Dear Members,

           I am posting this in the hope that some or many may be useful for those who are in search.( got it from another group. thank to the person posted it)

Parvamani

Useful- important websites of India GENERAL SITES

http://www.indya.com  (India)

http://www.indiainfo.com  (India)

http://www.rediff.com (India)

http://www.webdunia.com (India's hindi Portal)

http://www.indiaseek.com  (India)

http://www.indiasearchengine.com   (India Search Engine)

http://www.aboutindia.com  (India)

http://www.joyofindia.com/411  (Best Indian Sites)

http://www.bharatmail.com/index.shtml ( Bharat Mail)

http://www.mahesh.com (Discover India)

http://www.getitindia.com  (India)

http://www.hindustan.net   (India)

http://www.indiaconnect.com   (India)

http://www.indiadaily.com   (India)

http://www.indian.net/internet.htm   (India)

http://www.india-site.net   (India)

http://www.indiawithlove.com   (India)

http://www.messageindia.com   (India)

http://www.namaste.net/html/babyname/bn-a-kar.htm   (india-baby names)

http://www.allindia.com  (India)

http://www.surfindia.com   (India)

http://www.indiafocus.indiainfo.com   (India)

http://www.imagekhazana.com   (India-news,entertainment)

http://www.indiacultureonline.com   (India Culture)

http://www.indiaforum.com   (India)

http://www.homeindia.com   (india)

http://www.webindia.com  (india)

http://www.letterindia.com   (India)

http://www.youngindia.com   (India)

http://webhead.com/WWWVL/India/   (India Virtual Library)

http://www.indiaworld.co.in   (India)

http://www.indiaworld.com   (India)

http://www.indiafestivals.com   ( India Festivals)

http://www.satyamonline.com   (India)

http://www.secularindia.com   (Secular India)

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STATES, INDIAN REGIONS

   http://www.indiacity.com   (India's top 50 cities)

   http://www.karnataka.com  ( Karnataka)

   http://www.kerala.com  (Kerala)

   http://www.goa-world.net/links/   (Goa-related cyberlinks)

   http://www.goa-interactive.com   (Goa Interactive)

   http://www.findmail.com/list/goan-in-bangalore   (Goans in B'lr)

   http://www.goacom.com  (GoaCom: Info on Goa)

   http://www.goa-world.net  (Goa)

   http://www.goacom.com/goanow/   (Goa-Web Magazine)

   http://www.maharashtra.gov.in   (Maharashtra Govt)

   http://www.westbengal.com   (West Bengal)

   http://www.gujaratonline.com   (Gujarat)

   http://www.punjabi.net  (Punjabi)

   http://www.sindh.net  (Sindh)

   http://www.NagpurCity.net   (Send free letter to Nagpur)

   http://www.punepeople.com   (Pune Pages)

   http://www.indiawatch.com/bombaymuseum/

   http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/kashmir/ ( Kashmir library)

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GOVERNMENT-RELATED SITES

   http://www.meadev.gov.in   (Ministry of External Affairs)

   http://www.eci.gov.in  (Election Commission of India)

   http://www.nic.in  (National Informatics Centre)

   http://www.indianembassy.org   (Embassy of India,Washington D.C.)

   http://www.isro.org  (Indian Space Research)

   http://www.stph.net/nrsa/   (National Remote Sensing Agency)

   http://www.sebi.com  (Securities & Exchange Board of India)

   http://www.nseindia.com   (National Stock Exchange of India)

   http://air.kode.net  (All India Radio)

   http://www.bharat-rakshak.com   (Indian Military Web Consortium)

   http://www.nic.in/finmin/   (Indian Ministry of Finance)

   http://alfa.nic.in/Welcome.html   (The Indian Parliament Home Page)

   http://www.censusindia.net   (Census of India)

   http://pages.hotbot.com/photo/roymathew/index.html   (Govt links)

   http://www.nic.in  (All Indian Ministries)

   http://www.allindia.com/gov/   (India Government)

   http://www.nic.in/parliament/   (Indian Parliment)

   http://www.indianrailways.com   (Indian Railway)

