tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-122967862012-01-16T05:21:03.426+05:30"The sea took away human lives but left humanity ashore, its time now to show humanity" - Padmashree Kamal Hassan, Actor - Producer - DirectorHAnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2901100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-30273112947961515122012-01-15T17:20:00.000+05:302012-01-16T05:21:03.433+05:30

தைப் பொங்கல் ~ Thai Pongal is celebrated on 15th of January 2012 by the Tamils all over the world. It’s a festival of thanks giving. It is also known as harvest festival. The month of Thai is considered auspicious by the Tamils, which will last from 15th of January 2012 to 13th of February 2012. Weddings take place during the month of Thai. [Click here to see/read more]

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Men are seen pulling the chariot. This photo was taken while I steadily move being under and stooped with the speed of the main chariot which was moving with heavyweight [Click to see & read more]

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உழவர் நடனம் ~ Uzhavar Nadanam from Vavuniya is being performed at Jaffna Music festival 2011 [Click to see more videos]

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The buses ply on A9 highway race and try to over take each other, but they forget the fact they are risking the lives of many who travel quite often. [Click to see more]

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“Jaffna Musical Festival Promotes Reconciliation through Music, Arts and Drama,” said the US Embassy press release marking its partnership in the collaborative effort in bringing out this medley musical scent of folklore potpourri, in the peninsula’s persevering town. Jaffna Music Festival - Day 3:[Click to see & read more]

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Jaffna Music Festival - Day 2: [Click to see & read more]

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Jaffna Music Festival 2011 unfolds today and continues till 27th March 2011 ~ Day1: [Click to see more]

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Magnificent sunset in Muslim neighbourhood in Jaffna[Click to see more]

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Scene depicting Lord Krishna riding the chariot for Prince Arjunan during the Kurushethra war. This particular scene stands at Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam in Nedimala ~ Dehiwala, Sri Lanka. Click for song by Poet Kannadasan, Song rendered by Seerghaazhi S.Govindarajan. Movie ~ Karnan, Music ~ M.S. Viswanathan and B. Ramamoorthy

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"We will destroy the idiocy Of denigrating womanhood! " ~ Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyaar, (11 December 1882 ~11 September 1921), (Tamil Poet, Reformer and Freedom Fighter who supported the women and their rights)[Click to see & read more]

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[Click to see & read more] Commemorative Lecture in memoriam of Lasantha Wickrematunge [Click to see and read more]

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Raavanesan is being performed in the Kooththu tradition ~ a form of theatre particular to the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka [click to read & see more]

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Special worship @ St.Paul's Milagiriya Church for Louisa Arulamma Thambyrajah on her 100th birthday.[Click to see & read more] [Queen of Murasumottai celebrates her centenary birthday - click to see & read more]

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The Computer History Museum was established in 1996 in Mountain view, California. [Click to see & read more]

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IMAGING THE AFTERMATH ~ an exhibition of paintings by G.R.Constantine opens @ Red Dot Gallery in Pitakotte [Click to see & read more]

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“I will write PEACE on your wings and you will fly all over the world” ~ Sadako Sasaki (A young Japanese girl on the threshold of adolescence developed leukemia in 1955 from the effects of radiation caused by the bombing of Hiroshima), (1943-1955) [Click to see & read more]

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"I write/photograph/tweet WHAT I SEE NOT WHAT I HEAR!!!”. I still BELONG to the land I was BORN!!! [Click to see & read more]

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The International Tamil Writer's Conference is currently being held at the Colombo Thamizh Sangam [Click to see a mobile ~ YFrog Pictorial]

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"Keerimalai” natural springs is known for its water and rituals. The water with mineral contents has curative value. Hindus believe the water here has miraculous powers to cure many diseases. [Click to see & Read more]

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Sethu Samudram: Bridging art, history and human relations: [Click to see & read more ~ a mobile YFrog Update]

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“The most beautiful make-up of a woman is PASSION. But cosmetics are easier to buy” ~ Yves Saint-Laurent,(1 August 1936- June 1 2008), French Fashion Designer Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam in Wellawatte~ Tamil neighbourhood celebrated its 80th anniversary and Founder’s day on 11th of December 2010 at the school auditorium. It is one of the oldest Hindu Women’s School in the Island. The celebration

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The award ceremony is held for the second time, the first award ceremony was held in 2009 in New Delhi. [click to see & read more]

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Thenuja Tharmeshwaran (15) waits with hope at the entrance of her school~ Kondavil Hindu Maha Vidyalayam in Jaffna district in Sri Lanka. [To read more]

