Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

Sneezing monkey, Walking Fish and a Jewel-like Snake amongst 200 new Species found in Hilmalayas

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Himalaya is a  biodiversity hotspot. There are many more in India itself.A report, Hidden Himalayas: Asia’s Wonderland released on World Habitat Day maps out  new species found by scientists from various organizations including 133 plants, 39 invertebrates, 26 fish, 10 … Continue reading →

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Agriculture Started in West Asia 23,000 Years Ago?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Researchers believe agriculture was “invented” some 10-12,000 years ago in the Cradle of Civilization — Iraq, the Levant, parts of Turkey and Iran — an area that was home to some of the earliest known human civilizations. A new discovery … Continue reading →

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A Garden With a Canon!!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Botanical Garden in Ooty has its own canon. We v.isited it on 7th and were amused by its beauty,variety and upkeep. It has a fossil tree, and a variety of artifacts and flowers. It was laid out in 1848. The … Continue reading →

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Iraq’ Venice where People Live in Floating Houses

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

Iraq is colorful. In Tigris-Euprates marshland people live in floating houses. Some tribes live here. They do fishing here. These hoses are build easily , in 2-3 days. The population consisted of several tribes that had developed a beautiful, eco-friendly … Continue reading →

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