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COMPUTERS, IT, Technical

   http://www.zenith-india.com (Zenith Computers)

   http://www.linux-india.org   (Linux-India)

   http://www.bpbpub.com  (BPB Multimedia)

   http://www.jiva.org/jls   (Computer Edn in Schools, Jiva)

   http://www.computersofindia.com   (Source for buying computers)

   http://www.twin-india.com   (TechWriters of India-TWIN)

   http://www.egroups.com/list/tw-in   (TWIN archives)

   http://www.allindia.com/infotechdesk   (Infotech in India)

   http://www.freeos.com  (Free Operating Systems)

   http://www.vsnl.net.in  (VSNL)

   http://www.indiait.com  (India IT)

   http://www.IndoWaves.com   (India's favourite Internet guide)

   http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/cybercom.html   (India IT)

   http://www.ironclad.net.au/lists/internet-india/   (Internet-India)

   http://www.radioindia.com   (Radio-India)

   http://www.ibc-tamil.demon.co.uk   (Tamil-IBC Radio)

   http://www.sampoorna.com   (Sampoorna Computer)

   http://www.techmediabooks.com   (Techmedia, Computer Books)

   http://www.niit.com  (NIIT)

   http://www.apcc.com/india   (APC-American Power Conversion)

   http://www.datamatics.com   (Datamatics-Software/IT)

   http://www.allindia.com/infotechdesk ( Expert advice:I T matters)

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NEWS-SITES, NEWS PAPERS, & MAGAZINES

   http://www.samachar.com ( Portal to Newspapers)

   http://www.rediff.com  (Rediff On The Net)

   http://www.hindustantimes.com   (Hindustan Times)

   http://www.timesofindia.com   (Times of India)

   http://www.the-hindu.com  (The Hindu)

   http://www.mid-day.com  (Mid-Day)

   http://www.asianage.com  (Asian Age News Paper)

   http://www.businessworld.com   (Business World)

   http://www.hinduonline.com   (The Hindu Site)

   http://www.indiainformer.com   (India information)

   http://www.indiaupdate.com (India Update)

   http://www.business-standard.com   (Business Standard)

   http://www.outlookindia.com   (Outlook Weekly)

   http://www.indiaabroad.com   (India Abroad)

   http://www.economictimes.com   (Economic Times)

   http://www.feminaindia.com   (Femina- Women's Mag)

   http://www.businessworldindia.com   (BusinessWorld Mag)

   http://www.india-today.com/btoday/index.html   (BusinessToday Mag)

   http://www.indiaworld.com   (IndiaWorld)

   http://www.wnvc.com  (S Asia Newsline)

   http://www.indialine.com   (Daily Webzine)

   http://www.newsasia.com  (Asian News)

   http://www.iaol.com  (TV, radio, mags)

   http://www.eGroups.com/list/mediaindia   (Media India)

   http://www.expressindia.com   (Express India)

   http://www.india-times.com   (India Times Site)

   http://www.gmagazine.com  (G! Magazine)

   http://www.the-hindu.com/tss/   (The Sports Star Mag)

   http://www.tribuneindia.com   (Tribune India)

   http://www.asian-news.com   (The Asian News)

   http://www.indian-express.com ( The Indian Express)

   http://www.expressindia.com/screen   (Screen Weekly)

   http://www.allindianews.com   (News updates)

   http://www.allindia.com   (Non-stop news)

   http://www.deccanherald.com   (Deccan Herald News Paper)

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TV

   http://www.ddindia.net   (DoorDarshan)

   http://www.asianet-tv.com   (Asianet TV)

   http://www.startv.com  (Star TV)

   http://www.zeetelevision.com   (Zee Television)

   http://www.utvnet.com  (United Television)

   http://www.sunnt.com  (sun TV)

   http://www.setindia.com  (Sony TV)

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BANGALORE

   http://www.bangaloreit.com

   http://www.cyberbangalore.com

   http://www.koramangala.com

   http://www.mgroad.com

   http://www.indiranagar.com

   http://www.jayanagar.com

   http://www.bangalore.com

   http://www.pubcity.com

   http://www.karnatakastatepolice.org   (Bangalore City Police)

   http://www.thebangaloreage.com ( Bangaloreage News Paper)

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YELLOW PAGES

   http://www.indianypages.com   (India Internet Y Pages)

   http://www.gadnet.com/india.html ( India Y Pages)

   http://www.askmeindia.com ( India Y Pages)

   http://www.selpages.com  (India Y Pages)

   http://www.indofind.com  (India Find)

   http://www.ahmedabadyellowpages.com ( Ahmedabad Y Pages)

   http://www.askmejaipur.com   (Ask Me-Jaipur)

   http://www.chennaionline.com/yp/yellowpages.asp   (Chennai Y Pages)

   http://www.puneyellowpages.com   (Pune Y Pages)

