Category Archives: opinions

Credit Crisis Could Enable “green growth”

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Instead of sidelining the fight against climate change, the global credit crisis could hasten countries’ efforts to create “green growth” industries by revamping the financial system behind them, the U.N. climate chief said on Friday. But that would depend on … Continue reading →

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Muslims turning away from terrorism but the world is against them

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Surveys have shown that there has been a continuous decline of support for Osama Bin Laden and his brand of politics in Muslim countries. There was even a survey which came up with the finding that more Americans believe that … Continue reading →

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Village: Basic Unit of Settlement Development

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a town or city. Though generally located in rural areas, the term urban village may be applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the … Continue reading →

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Gujjar Tribe

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Origin The origins of the Gurjars are uncertain. The Gurjara clan appeared in northern India about the time of the Huna invasions of northern India. Some scholars, such as V. A. Smith, believed that the Gujjars were foreign immigrants, possibly … Continue reading →