Author Archives: Rashid Faridi

About Rashid Faridi

I am Rashid Aziz Faridi ,Writer, Teacher and a Voracious Reader.

Tourism in Incredible India-Manipur: The Jewelled Land

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

The name Manipur itself means ‘a jewelled land’ . It is a perfect destination for nature lovers. Due to its breathtaking beauty, situated amidst blue hills and green blankets, Manipur is popularly known as ‘Switzerland of India’. The state boats … Continue reading →

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Migration and Its Impact on Cities : A Report

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

The World Economic Forum has released a report taking a deep dive on migration and cities, exploring the types, causes and patterns of migration, the most affected corridors and cities, the impact on urban infrastructure and services, the solutions that … Continue reading →

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The Gravity Model of Migration

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

The gravity model of migration is a model in urban geography derived from Newton’s law of gravity, and used to predict the degree of interaction between two places. Newton’s law states that: “Any two bodies attract one another with a force that is proportional to … Continue reading →

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Thematic Maps and Thematic Mapping Techniques

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

A thematic map is a type of map specifically designed to “show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area. Unlike reference maps, which tell us where something is, thematic maps tell us how something is. There are a number of visualization techniques and … Continue reading →

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