Malki Wanaguru

  Knowledge is power. So man uses different sources for knowledge. Books , internet and newspapers are the most common sources of knowledge. Dictionaries, folk lore , historical ruins etc. are also sources of knowledge.    Books are the most important source of knowledge. We get knowledge mainly from books. It is the oldest source of knowledge. They say a well-read man is a walking library. There are different kinds of books like religious books, literary texts , history books etc.   Among the many sources of knowledge the internet plays a bigger role in the modern society. It is the easiest and the fastest way to get knowledge. One can surf the internet for knowledge at a click. One can read newspapers , books , encyclopedias etc. on the internet. Then there are many different web sites which are rich in valuable information.  Newspapers are a popular source of information. We can know what is happening around the world from newspapers. Newspapers upd...

  Environment means the natural world around us. Trees, animals , water , air etc. are parts of the environment. Any harm done to environment is called pollution. This is a major threat to all the living beings. Human activity is the major cause of environmental pollution. There are four forms of environment pollution. They are water pollution, air pollution , sound pollution and land pollution. Environment pollution occurs in all these four forms.  The rapid growth of population poses a big threat to environment. With the increasing population basic human needs also increase. The basic human needs are food, housing , clothes etc. When man tries to satisfy his needs damage to environment cannot be prevented.    Expansion of agricultural lands, industrialization , clearing of forest lands for development purposes etc. are some other causes of environmental pollution. Smoke from vehicles and factories , industrial waste and war also cause serious damage to environment....

 ~ GREENER TOMMOROW💚😍~ Polythene is a necessary evil in the modern world. It is one of the major threats to the ecosystem. However man continues to use polythene disregarding its threats to himself and the environment. The benefits of polythene are only momentary.   The biggest problem is polythene is not a bio-degradable matter . In other words polythene does not decay. They remain in the environment creating a lot of problems for both man and animals. We can see polythene almost everywhere on the planet. They are found in every nook and corner in the world. Polythene is found from the top of the highest mountain to the deepest forest in the world. They pollute the beeches , parks , streets , waterways etc. Polythene has an adverse effect on human life. The chemicals used to make polythene can cause cancer. The recent experiments have proved this with strong evidence. They are a threat to animals, too. Burning polythene creates a lot of harmful gasses. In short, polythene...

  HUMAN CAPITAL FLIGHT!!! Brain drain means the educated talented professionals leaving the country in search of greener pastures. This is also known as 'human capital flight' . Some educated people leave their motherland and serve another country. This is a common issue in most of the developing countries. Some of the professionals who leave the country are doctors , accountants , engineers and teachers. Some of them learn in a foreign country and do not return.     Brain drain is a serious problem for a developing country. The effect of it is not felt directly unlike the price hikes of essential commodities. The repercussions of brain drain are felt in the long run.  Brain creates a huge loss of high quality manpower. But it is an advantage for the developing countries. Developing countries have to import high quality manpower at the expense of billions of dollars to fill the vacuum. The impact created by the lack of manpower on the economy is unbearable. Thi...

 CHALLENGES MAKES US STRONG💪 A challenge is an experience that one has never faced before. Challenges are an important part of everyday life. Challenges keep us living. The success of one's life depends on how one faces challenges. if we met 100 people for a one day they have 100 challenges, if we have 365 days we have to face 365 challenges in life. Challenges come in different forms. For one it could be winning a game. For another it could be overcoming an economic problem. For a student it could be passing an exam with flying colours. Forms of challenges change depending on age , gender , society etc. Challenges never end. They come one after the other. They are like the seasons. Challenges come rolling after us till death.  we have to balance these challenges, we can't endure that . we have to face them bravely. What is more important is facing up to the challenges. Some people quit their challenges. They even commit suicide being unable to face up to the challenges. Fac...

  "The travel and tourism industry, it's just a huge part of our economy."- Karen Hughes- Tourism is the main source of income of most of the countries of the world today. Tourism means travelling for pleasure. People also travel for religious, business and educational purposes. Man always has a desire for travelling. With the development of different modes of transport facilities tourism has turned into a major industry. It is a top income earner in the modern world.  Sri Lanka being a tropical island with a long history has better opportunities for tourism. The diversity in nature and the rich Buddhist culture provide a suitable environment for tourism. Sri Lanka is no more a war ravaged country today. She is a peaceful nation today. A visitor can travel anywhere in the island without fear. The good road network is another advantage. They save the time of the tourist.  There is a rich cultural heritage in Sri Lanka. The ancient cities like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa ...