Category Archives: Glimpses of Our Cities

Future City by Heena Khatoon

As the name ‘Future City’ itself indicates the face of upcoming cities to 20 years. Before planning a model of the future city, first, we have to keep in the mind about the location where we are going to imply … Continue reading

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Indus Valley Civilization: Extent and Archaeological Finds

The Indus Valley Civilization covered parts of Sind, Baluchistan, Afganistan, West Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Maharashtra. Over 1000 Indus Valley Civilization sites have been discovered. Harappa Cemetery H & R37. Coffin burial. Granary outside the … Continue reading

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Mumbai: A City of Class Divide

Mumbai is a city laden with class divide. An American photographer, through drone photography, has brought into clear focus the stark divide between the rich and poor in India’s financial capital. An Urban Jungle On his official website, Miller describes … Continue reading

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Settlement Geography : Subject Matter

Settlement geography is a branch of human geography that investigates the earth’s surface’s part settled by humans. According to the United Nations’ Vancouver Declaration on Human Settlements (1976), “human settlements means the totality of the human community – whether city, … Continue reading

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