Every 23rd rd of April, coinciding with William Shakespeare´s birthday, English Language Day is celebrated under the United Nations´ umbrella. The aim of this event is to inform people about the history and culture of the English language trying to be as entertaining as possible. In order to promote the language, different events are held related to literature, poetry and quizzes.

Often referred to as the world language, nowadays English is the official language or has a special status in at least 75 countries, accounting for a total population of over 2 billion. It is as well the main language of business and aviation and the most widely used on the Internet and social media. Taking these figures into account, it is hard to believe that just 1500 years ago English was only spoken by 3 tribes.

Pakistani cuisine is a blend of flavours of several South Asian countries, especially similar to North Indian cuisine including more meat-dishes and influences from other neighbouring regions. Pakistani dishes are very seasoned and spicy and include Halal products (allowed to consume by Islamic law). Today we discover the 5 best Pakistani recipes:

• Biryani

It is a very traditional mixed rice dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is usually made with either chicken or lamb and served with a special yoghurt called raita. The key of this recipe is to marinate the meat for one hour in spices and to use Basmati rice.

8 hours a day, 40 hours a week; an average of 10 years, which translates into a seventh of our entire life. Let´s be honest, we spent a huge part of our life working, so you´d better do something you love if you do not want to be frustrated, but how?

•  It won´t find you- you need to find it : if you let the days pass and get absorbed in your daily routine, it is very improbable to find the job that you love. Sometimes that dream job knocks at your door, but not everyone is so lucky. Search for job offers that are appealing and do not give up, keep applying and you´ll make it.

•  Be qualified : If you are not the best candidate for the job of your dreams you need to consider getting back to school. Sign up for online courses, seminars or workshops to acquire the necessary skills to be competitive.

Located in the South-West of India, Goa has gained popularity and outstands as one of the preferred destinations amongst tourists that visit amazing India. True that its breath-taking beaches have made this small state famous across the world, but there is actually much more beyond its beaches: take note of these 5 must-see places in Goa:

• Markets

The markets are the best reflection of Indian culture. You can find anything from antiques to jewellery, and from Tibetan handicraft to beachwear. The most famous ones are the Wednesday market at Anjuna and the Friday Market at Mapusa.