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Key Expatriate Websites and Resources

Articles on India
Business and Economy in India
Education and Study in India
Embassies and Consulates
Expatriate Websites and Resources
Government and International Organizations
Housing and Real Estate in India
Language Courses
News and Media in India
Recommended Reading on India
Travel Information on India

Compiled by Volker Poelzl

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 Business and Economy in India

American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM-India), www.amchamindia.com. Suite No. 1262, Maurya Sheraton Hotel S P Marg New Delhi, India. Tel: 011 2410 2690/91; Fax: 011 2302 3109; rashmi.tiwari@amchamindia.com.

U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including India.

The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the India Country Briefing.

Business Culture Guides, www.executiveplanet.com, is a business culture guide for the international traveler, with a section on India.

AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News.

Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, www.cmie.com, is an independent economic think-tank headquartered in Mumbai, India. We provide information solutions in the form of databases and research reports. CMIE has built the largest database on the Indian economy and companies.

India in Business, www.indiainbusiness.nic.in, is the website of the Investment and Trade Promotion Division of the Ministry of External Affairs.

World Trade Organization, www.wto.org, regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations,disputes and agreements about its members, including India.

International Monetary Fund, www.imf.org, promoted financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on India) and a number of publications, including the World Economic Outlook.

India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), www.indiatradepromotion.org, is an Indian government agency promoting external trade.

Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, www.indous.org, has several branches in India. 1-C, Vulcan Insurance Bldg., Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020, India. Tel: 2282 1413 /2282 1485; Fax : 2204 6141; kamal.vora@indous.org.

U.S. India Business Council, www.usibc.com is an advocacy organization representing the largest U.S. companies investing in India, promoting economic reforms and trade relations between the U.S. and India. 1615 H. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20062, USA. Tel: (202) 463-5679; Fax: (202) 463-3173.

U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad.

STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.

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 Education and Study in India

Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, provides a Directory of Schools and Regional Education Associations listing American International Schools for South Asia, including India:
American International School - Chennai
The American School of Bombay
The American Embassy School, New Delhi

Study in India, india.gov.in/overseas, part of the Indian Government Web Portal, provides useful information and resources about studying in India.

International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership, www.ipsl.org, offers intercultural programs which unite volunteer community service and academic study for credit in a number of countries, including India. The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership, 815 2nd Ave., Suite 315, New York, NY 10017. Tel: 212-986-0989, fax: 212-986-5039; info@ipsl.org.

Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including India. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.

GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database and lists programs abroad, including India.

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 Embassies and Consulates in India

See the Anywork, Anywhere website for an overview on visas and work permits in India.

The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide more detailed information:

Australian High Commission in India, www.india.embassy.gov.au; 1/50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 21, India; P.O. Box 5210, New Delhi - 110021, India. Tel: +91- 011-51399900; Fax: +91-011-51494490

Canadian High Commission in India, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/asia/new-delhi; 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021, India. Postal Address: P.O. Box 5207, New Delhi, India. Tel.: 91 (11) 4178-2000, Fax: 91 (11) 4178-2020; delhi@international.gc.ca

United States Embassy in India, newdelhi.usembassy.gov/; Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021. Tel: +91-011-2419-8000, Fax: +91-011-2419-0017; ndcentral@state.gov.

U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata, calcutta.usconsulate.gov/; 5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata-700071. Tel: +91-033-22823611; pascal@state.gov.

British High Commission in India, www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk; Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021. Tel: +91-011-26872161; Fax: +91-011-26870065; postmaster.nedel@fco.gov.uk.

High Commission of India in Australia, www.hcindia-au.org; 3-5, Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia. Tel: 00-61-2-62733999, 62733774; Fax: 00-61-2-62731308; hcicouns@bigpond.com.

High Commission of India in Canada, www.hciottawa.ca. 10 Springfield Road, Ottawa,Canada. Tel: 00-613-7443751-53; Fax: 00-613-7440913; hicomind@hciottawa.ca.

High Commission of India in the U.K., www.hcilondon.net. India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA, United Kingdom. Tel: 00-44-207-8368484; Fax: 00-44-207-8364331.

Indian Embassy in the USA, www.indianembassy.org. 2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20008-2811. Tel: (202) 939-7000; Fax: (202) 265-4351.

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 Expatriate Websites and Resources for India

AlloExpat.com, www.alloexpat.com, is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including an online forum for expatriates in India.

British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a section on Asia, including India with a section on New Delhi and Mumbai.

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in India.

Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for India.

Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about India.

Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on India, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

Expat Web Directory, www.expatwebdirectory.com, provides listings of expatriate discussion groups and forums for most countries, including India.

FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including India: The American Women's Club of Bombay.

InternationalLiving.com, www.internationalliving.com, has a section on India, with information for travelers and expats.

Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the India section, listing groups all over the country.

Newcomers Club Worldwide, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including India.

Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates. The India section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links.

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 Government and International Organizations for India

Indian Government Portal, india.gov.in, provides information on all branches of the Indian government as well as resources and facts about India in general.

Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, meaindia.nic.in.

Foreigners Division, mha.nic.in, part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, is an information portal for foreign citizens in India.

The World Bank, www.worldbank.org, provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on South Asia, including India.

United Nations Development Programme in India, www.undp.org.in, provides information about UN projects on democratic governance, social development, environment and sustainable development, and more (in Spanish). The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), www.undp.org, publishes the annual Human Development report, www.undp.org/annualreports/, with in-depth analyses of development issues and trends worldwide, as well as the Human Development Index, a statistical tool comparing key Human development criteria of most countries worldwide.

Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, www.un.int/india, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.int.

The World Bank, web.worldbank.org, provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on South Asia, including India.

U.S. Agency for International Development in India, www.usaid.gov, provides development aid in a variety of fields, such as health, economic development, etc. The website gives an overview of the agency's activities in India.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.

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 Housing and Real Estate in India

International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, with a section on Asia, including India.

International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including India.

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 Language Courses in India

Languages and Scripts of India, www.cs.colostate.edu, provides interesting information about the various languages and scripts used in India.

Pacific Village Institute, www.pacificvillage.org, offers semester programs for high school students in India and China. 1122 East Pike Street, #545, Seattle, WA , 98112-3934, Tel. 206.860.4050, John@pacificvillage.org.

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 News and Media in India

Hindustan Times, www.hindustantimes.com, is an English-language newspaper in India.

The Hindu, www.hindu.com, is the online edition of India's national newspaper.

The Times of India, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, is a news and information portal for India.

Asia Source, www.asiasource.org, is an online information resource about Asia, compiled by Asia Society, with news updates, in-depth interviews on current affairs, and country profiles.

Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in India.

Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including India.

Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including India.

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 Recommended Reading on India

Lonely Planet India

Lonely Planet South India

Lonely Planet World Food India

India (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

The Rough Guide to India

The Rough Guide to South India

National Geographic Traveler: India

Culture Smart! India: A Quick Guide to Customs & Etiquette

Fodor's India

Frommer's India

What's This India Business?: Offshoring, Outsourcing, and the Global Services Revolution

India: An Illustrated History

Travelers' Tales India by James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger.

The Wonder That Was India by A.L. Basham

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 Travel Information in India

Incredible India, www.incredibleindia.org, is India's official Tourism website.

Asia Trotter, www.asiatrotter.com, provides useful links and resources for travelers to Asia, with a section on India.

About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, with a section on Asia for Visitors, including India.

Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com, provides a lot of useful travel information, with a section on Asia, including India.

Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, with a section on Asia, including India.

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