Daily Archives: July 17, 2008

Bio Fuels:- The Facts and Myths

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Prince Charles has converted his 38 year old Aston Martin (a 21st birthday gift from the queen) to run on biofuel made from surplus wine. Not only that, he has converted his other vehicles which includes several Jaguars, an Audi … Continue reading →

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Ibn Khaldun: Great Thinker and Philosopher

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Ibn Khaldūn or Ibn Khaldoun (full name, Arabic: أبو زيد عبد الرحمن بن محمد بن خلدون ‎, Abū Zayd ‘Abdu r-Raḥman bin Muḥammad bin Khaldūn, Amazigh: Ibn Xldun) (May 27, 1332 AD/732 AH – March 19, 1406 AD/808 AH), was … Continue reading →

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