Category Archives: Urban Studies

Waste to Energy in India

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

An estimated 30 million tonnes of solid waste and 4,400 million cubic meters of liquid waste are generated every year in the urban areas of the country. This estimation is based on the structured data base prepared for 299 Class … Continue reading →

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Interesting Books on Urban Studies

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

there are some interesting books which i came across click here

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A New Urban Order in the Making

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

 A new global urban order is being shaped by the growth of teletechnology. This process encompasses the development of telecommunities as a leading-edge phenomenon, the technological connection of regional and global urban interests, and the mutual reinforcement of technological and … Continue reading →

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Urban Development in India

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The three main regions of India have followed essentially different pathways towards urbanism, conditioned both by technological innovations and ecological constraints. In the Indus and the Sarasvati valleys, the fertile alluvial tracts, perennial rivers, gallery forests, rich copper mineral belts, … Continue reading →

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