All know, my name begins from ‘D’, I am here to share my story, you see. Listen closely to my tale, my silent plea, For a silent bond with him, this is the key. He shares secrets with me in the night’s embrace, In the quiet hours, I sigh with grace. I’ve held both joy and sorrow close, In the ...
A nation long oppressed Fought bravely for their rights “To free ourselves,” they stressed They charged into the fight And from their endless toils A new nation came to be Their blood for the soil For freedom’s future, we could see… Today we celebrate freedom thanks to those who came before. Those brave men who fought and died in each ...
Wetlands and Human Wellbeing February 2nd, 2024, is a significant day celebrated as World Wetlands Day. This global celebration aims to increase awareness about wetlands’ crucial role in sustaining human life. It also promotes a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between these ecosystems and our well-being. This year’s theme, “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing,” highlights the profound interconnectedness between wetlands ...
Over the Hera’s lordship of Eurasia Athena’s wisdom in war Despite all power and might Paris chooses Aphrodite’s Helen of Troy Promise of the Aphrodite To a voyage of Sparta Changes diplomat to a lover To the love of Helen Steeling from Sparta to the love of Troy triggering the war of the years thousand ships landing on the shores ...
DiCaprio’s Snail-eating Snake (Sibon irmelindicaprioae), Panama and Colombia As the name suggests, this new species of snake was named after actor and conservationist, Leonardo DiCaprio; The specific epithet ‘irmelindicaprioae’ honors Irmelin DiCaprio, the mother of DiCaprio who chose the name. This newly discovered species is one out of five new discoveries made in the forests of Central and South America. ...
When we talk about the aim of doing a presentation the first thing that comes to my mind is a quote by Alexander Gregg “There are 3 things to aim at in public speaking; first to get into your subject, to get your subject into yourself and lastly to get your subject into the heart of your audience.” In 1984 ...
The sun, like the leader of our cosmic family, is the biggest source of power in the Milky Way. Its energy travels through the Solar System, reaching all the planets, including our Earth. When these energy waves come to Earth, they turn into something called cosmic radiation. It’s like a cosmic dance happening in two ways: the first type brings ...
Plant systematics, the scientific discipline dedicated to understanding the diversity and evolutionary relationships among plant species, is an intricate field that has undergone significant transformations in recent decades. With the advent of molecular biology, advanced computational techniques, and innovative methodologies, researchers have been able to delve deeper into the complex web of plant evolution. In this comprehensive article, we will ...
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go; Take a look at the five and ten It’s glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow” As Michael Bublé sings in his song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”, the festive feeling of glimmer, shimmer, and joy starts springing from everywhere from the very ...
It is said that the British Empire, led by governor Sir Robert Brownrigg, seized King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, the last King of Sri Lanka, with the help of Liqour. Could this have been a conversation that took place between them? “Oh Brownrigg, Oh Brownrigg, You have come in vain I shall not surrender, Ahah! I dearly feel your pain” “Oh, ...
“On International Migrants Day, we must reaffirm our commitment to the nearly 280 million migrants around the world, and mobilize to ensure that their inalienable rights, threatened by the various global crises, are respected.” ~Audrey Azoulay (Director- General of UNESCO) International Migrants Day is celebrated ...
In a brief parting, the Mask unveiled, Heart’s secrets exposed, hopes impaled Disappointment’s sting, a bitter strife, Abandonment’s cold, unwelcome knife Yearning for hope, seeking validation’s grace, To shed the Monster’s wretched face Guard lowered, judgment swiftly descended, Weight of scrutiny, hopes suspended In a moment of despair, a question arose, ”Can you save me?” in shadows it chose Her ...
Life on earth including our country is steered by energy. Earth’s primary source of energy is sun. Autotrophs capture solar radiation and store energy through the process of photosynthesis so that the heterotrophs could use up the energy which was stored in the course of history. Humans have got the ability to release a vast amount of energy in a ...
