Lokpal vs Jan Lokpal Bill If there is one social issue that has caught the imagination of the people of India at present, it is the issue of corruption at all levels, and the fight of the people to come up with a citizen’s ombudsman bill, better known as Jan Lokpal bill. One Gandhian and […]
Archives for August 2011
Difference Between Jewelry and Jewellery
Jewelry vs Jewellery The difference between jewelry and jewellery only exists in the spelling of each word. If you were typing the words jewelry and jewellery in a word processor, and if it refused to take Jewellery as the correct spelling, it is natural for you to be furious if you happen to be […]
Difference Between Wharf and Jetty
Wharf vs Jetty If you have been near to a port or a dock in a coastal area, you must have noticed a raised structure or a platform that goes for a distance perpendicular to the sea. This structure provides facility for ships to load or unload cargo and passengers. Wharf and Jetty are two […]
Difference Between Apple iOS and Windows Phone
Apple iOS vs Windows Phone Apple iOS and Windows Phone are two proprietary mobile operating systems by Apple and Microsoft respectively. Following is a review on their similarities and differences. Apple iOS Apple iOS was initially designed and meant for the much famed Apple iPhone. However as Apple got more innovative with its devices the […]
Difference Between Molecules and Compounds
The key difference between molecules and compounds is that molecules form by the combination of the same or different elements while compounds form by the combination of different types of chemical elements. Atoms are the tiny units that form all chemical substances. Moreover, atoms can join with other atoms in various ways and form thousands […]
Difference Between Online News and Newspaper
Online News vs Newspaper The difference between online news and newspaper includes several areas such as the readership, space, portability, etc. Internet has made rapid inroads in our lives and has grown exponentially to touch our lives in all spheres. We can see and hear the latest news from celebrities and get latest, even […]
Difference Between Browsing and Surfing
Browsing vs Surfing The difference between browsing and surfing is in the way people interpret it. The terms browsing and surfing have become so popular that they are household names today as a result of internet pervading our daily lives and reaching a wide cross section of our population. There was a time in […]
Difference Between Active and Passive Components
Active vs Passive Components All electrical components can be divided into two main categories as active and passive devices. The categorization is based on components’ capability to produce energy to the circuit. If any component delivers the power to the circuit, it belongs to the active components category. If the component utilizes energy, it is […]
Difference Between Fare and Price
Fare vs Price Fare and Price are two words that are often confused when it comes to their usage. Strictly speaking, they are two words with different meanings. The word ‘fare’ is used in the sense of ‘fees or charge to be paid’ as in the sentences: 1. Zoological parks collect entrance fare. 2. The […]
Difference Between Fair and Fare
Fair vs Fare Fair and Fare are two words that are often confused due to the appearing similarity between their meanings. Actually, there is some difference between the two words. The word ‘fare’ is used in the sense of ‘charge or fees to be paid’ as in the sentences 1. You have to pay […]