Tag Archives: India

Hope on Waves : Unique ‘Boat School’ of Varanasi

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Once an abode of learning, India, today, has the largest population of illiterates in the world. It is an irony that the land of the Vedas is one of the countries with the high illiteracy levels. Spread and diffusion of … Continue reading →

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A Lowdown on Cancer Institutes in Delhi

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Cancer  is, in fact, a group of diseases caused primarily due to abnormal cell growth. With the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Cancer occur when cells in the body begin to grow chaotically. Normally, cells … Continue reading →

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India on the Way to its Own GPS

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

India is on the way to its own GPS.The country today(28 March,2015) launched satellite IRNSS-1D from Sriharikota onboard  PSLV-C27  to pave the way for the country’s own navigation system on par with the GPS of US. The satellite was launched … Continue reading →

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Forest in the Heart of City: Guindy National Park, Chennai(link)

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

If you are a green enthusiast and care about urban green spaces, Guindy National Park is for you.It is a protected Reserve Forest right in the heart of Chennai. The main gate of this park is in a small lane next … Continue reading →

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