Here, mother tongue is basically considered to be the native language. This is the language that is spoken at home by the family, by the parents. The first language, on the other hand, may refer to the first language that the person learned. This could be that same as the native language and mother tongue, or it could be something different.

A muni is a person who does introspection or who is thoughtful. Basically, a muni is somewhat like a philosopher who thinks about how and why things are the way they are. A rishi is someone who is generally considered to be on a higher plane of learning and understanding due to their hundreds of years of tapas or meditation.

A language usually refers to the spoken language, a method of communication. A script refers to a collection of characters used to write one or more languages.

Both Jupiter and Zeus are powerful gods of the Roman and Greek mythologies respectively. They both are considered to be the same god in different time and cultures, though they have their slight difference in powers, weapons and appearances.

GrihaPravesh and VastuShanti are related to a well know ceremony related to Hindu rituals. GrihaPravesh is performed for the purifying a space before started living in it. Vastu shanti is a puja which is performed as part of the GrihaPravesh Puja (prayer). It includes a homa which is performed in order to create a peaceful environment and keep away the negative forces.

Though there are many similarities between the two, the key difference between them is that Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system, whereas Buddhism is a followed religion.

Taoism and Buddhism are the two great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in Asia. Although, Taoism and Buddhism have similar goals, they completely differ in their beliefs, practices and perspectives about individual life, society, values, culture, the environment and even the universe.

The differences between a 'newspaper' and 'magazine' are based on their appearance, size, readability, content and the audience. Though, the one main difference is that magazines are available on monthly basis, and newspapers are available on a daily basis.

The difference between a newspaper and a newsletter is based on their readership, features, types, and functions. Although, one main difference between the two types of news is that a newspaper is available on a daily basis, and a newsletter is available on a weekly basis.

Passover (Pesach) is one of the three major Jewish festivals. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt (based on the Old Testament book of Exodus). Communion has many meanings, but it is generally associated with a Christian rite known as Eucharist. It is observed as an expression of faith in Jesus. It is performed according to the Jesus instructions at the Last Supper (based on the books of the New Testament).

Passover (Pesach) is one of the three major Jewish festivals. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt (based on the Old Testament book of Exodus). Eucharist is a Christian rite which is performed as an expression of faith in Jesus. It is performed according to the Jesus instructions at the Last Supper (based on the books of the New Testament). It is also known as the ‘Holy Communion’.

The main difference between these two communities are that the ‘Tamils’ are mainly Hindu and ‘Sinhalese’ are mostly Buddhist. Also, they are from completely different ethnic origins, which happen to live side by side in one geographic area.

Punjabi and Sikh are basically two different kinds of people from the Indian subcontinent. Punjabi refers to the language spoken by inhabitants of the Punjab region, as well as the inhabitants of the region. Punjabi also refers to the ethnic food of the region, the culture and the folk practices of the region. Sikh is the one who follows Sikhism. In Punjab, the Sikhism is a religion which was originated in the 15 century.