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I am 86 years of age today, and thought of something which I have been always curious about and which I believe may interest your readers...
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If you have a child, grandchild, niece or nephew, what do you hope for their future? My guess is, you would hope they will become well-educated,...
The captioned Cyclone has caused severe damage from floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. In the past too some flooding and landslides have occurred almost annually....
Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture 6 pm, 15th January 2026, Jasmine Hall, BMICH Since the dawn of time, reptiles have had a bad rep. To many,...
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The unit of time was transformed from hours to litres. The long hand is now at the edge of an Asoka glass. The first pouring began...