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Roman Jakobson’s paper to The First World Conference on Yiddish Studies, 1958: “The Languages of the Diaspora as a Particular Linguistic Problem”

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

In an earlier piece in the ‘Sunday Histories’ series, I discussed the work Roman Jakobson did for Franz Boas on the Paleo-Siberian and Aleutian … Roman Jakobson’s paper to The First World Conference on Yiddish Studies, 1958: “The Languages of the Diaspora … Continue reading →

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Sinuosity Index (Sinuosity)

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

The sinuosity index (also called sinuosity or sinuosity coefficient) is a dimensionless metric that quantifies the degree of meandering or curvature in a channel, such as a river or stream. It is calculated as the ratio of the actual path … Continue reading →

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Strahler Stream Order System

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

Stream order is a method used in geomorphology and hydrology to classify and rank streams and rivers within a drainage basin based on their hierarchy and complexity. It is an important concept for understanding river systems, as it helps categorize … Continue reading →

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Communalism : A Perspective

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

Communalism refers to a strong allegiance to one’s own community, especially when this sense of identity leads to division, antagonism, or conflict between groups based on religious, ethnic, or social distinctions. In the context of India, communalism is most commonly … Continue reading →

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