Category Archives: Glimpses of Our Cities

Condition of National Highways of India: National Highway 93

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

It is not a village road, neither it is a rally road. The photographs are of National Highway 93.Though our National Highways have improved but many are in this condition. Perhaps Yog Gurus can suggest some yogasana to tide over … 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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The BURNING Ghats of Varanasi

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

 Death has an important meaning in Varanasi.The ghats of Varanasi are important for bathing and burning!! Ghats are embankments made in steps of stone slabs along the river bank where pilgrims perform ritual ablutions. Ghats in Varanasi are an integral … Continue reading →

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Paan, Paandaan and Lucknow (link)

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Qais Mujeeb gives an interesting account on Paan and Lucknow. Qais Mujeeb is an infopreneur based at Lucknow. He is passionate about creating content that informs, appeals and entertains the readers. Qais is the founder, director at Ascezen Consulting Pvt Ltd. … Continue reading →

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