Short essay about The Cow.

 The Cow.

The cow is a domestic animal. It feeds only on plants. Therefore it belongs to the herbivore family.

The cow gives us milk. We drink cow's milk and make different things from cow's milk. They are curd, ghee, butter, cheese and milk powder. Thus, the cow is a very useful animal.

Don't Look Up!: Loss of humanity in the capitalist system.

Don't Look Up!: Loss of humanity in the capitalist system.

Don't look up is a 2021 satirical disaster film directed by Adam McKay. The film features an ensemble cast, include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Jonah Hill, among others. The story follows two astronomers, played by DiCaprio and Lawrence, who discover a comet heading towards Earth that will likely cause a global catastrophe. Despite their efforts to warn the world, they face apathy, disbelief, and even ridicule from politicians, the media, and the public. As the comet approaches, chaos and madness ensue, leading to a dramatic finale. 

"Don't Look Up" is a scathing commentary on the state of society, particularly on how we deal with crises and our tendency to prioritise short-term gains over long-term consequence. The film is both hilarious and terrifying, with sharp writing and excellent performances from entire cast. One of the film's strength is its ability to balance comedy and drama. Despite the serious subject matter, the film maintains a satirical tone throughout, with moments of dark humour that entertain and challenge the audience.

The film's critique of the media and politics is especially noteworthy, as it highlights the absurdity of our current political climate and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. However, some viewers may find the film's message heavy-handed, and the satire may not resonate with everyone. Additionally, the film's pacing can be slow at times, and some of the characters are underdeveloped, making it difficult to connect with them emotionally.

Scathing critique.

From the perspective of the loss of humanity in the capitalist system, "Don't Look Up" serves as a scathing critique of the ways in which capitalism can often prioritise short-term profits over the long-term well-being of humanity. The film portrays a world in which corporations and politicians are more concerned with maintainig their profits and power than with saving the planet from a catastrophic comet. The media, too, is portrayed as complicit in this system, as they prioritise sensationalism and ratings over reporting the truth. pppIn this context, the loss of humanity is evident in the way that the characters in the film are dehumanised and reduced to mere commodities. The public, for example, is depicted as mindlessly consuming the latest trends and products, while politicians and corporations view human lives as expendable in their pursuit of profit.

The film's message is clear: the capitalist system, with its emphasis on profit and growth, can lead to a loss of humanity and a disregard for the planet and future generations. However, the film also suggests that it's not too late to change course, and that we can still take action to save ourselves and the planet. Overall, "Don't Look Up" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of unchecked capitalism and a reminder thet we need to prioritise humanity and the environment over profits and power. The film's portrayal of a world on the brink of disaster serves as a warning of that could happen if we continue down our current path, and a call to action to create a more just and sustainable future.

Leonardo DiCaprio.

 A talented actor and environmental activist.

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most famous and talented actors in the world. Born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, he stared his career a ta young age and quickly rose to fame with his exceptional acting skills. 

Early life.

DiCaprio's parents divorced when he was only a year old, and he lived with his mother in Los Angeles. He developed a passion for acting at a young age and started appearing in commercials and TV shows. His breakthrough role came in 1993, when he started in the film "This Boy's Life" alongside Robert De Niro. DiCaprio's career skyrocketed in 1997 when he starred in the blockbuster film "Titanic", which became one of the highest-grossing movies all of time. He earned his first Academy Award nomination for his performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in 1993 and has since received five more nominations, winning the Best Actor award for his role in "The Reverent" in 2016.

Environmental activism.

DiCaprio is also a passionate environmental activist. He founded the Leonardo DiCaprio foundation in 1998 to support environmental causes, including wildlife and ocean conservation, climate change, and renewable energy. DiCaprio is also an advocate for clean energy and has served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace on Climate Change since 2014. He has spoken at numerous international conferences on the subject of climate change and has produced several documentaries on the topic, including"The 11th Hour" and "Before the Flood" 

Acting career.

DiCaprio earned Golden Globe nominations for his performances in the biopic "The Aviator" (2004), the political thriller "Blood Diamond" (2006), the crime drama "The Departed" (2006) and the romantic drama "Revolutionary Road" (2008). In the 2010s, he made environmental documentaries and starred in several high-profile directors' successful projects, including the action thriller "Inception" (2010), the western "Django Unchained" (2012), the biopic "The Wolf of Wall street" (2013), the survival drama "The Reverent" (2015) - for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor and the comedy-drama "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019).

