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See! I told you we will win!
Pakistan will now play Sri Lanka, who also made the final of the Asia Cup, in the final Super Four game on Friday, before they do battle for the ultimate prize on Sunday.
Simply. Can't. Wait. Need to take revenge from 2014!
Sri Lanka is gonna win ❤️❤️ i know we r gonna win 🇱🇰
Okay I was simply scrolling because Sri Lanka is fucking trending but as usual international media is exoticizing our struggles and focusing on the “people swimming in the president’s pool” instead of informing the world about why an entire fucking country (amidst an economic collapse) stormed to Colombo and asked the president to step down.
First things first. Know the context.
There is an economic crisis going on in Sri Lanka. We have declared bankruptcy.
I’ve already made a post about what this means for the country. This means high inflation. No electricity. Princes are sky rocketing.
No fuel. I repeat. No fuel. People are fucking dying in queues.
But even without fuel, people came to Colombo. People fucking walked to Colombo for miles and miles to join the protest.
There were attempts to stop the protest. We have the right for assembly. We have the right to freedom of expression. But no. The government stopped fuel dispense (as if we had fuel lol) to stop people. They imposed an unconstitutional “police curfew” to stop the protest. Why is no one talking about this shit??
But people still came. I don’t see the international media reporting about the effort and energy and passion that went into this.
We built a city. Do you fucking know that? We built a city called “GotaGoGama (loosely translates to: Gota-Go-Home-Ville). We built a city months ago since the country collapsed.
Recap of May 09th when GotaGoGama was attacked by Mahinda Rajapaksha (then PM) and his goons.
I repeat. The protest on 09th July is not the first.
We’ve been asked the president to step down so more competent people can take over and do something to help us. This protest yesterday was not new. It’s not random. It’s an act of people giving up. The storming of the presidential palace is not anger. It’s taking back of power.
As for the swimming pools? And People making fun of the protestors for working out in the president’s gym, eating the food in his kitchen and swimming in his pool?
What about this?
For people making fun of the youth who are taking a dip at the swimming pool or playing the piano at the president’s house…For those are the condemning the protestors who set the PM’s house on fire (we still have no visual proof this happened) - all I have to say is this:
THIS -
These leaders we asked to step down today (who still haven’t btw. No. Not yet. Nothing official yet), they are corrupt beyond compare. The president had “said” he “will” step down not he 13th. But we don’t know anything yet.
These are people who not only brought the country to economic collapse. But the Rajapaskhas are responsible for millions of lives that were lost during the civil war. These are people who have taken from my country until there is nothing more for us to give.
I’m really grateful that you are all finally “talking about us”. I’m glad the international media and the whole world is finally watching. But your view is narrow. Your sight is short sighted.
International media. People of the world.
Do better.
Do fucking better.
Because we, Sri Lankans, are doing our fucking best right now.
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𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚢 𝙸𝚗 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚔. . .🌼🤍
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𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚀𝚞𝚒𝚎𝚝 𝙿𝚘𝚎𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚊 𝙵𝚎𝚛𝚗. . .💚🌲
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𝙺𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚕 𝙵𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛'𝚜 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎. . . 🔥
Flowers of Caryota Urens Palm Tree
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𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝. . .🏵️💛
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𝙼𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚢 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚑, 𝚃𝚒𝚗𝚢 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚛. . .🍀
Yellow Spotted Millipede [ Harpaphe haydeniana ]
The only millipede who release Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) ☠️
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![𝙻𝚊𝚌𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚏 [ 𝙰𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚞𝚖 ] 𝙵𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚗](https://64.media.tumblr.com/e9b57d84a925468b3e49cf228654d9ca/4d86470150a79df6-33/s500x750/c02bced6668305a9dcb520c811df23fc287a586f.png)
𝙻𝚊𝚌𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚏 [ 𝙰𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚞𝚖 ] 𝙵𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚗 𝙱𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚖 ❤️✨️
One of the best houseplants that purify indoor air
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𝙻𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝'𝚜 𝙳𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚃𝚘𝚞𝚌𝚑 . . . 🖤🩶
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𝚃𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜. . .💙💛
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The Miraculous Tulsi Plant: A Natural Cure for Common Ailments
In a world increasingly dominated by synthetic medicine and fast-paced lifestyles, the resurgence of traditional healing herbs is more than a trend—it's a return to roots. Among these revered botanical wonders, the Tulsi plant (also known as Holy Basil) stands tall as a symbol of wellness, spirituality, and natural healing. Known as the “Queen of Herbs” in Ayurveda, Tulsi is not just a plant—it's a pharmacy in a pot.
