Category Archives: Learning Initiative

Indian Institute for Human Settlements: A New Institute for Settlement Studies

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is a new proposed national education institution committed to the equitable, sustainable and efficient transformation of Indian settlements. By 2050, half of all Indians will live in urban areas as the country undergoes … Continue reading →

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Why Many Indian Girls Do Not Go to School and What We Can Do ?

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

In this age of global educational institutions, National Sample Survey Organisation of India says that about 15 percent girls never attend school as compared to 11 percent boys(and think that world’s first university was founded by a woman). As the … Continue reading →

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University of People : Free and Online

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Dear Readers A Friend Ron Krate sent me this link. I found it very useful .Sharing it with you all as a blog post.Enjoy. All around the world, people have been waiting for someone like Shai Reshef to come along. … Continue reading →

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12 Green Design Trends in Campuses

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Guest post by Jasmine Hall Despite the struggling economy, green and sustainable practices are popular just about everywhere, from the average home to college campuses. While many of these solutions require a bigger investment up front, the savings they promise … Continue reading →

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