‘Why do Bollywood movies mix Hindi and English’ is a question that I have been asked by my foreigner friends over and over again. It comes to them as a surprise when I reply. ‘It is the normal way people talk in India’. Today‚ English is widely acknowledged as being the ‘lingua franca’ of the modern world. This phrase refers to the adoption of English as the ‘bridging’ language among communities to allow communication between people who do not speak the same language or dialect- making it the leader
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Neighbourhood Watch Setting up a Neighbourhood Watch is the perfect solution to reducing crime. The volunteer members keep their eyes open for suspicious activity and report it directly to the police‚ who can then take action. They can also help educate residents in ways to reduce crime‚ especially stopping burglaries.The problem‚ of course‚ is that it requires a commitment of time‚ especially from the Watch Co-ordinator‚ and that might not be for everyone. Community Initiatives If there’s no group
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr.“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr.“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only
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What is the value of a 1947 silver dollar? Since we were under British rule our rupee was pegged to pounds. FWhat is the value of a 1947 silver dollar? Since we were under British rule our rupee was pegged to pounds. From 1927 to 1966‚ it was 13 rupees = 1 pound. This was maintained until 1966‚ when the rupee was devalued and pegged to the U.S. dollar at a rate of 7.5 rupees = 1 dollar. This value lasted until the U.S. dollar devalued in 1971. http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answe
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Ptolemy introduces Geography. He assigned coordinates to all the places and geographic features he knew‚ in a grid that spanned the globe. Latitude was measured from the equator. (1406) John Wycliffe was an English Scholastic philosopher‚ and translator. His English version of the bible was published in 1408. The Bible he created‚ the first literal translation of the Latin Vulgate Bible into English‚ was more a work of his followers than him but tradition still tends to attribute it to Wycliffe
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INTRODUCTION A treatise purporting to deal with the Indian Media’s‚ more specifically the Indian cinema’s treatment of women‚ cannot but take into account the background and history of the status of the Indian woman. The images we have of women and the roles that they play in society are not merely a biological or social development but are also a result of the myths‚ legends‚ culture and religion of the society we live in. This is more especially true of Indian culture. Although in the west‚ the
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The problem and its background Introduction: Bullying incidents in the Philippines continue to emerge and its severity in different cases increases as based on reports in television news. These incidents and acts usually occur in childhood and adolescence‚ and most of the reported cases happened in a school setting. This stage in children’s development is the time when they meet other people in the school environment and it is the time when the children experience being bullied or the children
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Is Pakistan a Terrorist Country Many states and people obligates that Pakistan is a terrorist country. I am Pakistani and being a patriot my answer to states and people is “NO” we Pakistanis are not terrorist. I will clear it but my wish is that this article will read by those people who thinks that Pakistan a terrorist country. My suggestion to these people is to read HAZRAT MOHAMMAD (SAW) way of life style so that no one will raise that point again. He (SAW) is a loving person and spread love
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Alba Mizaku Feature-New Teachers New Faces& Where they came from A new school year began‚ however a little different than the previous year before. Kids are roaming throughout the halls trying to make their way through to their next class. Unfamiliar faces appear on every corner. Freshmen are claiming that their teachers are from Mars! The year started off a little hectic‚ but what exactly made this year so different? Quite possibly‚ our overcrowded student population could be a reason‚ or better
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US History and Gov Thematic Essay Review 1) Amendment Essay: Impact of Amendments (government action‚ events etc.) Need historical background and impact. of 2 15th Amendment: 1869 Historical Background—Reconstruction Era‚ post-civil war • “Radical” Republican phase of reconstruction—Republican congress sought to secure ex-slaves rights w/variety of institutions: Freedman’s Bureau and using martial law. • 15th amendment was a final guarantee of blacks right to vote
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