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Lucknow: The Last Phase of an Oriental Culture (Oxford India Paperbacks) by Abdul Halim Sharar, E.S. Harcourt, et all 1994-03
ANCIENT INDIA: CULTURE AND THOUGHT by M. L. BHAGI, 1974-01-01
The Courts of Pre-Colonial South India: Material Culture and Kingship (Royal Asiatic Society Books) by JENNIFER HOWES, 2002-12-30
Stencils South India: Ancient & Living Cultures Series: Grades 3+: Teacher Resource by Bartok, Mira, et all 1997-02-03
India and Central Asia Commerce and Culture, 1500-1800 (Debates in Indian History) by Scott C. Levi, 2007-12-19
The Changing Face of People Management in India (Working in Asia)
Light of India: A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox Art by Warren Dotz, 2007-10-01
The Upside-Down Tree: India's Changing Culture by Richard Connerney, 2009-03-22
India's Gupta Dynasty (Cultures of the Past) by Kathryn Hinds, 1996-09
Civility and Empire: Literature and Culture in British India, 1821-1921 (Routledge Research in Postcolonial Literatures) by Anindyo Roy, 2004-12-23
Latino Culture: A Dynamic Force in the Changing American Workplace by Nilda Chong, 2005-06-06
Doing Business in India by Rajesh Kumar, Anand Sethi, 2005-10-14
Doing Business in India For Dummies by Ranjini Manian, 2007-09-04
Chant the Names of God: Musical Culture in Bhojpuri-Speaking India by Edward O. Henry, 1991-03-12

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Home Page Of Embassy Of India, Havana, Cuba, Noticias De India,
Embassy of india in Havana, accredited to Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Features information on indian geography and culture, and the economic and business environment of Cuba for indian businesses and researchers. In English and Spanish.
http://www.indembassyhavana.cu/

Extractions: Welcome to the Home Page of the Embassy of India, Havana, (Cuba) ........These pages have been prepared, primarily keeping in mind the needs of general visitors who are interested in India and Indo-Cuban links. Special pages have been provided for the benefit of Indian and Cuban Business houses, who wish to access ready information on possibilities in trade, investment etc. between the two countries. Indian and Cuban websites of relevance have also been linked. Recent Press Releases from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, and, some extracts from Indian newspapers on items of topical interest have also been added. Suggestions / Comments are welcome.
India — Your Gateway To Timeless Wisdom & Culture
Gateway to timeless Indias cultural landscape. Vastu Shastra. Vedic Math. Sacred Dance. Vedic Indology. Aryan Invasion Myth. Ayurveda. Sacred Rituals.
http://www.gosai.com/
Garo
Ethnography of a agricultural society that lives in the Garo Hills in the state of Meghalaya in northeastern india.
http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/EthnoAtlas/Hmar/Cult_dir/Culture.7842