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“Think of the magic of that foot, comparatively small, upon which your weight rests. It’s a miracle and the dance is a celebration of that miracle”~ Martha Washington,(1789-1797),(American First Lady~George Washington’s Wife) “Pillaiyar Perunkathai” (Story of Lord Vinayagar) ends today~10th of December 2010. Devotees used to gather at Pillaiyar temples and read “Pillaiyar Perungathai” as a

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-35702375290754555052010-11-30T16:29:00.001+05:302010-11-30T16:34:08.105+05:30

International campaign on Violence Against Women (VAW) is carried out from 25th November to 10th December every year. Women from different South Asian countries decided in 2002 to celebrate 30th November as South Asian Women’s Day. [Click to read & & see more]

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“Kantha Shashti” is observed in the Tamil month of “Aippasi”, which falls either in October or November on the new moon. Hindus all around the world fast for six days for Lord Murugan. This year Kantha Shasti was observed from 6th of November to 12th of November. [click to see & read more]

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“Kaarthigai” is a month of purity and devotion. Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka celebrated the festival of “Kaarthigai Theepam” in the temples and houses on 21t of November 2010 amidst a heavy downpour. It falls on IL Poya day, which coincides with Karthigai star. [click to see & read more]

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Traditional Hindu offering of Milk Rice in Murugandi for the holy day ~ [http://twitter.com/DushiYanthini]

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[Click to see, read & hear song]

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Sooran Por was held today (11th of November 2010) at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Sri Kathirvelaayuthaswamy temple (New Kathiresan temple) in Bambalapitty.~ [Click to see & read more]

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“Each person must live their life as a model for others” ~ Rosa Parks,(February 4 1913- October 24 2005), African- American Civil Rights Activist Jwala Kumari Shah is a Constituent Assembly member from the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). She has been an active fighter for 12 years while being with the Maoist. She spent several years underground fearing for her safety. She is married

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“Let there be many windows to your soul that all the glory of the world may beautify it”~Ella Wheeler Wilcox, (1850-1919), (American Poet and Writer)“Shashdiyapthapoorthi”- the term in numerology denotes sixty. The completion of sixty years is referred to as “Shashdiyapoorthi”. The term is derived from Sanskrit which means Shashdi-Sixty, Abda-Years and Poothi Completion. “Shashdiyapthapoorthi”

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“It takes a whole village to raise a child” ~ Anonymous Kokkuvil is a small village in Jaffna Peninsula.It is situated 3 miles away from Jaffna town. It has many Hindu temples and thick traditional values are still being followed here. [click to see & read more]

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“The Sun does not forget a village just because it is small”~ African Proverb Kondavil is a small village in Jaffna Peninsula, adjoining the village Kokkuvil. “Yazh Devi” – Colombo – Jaffna train used to stop at Kondavil station. Most of the travellers stop by the Ambaal temple and get her blessings before the long journey. [Click to see & read more]

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“To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure. But risk must be taken because the greatest hazard is to risk nothing” – Anonymous A family of three reside at the Jaffna Railway Station. Selvaratnam Jeyalingam (43) and his wife Jeyarubi Jeyalingam (40) have lost their legs and fingers in 1992 in Vasaavilaan, in Jaffna Peninsula. [click to see

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“Oh soul, you worry too much. You have seen your own strength. You have seen your own beauty. You have seen your golden wings. Of anything less, why do you worry? You are in truth the soul, of the soul, of the soul.” ~Jalal ad-Din Rumi, (Persian Poet and Mystic), (1207-1273) Jainism is an ancient religion of India. Most Jains live in India, and according to the 2001 Census of India there are

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-85137935739830449152010-09-07T06:00:00.003+05:302010-09-07T06:01:54.465+05:30

“Share our similarities, celebrate our differences” ~ Morgan Scott Peck,American Psychiatrist and best-selling author,( May 1936 –September 2005) Sri Krishna Jayanthi was celebrated on 1st of September 2010 with pomp and splendor. [click to read & see more]

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"A woman whom we truly love is a religion"~Anonymous Three new deities namely Lord Murugan, Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai have been installed at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple recently. “Noothana Prathishda Maha Kumbabishekam”- a ceremony to officially install the new deities took place at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple

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“In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace. The art of war is of vital importance to state. It is matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstances can it be neglected”~ Sun Tzu , Chinese Military commander, (722–481 BC or 476–221 BC) Visual Responses During the War: Selected Works of Artists Painting,Drawing,Sculpture,Installation and

