Category Archives: Cities

Allahabad

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The city was formerly known as Prayag. It has been an important pilgrimage centre since the ancient times. According to Hindu Mythology the place belonged to Brahmrishi, and embraced all the part of the country north of Yamuna and Ganga. … Continue reading →

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Urban Population

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The world’s urban population increased from about 200 million (15% of world population) in 1900 to 2.9 billion (50% of world population) in 2000, and the number of cities with populations in excess of 1 million increased from 17 in … Continue reading →

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Urban Environmental Concerns in India

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

 Recent concern for the environment is not only due to natural phenomenon, but the urban, technological fall-outs, which has made people more aware of the environmental issues and their quality. Population beyond the multiple times of the sustaining capacity has … Continue reading →

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