New Websites Directory

Armed Forces of India
Official information on the Indian army, navy, airforce and inter-services organisations.
http://armedforces.nic.in/

Defence Research and Development Organisation
Engaged in research of new technologies for defence and combat.
http://www.drdo.org

Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
Conducts studies and research on problems of national security and the impact of defence measures on the economic, security and social life of the country.
http://www.idsa.in/

Integrated Defence Staff
Dedicated to provide a framework for higher management of defence.
http://ids.nic.in/

Comptroller General of Defence Accounts
Provides accounting, payment, auditing, and other financial services.
http://cgda.nic.in/

Defence India
An online news and information website for the military of India, discussing weaponry, military policy, defence related businesses and contracts.
http://www.defenceindia.com

Directorate General of Quality Assurance
Provides quality assurance cover for arms, ammunitions, equipment, and stores supplied to Armed Forces.
http://www.dgqadefence.nic.in/

Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping
Carries out training of Indian military personnel for United Nations missions. Information on the organisation, courses and situation report of current missions.
http://www.usiofindia.org/CUNP.HTM

Malaysian Special Operations Forces (SOF)
Unofficial site on various units including GGK, UTK, Vat69, PAC and Paskal.
http://members.tripod.com/~gerak_khas/

Royal Malaysian Navy Reserves (RMNR)
Unofficial information disseminator and publicity centre. Provides history, news and activities.
http://www.angelfire.com/ok2/psstldm/

http://www.pakdef.info/
Unofficial Website of Pakistan Armed Forces. Has defence related news and also a forum.
http://www.pakdef.info/

Pakistan Naval Defence Show 1999
This was organised by the Pakistan Navy, and held on 22-25 February 1999.
http://www.defenceshow.com/

Philippine Army
Official website of the Philippine Army. With information about the army and some trivia.
http://www.army.mil.ph

PHILCCOM AFPARU - 701st Signal Battalion
Armed Forces of the Philippines Affiliated Reserve Unit.
http://www.angelfire.com/or/philccom/

109th Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Squadron
The support group of the Philippine Coast Guard composed of dedicated and civic-spirited personnel committed to a noble cause.
http://members.tripod.com/pcga109/

Philippine Military Academy
Admission requirements, descriptions of the Tri-Service Curriculum and cadet life, and assorted photographs, awards, personnel profiles, and links.
http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nevcal/mainpage.html

Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
DSTA implements defence technology plans, managing defence research and development, acquiring defence materiel and developing defence infrastructure for Singapore Ministry of Defence.
http://www.dsta.gov.sg

Ministry of Defence, Singapore
Official homepage of the Ministry of Defence, Singapore. Find out more about Singapore´s defence policy and capabilities at this news and information portal.
http://www.mindef.gov.sg/

Total Defence, Singapore
Official Government website about various aspects of total defence.
http://www.totaldefence.org.sg/

National Service Man Portal
Portal for full-time, operationally ready NSmen or are preparing for National Service in Singapore. Includes registration, overseas trip notification, lifestyle, and other NS matters.
http://www.miw.com.sg

Republic of Singapore Navy
A site which provides an introduction to the Republic of Singapore Navy including organization structure, ships and bases.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Singapore_Navy

Singapore Army
This wikipedia article describes the Singapore Army capabilities, organization and equipment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Army

Total Defence in Singapore
Total Defence is a concept introduced by the Government of Singapore in 1984 to improve readiness in matters related to the defence and national security of Singapore. It consists of Military Defence, Civil Defence, Economic Defence, Social Defence and Psychological Defence.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Defence

Republic of Korea Air Force
Official site providing introduction and information about the organization, history, training, missions, photos, and Korean-manufactured aircraft.
http://www.airforce.mil.kr/

Royal Thai Air Force
Information on history, organization and news and articles, plus photos.
http://www.rtaf.mi.th/

The Mystery of the Threshold - Ali of Southern India
Documentary project explaining the history, social organization, and religious life of transgendered people in southern India.
http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/journal/kolam/VOLUMES/Vol-01/Ali-Niklas.htm

Magical Stories of the Hijras
Accounts of the lives of Hijras, as told by them.
http://www.columbia.edu/~blw2102/

BBC News Archives - Collection of stories about the Aruvani
A number of stories and accounts of hijra and aruvani.
http://www.thewe.cc/contents/more/archive/aruvani.html

Child Labor and India
An account of the problem issued by the Indian embassy to the United States.
http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/Child_Labor/childlabor.htm

State Child Labour Rehabilitation cum Welfare Society, Tamil Nadu
Read about the causes, types, magnitude, national policies, and laws on child labour.
http://www.childlabour.tn.gov.in/

Child Labor in India
Covers the causes of child labor, statistics and government policies which tackle this socio-economic phenomena.
http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/Child_Labor/childlabor_2000.htm

Asia Basketball Academy
News, photo albums and contact information.
http://www.eteamz.com/aba/

Hong Kong Amateur Basketball Association
Amateur basketball leagues for Hong Kong basketball fans.
http://www.hkaba.com/main.asp

Team Purefoods
Discussion forum for fans.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/teampurefoods/

Basketball Talk
Discussion forum for fans.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Basketball_Talk/

Bloomfield Escumors
With news, statistics, and rosters.
http://eskumor.sitesled.com/

Philippine Basketball Association, Unofficial Homepage
With news, statistics, history and standings.
http://www.surfshop.net.ph/pba2/

http://www.mannypacquiao.ph/
The official site of Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao with highlights, pictures and schedules.
http://www.mannypacquiao.ph/

Symbiosis Expedition Planning
Specializing in cultural and environmentally sensitive travel in South East Asia. Offers scuba diving, mountain biking and trekking adventures.
http://www.symbiosis-travel.com/

The Oriental Caravan
This site provides information, photographs and adventure tours to Japan, Tibet, China and Bhutan.
http://www.theorientalcaravan.com

Phat Tire Ventures
Offers mountain biking, hiking, kayak and climbing trips with equipment and guides. Includes descriptions of the various tours, rates and contact details. Dalat, Vietnam.
http://phattireventures.com/

Hidden Trails
Riding Tours in Mongolia, India, Tibet, Siberia. Provides guest ranches and outdoor vacations in 40 countries.
http://ridingtours.net/asia/index.htm

Abode Asia Travel and Tours Inc
Contains information about the company, tour and trekking services offered in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Also presents information on peak climbing, hotel reservation and fixed tour schedules for Nepal.
http://www.abodeasia.com/

Plan Holiday
Provides tour and information on Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet. Offers trekking, adventure, expedition and sightseeing tours.
http://www.planholidays.com/

Mountain Odyssey
Offers a variety of trips from scenic treks to expeditions on 8000 meter peaks.
http://www.mountainodyssey.com

Biking Asia
Offer biking trip packages in SE Asia.
http://www.biking-asia.com/

Adventure Thirdpole Treks and Expeditions
Details on mountaineering packages for Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and India.
http://www.expeditionnepal.com

The World Traveller
Specializing is privately escorted extended in-depth tours to off the beaten track destinations such as Central Asia, Myanmar (formally Burma), Laos, Eastern Turkey, and Madagascar.
http://www.theworldtraveller.com

Asia Rafting
White water rafting trip packages in Asia.
http://www.asia-rafting.com/