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“You are invited to the festival of this world and your life is blessed” ~ Rabindranath Tagore, (1861-1941), (Indian Poet, Playwright and Essaiyist.Won the Noble Prize for Literature in 1913) The Silver Vel cart decorated with fresh flower garlands, lines of electrical bulbs in Yellow and traditional cloth hanging paraded through the main streets of Colombo. [click here to see & read more ]

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The International Activist Blogger Conference-BlogHer'10 was held at Hilton New York on August 6th&7th 2010. 2,400 worldwide women bloggers attended the 6th annual BlogHer conference. Four international activist women bloggers from Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain and Sri Lanka delivered the key note speech on August 7th 2010 at Hilton New York. [click to see & read more]

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The 136th Annual Aadi Vel festival was held in Colombo with colour and glamour. Beautifully decorated wooden carved cart left the Colombo Sammaankodu Sri Kathirvelaayuthaswamy temple in Sea Street left in the morning on July 23rd 2010 and reached the Sammaankodu Sri Maanikka Vinayagar temple at night. [click here to see & read in full]

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Journalism Awards for Excellence 2009 was held at the Mount Lavinia on July 27th 2010.Journalism Awards for Excellence 2009 was organised by the editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Press Institute. The awards were selected by a panel of judges comprised of experienced journalists. [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-52972525325901650862010-07-27T09:04:00.000+05:302010-07-27T09:05:13.734+05:30

Women Artists’ Colloquium Exhibition 2009/2010: “Omnipresence of the Prick” was inaugurated at Theertha Red Dot Gallery in Pitakotte on July 24th 2010.An exhibition of Art Works by 9 women artists will remain open to the public from July 25th 2010 to August 3rd 2010.Gallery hours-Monday to Wednesday 10.30AM-5.00PM and Sunday 11.00AM-4.30PM. [see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-69970208794275006422010-07-24T08:55:00.000+05:302010-07-24T08:57:13.437+05:30

“Art must be an expression of love or it is nothing”~ Marc Chagall,(7 July 1887- 28 March 1985),Russian- French Painter“Vigil” and Other Works by Chandraguptha Thenuwara is currently being held at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo. It was inaugurated today for special invitees. The exhibition will remain open from July 24th 2010 to July 29th 2010 from 10am to 7pm except the Poya Day on

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-83630481756758067382010-07-20T10:37:00.002+05:302010-07-20T10:38:34.798+05:30

Lord Vairavar is one of the most terrifying aspects of Lord Siva. And, Lord Vairavar is also considered a God who safeguards villages and his devotees. He is the fierce manifestation of Lord Siva associated with annihilation. He is a folk deity who safeguards the devotee on all eight directions. [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-21818633011518810472010-07-19T08:44:00.002+05:302010-07-19T08:45:41.973+05:30

Artists mostly use pencils, pen, ink, brushes, canvass, water colours, graphite, wax, colour pencils, crayons, chalk, pastels, markers, stylus or various metals like silverpoint to bring out their imagination into images. [see & read more]

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Aadi Pirappu or the birth of the Tamil month of Aadi is being traditionally celebrated today-July 17th 2010. The Month of Aadi is associated with the festivals in Goddess temples around Sri Lanka. [click to read & see more]

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Now, we move to Sri Lanka where our Colombo correspondent, DushiYanthini Kanagasabapathipillai, takes us to meet the tallest female netball player in Asia – Tharjini Sivalingam.She stands at 6ft 10in (that’s 207 centimetres) and she is also a Tamil.Her sport, netball, is like basketball but you can’t run with the ball or bounce it. [click to hear & read]

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Vesak encompasses the birth, enlightenment (Nirvana) and passing away (Parinirvana) of Gauthama Buddha. Prince Siddhartha was born on the Fullmoon day in May known as Vesak in 623 BC in the Lumbini Park in Kapilavathu, which is in modern Nepal. [click to see & read more]

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Vesak is considered as the holiest day in Buddhism. Buddhists in Sri Lanka are currently celebrating Vesak festival. Vesak Day was celebrated by the Sri Lanka College on May 26th 2010 at its auditorium. [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-71353353934608281572010-05-20T22:24:00.000+05:302010-07-15T22:26:22.043+05:30

“Cave Art of 21st Century”-An exhibition of Cartoons by Prageeth Ehnalygoda is currently being held at the Lionel Went Gallery in Colombo. It is an exhibition dedicated to freedom, equality and brotherhood. The illustrations on display are by the disappeared journalist Prageeth Eknalygoda. [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-65638009223501438392010-05-17T22:22:00.000+05:302010-07-15T22:24:21.954+05:30

The word “Akshaya” means the never diminishing in Sanskrit, and the day is believed to bring good luck, eternal prosperity and success. Buying gold is a popular activity on “Akshaya Tritiya”, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-47079764098940691832010-05-07T15:47:00.001+05:302010-05-07T15:49:22.240+05:30