DiCaprio is the founder of Appian Way productions- a production company that has made some of his films and the documentary series "Greensburg" (2008-2010) and the Leonardo DiCaprio foundation, a non-profit organisation devoted tp promoting environmental awareness. A United nations Messenger of Peace, he regularly supports charitable causes. In 2005, he was named a Commander of the Ordre des arts et des Letters for his contributions to the arts, and in 2016, he appeared in "Time" magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. DiCaprio was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a 2022 reader's poll by 'Empir'.

Personal life.

Despite his fame, DiCaprio is known for being very private about his personal life. He has had a string of high-profile relationships with models and actresses, but he has never been married. He has also been very vocal about his support for the LGBTQ+ community and has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS research.

Essay on Anuradhapura City.

 Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura is an ancient city in Sri Lanka. It is in the North Central Province and is the capital of this province. This was the first kingdom in Sri Lanka and was ruled by many kings. There are a number of religious and historical places in Anuradhapura. The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanwelisaya are two major religious in Anuradhapura.

Many wewas (reservoirs or tanks) provide splendid views in Anuradhapura. They are very deep. Tanks irrigate fields and vegetation in the area. Local and Foreign tourists visit these places daily. The twin ponds and other statues are very famous in Sri Lanka. This is one of the world heritage sites in our country, because of these historical places. Let's protect this ancient city for years and years.

Essay about Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

 The Sinhala and Tamil New Year

(Aluth Avurudda)

New Year falls on of April also known as Bak in Sinhala.

The blossoming of the red erabudu mal and the cry of the koha (Sri Lankan cuckoo) herald the Aluth Avurudda.

The Aluth Avurudda dawns when the Sun transits from the House of Pisces (Meena rashiya) to the House Aries (Mesha rashiya).

The first activity of the Aluth Avurudda is the lighting of the hearth and this is followed by many other traditions in Sinhala and Tamil households.

Short essay about "My Father".

 My Father.

Fathers are one of the most important and special persons in everybody's life. He is often considered as the most precious gift from God. My father always strives to keep me safe. He is not only a parent, but also a friend, guide mentor and a teacher. My father is the pillar of our family and also my inspiration.

Essay about Holi festival.

 Why is Holi celebrated?

Holi gets its name from Holika, demon king Hiranyakasyap's sister. Hiranyakashyap had got a boon from Lord Vishnu that he would not be killed by man or animal, at day or night, inside or outside, above or on the ground. So Hiranyakashyap said that only he should be worshipped, not God. His own son, Prahlad continued to worship Lord Vishnu. This made his father angry. He asked Prahlad to jump from a mountain, but remained unhurt. Even when Hiranyakashyap made Prahlad jump into a well, he was unharmed. Hiranyakashyap tried to poison Prahlad. The poison turned to nectarin Prahlad's mouth. Then, Hiranyakashyap ordered that wild elephants should trample Prahlad, but he was not hurt. Next, Prahlad was put in a room with poisonous, angry snakes, but still nothing happened to him. Finally, Hollka made Prahlad sit on a pyre with her. She was protected by a shawl that kept her from being burnt. The shawl flew from her to Prahlad. So, Holika burned, Prahlad was safe. Lord Vishnu appeared as half-man, half-lion and killed Hiranyakashyap at dusk, on his porch steps.

A Holika bonfire is lit every year to remind us of the victory of good over evil. Holi is celebrated on the day after the bonfire. Colombo Expats Cultural Association (CECA), Sri Lanka, a multinational community comprising member from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, organised and celebrated the festival of colours- Holi at Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden recently. Holi is a prominent Hindu festival that is celebrated as the festival of colours, Love and Welcoming the spring. The celebration was presided by Ankuran Dutta, Director of ICCR (High Commission of India). Along with the President of CECA, Capt. Anirban Banerjee, the Association mentors Ranjan Chakarawarthy and Sanjay Baid were also present. The festival brought about 250 families together in celebration. CECA has been very actively involved in sharing the cultural experiences of the subcontinent and showcasing the history of these events.