October is synonymous with two interconnected celebrations: the much-anticipated Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) and National Reading Month. The contrast is a given between the celebrations and the belief that…
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The British Council Colombo office has adopted solar power to generate 100 percent of its energy requirements. As part of the project and our commitment to becoming greener, the Colombo…
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Two culinary events Bavarian and Thai cuisine will take place in Hilton Colombo this month. Guests can participate in these celebrations, each offering a unique cultural and culinary experience. Hilton…
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Grants for Sri Lankan artists and cultural organisations tackling climate change
by damith390 viewsThe South Asia Program by the British Council is now open for applications from Sri Lanka – the program offers grant opportunities for artists and cultural organisations to address the…
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The ZeroPlastic Clean-Up Walk 2024, a revolutionary initiative in Sri Lanka, aiming to combat plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability across the island will take place on October 26. Following…
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Sri Lankan traditional dance exponent Vajira Chitrasena passed away at the age of 92 on September 23. She was one of the country’s prominent figures in traditional dance, playing the…
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It was Buddhism which brought writing to India. Prior to its advent, thought and knowledge were not written down but wholly committed to memory and transmitted orally from generation to…
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Greece and Rome have long been recognised as the birthplace of Western civilisation and represent the lively world of the Greeks and the Romans. We live in an age dominated…
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Very rev.Fr.Ranjith Andradi, the rector, reiterates the values of innovation and resilience
by damith1.1K viewsThe 120th Annual Josephian Prize-Giving was held successfully, on the 11th September 2024, at the Rev.Dr.Stanley Abeysekera Auditorium cum Sports Complex.Very Rev.Dr.R.A.D.J.Sylvester Ranasinghe, the 12th Rector of St.Joseph’s College, Colombo10…
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The world is now facing an unexampled mental health crisis. Technology advances and global connectivity deepens. Yet humanity finds itself increasingly disconnected from what truly matters — ourselves. Stress, anxiety,…
