Category Archives: Urban Studies

Causes of Urbanization: An Analysis

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Our century is the Urban Century. Soon the world will become a giant urban system. Urbanization and the fast growth of cities and towns have become one of the major characteristics of the present century. Urban life is now way … Continue reading →

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Udaipur City from a Jharokha of City Palace

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Recently we visited Udaipur . Did some sightseeing and took some snaps. Taken this snap from a jharokha(window). It is like a meeting of old and new because Udaipur city like other cities of the world started as walled settlement, … Continue reading →

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Faizabad: First Capital of Awadh

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Faizabad, was called Fyzabad in the British period. The city was the first capital of Awadh.it is situated on the banks of river Ghaghra. River Ghaghra is also known as Saryu River.It was also called Karnali. Faizabad was the first capital of … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Increasing Trend of Buying Second Home

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Second Home is a home used only at certain times of the year. Increased disposable income coupled with high internet availability have resulted in an increase in second home ownership. These homes are used for spending weekends or holidays in hill … Continue reading →