‘Vesak’ poya, the day of the full moon of the lunar month vēsakha, which usually falls in May, is of great significance for millions of Buddhists around the world. Vesak marks three important milestones of the life of Gautam Buddha; The birth of Prince Siddhartha, the enlightenment of the Ascetic Gautama and the passing away or Parinibbana of Buddha. Marking ...
You may wonder what the title – “Hear The World” – means. “Hear The World” was a community service project of the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. So I thought to write regarding this as it was successfully done by my team with a huge contribution. First, let me introduce my team. Dilmi effectively drove the ...
Life on Earth owes its existence to the presence of oxygen in the atmosphere. However, the origin of oxygen in the atmosphere is not entirely understood. It is believed that cyanobacteria were the first organisms to produce oxygen through photosynthesis. But, over time, other organisms, such as seaweeds, kelps, and phytoplankton, also contributed significantly to the oxygen production. In this ...
“My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.” – Martin Luther No matter your race, religion, age, or financial position, music is for you. Music is a universal language that can be used to convey any emotion, be it sorrow or unfathomable joy. The words may not ...
Fortuitously met two stars, both bright and shining diversely. One is yellow and one is blue, they braced the friendship very quickly. On that sun’s day, only smiles and happiness was there, Where the two stars whisper the new bond to the air. Just like the water in a waterfall, falls to a depth unknown, Their conversations were deep, entrancing ...
Buddhism has a holistic view of the environment, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things. Buddhists believe that everything in the natural world is interdependent and that our actions have a direct impact on the environment. This view is reflected in the teachings of Buddhism, which emphasize the importance of living in harmony with nature and taking responsibility for our actions. ...
Coffee is the world’s second most popular beverage consumed by millions of people every day. It has become an important aspect of modern life, providing numerous benefits to those who consume it. Its unique flavor and ability to stimulate the mind and body have made it a beloved beverage for many people around the world. Coffee has been associated with ...
In the 21st century, professionals often claim that the world’s most valuable resource is ‘DATA’. Despite the validity of this statement, it is important to know that data is useless unless it is processed and managed in a meaningful way. Therefore, to generate insightful conclusions data and analytics must interact collectively. So, in an age where data is king, statistics ...
“The true loss of humanity in the world is not just the destruction of our physical surroundings, but the erosion of our empathy and compassion for one another.” Oh, what sorrowful loss we bear, For humanity, once kind and fair, Now fractured, divided, torn apart, Leaving us with a heavy heart. Where once we saw compassion reign, And love and ...
On the vast sky of emptiness There lay the most handsome face Inches away from the surface Life glittered in the blue eyes… Oh, how perfect! Caramel curls and solemn arches Chiseled edges and heavenly petals, Falling into the abyss A restless echo hung in the air Ravening beasts dwell in the green Could they shatter even slightly The divinity ...
Cobblestoned streets and lantern-lit eves; Stoned castles of the High and Might, Rivers of ink carrying words with their flow And wafts of parchment; in the air. Ruby-red roses and the greenest of greens- Vibrant riots of color; all around, Melodies of strums, the merriment of folk And the knights’ dragons; asleep in their lairs. There lies the fabled Crown ...
What is number theory? “Mathematics is the queen of the sciences and number theory is the queen of mathematics.” – Guass There are few main branches of pure mathematics. One of them is Number theory. Number theory is mainly related to the study of integers and integer-related functions. When we talk about numbers, it goes back to ancient history when ...
The young strength of 16 State Universities in the island battled to bring the trophy of the Inter University Championship to their alma mater. The heat of the championship was sustained constantly from the beginning to the very end. The championship began on the 11th of November 2022 and continued until the 08th of January 2023. The Championship was initiated ...
An energy diagram is a schematic representation of the energy changes that occur as reactants are converted into products. An energy diagram is comprised of several components. Consider the following energy diagram for a general concerted exothermic reaction; ...
Informal education is an essential component of a nation’s development, as it enables individuals to acquire knowledge and skills outside of formal educational institutions. Informal education encompasses a wide range of activities, including community-based programs, non-formal education, and self-directed learning. This essay will examine the role of informal education in the nation’s development, and how it can be used to ...
Historical flow of denumerable sets and cardinality Before discussing the denumerability of a set we should know how the idea of denumerability came into being. As we have seen in many areas of mathematics, the idea of denumerability also came from a series of questions. First, we will thoroughly discuss those series of questions. The Idea of “Limits” There was ...
