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20 Years On: Remembering the Day the Ocean Wept

On December 26, 2004, the world witnessed one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, Tsunami. Sri Lanka, an island nation nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, was among the worst affected. This catastrophic

By Sapna Sewmini · 26 Dec 2024
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18-Year-Old Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes the World’s Youngest Chess Champion

A New Era in Chess In a historic achievement, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju from India has become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in a gripping final at the 2024 FIDE World C

By Mahen Santhush · 13 Dec 2024
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Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes: The End of an Iconic Era

Some stories in Formula One don’t just belong to the sport, they transcend it. Lewis Hamilton’ s journey with Mercedes AMG Petronas is one of those stories. For over a decade, Hamilton and the Silver Arrows formed a part

By Mahen Santhush · 11 Dec 2024
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Your Vote Matters!

In a world where one voice may feel small, where one action can seem insignificant, the idea of voting might appear trivial to some. Why bother with the hustle of standing in long queues, with the frustration of choosing

By Sapna Sewmini · 14 Nov 2024
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A heartfelt tribute to Liyam Payne: A star gone too soon

The world fell silent, as news broke of Liam Payne’s tragic passing in Buenos Aires. His untimely death, following a fall from a hotel, left fans and the music industry reeling in disbelief. At 31, Payne’s life was fille

By Sapna Sewmini · 17 Oct 2024
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Ratan Tata: A Legacy of Vision, Compassion, and Innovation

The world stood still, holding its breath as news spread of the passing of one of India’s most beloved and respected figures, Ratan Tata. Though the heart of the nation ached with grief, it was also filled with profound

By Sapna Sewmini · 11 Oct 2024
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A Silver Jubilee for Sri Lanka’s Book Lovers : Colombo International Book Fair 2024

“The more you read, the more you will know. The more you learn, the more you will earn.” – Brian Tracy The 25th Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) is set to be a grand celebration of literature and knowledge, running

By Mahen Santhush · 1 Oct 2024
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A Tribute to the Melodic Soul: Senaka Batagoda

The world of music has lost one of its cherished gems. Senaka Batagoda, the celebrated Sri Lankan singer, music composer, and guitarist, has left us today at the age of 65. Born on June 25, 1958, Senaka Batagoda’s journe

By Sapna Sewmini · 11 Sept 2024
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සැප්තැම්බරයේ පිබිදෙන සාහිත්‍යය

සෑම වසරක ම සැප්තැම්බර් මාසය සාහිත්‍යය වෙනුවෙන් ම වෙන් කරන ලද කාල පරිච්ඡේදයක් ලෙස හැදින්විය හැකි ය. සාහිත්‍යය සම්බන්ධ විවිධ වූ දේවල් සිදු කරනු ලබන මෙම මාසය ලේඛක, ප්‍රකාශක සහ පාඨක සැමට ඉතා ම සුවිශේෂී කාලයකි. සාහිත්‍යය යනු

By Sapna Sewmini · 9 Sept 2024
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Paris 2024: Olympic Spirit Redefined

In the heart of Paris, the city known for its unparalleled charm and cultural significance, the stage was set for the 2024 Olympic Games. Throughout the event, there was a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air

By Sapna Sewmini · 22 Aug 2024
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Sri Lanka’s Cultural Heartbeat; The Timeless Beauty of Dalada Perahera

In the heart of Sri Lanka, where history whispers through ancient temples and the air is thick with the scent of incense, the Dalada Perahera unfolds each year as a living tapestry of devotion, culture, and unbroken trad

By Mahen Santhush · 19 Aug 2024
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Lion Ladies: Crafting a Legacy in Women’s Cricket – From Grassroots to Global Glory

“This victory is not just for us, but for every young girl who dreams of representing Sri Lanka.” Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s Lion Ladies made history by breaking India’s dominant streak by clinching their first-ever

By Janooshikaa Kanapathy · 1 Aug 2024