Bibliography and useful websites
NB: This list is provided roughly following the order in which these resources are mentioned or relevant in the book chapters. The websites here are just some of many available, and are current as of March 2015. But websites sometimes go offline or become dated, so you can always conduct an internet search with keywords on any topic of interest to you.
1) R.K. Narayan’s book of short stories Malgudi Days (2006) UK: Penguin Classics
2) A useful website: www.mapsofindia.com (accessed 22 March 2015)
3) The historical Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
4) You could also view the film English Vinglish (2012), which depicts the struggles of a sweet-tempered wife and mother whose husband and children can speak English whereas she has to learn the language in difficult circumstances.
5) The Story of Aruni Narrated by: Kanai L Mukherjee (Grandpa), Edited by: Chetana Neerchal. Courtesy: Association of Grandparents of Indian Immigrants (AGII)
6) Film: Stanley's Tiffin Box (2011) Stanley Ka Dabba (original Hindi title)
7) Vikram Seth’s very long novel A Suitable Boy (1993) New York: Harper Collins
8) See http://www.cmseducation.org/ for more information on the world’s largest school. (accessed 22 March 2015)
9) Sources of information on Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
For Mahatma Gandhi’s quotes: (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083987/quotes) (accessed 22 March 2015)
10) The film Gandhi made by Richard Attenborough in 1982 is highly recommended
11) Tendulkar, D G Mahatma: Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Bombay: V K Jhaver and D G Tendulkar (1951-54), vol. 1-8.
12) www.gandhitopia.com (accessed 22 March 2015)
13) Rang De Basanti – an interesting Bollywood film that brings political issues to life.
14) Useful website commentary on the Indian political system: http://www.rogerdarlington.me.uk/Indianpoliticalsystem.html)
(accessed 22 March 2015)
15) For information on the 2014 elections: www.ndtv.com/article/list/election-2014
(accessed 22 March 2015)
16) For festivals http://www.isamaj.com/bhakti/Festivals/ (accessed 22 March 2015)
17) A Stench of Kerosene by Amrita Pritam, and other stories translated by Sardar Khushwant Singh, published in an excellent book named Selected Stories by Khushwant Singh: Land of Five Rivers (pub. Orient Paperbacks, Madarsa Road, Kashmere Gate Delhi 110006)
http://www.sikh-history.com/literature/stories/kerosene.html
18) Film: Monsoon Wedding (2001)
19) Film: Bride and Prejudice (2004)
20) Film: The Lunchbox (2013) shows the importance of food in India culture- and more!
21) You could also read a novel by Jhumpa Lahiri The Namesake (2004), which is about a young Bengali man’s search for identity while growing up in the USA.
22) Gregory David Roberts: Shantaram (2003) Australia: Scribe Publications
23) Film: Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
24) Vikas Swarup’s novel: Q & A (2005) London: Black Swan/Doubleday
25) For information to apply for schemes to study and/or volunteer in India: Indian Council for Cultural Relations http://iccr.gov.in/ (accessed 22 March 2015)
26) Scroll down on this site for the thrilling chase in an autorickshaw, from the 1983 movie Octopussy: http://www.motoringme.com/features/bonds-top-ten-best-rides/ (accessed 22 March 2015)
27) Film: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) – as an example of a Bollywood film with British and Indian actors
28) Film: Taal (1999) which has musical rhythm as a central theme.
29) For general information on Indian culture, including dance, music, art …and more.
http://www.kamat.com/indica/culture/ (accessed 22 March 2015)