It has been a real pleasure to teach photo journalism to a group of youth in the East who have missed so much due to the three decades long war in Sri Lanka. On the other hand, it has been extremely challenging for me because the technology was new to all of them. [click to read & see more]

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“Mai”, which is the newest online magazine by the Tamil students of the Sri Lanka College of Journalism, has been officially launched today at the college auditorium. [click to see & read more]

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Kaluwankerny which is situated in Batticaloa district between Vanthaarumoolai and Thalavaai. It has a total population of 2,123 people (568 families). [click to see & read more]

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Saainthamaruthu which is situated in Ampara district between Kalmunai and Karaitheevu. It has a total population of 26,708 people. [click to see & read more]

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Poonochchimunai which is situated in Batticaloa district between Navatkuda and Kaathaankudy. It has a total population of 450 people (130 families). [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-9626643730978798812010-04-27T22:50:00.000+05:302010-04-27T22:51:42.475+05:30

Paalaiyadiththoona which is situated in Batticaloa district between Thevapuram and Korakallimadu. It has a total population of 2,576 people (534 families). [click to see & read more]

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Puthukkudiyiruppu which is situated in Batticaloa district between Thaazhankuda and Kirankulam. It has a total population of 3,771 people (1,079 families). [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-63155369486535135482010-04-26T22:54:00.003+05:302010-04-29T07:02:35.553+05:30

Kalkuda which is situated in Batticaloa district between Paasikuda and sea. It has a total population of 2,292 people (715 families). [click to see & read more]

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Ninthavur which is situated in Ampara district between Saainthamaruthu and Oluvil. It has a total population of 42,600 people. [click to see & read more]

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Kaaraitheevu which is situated in Ampara district between Saainthamaruthu and Ninthavur. It has a total population of 5,334 families (19,668 persons) [clcik to see & read more]

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நன்றி: வீரகேசரி: மே 12, 2010Periyaneelaavanai which is situated in Ampara district has a total population of 5,453. There are 2,625 males, 2,828 females and 2,061 children currently live in Periyaneelaavanai according to the District Secretariat. [click to see & read more]

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“Oor Aadal Kathai”- Dance Drama was performed by the students of Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College in Bambalapitty. The performance took place at Kathiresan Hall in Bambalapitty on April 18th 2010 at dusk. Two shows have taken place on the same day amidst hot weather during the first show and heavy downpour during the second show. The event was organized by the School Development Society. [click

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Sri Lankans celebrate the first post-war Tamil and Sinhala new year.“Puththaandu” or “Puthu Varusham” literally translates New Year. The New Year is the harbinger of spring. [click here to see & read more]

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[முழுமையாக வாசிப்பதற்கு இங்கே அழுத்தவும்]Difficult homecoming for Muslim IDPs [Click to read more]

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By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person”~ Mignin McLaughlin, June 6, 1913 – December 20, 1983, American Journalist and Authour Heritance Kandalama Hotel is a five star luxury hotel, which is covered by lush foliage and rocky mountains. Heritance Kandalama Hotel attracts more foreign tourists for its natural

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சர்வதேச மகளிர் தினத்தினை முன்னிட்டு இன்டர் நியூசில் ஒலிபரப்பான~ மார்ச் 8ஆம் திகதிய “மீண்டும் வாழ்வோம்” நிகழ்ச்சி ~மேலும் செவி மடுக்க இங்கே அழுத்தவும்

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ஆண்டாண்டு காலமாகப் பெண்கள் தினம் வந்து போகின்றது. அவ்வாறு மார்ச் 8ஆம் திகதி மற்றுமொரு பெண்கள் தினம் கொண்டாடப்படவிருக்கின்றது. சம உரிமையும் சம வாய்ப்பும், அனைவருக்கும் என்பதாக இம்முறை சர்வதேச மகளிர் தினத்தொனிப் பொருள் அமைந்திருக்கிறது.[மேலும் வாசிக்க இங்கே அழுத்தவும்]

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“Each person must live their life as a model for others”~ Rosa Louise McCauley Parks-February 4, 1913-October 24, 2005, African American Civil rights activist We will be celebrating the centenary of International Women’s Day on March 8th 2010. This year’s theme of International Women’s Day is “Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all”. [click hear to read more]

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Heavy downpour in Kaaraitheevu, Ampara District [click to hear, see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-54356802559100757632010-03-03T09:07:00.001+05:302010-03-03T09:09:24.828+05:30

