Il Full moon Poya Day falls on Thursday:

Want a ‘good’ friend? First, be one yourself

With a computer, tablet or smartphone today we can share photos, thoughts and the experiences of the moment with family and friends anywhere in the world at any time. With a quick search, it is possible to find and reconnect with our old friends and even befriend people we’ve never met face-to-face.

Full Story

Vignettes

The birth of ‘New Confucianism’

Confucius (551-479 BCE) was a legendary teacher in China. Unlike many Western philosophers who minded their own business, Confucius vainly sought high political office to effect reforms in the government.

Full Story

Thorns on the Side

Chocolates for health

Do you love chocolate? Who does not? If you were hunting for an excuse to bite into a slab of chocolate, there is a perfect new reason. A new study suggests that a natural compound found in cocoa, tea and some vegetables can reverse age-related memory loss.

Full Story