Category Archives: India

10 least populated Cities in the Land of Populous Cities

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Nagda Nagda is a major industrial town situated in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh. This city is one of the largest viscose staple fiber manufacturers in Asia. According to the 2011 India census, Nagda had a population of … Continue reading →

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Calcutta(Kolkata):Some History

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

     Calcutta , now Kolkata,was established in 1960 born out of a factory built by the East India Company. In 1927, a municipal corporation for Calcutta, headed by a Mayor was established. Between 1774 and 1911, it was officially the capital … Continue reading →

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The Loo:Summer Afternoon Wind of India and Pakistan

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

 Loo is a strong, hot and dry summer afternoon wind from the west which blows over the western Indo-Gangetic Plain region of North India and Pakistan. It is especially strong in the months of May and June. Due to its … Continue reading →

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Satellite Mapping of Buildings to Augment Land Records in Delhi,India

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

 Delhi Development Authority (DDA) of capital of India has embarked on a project to prepare digital maps of all its land.The land of  DDA is spread over an area of more than 70,000 acres . Delhi has changed drastically in … Continue reading →

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