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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- Images of Sri Lanka: Village Life
In Sri Lanka, as in most South Asian countries, village life is the heart and soul of the people. Farming, fishing, and craftwork are just a few examples of the occupations of many rural citizens. This website profiles the hardworking villagers of Sri Lanka and presents pictures and descriptions of their work.
- For Nepal's Women, Hope Flows With Water
In one Nepalese village the installation of a water pipeline was a welcomed sight by women, who do most of the farmwork. With easy access to water in the villages, women no longer have the arduous task of carrying heavy jugs of water from their sources. This is a symbolic and physical change in women's roles has strengthened women's resolve to achieve equality with men.
- Spot Image: Spot Helps Pakistan Manage Irrigation
Irrigation has enabled countries such as Pakistan to grow and harvest crops outside of the monsoon season. Managing irrigation canals, however, is no easy task. By using Spot satellite imagery technology, officials have been able to accurately choose the best areas to use for irrigation canals, thus increasing crop production. The official website of Spot Imagery details the work done in Pakistan.
- India's Green Revolution
Less than 25 years after one of the most devastating famines in world history claimed the lives of an estimated four million people, India staged a dynamic agricultural turnaround. In 1978-1979 a record production of 131 million tons of grain made India as a top agricultural country. This website outlines the effect the Green Revolution had on India and other South Asian countries, and examines its social, political, and economic impacts.
- In Praise of Arranged Marriages
Many WEsterners find it very hard to understand the concept of arranged marriages. Although many of today's young people in South Asiado not follow this practice, many still do. This article was written by a 14-year-old Muslim boy who thinks that arranged marriages are ideal and that dating is a drag.
- Women's Cricket Association of India
Before the Women's National Basketball Association and the Women's United Soccer Association, there was the Women's Cricket Association of India. Despite the country's generally unfavorable attitude toward women, the organization was founded in 1973 and quickly grew to 14 teams by the end of its first year. Today, the league includes many domestic teams as well as a national squad. The official website of the organization profiles the teams, star players, and recaps matches.
- The Condition of Woman in South Asia
"Unwanted", "Financial burden", "Overworked", "Uneducated", "Malnourished" are just some of the terms that describe women in South Asia. From the Hunger Project Online Briefing Program comes this very detailed website about the living conditions of South Asian women. Learn about how girls are often unwanted from the time of birth and how, as a result, they often lead lives full of disadvantages ranging from malnutrition to severe work conditions. Read the description of the typical life of a South Asian woman to understand the plight of some of the world's most underprivileged people.
- Learn Hindi
Although English is spoken and understood in many South Asian countries, the dominant language in most of India is Hindi. Brigham Young University - Hawaii presents this quick lesson on reading Hindi writing. The alphabet and phonetic pronunciations are included.
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