Extractions: Society-GARO The Garo also call themselves A'chik or Mande. They live at lat. 25 degrees- 26 degrees N by long. 90 degrees-91 degrees E in a district known as the Garo Hills in the state of Meghalaya in northeastern India. The Garo Hills are of low elevation and are densely wooded in areas where slash-and-burn agriculture has not been practiced. The climate is of the monsoon type, with heavy rainfall. The Garo language belongs to the Bodo branch of the Bodo-Naga-Kachin family of the Sino-Tibetan phylum. In 1968 the population was estimated to be about 300,000 (Shinn et al. 1970: p. 119). The earliest knowledge of the Garo dates from about 1800. They "... were looked upon as bloodthirsty savages, who inhabited a tract of hills covered with almost impenetrable jungle, the climate of which was considered so deadly as to make it impossible for a white man to live there" (Playfair 1909: 76-77). The Garo had the reputation of being headhunters. The district was occupied by the British in 1867, and the natives were easily subdued. American Baptist missionaries arrived almost immediately, and in the twentieth century Roman Catholic missionaries were sent. Consequently, one-quarter to one-third of the Garo are now Christians. The Garo Hills formed a district within the state of Assam, first under the British and later within independent India. The hill tribes within Assam felt a sense of ethnic separateness from the surrounding plains dwellers and were somewhat discontented. In response to this discontent, the Indian government created the new state of Meghalaya in 1971, consisting of districts including the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills (Shinn et al. 1970: 41). The Garo have had market and warfare relationships with the surrounding people since before White contact. Markets have been a significant source of foreign influences, and, according to Burling (1964), everyone is dependent upon the market. The Garo divide themselves into a number of groups, based mainly on differences in dialect and location. These groups tend to be endogamous, but have very little unity in a political sense. They are called the Akawes, Chisaks, Duals, Matchis, Matabengs, Kochus, Atiangas, Abengs, Chiboks, Rugas, Ganchings or Garas, and Atongs (Playfair 1909: 59-62). The most significant differences, however, exist between the groups who live closer to the plainsi.e., the Akawes, Chisaks, and Kochusand the hill dwellers who constitute the remaining groups. Like the non-Garo people who live on the plains, the Garo of the plains practice wet-rice agriculture and are highly acculturated. According to Nakane, they live in a cultural and ecological environment entirely different from that of the Garo of the hills (Nakana 1967: 21-22). Land is theoretically owned by the village headman, and new sections are distributed among the households each year. Among the hill Garo, all subsistence is based on slash-and-burn agriculture known as jhum cultivation. Dry rice is the primary crop, and millet is also important. In addition, bananas, papaya, maize, manioc, taro, squash, large-pod beans, sorrel, gourds, and many other vegetables are grown to supplement the diet. Important cash crops are cotton, chili peppers, and ginger. Wet rice has been grown more recently in some of the low areas, and this has changed the land tenure system to one of individual ownership, a situation which has profound implications for the social structure. The Garo live in permanent villages varying in size from 10 to 60 houses. Village populations rarely exceed 300. There are five named, exogamous, matrilineal phratries called katchi. Only two of these, Sangma and Marak, are found throughout the district. The other three are not widely distributed, and many Garo have never even heard of them. The phratries are divided into many named, matrilineal sibs, each of which is restricted to a specific locality. The sibs are divided into unnamed lineages referred to as mahari. Each village is built around one or two of these lineages, and most of the lineage women, with their husbands, live in the village, as do some of the men with their wives. One household is usually considered to be the most senior, and the other houses are thought to have branched out from it. This household holds all the village land, and the husband of the heiress is considered to be the headman of the village. Village leadership in a political sense is weak. The "headman" or nokma is a leader in a ceremonial rather than a political sense. If more than one lineage is present in the village, there are two nokma. The nokma is expected to entertain and feed the poor. If he is too poor to do so himself, a wealthy man may take over these functions, and he, too, will be called nokma. The Garo clearly distinguish the different types of nokma. The British administration established the office of loksor, who is elected among the nokma of a group of villages. The loksor settles minor disputes by calling meetings of the villagers, at which the loksor presides. Some village lineages are considered to be more closely related than others, and these groups of related and neighboring villages are referred to as village clusters. These clusters often include a few lineages which belong to the same sib. The Garo are noted for the high status and power held by women. Garo sibs and phratries are matrilineal, and inheritance of property is through women. Each married couple chooses one daughter to become the heiress of the household and property. The heiress and her husband are expected to care for the old couple as long as they live. The heir and heiress reside matrilocally, while other daughters in the family have neolocal residence since they set up their own households upon marriage. There is a preference for matrilateral cross-cousin marriage, particularly for the man who marries an heiress. These marriages are correspondingly both uxorilocal and avunculocal. In actuality, both patrilateral and matrilateral cross-cousin marriages occur. As stated earlier, many Garo have been converted to Christianity. The native Garo religion includes belief in the existence of supernatural spirits, called mite, who live in the jungle and the surrounding countryside. The mite cause diseases by biting people. Cures are effected by making sacrifices, which cause the spirit to leave the body. There are also some more important gods who influence the growth of crops. These gods are supplicated in major ceremonies involving sacrifice and feasting. All Garo men can perform sacrifices and cure diseases. Some are considered to be more effective than others, but there are no shamans. The village headman is responsible for the performance of the major village-wide ceremonies. The Garo religion also includes belief in rebirth. Burling (1964) is a brief cultural summary, and it is recommended for an introduction to the culture. The basic descriptive ethnographies are Burling (1963) and Playfair (1909). These two sources also provide a basis for diachronic comparisons, since they represent time periods approximately 50 years apart. Culture summary by Marlene M. Martin Burling, Robbins. Rengsanggri; family and kinship in a Garo village. Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Press, 1963. 377 p. illus., maps. Burling, Robbins. Garos. In Frank M. LeBar, Gerald C. Hickey, and John K. Musgrave, eds. Ethnic Groups of Mainland Southeast Asia. New Haven, Human Relations Area Files Press, 1964: 55-57. Nakane, Chie. Garo and Khasi: a comparative study in matrilineal systems. Paris, Mouton, 1967. Playfair, Alan. The Garos. Introduction by Sir J. Bampfylde Fuller. London, David Nutt, 1909. 16, 172 p. illus., maps. Shinn, Rinn-Sup. Area handbook for India. By Rinn-Sup Shinn et al. Washington, D.C., U.S. Government Printing Office, 1970. 7842
Fairs And Festivals Of India - Diwali
A brief description of the celebration.
http://www.indiaheritage.com/culture/diwali.htm

