Author Archives: Rashid Faridi

About Rashid Faridi

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

Qatar among the least sustainable countries in the world

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Sustainable Doha:
From Doha News: An inaugural index by Dutch firm Arcadis has ranked Qatar among the least sustainable countries in the world, though the Gulf state fared slighly better among its regional peers, coming in third. The…

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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…

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Australia’s “Asian Century”: Time, Space and Public Culture (full article)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Asian Australian Studies Research Network (AASRN):
[This article from The Asia-Pacific Journal is re-posted here under a Creative Commons license – it originally appeared HERE] The Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 6, No. 1, February 10, 2015.…

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