Guides and Directories

US Library of Congress - Country Study: India - September 1995 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html

National Portal of India - Official site of the Government of India, with a directory of official web sites of various departments, organisations and agencies.
http://india.gov.in/

Where In City - Includes yellow pages, classifieds, state and local information, and listings.
http://www.whereincity.com/

Index Mundi - India - Information, links, and comparative statistics with explanations, on the country.
http://www.indexmundi.com/india/

Smile India - Provides web directory of sites related to India, categorised by region.
http://www.smileindia.com/

US Library of Congress - Portals to the World: India - Annotated directory of selected online resources.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/asian/india/india.html

Indiatimes - Portal site; includes news stories under subject headings, and links to other information sources.
http://www.indiatimes.com

Sify.com - An India-specific portal site from Satyam Infoway. Includes channels in other languages.
http://www.sify.com/

Geographica Indica - History, geography, maps, sights,and stories. Includes portraits, monuments,and timelines. From Kamat's Potpourri.
http://www.kamat.com/indica

MSN Encarta: India - Reference material on India, including facts about geography, economy and government.
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArtContent.aspx?refid=761557562

IndiaKing.com - A wide-ranging web guide to India.
http://www.indiaking.com/

India Server - Featuring a web site directory, news, weather forecast, recipes, and information on festivals.
http://www.indiaserver.com/

TheBestOfIndia.com - Provides links to a selection of websites and web directories, classified by subject and with descriptions.
http://www.thebestofindia.com/

Indiabook.com - Searchable Web directory of sites specific to India, with hit count for each link, and the means for users to rate the value of each link.
http://indiabook.com/

My-india.net - Directory of websites, and some news links.
http://www.my-india.net

Sandarbha - Selected links to sites on various subjects including the world, the universe, India, science, technology, internet, awards,and history.
http://www.sandarbha.com

Hindustan.net - Categorised and annotated lists of websites relevant to India.
http://www.hindustan.net/

Culturopedia.com - Includes a set of short articles on culture and heritage, architecture, music, dance, fairs and festivals, and other cultural topics.
http://www.culturopedia.com/

123India.com - Listings of India-related information, and links to news, weather and topical sites.
http://www.123india.com

Wikipedia - India - Account of the country, its geography, people, politics. Links to pages with information on states, regions, and other topics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India

India Information - Offers information on travel, culture, education, city guides, and news.
http://www.indiainformation.com/

Indiastat.com - Provides country specific statistical information about many areas of interest. Only part of site accessible without further registration and login.
http://www.indiastat.com

Sites4India - A collection of links to websites about India, some of them with descriptions and reviews.
http://www.geocities.com/sudhir_cro/

indiaXroads.com - Offering information on lifestyle, cuisine, entertainment and news. Also includes a directory of Indian web sites.
http://www.indiaxroads.com/

Sysindia - Portal site offers news, e mail, chat,horoscope and free web space.
http://www.sysindia.net

121 India - Portal with news, entertainment, matrimonials, and business. Provide free email.
http://www.121india.com/

Hunt India - News, hotel reservations, placement, and business directory.
http://www.huntindia.com/

CIA - The World Factbook: India - Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html

AsianInfo.org - India - Guide to the country, with information on its culture, art, business, news, travel and history.
http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/india/about_india.htm

Webindia123.com - Gives an insight to history, wildlife and religion.
http://www.webindia123.com

India 4 u. - Contains list of educational institutions, stock updates, history, trivia, STD codes, downloadable forms, movies, an astrology section and recipes.
http://www.india4u.com

Indian Mirror - Guide offering information on arts, culture, tradition, people, religion, cuisine, games, history, geography and tourist spots.
http://www.indianmirror.com