A Sacred Herb with a Rich Legacy
For over 5,000 years, Tulsi has been an integral part of Indian households and Ayurvedic medicine. Revered in Hindu culture as the earthly manifestation of the goddess Lakshmi, Tulsi is more than sacred—it's life-enhancing. Ancient texts describe it as "elixir of life", capable of promoting longevity, enhancing vitality, and restoring balance in the body.
Nutritional Powerhouse Tulsi is rich in: - Vitamin A and C - Calcium, Zinc, and Iron - Phytonutrients and essential oils: These constituents work synergistically to boost immunity, fight infections, and detoxify the body.
Natural Relief for Common Ailments
Here’s how Tulsi acts as a natural remedy for a wide range of everyday health issues:
1. Coughs, Colds & Respiratory Infections Tulsi is a potent expectorant and decongestant. Its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties help clear mucus, soothe sore throats, and combat respiratory infections. A warm Tulsi tea can work wonders during cold seasons.
2. Stress and Anxiety As an adaptogen, Tulsi helps the body adapt to stress. It lowers cortisol levels, calms the nervous system, and promotes mental clarity—naturally fighting anxiety, fatigue, and even depression.
3.Digestive Troubles Tulsi supports healthy digestion by promoting the secretion of digestive enzymes and reducing bloating, gas, and acidity. It also helps regulate metabolism, making it beneficial for weight management.
4. Skin and Hair Health For its antibacterial and antifungal properties, Tulsi can treat acne, skin rashes, and scalp infections. Tulsi paste applied to the skin or consumed regularly helps purify the blood and give the skin a natural glow.
5. Immunity Booster
Tulsi is a natural immunomodulator. Regular consumption increases the body’s resistance to infections by enhancing the immune response and detoxifying the blood.
6. Diabetes and Heart Health Tulsi helps regulate blood sugar levels and improves lipid metabolism. Its anti-inflammatory compounds also support heart health by reducing cholesterol and controlling blood pressure.
Ways to Use Tulsi
Tulsi Tea : Boil fresh or dried leaves in water with ginger and honey. Tulsi Juice : Freshly extracted juice can be consumed daily for immunity. Tulsi Oil : Useful for skin and scalp application. Tulsi Supplements : Available as capsules or tinctures for consistent dosing.
Sustainable, Accessible, and Timeless
What makes Tulsi truly miraculous is not just its healing properties, but its accessibility and sustainability. It grows easily in pots, gardens, and balconies, requiring minimal care and offering maximum benefits.
Conclusion : The Eternal Healer
In an era where people are seeking cleaner, safer alternatives to synthetic medications, the Tulsi plant emerges as a timeless remedy grounded in nature’s wisdom. Its holistic benefits , spiritual significance, and preventive power make it more than a cure—it’s a way of life. Embracing Tulsi is not just about healing the body; it’s about restoring balance, harmony, and health the way nature intended.
here is a photo I took of an Indian flying fox in Sri Lanka, seven years ago. I've always like this photo because of the colour of the evening and the way the bat is framed by the palm leaves, ephemeral: it reminds me a bit of images of ufo sightings in postwar america, like something you'd find in an old local newspaper or pinned to the wall in a bunker in the desert
also changed my username :)
People & countries mentioned in the thread:
DR Congo - M23, Cobalt
Darfur, Sudan - International Criminal Court, CNN, BBC (Overview); Twitter Explanation on Sudan
Tigray - Human Rights Watch (Ethnic Cleansing Report)
the Sámi people - IWGIA, Euronews
Hawai'i - IWGIA
Syria - Amnesty International
Kashmir- Amnesty Summary (PDF), Wikipedia (Jammu and Kashmir), Human Rights Watch (2022)
Iran - Human Rights Watch, Morality Police (Mahsa/Jina Amini - Al Jazeera, Wikipedia)
Uyghurs - Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) Q&A, Wikipedia, Al Jazeera, UN Report
Tibetans - SaveTibet.org, United Nations
Yazidi people - Wikipedia, United Nations
