Language Family: Indo-Aryan language of the Indo-Iranian subgroup of the Indo-European language family. ** RAPID REFERENCE INDEX **Punjabi Language FontsYahoo! Search - Free Language Sites Because sites come and go on the Internet, the best resource for language fonts may be this Yahoo! Search "find it yourself" link. Comments in the previous entry to the contrary notwithstanding, here's a site that provided Punjabi fonts for both Windows and Mac. Return to RAPID REFERENCE INDEXIntroductionsPunjabi Cuisine; More; More, More Punjabi Music; More; More; More Return to RAPID REFERENCE INDEXMegasitesGoogle.com Search - Preset for Punjabi The Google search engine has been preset for you to search the Internet using the Punjabi language. Also ideal for target language lexical and contextual searches and other language-oriented uses. Requires Punjabi fonts. Resources for the Study of South and Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures In English, from Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen; perhaps the most extensive online resource site. Return to RAPID REFERENCE INDEXProfessional Organizations, Online Journals and Library ConsortiaCenter for Sikh and Punjab Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara "The creation of the Center for Sikh and Punjab Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, was approved in the spring of 2004. Located jointly in Global and International Studies Program and Religious Studies, the Center provides institutional support for the study of the Sikh tradition, the region of the Punjab, and the Punjabi communities settled in other parts of the world." Association for Asian Studies British Association for South Asian Studies European Association for South Asian Studies VYAKARAN - ListServe South Asia Language Review Savifa: Virtual Library South Asia E-Journals for South Asian Studies and Indology South and Southeast Asian Studies - South Asia Resource Access on the Internet (SARAI) Digital South Asia Library National Council of Organizations of Less Commonly Taught Language Linguistic Bibliography Online South Asian Language Teachers Association (SALTA) Universities, Programs and Centers of Study U.S. Institutions Teaching Punjabi From Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) at the University of Minnesota. Select Punjabi and search LCTL list of US schools and institutions of higher education offering instruction in the Punjabi language. Center for Sikh and Punjab Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara "The creation of the Center for Sikh and Punjab Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, was approved in the spring of 2004. Located jointly in Global and International Studies Program and Religious Studies, the Center provides institutional support for the study of the Sikh tradition, the region of the Punjab, and the Punjabi communities settled in other parts of the world." Panjabi - South Asian Studies, University of Pennsylvania "The Department of South Asia Studies (SAST) at the University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1948, is the oldest South Asia area studies program in the nation. The Department is home for all faculty teaching South Asian languages and cultures, ancient and modern, with many dual appointments of faculty in other university departments." Punjab University - Chandigarh, Panjab University, with its 46 teaching and research departments besides 10 Centres/Chairs for teaching and research on the main campus located at Chandigarh, has 150 affiliated colleges spread over Punjab and Chandigarh, Regional Centres at Muktsar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Department of Vishweshavaranand Vishva Bandhu Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies (VVBIS&IS) at Hoshiarpur. Established in 1882 at Lahore, the University of the Punjab is the largest and the oldest seat of higher learning in Pakistan. Along with this general article, Wikipedia provides a separate, main article on Punjabi Grammar. Basic introduction to the Gurmukhi alphabet with collections of links to audio files and language related websites. Scripts of all of Asia - Brahmi Scripts Indian script comparison charts by Eden Glshani. Punjabi Lessons by Rupinderpal Singh Dhillon A basic introduction to Punjabi language; 6 lessons. Very basic introduction to writing and sound system. From Advanced Centre for Technical Development of Punjabi Language, Literature and Culture, Punjabi University, Patiala Ukindia - Learn to Read Punjabi An seven-lesson introduction to Punjabi writing system and basic vocabulary. The most detailed basic online course available covering alphabet, basic writing and words, vocabulary, and grammar.. Punjabi Electronic Literary Magazine Quarterly First global Punjabi electronic literary magazine for Punjabi speaking readers. UCLA Language Materials Project: Teaching Materials for Less Commonly Taught Languages - Punjabi Outstanding site for both online and published resources - not just for teachers. Select "Punjabi," "All Materials," and "All Levels" for full display. Product of Defense Language Institute: "All of the GLOSS lessons are categorized into one of three primary competencies: lexical (vocabulary), structure (grammar), and discourse (devices that bind texts, conversations, etc.). Additionally, all lessons address the socio-cultural competence through teacher notes and the like." "LangNet is a language learning support system with interactive materials designed for those who want to practice and maintain their target language reading and listening skills." Currently, only available to government agencies and select academic institutions; however, rumor has it that it will soon be available to the general public. It should be: it is being paid for by your tax dollars! LanguagesOnTheWeb.com - Punjabi Large list of links to Punjabilanguage and country/culture sites. Not all functional and not all freeshare. The Punjabi version of Wikipedia is modest at this point but it can only grow. Large dictionary portal offers general and specialized online dictionaries Online English-Punjabi-English dictionary with links to additional online resources. Online Punjabi-English-Punjabi Dictionary A basic dictionary from Punjab Online. Online Punjabi- English Dictionary From Advanced Centre for Technical Development of Punjabi Language, Literature and Culture, Punjabi University, Patiala. Digital Dictionaries of South Asia From University of Chicago, links to several South Asian languages online dictionaries, including several Hindi and Urdu digital dictionaries. Large portal with links to Punjabi and English language newspapers. Online Indian/Canadian Punjabi newspaper. English language news of Punjab. BBC news broadcasts in Punjabi. BBC - Punjabi News and Entertainment BBC another source in Punjabi. Latest news in English from a variety of news sources. SCOLA ia a leader in foreign language television news broadcasts. Schedule of broadcasts, insta-classes in some languages, and other useful information. History, Culture, ReligionSurvey of Punjabi history - a work in progress. Quick yet informative overview of Punjabi history; click here for Detailed Timeline. Detailed history of the Punjab with good external links. Survey of various facets of Punjabi culture from architecture to cloth painting to poets and writers. Detailed online history with numerous hyperlinks to important events, personalities and places. The online journal for the study and exhibition of the arts of Asia. Excellent links collection. Main article dedicated to adherents of Sikhism, with links to articles on Sikhism, Sikh Gurus, History of Sikhism, Links to Origin and Development, Philosophy and Scripture, Resources and more. Basic site with links to History, Resources, etc. with biographies of Sikh Gurus, Great Sikh Warriors, Sikh personalities and more. A 59-minute downloadable video history. Link to Government and Politics - India or Pakistan Country StudiesLink to Country Studies - India or Pakistan Link to Country Analyses - India or Pakistan Travel GuidesLonely Planet Destinations - Punjab, India; Punjab, Pakistan
The people at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your typical travel guides -- they're very bright and know what they're talking about. Their goal is not to "sell the country" to travelers. Instead, they tell it how it is. Typical headings include: "Warnings" (in case travel is not recommended - the "why's"); Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks. Wikitravel - Punjab, India; Punjab, Pakistan
Wikitravel - by the people, for the people. Wikitravel is a project to create a free, complete, up-to-date, and reliable world-wide travel guide. Google Directory - Punjab, India; Punjab, Pakistan Includes links to cities, regions, transportation, dining, shopping and climate. |