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Is the city becoming obsolete?

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Is the city becoming obsolete? Many social observers believe that it is. In their view, improved information and transportation technology has deprived urban density of its raison d?étre. It is taking different connotations.They also argue that many cities have caused … Continue reading →

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Jajmani System in India: An Overview

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Jajmani system is considered as the backbone of rural economy and social order. It is a system of traditional occupational obligations. In rural India Jajmani system is linked with caste system. Both give power to each other. It has become … Continue reading →

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Artificial intelligence can tackle climate change

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the planet. It will need every solution possible, including technology like artificial intelligence (AI). Seeing a chance to help the cause, some of the biggest names in AI and machine learning—a discipline within … Continue reading →

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Evolution of Modern Nation States: From Chiefdom to States

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Some horticultural societies of the past developed more intensive agricultural subsistence patterns when their populations grew into the thousands.  As this interrelated economic and populational transition occurred, they were forced to create a new level of political integration in order … Continue reading →

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