In Sri Lankan society, the betel leaf is not merely a plant leaf, but a paramount cultural symbol intertwined with our rituals, customs, and hospitality. A sheaf of betel leaves holds a
A groundbreaking development in medicine is emerging as drugs initially designed for diabetes and weight loss show potential for treating addiction and other chronic conditions. Physicians and researchers are reporting encouraging results
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The free-roaming range of a child has been reduced dramatically in only a few generations. About three generations ago, most children were free to travel the full range of their town, but
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Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I write to You with a heavy heart, as Your Church stands at the edge of ruin, betrayed from within by those who should be its stewards. The
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In the verdant hills of Kollam, Kerala, where the lush green landscape stretches as far as the eye can see, there lies a story of betrayal and neglect that spans over half
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A recent survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted between January 5 and March 25, 2024, reveals that people across South Asia tend to hold more positive than negative views of their
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There is no joy to be had from retirement except by some kind of productive work. Otherwise, you degenerate into talking to everybody about your pains and pills and income tax. ~
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In the scriptures of all religions, the need for a spiritual teacher or guide is emphasised as vital for achieving enlightenment and realising God. According to the Hindu scripture Vedanta, the ultimate
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Since May, a powerful struggle has rocked Kanaky (New Caledonia), an archipelago located in the Pacific, roughly 1,500 kilometres east of Australia. The island, one of five overseas territories in the Asia-Pacific
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Wasantha, notorious for his underworld ties, was brutally murdered along with his colleague. His wife and another singer were gravely wounded and remain hospitalized. Wasantha was a prominent figure in the underworld,
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Poet Shahidul KK Shuvra’s imagination is the vehicle to enlightenment. The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness. Let the breath lead the way. “The true
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