In which ancient south asian language is the text of the vedas written?

Is karma the same as destiny, in the sense that everything that happens to you is predetermined? do you believe that "what goes around comes around," and if so is this the same as karma? does everyone get what they deserve, in the end?

In your local newspaper you read an editorial supporting a local building initiative that will cost the town million of dollars

What from the columbian exchange had perhaps the biggest impact on the world?