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EDUCATIONAL (INCLUDING HIGHER EDUCATION)

   http://www.iimb.ernet.in   (IIM-Bangalore)

   http://www.nos.org  (National Open School)

   http://www.annauniv.org  (Anna University)

   http://www.ignou.edu  (Indira Gandhi National Open University)

   http://www.jnu.ac.in  (JNU University)

   http://www.mybangalore.com/kannadauniversity/kannada.htm   (K/Univ)

   http://www.ernet.in  (List of IITs)

   http://www.aiuweb.org  (Assn. Of Indian Univs.)

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TRAVEL, HOTELS, HOLIDAYS

   http://www.indiagov.org   (Discover India)

   http://www.travelmartindia.com (Travel India)

  http://www.rajasthandiary.com (Travel Rajasthan)

   http://www.allindiaguide.com   (tour guide)

   http://www.delhitourism.com   (Delhi Tourism)

   http://www.indiatravelog.com   (India Travelog)

   http://www.allindia.com/tourism   (India tourism)

   http://www.comforttravel.com   (Low US-India Fares)

   http://www.vgpindia.com/Holiday.htm   (Holiday Resorts)

   http://www.welcomgroup.com   (Welcom Group)

   http://www.tata.com/tajhotels/index.htm   (The Taj Hotels)

   http://www.welcomgroup.com/SheratonTowers/   (Sheraton Towers)

   http://www.exploreindia.com   (India)

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AIRLINES

   http://www.nic.in/indian-airlines/   (Indian Airlines)

   http://www.airindia.com  (Air India)

   http://www.jetairways.com   (Jet Airways)

   http://www.saharaairline.com   (Sahara Airlines)

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ART

   http://www.internetindia.com/ashowkase/   (Art Showcase)

   http://www.india-today.com/atoday/   (Art Today)

   http://www.indiagate.com/cag/artist.html   (Artists Biography)

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HUMOUR

   http://members.tripod.com/~singhsingh/india   (Indian Humor)

   http://www.indolink.com/Humor/   (Indian Humor)

   http://www.gis.net/~abhijeet   (Desi Humor)

   http://www.nerc.com/~aloomba/laughs.html   (Desi Jokes)

   http://www.rajiv.org/ii/index.html   (desi Jokes)

   http://www.indianlampoon.com   (Indian humor)

   http://www.amul.com  (Cartoons)

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MUSIC, DANCE, FILM, ENTERTAINMENT

   http://www.indiamovies.com   (Bollywood)

   http://www.bharath.com/music/   (All languages Songs)

   http://www.punjabonline.com/music/music.html   (Bhangra MP3s)

   http://www.bharathanatyam.com/home.html   (Bharathanatyam)

   http://www.internetindia.com/CineBlitz/   (CineBlitz ,film mag)

   http://www.allindia.com/arts/dance.htm   (Dances of India)

   http://www.teenstation.com/mp/filmi/index.html   (Filmi MP3s)

   http://www.yashrajfilms.com   (Yash Raj Films)

   http://www.filmfare.com   (Filmfare, film mag)

   http://learn.senecac.on.ca/~ppgandhi/ram.html   (BollyMusic)

   http://come.to/bollymail   (Bollywood Mail)

   http://www.radiosargam.com/bollymovies   (Bollywood Movies)

   http://www.bollywoodworld.com/music.htm   (Bollywood Music)

   http://bollywoodonline.com   (Bollywood)

   http://ap.simplenet.com/bollywoodheaven/wallpaper/index.htm

(Bollywood Wallpaper)

   http://www.bollywoodworld.com   (Bollywood)

   http://www.jps.net/mayur/   (Bollywood's Elegence)

   http://www.tipsmusic.com  ( Tips Music)

   http://www.indolink.com/bollywood/topFilms.html   (Top Ten Movies)

   http://www.digitalbollywood.com   (Hindi DVDs Movies)

   http://www.hindimovies.com   (Hindi Movies)

   http://www.saregama.com  (HMV Audio)

   http://www.number1media.com   (Indian Music Station)

