Category: Wordsmiths
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Sir Bobby Charlton: Forever An Icon
Sir Bobby Charlton, an English football icon and Manchester United legend, has passed away at 86 years old. A statement from his family released by Manchester United stated that he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. No cause of death has been disclosed. In November 2020, it was announced that he had been diagnosed
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Michael Gambon: The Astonishing Acting Legacy
In the realm of acting, there once existed a hallowed pantheon, and at its heart stood the indomitable Michael Gambon. With a career that gracefully spanned over five glorious decades, Gambon etched his name into the annals of theater, film, and television, earning the unwavering respect and admiration of audiences and peers alike. His versatility,
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Apollos’ Arrival on Olympus
In the heart of Mount Olympus, where the gods and goddesses dwell in eternal splendor, a unique and enchanting scene unfolds as the golden chariot of Zeus descends from the heavens. It was impossible not to notice the young god riding beside his father. Apollo’s golden curls cascade like sunlight, framing his youthful and handsome
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Ares: The Ultimate Teenage God of War
Greetings, dear enthusiasts of myth and fellow aficionados of Jesus! Today, we embark on a lively journey into the realm of Ares, the unparalleled teenage deity of war. Behold, as we cast aside the shadows of Zeus and Hera and illuminate the stage for Ares, who captivates us with his renowned temperament, epic fits of
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Aphrodite and the Miracle of the mingled teardrop
A new day dawned in Olympia. As the day began, Aphrodite strolled into the garden, inhaling the fragrance of blooming flowers and relishing the touch of grass beneath her fingers. Suddenly, Aphrodite was interrupted by the sound of a goddess weeping. None other than Hera. In an instant, a dry wind swept across Olympia and the
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The Power of Words
A new day dawns bright and early, shadowed by heavy clouds and thundering rain, but the looming weather doesn’t seem to dissuade the hoards of people all geared up and ready for the day ahead. Ten exclusive days spent among books and its wonders, it was the annual Book Fair 2023. A Book Fair in
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Navigating Stress: Together We Can Overcome
In the tapestry of life, the family is a tightly woven thread, connecting hearts, dreams, and aspirations. Yet, this very closeness can sometimes give rise to stress that reverberates through our homes. The myriad forms of family stress, from children’s academic pressures to parental career worries and marital discord, are threads we must acknowledge and
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Episode 3 – The adventures and casual admiring
As days went by me and Thea became close. I treated her like the elder sister I wanted but never had, always teasing her and whatnot. She was elder to me by 8 or 9 months. Conversed with her on Instagram and stuff. Bear in mind, through the course of these conversations, I did not
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Episode 2 – Surprise Surprise
The next morning was uneventful, but around 10 or 11 am I got a follow request on Instagram from her. Please note, I didn’t send her a request or stalk her profile, I have my principles, seriously! I was taken aback. I dropped a text to Ameer to check whether he blurted out anything, he
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Episode 1 – The Recon mission
To whoever is reading this, my name is Ram, and this story is about my happiest 2-month stint. This bizarre series of events started 3 days after I got boarded for my convenience, allowing me to attend lectures “easily”. To be honest I was too lazy to get the bus back home which took about
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In Memoriam: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 1927 – 2022
“The closer is a person is to God, the closer he is to people.” On the morning of December 31, 2022, the Catholic Church lost a beloved leader and faithful servant as the former pontiff returned to the Father’s House. Joseph Ratzinger, born in 1927, came from humble beginnings as the son of a German
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Before you OD
Drugs are a menace to society. Always has been and always will be. This begs the question,” How did drugs become public enemy No.1?”. To answer this question, we first need to define what is a drug or to be more specific a “Narcotic”. A “Narcotic” is a substance that affects mood or behaviour and
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What is Outsourcing and the Reasons why you should outsource to Sri Lanka
Outsourcing and its history Businesses operate with the prime objective of maximizing profits through reducing the operational costs of their business processes. Since the industrial revolution itself, businesses searched for imperative methodologies to ensure highest profits through lowest potential risks, which resulted in the initiation of outsourcing. From 1970s itself, the businesses attempted to identify
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Jump then fall….
This is wrong, but I can’t help but feel like There ain’t nothing more right, Misty morning comes again, and I can’t Help but wish I could see your face I knew from the first note played I’d be breaking all my rules to see you You smiled that beautiful smile “I can’t take my
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The Appointment
I haven’t had a dentist appointment in over 20 years. The year was 2001. It was the All-Hallows’ eve or Halloween as you regular folks call it. It was around lunchtime, and I was at the office finishing up my work for the day. I had requested to have the evening off because I had
Rotaract Club of SLIIT 