Today, the world marks the Universal Human Rights Day. It was on this day (December 10) 75 years ago that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was signed at…
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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said the name Lalith Athulathmudali only brings memories of an extremely distinguished son of Mother Lanka, who was in a deep sense a genuine patriotic person,…
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Humans depend heavily on the five main senses – vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell. Just imagine losing one or some of them and we cannot even imagine how we…
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The Sri Nagala Raja Maha Vihara is at the foothill of the Nagala mountain range at Nikawewa in the Polpithigama Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kurunegala district. This Buddhist place…
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The early morning bus from Mahakumbura arrived in Matara with the first hours of sunshine bathing the asphalt of the Southern Expressway. I lugged my skateboard all the way to…
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Following are excerpts from an interview with Theravada Bhikkhu Ven. Ajahn Suchart Abhijato Maha Thera of Thailand. The Maha Thera is well known across the globe for his effective Dhamma…
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The affairs of men and gods have always been a subject of interest in many cultures throughout history. The Greek gods and goddesses are some of the most well -known…
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Life is a kind of struggle. Not even for social and physical needs such as hungry, thirsty, social status, power, dignity, life achievements, money, goods; struggles take their dominion for…
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Water is finite but an infinitely valuable natural resource. Without it, there would be no food and no life. Centuries ago, the inventive nature of humankind spurred farmers to discover…
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In what can be deemed a fabulous feat, the Colombo Lotus Tower has far transcended its former “White Elephant” designation and ascended to unimaginable heights, symbolising Sri Lanka on the…
