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Culture and Ideas Disseminate through Trade Routes

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Trade routes and roads in general played a significant role in the dissemination of culture and ideas across different regions of the world. The Silk Road, for instance, was an extensive network of ancient trade routes that connected East Asia with the … Continue reading →

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Our Cities are Sinking?

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Rashid Faridi

Over-exploitation of groundwater resources is causing cities around the world to sink below sea-level. The problem is set to accelerate due to rapid urbanisation and climate change….. Roughly 83 million people is added to the world’s population every year. By … Continue reading →

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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 →