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About Rashid Faridi

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

Backdrop of Teacher’s Day

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Jugraphia Slate:
In many countries, Teachers’ Days (or Teachers Day) are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in…

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Reaching for the Universe

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on KAFILA – COLLECTIVE EXPLORATIONS SINCE 2006:
? “Universal” is a tricky word. It has an enormous appeal, an unquestioned romance of taking every one along. Universal human rights, universal access to basic services, housing for all. It is…

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Surveillance capitalism?

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Open Geography:
Eric Schmidt, Executive Chair Google Surveillance capitalism, in Shoshana Zuboff’s formulation, is a new form of capitalism that works by creating surplus value from the data extracted from people in digital environments (which today is…

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Hotspot Volcanoes

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

While most volcanoes / earthquakes occur along plate boundaries, there are exceptions. For example the volcanic Hawaiian islands which can be found in the middle of the Pacific Plate are formed due to a Hotspot. Hotspots are plumes of molten … Continue reading →

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