   http://www.jps.net/mayur/hindi.htm   (New Hindi Songs)

   http://www.rajshri.com  (Rajshri Films)

   http://www.joyofindia.com/bollywood   (Bollywood)

   http://www.indiamusic.com   (India Music)

   http://www.sonyindia.com  (Sony Music)

   http://www.soundsofindia.acunet.net/realaudio.html   (Music)

   http://www.music-from-india.com   (Magnasound)

   http://www.bangaloreonline.com/nrityagram/ (Nityagram)

   http://www.brain.net.pk/~poora/bollywood.html   (Bollywood)

   http://www.hungama.com   (Entertainment/Promos)

   http://www.tamiltalkies.com   (Tamil Movies)

   http://www.tamilmovies.com   (Tamil Movies)

   http://www.tamilcinema.com   (Tamil Movies)

   http://www.indiatalkies.com   (Indian Movies)

   http://www.suhasini.com  (South Indian Actress)

   http://www.mammootty.com   (South Indian Actor)

   http://www.tamilstar.com   (Tamil Movies)

   http://www.anmindia.com  (Tamil)

   http://www.starpages.net   (Indian/International Film Stars)

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HEALTH

   http://www.aiims.edu  (AIIMS, Delhi)

   http://www.ayurvedic.org   (Ayurvedic)

   http://www.indiaspace.com/homoeopathy/   (Homeopathy)

   http://education.vsnl.com/publichealthtoday   (Public health India)

   http://www.nic.in/naco/  (Natl AIDS Control Orgn)

   http://www.healthlibrary.com   (Texts on health in India)

   http://www.sreekrishnapharmacy.com   (Ayurveda)

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CAREERS

   http://www.careerindia.com (Careers India)

   http://www.headstartexpress.com   (IndianExpress careers)

   http://www.naukri.com  (Site for recruiters)

   http://www.timesojobsandcareers.com   (Times Jobs,Careers)

   http://www.recruitmentindia.com   (Employment Exchange)

   http://www.technojob.com   (Technojob On-Line!)

   http://www.tarvindiajobs.com   (indian Jobs)

   http://www.youngindia.com   (Job hunting)

   http://www.indianjobs.com   (Indian jobs)

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EXPATRIATE SITES

   http://www.iaol.com  (Indian Americans)

   http://www.homeindia.com   (India)

   http://www.asianindians.com   (Asian Indians)

   http://www.indiansabroad.net   (Indians Abroad)

   http://www.allindia.com/nridesk   (Special NRI Desk)

   http://www.homeindia.com/corp/crossland (NRI Services)

   http://www.web.net/~dbdavis/index.html(Canadians of Indian origin)

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COMMERCE, FINANCE, BUSINESS, CORPORATES

   http://www.taxindiaonline.com (Tax India Online)

   http://www.tata.com  (Tatas)

   http://www.eGroups.com/list/marketing-in-india   (Marketing in India)

   http://www.ib-net.com  (Indian Business Network)

   http://www.BhaaratEkKhoj.com/india/tax   (Indian Taxation Site)

   http://ppfas.allindia.com   (Financial markets update)

   http://www.cidcoiip.com  (CIDCO, Intl Infotech Park)

   http://www.indianspices.com   (Spices Board of India)

   http://www.indiamart.com   (IndiaMart)

   http://www.indianindustry.com   (Confedn of Indian Industry)

   http://www.ongcindia.com  (Oil & Natl Gas Commission)

   http://www.wbidc.com  (West Bengal Indus Dvpt Corpn)

   http://www.hudcoindia.com   (HUDCO-Housing Corporation)

   http://www.allindia.com/kum   (K'taka Directorate of Indus&Comm)

   http://www.gujaratindia.com   (Infocity-Gujarat)

   http://www.itparkchennai.com   (Tamil Nadu Indus Dvpt Corpn Ltd)

   http://www.costavin.com   (Vinicola Wines)

   http://www.bajajauto.com   (Bajaj Auto)

   http://www.eximindia.com  (Exim India)

   http://www.hindustan-motors.com   (Hindustan Motors)

   http://www.india.ford.com   (Ford India Ltd)

   http://www.nic.in/iic/   (Investment Center)

   http://www.kshitij.com/inr/inrupdt.shtml (Rupee Update)

   http://www.ttce.org  (Trade and Tech Centre)