Extractions: A Living Portrait of India India Heritage Culture Fairs and Festivals Diwali D iwali, literally a garland of lamps, is an apt description of this festival of lights. Tradition maintains that lamps are lit to keep alive the memory of Prince Rama's return to Ayodhya after conquering the tyrant Ravana , the ruler of Lanka, who had abducted his consort Sita . The heroic deeds of Rama are recounted in the Hindu epic Ramayan and Diwali symbolizes the victory of virtue over vice. Rama, we are told had gladly accepted an exile in the forest to keep his step-mother happy and save his father from embarassment. He is considered the epitome of a dutiful son and a responsible ruler. Another myth traces the origins of the festival to the annual 'inspection tours' of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. The faithful believe that on this day Lakshmi goes around visiting her devotees and sets up residence in the house she finds best spruced up and most hospitable. Diwali is an occasion for spring cleaning, painting the walls, decorating the floor with attractive designs wrought in coloured powder or paste made with rice. The ritual traditionally associated with Diwali is gambling. Friends get together to indulge in games of chance, dice or cards. The 'addicts' seek legitimacy for their unusual pastime by referring to the celestial game of dice played by the great lord
Learning About Indian Culture
EXPLORE indiaN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT. SPORTS FEEL THE ACTION OF indiaN SPORTS. culture EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT culture. ECONOMY THE ECONOMY OF india
http://library.thinkquest.org/11372/

Extractions: A country's culture that has changed the entire world. At our site you can learn all about life in India. One can talk to people all over the world by joining any one of the many Newsgroups we offer direct access to. To enter a specific area click on anyone of the options below. *Visit Our Host Server, *Meet The Authors and their Coach by coming HERE This site is best seen with and (Approx. Download Time Is 1 Hour) If you have any questions or comments, e-mail us at TQ1997-11372@ADVANCED.ORG LEARN ABOUT INDIAN MUSIC EXPLORE INDIAN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT FEEL THE ACTION OF INDIAN SPORTS EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT CULTURE THE ECONOMY OF INDIA TALK TO OTHERS VIA NEWSGROUPS :-( No music possible !!
Peter M. Gardner - Anthropology Department - University Of Missouri-Columbia
Research interests include ecology, social organization and cognition of foragers in Canadian subarctic and india; cultural transmission in Hindu india and among South indian sculptors; problems in the study of cognition; and anthropological perspectives on culture theories. University of Missouri.
http://web.missouri.edu/~anthwww/people/gardner.html

Extractions: I am a generalist, with several specialties that I try to keep in general perspective. Research interests include: ecology, social organization and cognition of foragers (in South India 1962-64,1978; in Canadian subarctic 1973, 1974-75); cultural transmission in Hindu India (in general 1967-68, among South Indian sculptors 1978); problems in the study of cognition (1983); and anthropological perspectives on culture theories. I have offered seminars on recent developments in culture theory, ethnosemantics and cognitive diversity, ethnographic generalization, and foraging adaptations plus lecture courses on history of anthropology (covering the four subfields), culture change, anthropology of knowledge, and Asian ethnography. Most importantly, I seek to offer people guidance in effective criticism of their own ideas. Contact: GardnerP@missouri.edu
India Cultural Tips India Cultural Tips
(An intriguing story of American and indian culture.) Understanding the culture in india is a key to successful business relationships.
http://www.stylusinc.com/business/india/cultural_tips.htm

