Category Archives: India

Allahabad

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The city was formerly known as Prayag. It has been an important pilgrimage centre since the ancient times. According to Hindu Mythology the place belonged to Brahmrishi, and embraced all the part of the country north of Yamuna and Ganga. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cities, India, Urban Studies | 7 Comments

Indian Rivers

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The origin of the rivers in India comprises three prime watersheds: Himalayas and the Karakoram ranges Vindhya, Satpura ranges and the Chota Nagpur Plateau Western Ghats The Indian rivers  can be classified into the Himalayan Rivers, Deccan Rivers , Coastal … Continue reading →

Posted in Countries, India, Uncategorized, water | 1 Comment

India to Step Up Mapping of Rare-Earth Minerals

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

India plans to step up mapping of rare-earth-mineral reserves over the next two years to boost domestic sources as China is reportedly planning to clamp down on supplies, according to a top official in the Ministry of Mines, India. The … Continue reading →

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Nano Satellite Jugnu Will Now be Launched in 2011

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Jugnu, the nano satellite developed by Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) is expected to be launched in the polar orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in the first six months of 2011. Though it was expected that it … Continue reading →

Posted in India, News, Satellites | 1 Comment