West Papua - Free West Papua, Genocide Watch
Yemen - Human Rights Watch (Saudi border guards kill migrants), Carrd
Sri Lanka (Tamils) - Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch
Afghans in Pakistan - Al Jazeera, NPR
Ongoing Edits: more from the notes / me
Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh/Azerbaijan (Artsakh) - Global Conflict Tracker ("Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict"), Council on Foreign Relations, Human Rights Watch (Azerbaijan overview), Armenian Food Bank
Baháʼís in Iran - Bahá'í International Community, Amnesty, Wikipedia, Minority Rights Group International
Kafala System in the Middle East - Council on Foreign Relations, Migrant Rights
Rohingya - Human Rights Watch, UNHCR, Al Jazeera, UNICEF
Montagnards (Vietnam Highlands) - World Without Genocide, Montagnard Human Rights Organization (MHRO), VOA News
Ukraine - Human Rights Watch (April 2022), Support Ukraine Now (SUN), Ukraine Website, Schools & Education (HRW), Dnieper River advancement (Nov. 15, 2023 - Ap News)
Reblogs with Links / From Others
Indigenous Ppl of Canada, Cambodia, Mexico, Colombia
Libya
Armenia Reblog 1, Armenia Reblog 2
Armenia, Ukraine, Central African Republic, Indigenous Americans, Black ppl (US)
Rohingya (Myanmar)
More Hawai'i Links from @sageisnazty - Ka Lahui Hawaii, Nation of Hawai'i on Soverignty, Rejected Apology Resolution
From @rodeodeparis: Assyrian Policy Institute, Free Yezidi
From @is-this-a-cool-url: North American Manipur Tribal Association (NAMTA)
From @dougielombax & compiled by @azhdakha: Assyrians & Yazidis
West Sahara conflict
Last Updated: Feb. 19th, 2024 (If I missed smth before this, feel free to @ me to add it)
Die Teezeremonie V.
Zu gern gibt sich die moderne Bürgerlichkeit der Tugend der Wertschätzung hin(Achtung:Werte werden geschätzt ). Sie mahnt die Wertschätzung von Qualität an, die durch romantisch-ökologische Nachhaltigkeit, eine sakrosankte Tugend der Konservativen, begründet wird. Aus dieser Ecke wehte nun wellenweise der Föhn der Teepackungsansprache den Anwesenden ins Antlitz, derer zufolge jener ein ganz besonderer Tee sei, den sie aus ihrem Urlaub in Sri Lanka vor ein paar Wochen (um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden, wiederhole ich für die Normalsterblichen: „SRI LANKA“) mitgebracht hätten und natürlich nicht einfach dort gekauft, sondern unter den besonders authentischen Umständen einer Teeverkostung auf der ihrem Hotel gegenüberliegenden Teeplantage erstanden und, ich glaube mich zu erinnern, mit Kenntnis der Namen und Personen sämtlicher an der Herstellung des Inhaltes dieser Tüte Tee beteiligten TeepflückerInnen, denen sie schon morgens, wie sie barfüßig zur Arbeit gingen, achtungsvoll grüßend begegnet seien! Vor meinem geistigen Auge läuft der durchidealisierte Werbespot. Ich könnte meinen, gehört zu haben, dass die ArbeiterInnen sogar auf dem Pflückzertifikat namentlich erwähnt seien. Es fehlte nur noch der Hinweis, dass die ArbeiterInnen dafür bezahlen, dort arbeiten zu dürfen.
So wechselte dann diese „Tüte“, nein, dieses Couvert erlesenen Tees seinen Besitzer und wenn ich der neue Besitzer gewesen wäre(Neid?), hätte ich vor lauter Demut diesen Tee, einem Kunstwerke gleich, niemals anrühren, geschweige denn anbrechen können und es entzündete sich ein Familienkrach, wenn der erste Konsument auch nur den Hauch einer Nichtwertschätzung ahnen liesse, so wie es Jugendliche manchmal gedankenlos tun: Das sei doch schließlich der Tee aus Sri Lanka von Onkel T., höre ich ich mich schon mahnen, den könne man doch nicht einfach offen stehen lassen! Wobei mir dazu, um von mir abzulenken, wert-und nichtwertschätzungsmässig, die Geschichte einfällt, mit der dann dieser denkwürdige Vor-Weihnachtsnachmittag beschlossen wurde und deren märchenhafter Inhalt sich anlässlich der aufgeflammten Flüchtlingskrise zutrug und sich nun über uns ergießen sollte.
Fortsetzung folgt....
"pretty soon i'll be 80...and im losing my balances and my brains" -my maternal grandfather
my seeya>>>
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