Category Archives: culture

Hinduism and Mayans , Aztec , Inca, Sumerians- Same culture proof?

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Certain scholars who have done extensive research on both Hindu as well as the Aztec mythology have expressed a possible connection between these two cultures. However, there is no proof available till today to support these claims and they require … Continue reading →

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Faizabad: First Capital of Awadh

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Faizabad,  was called Fyzabad in the British period. The city was the first capital of Awadh.it is situated on the banks of river Ghaghra. River Ghaghra is also known as  Saryu River.It was also called Karnali. Faizabad was the first capital of … Continue reading →

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How can cultural geography help energy policy makers? (link)

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

In an interesting post on AUSCCER blog the relationship is explained here. The theoretical and methodological approaches of cultural geography may help inform energy policy initiatives by providing insights to how people live with the arrival of winter cold in … Continue reading →

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Top Street Food to Devour in Bangalore this Ramzan (link)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Ramzan is that  time of the year when prayer and food go together. Along with the strict schedules for fasting and praying, come special delicacies, some of which are to be enjoyed at home and some have to be had … Continue reading →

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