Malki Wanaguru

  What is online education? 'Online education', simply, means learning using the internet.  This is a form of distant education. The student learns at home looking at a computer or a smartphone screen. The teacher and the student are not physically present in the classroom.  Online education can be described as a giant step forward made in the field of distant education. Though online education is not new to the world, it comes into popularity with the current global pandemic: Covid-19.  Online education has many advantages. It can be used in situations like pandemics , war , natural disasters etc. In such situations, often , schools and universities have to be closed to guarantee the safety of the children. The corona pandemic is the best example for it.  The young needs to be protected as well as educated. The future of human race depends on the young.  Online education has been found to be the best remedy for this problem.   Online education is a ve...

  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 ...

 THE COMPUTER👀 The computer is an ordinary household item in the modern world. It is no more a luxury item people can boast of. Almost every house and work place has a computer. It is an essential thing for most of our work. For example a bank cannot carry out its work without computers. They use a computerized system for transactions.  Computers make our work easy. They help us do our work fast. Also we can do our work accurately by using a computer. A computer never feels tired because it is a machine. So we can use a computer long hours on end. The internet is the main source of knowledge in the modern world. We need a computer to access the internet. So the computer can bring the whole world to our doorstep.  But sadly the computer has disadvantages, too. Some people  miss use this valuable equipment. They use it for various illegal activities: money laundering, making fake documents, tarnishing the image of people etc.  On the other hand computers make pe...

  " Without music, life would be a mistake." -Friedrich Nietzsche- What is Music?  Music is the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds to produce beauty of from , harmony and expression of emotion. As a undergraduate student , I listen to music everyday . I can name name every song that comes on the radio . Listening to music to music is my hobby since childhood. I cannot go a day without listening to music . Music comes in different genres. I listen to many genres. Music  is to me is like a reading teacher reading a book . Music is just that good. The singers I listen to are Arjith Singh , Shreya Ghoshal, Charitha Attalge and some other k -pop songs. I listening to more than that but I do not want to waste my time writing all of the names. Music is my passion; while I am listening to music . I cannot help myself . some people are addicted to drugs and alcohol but my addiction is music.   Music has many different meaning to it . In order for me to u...

  "A Beach is a place of solitude where I can set my spirit free and relax"  - M.L. BOGERS-         Sea erosion has today become one of the grave problems for Sri Lanka . Our country is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean . The are many miles of corals near the coast line in the sea . Although, coral reefs are beautiful , they are very dangerous because , many verities of poisonous creature live n and around the coral reefs . Local as well as foreign tourist come to the South Hikkaduwa which is famous for coral reefs. These coral reefs are near the coast line and protect beaches from pounding waves. Where there are reefs beaches are safe, Coral help protect natural vegetations and coconut plantation in the beach . When there are no reefs and beaches are narrow the land the land is in danger . Here natural vegetation and plantation are destroyed. In certain places not only houses but also whole villages are completely destroyed. So we must protect our b...

YES,IT'S POSSIBLE😊 Happiness looks different for everyone. For you , maybe it's being at peace with who you are. regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier , more satisfied life is within reach. A few tweaks to your regular habits can help you get there. Habits matter .if you've ever tried breaking a bad habit , you know all too well how engrained they are . just remember that everyone's version of happiness is a little different , and so is their path to achieving it. If some of these habits create added stress or just don't fit your lifestyle , ditch them . With a little time and practice , you'll figure out what does and doesn't work for you. you can try these things to be happy :) Smile :- you tend to smile when you're happy. But it's actually two-way street. We smile because we're happy , and smiling causes the brain to release stress , which makes us happy. Exercise :- Exercise isn't just for your body. Regular exer...

  MUSIC THERAPY  💖 WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY? Sound healing therapy uses aspects of music to improve physical and emotional health and well-being. The person being treated in the experience with well trained therapist.  Music therapy may involve; Listening to Music Singing alone to music  Moving to the beat of the music Meditating  Playing an instrument(patient's choice) More recently research has linked music to a number of health benefits, from boosting immune function and lowering stress levels to improving the health of premature babies. GUIDED MEDITATION It's a form of sound healing in which you meditate to voiced instruction , either in a session or class , using videos and apps . Meditation can involve chanting or repeating mantras or prayers. Research  has found that meditation offers a number of health benefits. Some of them; Stress reduction Decreased anxiety and depression Improved memory Reduced blood pressure Lower cholesterol Decreased risk of ...