Calendar CheckInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science
Every year on 11th February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day that highlights the powerful role women play in shaping scientific progress. Although science was once consider
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 11 Feb 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Pulses Day: The Quiet Heroes on Our Plate
Most of us don’t stop to admire the food on our plate. A spoon of dhal, a handful of chickpeas or a simple bean curry is just… food. Comforting, familiar and easy to overlook. But hidden inside these humble meals is a qu
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 10 Feb 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Some forms of harm are passed down quietly, wrapped in tradition and protected by silence. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is one such practice one that continues to affect millions of girls worldwide, often before they
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 6 Feb 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Cancer Day
One Candle in the Dark: Why World Cancer Day Still Lights the Way Imagine this: it’s a quiet evening somewhere in the world and you’re at a family gathering. Laughter fills the air until someone mentions “the big C.” The
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 4 Feb 2026
Calendar CheckSri Lanka’s Independence Day: Celebrating 78 Years of Freedom
February 4th is celebrated every year as Sri Lanka’s Independence Day. Sri Lanka gained independence from the British on February 4, 1948. But achieving this freedom required the sacrifice of many Sri Lankan lives. Our p
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 4 Feb 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Wetlands Day: Where Water Remembers Life
They don’t shout for attention but the world depends on them. Wetlands are among the most overlooked yet vital ecosystems on the planet. Existing where land and water meet, these spaces marshes, mangroves, swamps, floodp
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 2 Feb 2026
Creative articlesA shadow of Ayu; left in my mind
Ayu opens with a quiet sense of mystery. The sound of water, drop by drop, splashes onto a quiet surface. A child’s laughter drifts in. A paper wind fan clutched in small hands. Then, out of nowhere, a yellow butterfly a
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 29 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Peaceful Coexistence: Choosing Humanity Over Division
Peace begins when respect replaces prejudice. The International Day of Peaceful Coexistence reminds us of the need to live together in harmony despite our differences. The world is rich in cultures, religions, languages
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 28 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
On a cold morning many decades ago, a young child stood clutching a worn coat, waiting in a line that seemed to have no end. Around them were faces marked by fear, confusion and silence. No one spoke, not because they ha
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 27 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Clean Energy
January 26 is observed as the International Day of Clean Energy, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of transitioning to sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources. Clean energy, also k
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 26 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Customs Day: The Silent Guardians of Global Trade
Every day, while most of the world rushes through airports, ports and borders without a second thought, a quiet force works behind the scenes. They keep global trade, travel and security running smoothly. International C
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 26 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Leprosy Day
I still remember the first time I noticed him, not because he asked for help but because everyone else pretended he wasn’t there. Sitting quietly near a bus stop, his eyes followed people rushing past, carrying bags, wor
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 25 Jan 2026