A decisive year for Sri Lanka

It is reported in the media that the Sri Lankan Government has decided to formally withdraw from the ceasefire agreement signed with the LTTE. It is also reported that the Government has decided to declare the next two weeks as military operational weeks.

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Nalanda, the ancient university

The name Nalanda has its origin from Sanskrit word Nalam means lotus (a symbol of knowledge) and da (to give). Another account suggest that bodhisattva (rebirth of Buddha) once had his capital here and he gave alms without intermission; hence the name Nalanda.

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Oxford, political dynasties, and Bilawal

Oxford has been home to the children of many political dynasties from around the world who have then gone on to perpetuate family rule in their countries. So, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is in safe hands as he prepares to assume the mantle of the Bhutto clan picking up from where his mother left.

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Stop inhuman cattle slaughter

Many views are expressed to ensure proper treatment of animals and to protect them from brutal cruelty at the hands of human. Some animal lovers, themselves, called for the setting up of a separate Ministry to deal with animal welfare.

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