Category Archives: Urban Studies

The 6th–5th centuries BCE are often regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history. During this period, India’s first large cities since the demise of the Indus Valley civilization arose. It was also the time of the rise of sramana movements (including Buddhism and Jainism), … Continue reading →

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Interplay of Urbanisation and Environment : Opportunities and Challenges

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Dear Readers, Here are Videos highlighting a new perspective on interplay of Urbanisation and Environment. Hope they will instigate to think and answer your questions- and of course give you new questions.The videos delve on Urban Growth and Environmental Impact.They … Continue reading →

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Key Processes of Urbanisation in India- and the World

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Emergence of New Social Relationships Between People in Cities As human settlements increased in size and complexity, the social networks based on kinship relations began to break down. In a village community organized around extended families, everyone knew each other … Continue reading →

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