Category Archives: Urban Studies

Social Exclusion:The Term and Spatiality

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Exclusionary processes can have various dimensions: Political exclusion can include the denial of citizenship rights such as political participation and the right to organise, and also of personal security, the rule of law, freedom of expression and equality of opportunity. Bhalla … Continue reading →

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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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