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By G. Narandeniya
Consuming fruits are generally considered to be healthy. Not only in the past but even in the present, a fruit tree is not amiss in any garden. Adding fruits to the diet is not that challenging for the villagers, but the urban people who have to purchase them feel their increasing price.
In the context of Sri Lanka, even if we purchase fruits of the best quality, we do...
Laughter brings many health benefits. It is considered a medicine that makes people healthy. In addition to improving physical health, many believe that laughter also relieves conditions such as stress and depression. Despite the common belief, there are historical and recent reports of people dying from illnesses caused by laughter. This is about some such people who...
Grapes are one of the most popular fruits which are liked by people of all ages in the world. Although grape cultivation was introduced to Sri Lanka recently, it has been cultivated in countries such as Africa, India, China and South American countries, which are currently at the forefront in terms of cultivating grapes. Those countries are producing grape varieties with...
When considering accidents which engage trains, it was the train accident which took place in Peraliya during the Tsunami disaster that claimed most lives, and several trains were also damaged by terrorists during the 30-year war period.
The Katukurunda train accident in 1928 resulted in a large number of passengers losing their lives and many others being injured.
In...
There are many people who take up mountain climbing as a hobby and make the trip with friends as soon as they get a vacation. There are many mountains in the country that are very popular among such groups.
A large number of people climb these mountains every year and they have become very famous not only among local but also foreign tourists. This article is about some...
By G. Narandeniya
Consuming fruits is generally considered to be very healthy. Not only in the past but even in the present, a fruit tree is not...
Iceland, which belongs to Northern Europe, is a country with a very cold climate. Spread about 103,000 square kilometres, this...
Tea, which is considered to be the most consumed beverage in the world after water, comes in many varieties,...
White sandalwood is a tree that is in great demand, and rarely seen. It is a plant that provides one of the most valuable woods...
The coastal city, which is surrounded by a muddy lagoon, got the name Madakalapuwa which is the present-day Batticaloa. The Dutch...
During the past century, Vietnam has faced many hardships, but a lovely city called Hoi An that tells the world about a thousand...
Israel’s Kibbutz villages are distinctly different from other villages in the world. Kibbutz means community, group, and the...
The beautiful white-coloured mansion facing the Kandy Lake, the Queen’s Hotel, evokes the old British architectural features. It...
Different countries have different celebrations. Some of these celebrations have been going on for hundreds of years, while...
Jewellery has played a significant role in the cultures for thousands of years, from ancient civilisations to the modern world....
The Amazon forest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest spread over nine countries including Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador,...
We are frequently advised to consume more fruits and vegetables to live a healthy life. Among the fruits that are popular in Sri...
The civilisations of Europe emerged from one island, the island of Crete. The Hittite civilisation emerged from this island. This...
A picture titled “At the bottom of the Empire State Building the body of Evelyn McHale rests calmly in a grotesque bier, her...
Who doesn’t want to look beautiful? Among them, women put more effort and desire to beautify their outer appearance than men....
Some believe that the location of certain houses and lands bring bad luck to those who live in them. For example, when a person...
Although it is normal for a person to dance for a few minutes, isn’t it unusual for someone to dance for days, weeks, and months...
As it was understood that the pigeon is a bird with special intelligence, pigeons were used to exchange messages even...
The port of Ephesus, one of the most popular ports in the Mediterranean, is located about 80 kilometres away from the city of...
Trains can be recognised as a popular means of transportation among many people who like travelling not only in Sri Lanka but...
A place that people visit:
A place that most people who visit Kandy do not forget to visit is the ancient palace which was inherited by the Nayakkar Kings...
The parrot has a special place among the most beautiful birds in the world. It has the ability to imitate the human voice and...
About 18,000 islands belong to Indonesia, which holds the 15th place in the world in terms of size and the fourth place in terms...
In the background of population growth in many countries there are many countries with very limited populations, especially...
Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica
Considering the situation in many countries, many are of the belief that unlike the common citizens, politicians lead very...
The late Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is one such leader who has been the Head of State not only in one country but also...