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Dan Brown – Da vinci code banned in sri lanka ???

The buzz word of conspiracy and secrecy. The lure of the untold. The forbidden, the hidden and the very foundation of a faith questioned. It all unfolds in vivid detail in Dan Brown’s book “Da Vinci Code”, and for those … Continue reading

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The Sinhala and Tamil New Year

A time for celebrations and fun, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is called Sinhala Avurudu despite being celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists alike. It marks the completion of the solar circuit and has to be astrologically determined. So … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka – From Serendipity to a land wrought by war and poverty.

“400 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, Sri Lankans lived in cities of skyscrapers in air-conditioned comfort. Their homes had spas, exquisitely decorated toilets, and underground water supply and sewerage disposal systems. Their land was filled with astonishing monuments, … Continue reading

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