Extractions: Click here to go directly to cultural tips Download PDF Version here Many people are aware that it is helpful to understand Japanese culture when doing business with Japan. What about India? Did you know that Indians have a different perception of time than Westerners? Or that Indians often respond positively to a question by shaking their head in a way that Westerners interpret as 'no'? We have decided to develop a series of articles to help people understand this fantastic culture. Take a look at some of the topics we hope to cover. Everyone is shaped by their own culture whether they know it or not. Our very thoughts and actions are dependent on our culture. These thoughts and actions are so ingrained that we don't even think about them until we are confronted with another culture and another way of doing things.
IVAT
Conducted tour programs for those having an interest in india's arts, heritage, religion, culture, natural history and wildlife.
http://www.ivatindia.com
See The Culture Of India As A Volunteer
indian culture is oriented primarily around its Hindu roots. Many Hindu institutions For more information on india s culture, see Culturopedia.com
http://www.globalvolunteers.org/1main/india/indiaculture.htm

Extractions: Amidst this, one element is constant......people. Over one billion people share a land area equal to the United States east of the Mississippi River. Nowhere on Earth does humanity present itself in such a dizzying, complex burst of cultures, religions and languages. Every aspect of the country presents itself on a massive, exaggerated scale. Despite being a secular democracy, India is one of the few countries on earth in which the social and religious structures that define the nation's identity remain intact. The culture has remained stable for at least 4,000 years despite invasions, persecution, European colonialism and political upheaval. Most of society revolves around religion. Buddhism was founded in northern India in about 500 BC, spread rapidly when emperor Ashoka embraced it, but was gradually reabsorbed into Hinduism. Buddhism waned after the 5th century as
IndiaWorld On The Net
Articles and comment on Indian news, politics, culture and international relations. Also in German.
http://mitglied.lycos.de/IndiaWorldPage/indexenglish.html

Extractions: Informations from and about India A Simply MAD, inhuman, and disgusting act costs thousands of lives in the USA more India is suddenly known. Sometimes it is her economic growth, sometimes it is her prowess in the information technology. Indian computer experts are in demand all over the world. But on the other hand, often there are also negative reports regarding great poverty plaguing India, caste system, dowery deaths and the last but not the least, the Kashmir Conflict. [more]
Telia Rumal - An Endangered Species (Indian Textiles)
Exhibit entitled An Endangered Species . Covers techniques, history, culture, and styles.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~danajune/rumal.htm
India Travel Times: A Travel And Tour Magazine Of News, Information And Literatu
News and features about india, with details about indian travel destinations, art and culture.
http://www.indiatraveltimes.com
Scattered Islands In The Indian Ocean - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture of the Bassas da india, Europa, Juan de Nova, Glorioso, and Tromelin islands.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scattered_Islands_in_the_Indian_Ocean

Extractions: Administrative divisions of France Regional level R©gions (incl. Overseas r©gions Departmental level D©partements (incl. Overseas d©partements Arrondissement level Arrondissements Cantonal level Cantons Intercommunal level Communaut©s urbaines Communaut©s d'agglom©ration Communaut©s de communes Syndicats d'agglom©ration nouvelle Communal level Communes Municipal arrondissements Others Collectivit©s d'outre-mer Collectivit© sui generis Pays d'outre-mer Territoire d'outre-mer Scattered Islands Clipperton Island The Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean French les parses or les ©parses de l'oc©an indien ) are five islands of the Indian Ocean with no permanent population, Bassas da India Europa Juan de Nova Glorioso , and Tromelin The islands have been classified as nature reserves . They support meteorological stations . Those stations, especially the one on Tromelin island, are of capital interest for the forecasting of cyclones threatening Madagascar R©union or Mauritius edit The islands are collectively administered by the prefect of the French Southern Territories on behalf of the government of France , under the authority of the ministry for overseas possessions. They were previously administered by the prefect of
Home Page Of Sangam World Centre
WAGGGS World Centre in Pune, Maharashtra, india. International events throughout the year focusing on cultural sharing and on the culture of india.
http://www.sangamwagggs.org.uk/

