“He is your elder brother! My eldest son!” The words never stopped echoing in his ears. Many questions arose. Many confusions bloomed. Yet, he still couldn’t contemplate the fact that he was his own brother. His own cousin. The elder brother whom he had so desperately yearned for. To see him lay there bloodied up, arrows protruding from his once ...
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The theme for 2023 is, “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity.” Biodiversity is the living fabric of our planet, and it underpins human well-being in the present and in the future. Its rapid decline threatens nature ...
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The theme for 2023 is, “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity.” Biodiversity is the living fabric of our planet, and it underpins human well-being in the present and in the future. Its rapid decline threatens nature ...
There is a darkness consuming my whole, A heavy weight upon my soul, Which keeps me still, And questions my will. It steals my joy, it steals my peace, With endless thoughts that never cease, Fills my heart with full of doubt, And makes my world inside-out. In this never-ending rough storm, I sail these chaos alone. Turn a blind-eye ...
When we want to send someone a message confidentially, even if someone other than us reads the message, if that 3rd party can’t understand what is in the message, then definitely the confidentiality of the message will be secured. So, how can someone protect the confidentiality of their message? This is where gibberish comes to play. The idea of gibberish ...
How much love must one possess within, To go through pain so agonizing, Willing to tear apart flesh and skin, And shed blood through cruel incising. How strong must one be to feel no fear, Whilst fighting fierce battles with death, Sacrificing for an entire year, Bestowing the greatest gift; life’s breath. The kindness she pours; day after day, The ...
World Migratory Bird Day is an annual event that celebrates the incredible journeys of migratory birds and raises awareness about the importance of bird conservation. Migratory birds are a vital part of ecosystems around the world, helping to control pests, pollinate plants, and serve as food for other wildlife. The phenomenon of bird migration is a complex and fascinating subject ...
Human communication relies heavily on hand gestures. They communicate feelings, views, and intentions that are difficult to explain verbally. Hand gestures are a vital tool for establishing connections and communicating with others, ranging from a simple thumbs-up to complicated sign language. Since ancient times, hand gestures have been used to convey messages. Since there was no written language in the ...
It’s a relatively quiet uneventful Thursday morning. A morning where I spent the major part studying for the upcoming exams. (Or how I would like to call it studying). While engaged in the quest to find missing notes and cram as much of the content as possible into memory, I came across an audio recording of a live lecture on ...
‘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. ...
