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Guru Shishya Parampara: Lessons for Modern Education Systems

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

We in India often talk about Guru Shishya Parampara of ancient India. We often say that the system was better than today’s system.Our education system was somewhat different in ancient times. When world was establishing first universities our focus was … Continue reading →

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We are Marching towards Knowledge and Information Society through Online and Transnational Universities!!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Knowledge has no boundaries. These days world is fast marching towards Knowledge society and or information society. The 20th century’s unprecedented gains in advancing human development and eradicating poverty came largely from technological breakthroughs. As a logical progress, in 21st … Continue reading →

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Iraq Says It Exported More Than 1 Billion Barrels of Oil in 2015

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Iraq said it exported 1.097 billion barrels of oil in 2015, generating $49.079 billion from sales, according to the oil ministry. It sold 99.7 million barrels of oil in December, generating $2.973 billion, after selling a record 100. Source: Iraq … Continue reading →

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There was Human Role in Extinction of Ancient Giant Australian Bird:Report

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Sciencedaily reports that there are direct evidences that humans played a substantial role in the extinction of the huge, wondrous beasts inhabiting Australia some 50,000 years ago a 500-pound bird has been discovered research team.The flightless bird, known as Genyornis … Continue reading →