Extractions: Be a part of making the world of tomorrow a better place for todays child. Using resources from the UN and the WAGGGS Triennial Theme, learn about childrens rights in your own country, India and around the world. During the event, share your time with local children as you prepare and run a four-day camp at Sangam. With the children, enjoy games, songs, outdoor activities and more!
Culture Holidays In India,Culture Of India, Culture Tourism In India, Culture Ho
indian Holiday offers culture Holidays in india,culture of india, culture Tourism in india, culture Holidays india, culture Tours of india, and culture
http://www.indianholiday.com/theme-holidays-in-india/culture-holidays-in-india/c

Extractions: Ever wondered about the cultural diversity of India? The enticing unity represented by the people of the country who display a wide range of religions, culture, customs and languages. The rich and varied heritage happens to be one of the many sources of pride of the nation. The mysterious ways of the people, their lifestyles and the inseparable culture cannot be done solved in words but can surely be enjoyed with experience. In case you are planning for a holiday, the idea to explore the cultural heritage of India will be an excellent option. The diversity of the land is immense to make us realize the number of years that have gone into beautifying each aspect of culture. The Cultural holidays are an effort to pick up the best possible flavors of the land and offer them to the tourists in a package.
Ancient India - The British Museum
Explore the people, culture, beliefs, and history of ancient india using animations, 3D models and objects from The British Museum's collections.
http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/
Guide Entry 81.01.02
The study of indian culture using the city of Madras as an example is the result of the authors extensive travels through india.
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/guides/1981/1/81.01.02.x.html

Extractions: Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute Home Madras (India) and BostonA Comparative Study and Analysis by Gerald A. Baldino This unit is adaptable to either a literature or a social studies program. It is intended to broaden horizons and increase a students depth and perception concerning foreign cultures as related to one which is familiar. An interdisciplinary approach to this unit is suggested if the situation allows for such flexibility. The author remains ready to assist any individual who so requires advice or suggestions in planning or implementing this unit. The study of Indian culture using the city of Madras as an example is the result of the authors extensive travels through India. He maintains an interesting collection of artifacts, slides and books which may be requested from him during the course of the unit. Requests may be made through the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute office. The background information included for both cities is meant to serve as a stimulus for the teacher. It is not intended to be used as a textbook, but rather a guide. Much of the information contained in this unit is quite useful for creating mood or setting tone for the comparative study. A creative approach is suggested in developing this unit. Sample lesson plans are included, but only as samples. It is hoped the individual teacher will develop his/her own such plans even further. (Recommended for 8th grade Literature and Social Studies.)
Krishna Culture Vedic Resource Devotional Vaisnava Hindu Store
Resource for items from spiritual india.
http://krishnaculture.com/
Indian Culture, Culture Of India, Culture In India
Experince the incredible indian culture as you tour the fascinating land of india. Encompassing almost every spectrum of indian people, the culture of india
http://www.indiatravelog.com/indian-culture/
Impact Of The Dravidian Culture On The Writing Systems In India.
A paper which examines the development of scripts in india.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2104/scripts.html

Extractions: The Development of Scripts in India Until the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization in 1920, ancient India seemingly had two main scripts in which languages were written, Brahmi and Kharosti. The Brahmi script developed under Semitic influence around 7 th c. BC, and was originally written from right to left. The Kharosti script came into being during the 5 th c. BC in northwest India which was under Persian rule. Although the origin of the Brahmi script is uncertain, the Kharosti script is commonly accepted as a direct descendant from the Aramaic alphabet. The direction of writing in the Kharosti script is as in Aramaic, from right to left, and there is also a likeness of many signs having similar phonetic value. In the later centuries of its existence, Brahmi gave rise to eight varieties of scripts. Three of them - the early and late Mauryas and the Sunga - became the prototypes of the scripts in northern India in the 1 st c. BC and AD. Out of these developed the Gupta writing which was employed from the 4 th to the 6 th c. AD.

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