“We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated”~ Maya Angelou (1928-)-Poet, dancer, film producer, television producer, playwright, author and actressWomen represent 52% of Sri Lanka’s total population of 20, 217,000 (2008 census) according to the Department of Census and Statistics of Sri Lanka, and 56% of registered voters. There are only 11 women Parliamentarians out of the total

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-25959974782519055622010-02-15T08:24:00.002+05:302010-02-15T08:26:45.171+05:30

Bambalapitty: The First Green Town of Sri Lanka “If I keep a Green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come” ~ Chinese Proverb “Walk for a Greener Lifestyle” was held today-February 14th 2010 in Bambalapitty, Sri Lanka. The walk began in the morning from Majestic City and ended at Savoy in Wellawatte. [click to see & read more]

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It is always an enchanting drive through the city of Kaathaankudy. Kaathaankudy is a small city which is situated in the Eastern Province, Batticaloa District. It is known for its own distinct culture. [click to see & read more]

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The Exhibition and Events will continue in Colombo till February 9th 2010,in Ampara from February 17th to February 19th 2010, in Batticaloa from February 22nd to February 24th 2010 and in Jaffna from March 7th to 9th 2010. It's sponsored by the American Center in Colombo and the Foundation for Co-Existence. [click to read, see & hear more]மார்ட்டின் லூதர் கிங் நினைவு கண்காட்சி [பார்க்க, தொடர்ந்து

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“Every man’s memory in his private literature”~ Aldous Huxley-English Novelist and Critic (1894-1963)The Galle Literary festival 2010 began on January 28th 2010 inside the 17th century Dutch Fort. It goes on till February 2nd 2010. [click to see & read more]

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Candle light vigil was held to remember Late Lasantha Wickrematunge.His first death anniversary was observed with flowers, lights and prayers. Journalists, Academics and Human Rights Activists gathered on January 8th 2010 at the Alexandra Place Roundabout to light a candle and remember the Former Editor of the Sunday Leader Lasantha Wickrematunge. [click to see & read more]

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Today is the 5th anniversary of a tsunami that devastated our country. Five years on, but how many of us still care for the people who suffered? [See & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-12261562310850742092009-12-21T23:30:00.001+05:302009-12-21T23:32:26.249+05:30

Avoiding waste is the path to profit for the hotel according to Ranjith Kumarasinghe. “We want to make the waste zero, or if there is any waste-we make it as a resource to a different person or to our own organization.” [See & Read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-61917852655241096312009-12-20T00:51:00.002+05:302009-12-20T00:57:58.745+05:30

Paasikuda is situated in Batticaloa district between Kalkuda and the sea. [click to see & read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-64491294310669697852009-12-18T08:51:00.001+05:302009-12-18T09:04:23.044+05:30

Sea looks like a spread of Blue carpet early in the morning, and the same sea looks like a spread of Grey carpet in the evening. [click to read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-17818262426584788762009-12-11T20:48:00.000+05:302009-12-18T08:51:29.264+05:30

I captured a drawing by a child who wants to be Bharathiyar.The particular drawing is hanging high in an office in the East. [Click to hear, read & see more]

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“Numbed” –Exhibition on sculpture by Bandu Manamperi’s exhibition of sculptures is currently being held at the Theertha Red Dot Gallery in Pitakotte. [see and read comments]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-25920433447329419602009-11-03T16:59:00.011+05:302009-12-18T09:12:04.013+05:30

The road from Udappu town to Vattavan is bumpy and dusty, and nestled through Coconut, Palmyrah trees and neatly woven palm fence allies. [See and read more]

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“It’s a wonderful feeling to expand beyond your national boundary and it’s easier to find solutions when we come together,” Nandita Das says. Having faith in one’s own conviction is what is needed to overcome challenges she adds. [See, hear and read more]

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-57293840028057671312009-10-26T04:50:00.003+05:302009-10-26T09:48:17.532+05:30

“This is my life. It is my one time to be me. I want to experience every good thing” ~ Maya Angelou- Poet, dancer,film producer, television producer, playwright, author and actress. (b: 1928-)“City of Lahore is currently on alert. You are our honourable guests. We have to protect the foreigners, especially women” said one of the Elite Punjab Police Officers, while giving escort to the convoy of

HAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12296786.post-89853407880590659412009-10-24T08:56:00.004+05:302009-10-24T20:56:32.981+05:30

“Kantha Shasti” is observed in the Tamil month of “Aippasi”, which falls either in October or November on the new moon. Hindus all around the world fast for six days for Lord Murugan. “Kantha Shasti Kavasam” a special hymn is sung at houses and temples during this period. [See and Read more]

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