   http://www.trade-india.com   (Trade India)

   http://www.mahindraworld.com   (Mahindra Corp Ltd)

   http://www.mahindra.com   (Mahindra Jeep)

   http://www.opelindia.com  (Opel India Ltd)

   http://www.indianindustry.com   (Indian Industry)

   http://www.allindia.com/immigrationdesk   (Visa formalities, immig

rules)

   http://www.allindia.com/foreigntradedesk   (Info on foreign trade)

   http://www.allindia.com/economydesk   (Expert advice:Ind.economy)

   http://www.tax.indiainfo.com   (Income Tax)

   http://www.kingfisherworld.com   (UB)

   http://www.mcdowellindia.com   (UB)

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BANKS

   http://exploreindia.com/pnb/   (Punjab National Bank)

   http://www.obcindia.com  (Bank Of Commerce)

   http://www.icicibank.com   (ICICI Bank)

   http://www.indiaconnect.com/bom.htm   (Bank Of Maharashtra)

   http://www.bankofpunjab.com   (Bank Of Punjab)

   http://www.globaltrustbank.com   (Global Trust)

   http://www.federal-bank.com   (Federal Bank)

   http://www.iob.com  (Indian Overseas Bank)

   http://www.indusind.com ( IndusInd Bank)

   http://www.rbi.org.in  (Reserve Bank)

   http://www.sbi.co.in  (State Bank of India)

   http://www.unionbankofindia.com   (Union Bank Of India)

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OLD BOY'S/GIRL'S NETWORKS, ALUMNI CONTACTS

   http://www.batchmates.com   (Batchmates finding/ alumni)

   http://www.companymates.com   (Reuniting office colleagues)

   http://www.alumni.net  (Alumni)

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HISTORY

   http://www.itihaas.com  (Indian History)

   http://subcontinent.com/1971war/1971war.html   (Indo-Pak War 1971)

   http://ancienthistory.miningco.com/msub7.htm   (Ancient India)

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SHOPPING

   http://www.rediff.com  (Shop With Rediff)

   http://www.delhibazaar.com (Delhi Bazaar)

   http://www.retail2000.com   (India Retail)

   http://www.nubazar.com  (Online Grocery)

   http://www.entertainindia.com   (Video Shopping)

   http://www.indishop.com  (Online Shopping Mall)

   http://www.indiaplaza.com/grocery/   (Groceries Online)

   http://www.calcuttamall.com   (Calcutta Mall)

   http://www.greetingsbazar.com   (Greetings Bazar)

   http://www.mailorderindia.com   (Mail Order India)

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SPORTS

   http://www.ind.cricket.org   (India Cricket)

   http://www.cricket.org  (India Cricket)

   http://www.khel.com  (India Sports)

   http://www.planetindia.net/landbase/   (Classic Golf Resort)

   http://www.clickcricket.com   (Cricket/ Ajay Jadeja)

   http://www.azharuddin.com   (Cricket/ Azharuddin)

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FOOD

   http://www.bawarchi.com   (Bawarchi-Your Indian Cook)

   http://www.deliciousindia.com/flavorMag.htm   (Delicious India)

   http://www.indolink.com/receipes   (Food Receipes)

   http://www.amul.com/recipes/   ( Amul's Cook Book)

   http://www.indiaworld.co.in/open/rec/recipes/    (Receipes)

   http://www.bennett.com/curry/karnata.htm ( Karnataka Recipes)

   http://www.welcomeindia.com/sizzlers/receipes/receipe.htm (Sweets)

   http://www.allindia.com/cuisine   (Gourmet cooking)

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POLITICS

   http://www.indiavotes.com   (Election Site)

   http://www.soniagandhi.com   (political-Congress)

   http://www.allindia.com/arunnehru   (Political comment)

   http://www.aiadmk.com   (AIADMK-Tamilnadu)

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MATRIMONIALS, MARRIAGE

http://www.falgunimehta.com   (Matrimonial-Gujaratis,Marwaris,etc)

http://www.indiaworld.co.in/rohini Matrimonials-Maharashtrians)

http://www.graphicartsunlimited.com   (Indian wedding cards)

http://www.marriage.com  (Indian Marriage)

http://www.vivah.com (Indian Marriage)

http://www.sikhnet.com/Matrimonials   (Sikh Matrimonials)