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Nil Diya Pokuna – Ravana’s Mythical Pool in the Lankan Highlands
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Nil Diya Pokuna – Ravana’s Mythical Pool in the Lankan Highlands

Oct 20, 2024970 Views
Nil Diya Pokuna or blue water pond has always been a place of fascination for many people. The blue water pool exists 800 metres...
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Almost 40 & Slaying It!
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Almost 40 & Slaying It!

Mar 23, 20231443 Views
It’s my birthday this month. I will be a good ol 39 years and I though it important to emphasise why it’s great being...
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The Battle of the Boys
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The Battle of the Boys

Mar 16, 2023985 Views
It’s that time again – the big match season. And for some, it’s the one time they look forward to each year. When they...
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Protests, Black Flags & a Corrupt Government
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Protests, Black Flags & a Corrupt Government

Apr 14, 2022983 Views
These days have been really hard – challenging, stressful and so tense. Yet it’s also been like survival mode – we have all switched...
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Today Just Loosely Slipped Away…*
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Today Just Loosely Slipped Away…*

Dec 12, 20211138 Views
Today just loosely slipped away. I am not sure how well it went – was I productive enough? My mania to fit in chores,...
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This Land Belongs To All of Us
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This Land Belongs To All of Us

Sep 20, 20211118 Views
Divide and Rule. The great British policy which has seen countries the world over suffer for decades, is no stranger to the little isle...
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Emotional Cynicism
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Emotional Cynicism

Jul 18, 2021915 Views
This be the plague most of us are suffering from these days. Plague because it is destructive. Plague because it is widespread. Plague because...
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The ‘Kaduwa’ and the Sri Lankan Post Colonial Hangover
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The ‘Kaduwa’ and the Sri Lankan Post Colonial Hangover

May 16, 20213721 Views
For many who aren’t familiar with the Sri Lanka university system and its lingo, the ‘kaduwa’ would mean sword. But ‘kaduwa’ or ‘kadda’ as...
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What a Multi-religious Upbringing Taught Me
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What a Multi-religious Upbringing Taught Me

Nov 17, 20201554 Views
I grew up in a household that did not practice one faith. And I am glad. Probably the best thing that happened to me....
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Why Do We Hate Constructive Criticism and Adverse Opinions?
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Why Do We Hate Constructive Criticism and Adverse Opinions?

Sep 20, 20201265 Views
Sri Lankans are used to banding together to support someone, to trash someone or to stand on the side of the majority feeling smug...
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Do you have Dunning-Kruger or Impostor Syndrome? C Do you have Dunning-Kruger or Impostor Syndrome? Check out my latest blog post on this. 

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Do you know your Achilles' Heel or the things that Do you know your Achilles' Heel or the things that trigger you? Emotional Intelligence is very important & vital for life. 

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Does what you wear matter? My take on clothing whe Does what you wear matter? My take on clothing when representing yourself to the outside world. 

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A psychologist talks about what it means to be a m A psychologist talks about what it means to be a man & how rapists are created. 

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Rebel, Controversial or Straightforward? Why do we Rebel, Controversial or Straightforward? Why do we label people for being truthful & why don't we stand up with those who are for the truth?

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Check out the short story I wrote a few years back Check out the short story I wrote a few years back - 'Varnana' about Sigiriya published by the University of Swinburne Backstory Journal. 

https://www.backstoryjournal.com.au/2022/05/24/varnana/

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