Monday 7 April Women’s Day in Mozambique
Since her late teens, Josina had shown her desire to see Mozambique gain independence. While she was still 19, she fled Mozambique to join the…
Dipping headlights is for losers, claims git
A MAN who does not dip his headlights thinks he is a master of the universe rather than the worst person the world, it has…
Sunday 6 April President Ntaryamira Day in Burundi
Since independence, the history of this small, landlocked African country has been dominated by tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups. The first democratic…
Six unexpected expenses to f**k up your monthly budget
IT’S a week until payday and in a delicate balancing act of restraint and thrift you’ve got cash left. Then this happens: Friend’s birthday Why…
Saturday 5 April Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday in Telangana
Jagjivan Ram was born on April 5th 1908 in Bihar into an 'untouchable' caste. Even during his education and formative years, he showed his desire…
Man torn between spending evening with wife or watching something decent
A MAN is facing the tough choice between spending the evening in the company of his wife, who he loves dearly, or watching something other…
Friday 4 April Peace Day in Angola
Independence from Portugal came to Angola in 1975. Two guerrilla groups had been instrumental in the armed struggle against the Portuguese colonisation - the communist…
Thursday 3 April Näfelser Fahrt in Glarus
The 14th century was the time of a series of Swiss-Austrian conflicts. In 1387, Glarus had liberated itself from Habsburg control. On the night of…
Depraved animal doesn’t hope email recipient is well
A PSYCHOPATHIC monster has sent an email to a co-worker without expressing hope for their well-being. Account manager Julian, not his rea name, was visibly…
Wednesday 2 April Nature Day in Iran
Sizdah’ means thirteen, and 'Bedar' means to get rid of, bearing the meaning of ‘getting rid of thirteen’. Sizdah Bedar also marks the end of…
US flag changed to orange, purple and white
THE stars-and-stripes is switching colour scheme to orange, purple and white to celebrate the second president of colour The red stripes will be replaced by…
Tuesday 1 April Odisha Day in Odisha India
The region equivalent to the area of modern Odisha formed the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was conquered by the famous King Ashoka in 250BC.…
Monday 31 March Freedom Day in Malta
In Malta, it is called ' Jum il-Ħelsien'. The holiday marks the 31 March 1979 which was the date on which the British military finally…
The tactless questions to ask when your friend gets dumped
GOT a friend in tears because they’ve just been given the boot by their partner? Make it even worse with these probing and insensitive questions:…
Sunday 30 March Spiritual Baptist Day in Trinidad and Tobago
Spiritual Baptist is a religion that developed from similar faiths in several Caribbean countries. It combines elements of Protestant Christianity with African customs and rituals. …
Saturday 29 March Boganda Day in Central African Republic
Saturday 29 March Boganda Day in Central African Republic Barthélemy Boganda was a leading nationalist politician and the driving force in the creation of the Central…
Friday 28 March Hari Raya Nyepi Holiday in Indonesia
Several days before Nyepi, a Hindu Balinese purification ceremony and ritual called Melasti takes place. During Melasti, a parade of villagers carry all the sacred…
Thursday 27 March Armed Forces Day in Myanmar
In 1886, Myanmar (then called Burma) came under British control. From the earliest days of colonisation, there was a strong feeling of resentment against the…
Vaguely in shape dad sets unrealistic beauty standard for men
A FATHER with only a slight paunch and moderately receding grey hair is setting unrealistic beauty standards for men, it has emerged. 49-year-old dad of…
Wednesday 26 March Independence Day in Bangladesh
In 1947, India was partitioned by the British, creating the 'Dominion of Pakistan', which was two separate regions to the northwest and northeast of India.…