from the Atlantic to the borders of India and China, Robert Hillenbrand - a world authority on Islamic art and architecture- has written an unrivaled new synthesis of the arts of Islamic civilization. From the death of the Prophet Muhammad to the survival of the Ottoman empire well into the modern age, Hillenbrand traces the evolution of an extraordinary range of art forms, including architecture, calligraphy, book illumination, painting, ceramics, glassware, textiles and metalwork. Length: 288

With over 500 color illustrations. In this superbly crafted survey, Henri Stierlin discusses Islamic architecture and architectural decoration from the frontiers of Iran to the heart of India and places it within the historical context. This magnificently illustrated book demonstrates not only the range but also the amazing skill and virtuosity of the Islamic artist. With clear and comprehensive of this immense subject, it provides an indispensable overview of one of civilization's most resplendent artistic traditions. Length: 318

This Illuminates the principles of geometric design that are the basis for the beautiful and intricate patterns in the art of the Islamic world. This set includes a brief overview of Islamic art, an introduction to related masterworks in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, and series of pattern-making activities ''€“ employing straightedge and compass ''€“ for is in the classroom. Contents: Booklet containing background information, 11 pattern-making activities, bibliographies, resources and glossary.

Hungry? Help yourself to some camel hump stew, breast of panther, wine-fatted grilled rat, and a plate of squirrel pie. Still hungry? That's disgusting! Or is it? Discoverung amazing facts about the edible world through anecdotes, riddles, jokes, and poetry in this delightful book that illuminates international and historical dishes while serving up stomach-rumbling fun. The book reveals that many foods aren't as ''normal''€ as we think. Eric Brace's colorful, riotous cartoons pop off the page.

Video documentary of Junoon. April 15th, 2007.

Time: 148 minutes