Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Indian mind

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on travelerreport:
Hindu ascetic. India. Because India is blessed by a warm climate, a rich soil, abundant productivity and easy communication, the ( traditional) Indian mind feel in harmony with the nature, with the universe. Contrary to the western…

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Pesticide use in India

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on India Farms Blog:
Pesticides Usage by States State Total pesticides consumed Uttar Pradesh 39948 Punjab 29235 Haryana 21908 Maharashtra 16480 Rajasthan 15239 Gujarat 13430 Tamil Nadu 12851 All India 210,600 Top Pesticides Pesticide (Technical Grade) Quantity consumed…

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Slow Poisoning of India

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on India Farms Blog:
Documentary film exposes the source of various health issues originates from excessive use of pesticides in the farm.  Therefore it is suggested we switch to organic farming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WvoB2gRJbE&noredirect=1#t=71

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UNDERSTANDING URBAN POVERTY

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Terra Urban टेरा अर्बन:
By Shivani Singh, PRIA As urban areas are sprawling more in comparison to rural areas, similarly urban poverty issues are also gaining momentum in development sector. There is seen a change in outlook towards the…

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