Category Archives: Urban Studies

Brasilia:A City that looks Like an Aeroplane

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

There are many interesting settlements in the world  but Brasilia is unique.Brasília  is the federal capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Federal District.As a metropolitan area, it ranks lower at sixth in population.besides its shape it … Continue reading →

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New Smartphone Application Could Revolutionise Water Testing in Settelements Systems

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

A new smartphone application will hopefully revolutionise the way groundwater specialists test for contamination in water ,both in rural and urban settlement systems. University of Illinois researchers have developed a cradle and iPhone application which uses the phone’s built-in camera … Continue reading →

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Bangalore ‘Pete’:Garden city that fell to the lure of trade

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Bangalore, ,   is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka. Bangalore is India’s third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration. Bangalore is well known as … Continue reading →

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10 least populated Cities in the Land of Populous Cities

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Nagda Nagda is a major industrial town situated in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh. This city is one of the largest viscose staple fiber manufacturers in Asia. According to the 2011 India census, Nagda had a population of … Continue reading →

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