Tag Archives: transportation

Bike-Friendly Campuses in America

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Tim Handorf May is National Bike Month, and we’re totally on board, even as the month wraps up. Biking is such a fun, healthy way to get around campus, and these days, so many colleges are making … Continue reading →

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Latest:Evidence of Water Flows Found at Mars

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Evidence of ancient water is found byMars Exploration Rover Opportunity, according to a paper published in the May 4 edition of the journal Science entitled, “Ancient Impact and Aqueous Processes at Endeavour Crater, Mars.” The latest discovery was made at the rim … Continue reading →

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India’s Navigational Satellite On The Card

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

 First Indian navigation satellite will be launched this year, announced President Pratibha Patil, during the joint sitting of Parliament. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) will be a constellation of seven satellites having all-weather, round-the-clock coverage over the Indian … Continue reading →

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Toy Trains of Shimla: A Heritage of Indian Railways

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

The best way to reach Shimla is to travel by Toy train from Kalka. The railway track is small in width between Kalka and Shimla and is known as meter gauge.The track was opened by British Government in the year … Continue reading →

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