Daily Archives: February 15, 2015

Aligarh Exhibition (Numaish) :A 135 Year Old Tradition

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

The Famous Aligarh Numaish (exhibition) was initially started as a horse fair for Nawabs. to display their wealth and lifestyles. In 1880, on suggestion of Raja Harinarayan Singh the event was named the Aligarh District Fair’ during the rule of … Continue reading →

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iOS Conceal Carry: Women in India Fight Sexual Harassment with Smartphones

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on pundit from another planet:
Interest in phone apps with SOS buttons to alert contacts and websites to report sexual harassment has surged as more women challenge the view that they have a lower status than men New…