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By Methlini Hewage
In the overcrowded tumult of life on the coral reef, living in close proximity with others is inevitable. Some animals have taken the close association one step further, evolving relationships with members of a quite different species.
Although such teamwork is usually to the mutual benefit of both parties, the participants are not actively or intentionally ‘cooperating...
Sri Lanka, enriched by its multi-ethnicity is a treasure trove of culture. One of the main cultural events celebrated within the nation is the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Celebrated annually on April 13 and 14, this joyous occasion is a specimen of the cultural diversity in the country and the way in which it enriches the nation in every aspect.
Since ancient times, Sri...
Thusitha de Silva:
The cinema industry is one that has existed for many years and through the industry, the vision, creativity and imagination of many filmmakers and creators have been brought to life.
Over the years, the industry has created a safe space for society to experience emotion through what is projected to an audience through a film. Films have not only entertained and continue...
Poetry is a beautiful form of writing that helps one express what one struggles to express or cannot express, through speech. Since ancient times, people used poetry as their voice to express their feelings towards a certain issue or to express their ideas regarding different aspects of life.
Gender based violence and injustice is something that women in almost every...
Caroline Jurie:
Inspiring many young women and girls, Caroline Jurie brought fame and recognition to her motherland by winning the prestigious Mrs. World crown in 2020. Since then, Jurie has been making a difference through her dedication to helping others who are less fortunate, through her kind and generous contribution to society. Her recent participation as an esteemed member in the...
By Methlini Hewage
In 1292, after 17 years of service Marco Polo, the Venetian traveller, finally took his leave of the great emperor Kublai Khan of...
In the struggle for survival that continues in the wild, predators and prey have devised many ways of outwitting one another. It...
A careful look at any landscape reveals a kaleidoscope of colour. The colours of soils, plants, water and sky, all picked out in...
The Black Sea is not black and the White Sea is not white, but the Red Sea is sometimes red. Occasionally, tiny red marine...
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright...
Towering over the desert like ocean waves frozen in time are great mounds of shifting sands known as dunes. Forests, farms and...
International Women’s Day:
“What’s the greatest lesson a woman should learn? That since day one, she’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s...
Different dishes of food can express the traditions and history of a nation and its society, through the burst of unique flavours...