Islam is essentially built on five sturdy pillars – Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. The first pillar, the profession of faith, the belief that “There is no deity but …
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Children’s movies and shows have come a long way. There was a time when anything related to someone below 12 was just assumed to be a movie for children. But …
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The author of the epic Ramayana has been himself deified at Ramthrith in Amritsar. In Sri Lanka, an author himself is becoming an Isivara (Sage). Prof. Sunanda Mahendra has done …
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Coming from the same creative team behind the horror films, the ‘Scream’ sequels and ‘Ready or Not’ are yet another B-movies masquerading as yet another genre-defying revelation. You get a …
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Part-1 Allata sigawath rasa nethi kevili kaka Walkola bima athuta nudi nolaba duk thaka Kalgiya redi verali eda deli kunen vaka Almen akuru uganivu idiri veda taka The above popular …
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In a meditation session, renowned meditation teacher and bhikkhu, Ajahn Brahmavamso, shared valuable insights on how to maintain focus during meditation, even in the presence of distractions. His advice, centered …
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I developed a passion for books quite early in my life. At the village school I attended, there were hardly any books to read. My class teacher, a balding man, …
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Buddha Gaya, in the North Indian State of Bihar, is now solely identified with Buddhism being the place where the Buddha attained Enlightenment under a Bodhi tree. Similarly, “Gaya” a …
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In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of the High Commission of India, Colombo, organised a series of events promoting women’s …
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Nations Trust WNPS monthly lecture Winged mammals, nocturnal mysteries: Their beauty and our responsibility will be delivered by Dr. Tharaka Kusuminda on March 20 at 6 pm at the BMICH. …