New Zealand : Country Name System of government: An independent member of the Commonwealth Capital: Wellington (metropolitan area pop. 350,000) Location: In the south-western Pacific, south-east of Australia. National territory includes the two main islands (North and South),as well as a number of smaller islands (Stewart, Solander, Snares, Chatham, Antipodes, Kermadec, etc.) Area: 286,675 sq km Population: 5,053,004 (2022 Estimate) …

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on February 6 as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003. What is Female Genital Mutilation? Female Genital Mutilation is the partial or complete removal of external female genital organs, using non-medical tools …

World Religions – From the earliest known evidence of human religion by Homo sapiens Neanderthalensis around 100,000 years ago to the present day, religion continues to be a very influential aspect of human lives. Today, there are numerous challenges and problems faced by humans from every possible background, location and social class. Every day people must face issues of health, …

Jaipur Literature Festival 2024: Jaipur hosts a number of literary giants every year in January amid giving farewell to winter. The atmosphere fills with the air of creativity in the beautiful ambiance of majestic Clarks Amer. Described as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’, the Teamwork Arts Jaipur Literature Festival is the world’s largest free event of its kind. Originally …

Pongal Around The World: The festival of Pongal is celebrated with zeal and fervor by the Tamilians in India as well as in any part of the world they reside. As this harvest festival is considered very auspicious, even the Tamils living abroad celebrate this festival with the wish of prosperity as well as for keeping their cultural ties with …

Social Science Questions & Answers About Diwali Lakshmi Puja? Are gorillas man-eaters? Are snakes really modified lizards? Are there any real Castles in the world? Are there such things as fairies? As dead as the dodo At what time of day does Ayers Rock in Central Australia change color? Between whom was the battle of Haldighati fought? Can all venomous …

Top Weird News: Funny Offbeat News Weird News: The source for all things bizarre, strange and odd in India as well as in the world. Check out the latest unusual headlines. The best strange but true Weird News that have to be read to be believed at 4to40.com Bangalore set to host Namma Kambala Buffalo Race for the first time …

World Toilet Day: Toilets play a very important role in creating a powerful economy as well as enhancing the health and preserving the dignity and safety of people, particularly girls and women. As per the World Health Organization in 2015, around 2.4 billion people live without adequate sanitation and one out of ten people has no option, but to openly …

Halloween Festival Greetings: Halloween is celebrated almost all across the world. However, different countries celebrate the holiday according to their own customs and traditions. For instance, in Ireland, Scotland and parts of Northern England, the cultural event has been celebrated for centuries and the practice is still going strong. It is also celebrated in Central and South America, Mexico, Australia, …

Halloween Coloring Pages For Students: The origin of Halloween can be traced to this “ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago,” states The World Book Encyclopedia. “The Celts believed that the dead could walk among the living at this time. During Samhain, the living could visit with the dead.” Here is collection of some scary coloring pages, right-click …