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story by Dishan Joseph
story by Dishan Joseph
Enhancing the deep sea patrolling capability of the Sri Lanka Navy is her newest vessel SLNS Sindurala. Bearing pennant number P-...
For us living in a city with neon lights and digital billboards, light does not necessarily inspire or captivate us. The lights...
One of the best travel destinations in the Eastern Province is Trincomalee. It is an area blessed with history, culture and...
The Hindu community in Sri Lanka piously celebrates the radiant festival of Navarathri, which in Sanskrit language literally...
The Commando Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army has rendered an invaluable service in combating terrorism.These valiant men don’t...
In this age of digital dominance and all things made convenient, one of the less enjoyed places are the outdoor - I am no...
Driving out into this massive area we were able to see various cultivations. The first stop was the mango section - 40 acres of...
The Northern Province is witnessing positive vibes. Restoration takes time, and with this process the minds of people must also...
Given the turbulent chapters of youth uprising and prolonged conflict, these Tamil speaking youth are on the right track. They...
The waves have a way of releasing an aura of bliss that captivates the human soul. They gently remind us that life is a...
The Signal Corps of the Army celebrates 75 years in 2018. This is one of the oldest regiments in the army with a rich heritage....
These girls tell us that cadeting has transformed them to be leaders and face challenges. They have enjoyed the adventure laden training camps at Rantambe
[email protected] cadet platoons are often associated with boy’s schools. Yet the NCC- (National Cadet Corps) has...
Traditionally the devotees would assemble at Selvachchanithi, in Jaffna and begin their long march crossing the dense jungles of...
The humble action of these youth is a testament to their nation’s policy on effective recycling and the discipline in their homes...
So I decided to give up netball, and got permission to join the rugger team. In 1999 we formed a rugger team in our school and I...
Young men who once ran and played now go about on wheel chairs. Others are being helped, learning to walk again….Youth is...
Social media can be used as a powerful weapon to create a good and just society. Instead of accusing the west lets clean up...
Many rural youth feel they are left out in comparison to the young folk in Colombo. This also stems from their inability to communicate in English…..
After walking along the coastal areas of Sri Lanka for 73 days Ranil Thillekeratne is a very tired but satisfied man. An old boy...
Social media is the current trend. That’s why we used social media to launch the Awake Magazine concept in digital form. We currently have launched three short videos…..
Shanaya and her sister Nayantara, both students of St. Bridgets Convent Colombo-7 have gained much acclaim for their photography...
“We try our best to teach these students about the law and the way a policeman works in real life. In my experience as a police officer I have found that many youth who violate the law have often not been given any exposure to team work and the basics of
The law sustains a peaceful society. The Police service is the manifestation of the law to the public and are also the guardians...
Today we live in a world that is captivated by visual appeal, in any realm. Of this, the lure of the female is indeed an...
When you sing and record a song you “imprint” your voice on a wave and that’s why we added “print” to our name”.
Harmony is a primary element in any form of music. It becomes even more important when the focus is on voices only. The style of...
Nestled in the busy heart of Colombo, is a culinary oasis that is perhaps the oldest Italian Restaurant in Colombo- in operation...
The Young Zoologists’ Association (YZA) is based at the Dehiwela Zoo.YV caught up with its vibrant and dynamic President...
The bagpipe is a rather complex yet unique instrument and has its origins in the cold salubrious highlands of Scotland where...
……fast is broken by eating 3 dates. This is followed by drinking rice based porridge or one can indulge in a glass of faluda, chilled milk infused with sweet rose essence. Arabic food can be traced back to centuries
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar heralds the period of fasting. It is a time of deep spiritual reflection, renunciation...
Manson was taking the first steps to a lifetime of crime and violence. At age 13 he was sent to a reform school,….. he began a ritual of acting insane when unable to defend himself by ‘screaming and waving his arms’…
Some music fans maybe familiar with the Beatles song ‘Helter Skelter’, which rocked the music charts. However there was one...
As the tourism industry is making significant growth in Sri Lanka, creative chefs are very much in demand. A kitchen is the heart...
Most of the serial murders that gained media frenzy are reported from Western, English speaking countries. There is a unique and...
Young life is a gift. Appreciate and enjoy it wisely. Pornography is a deadly minefield. It will ruin your life
To those living in this era the phrase ‘porn’ does not make a significant change in emotion, as it is not shocking or...
An amazing sight, lotus flowers in shades of white and pink are all over. Birds, local and migratory are busy feeding and diving...
These men will be the first line of defence in the digital domain, as we encounter and mitigate cyber threats which are now...
The Naval Cultural Troupe has dazzled audiences locally and globally
To most of us the Navy is synonymous with gunboats and sailors at sea. Inside the heart of the Navy there are a league of...
Every song no matter how fast or slow has a consistent beat. The dynamic beat of the drums is perhaps the most influencing factor...
The lion is the undisputed king of all beasts. Its roar is a proclamation of its authority. The Sinha Regiment of the Sri Lanka...
Today is Easter Sunday. As I reminisce on the memories that are associated with many a Resurrection Sunday, I am into overload...
The skies were once unchartered territory. Today this frontier has been reached and conquered. Jumping out of a plane at an...
For centuries beards were a dominant manifestation of manhood: especially among warrior clans. The beard was a symbol of...
Domain of culinary delights
Within the precincts of Colombo 12 is a vibrant street that never sleeps. It is a road bursting with life by day and night. One...
A spectacular cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas’ College has just concluded. This match is laden with so much...
Clothing continues to evolve with our lifestyle - influenced by climate, mobility, price and of course fashion trends. One item...
One may wonder what motivated a woman to act in such a manner, as we have heard the old phrase ’hell hath no fury like a woman...
Man’s best friend…… amazing array of dogs: friendly Labradors, defiant Dobermans, alert German Shepherds, stubborn Boxers, adorable Beagles, intelligent Belgian Malinois and dominating Rottweiler’s
The bond between man and dog is one of the oldest relationships. It is based on trust and understanding. Dogs continue to...
For thousands of Americans the acronym BTK would unleash memories of fear. Dennis Rader was a vicious killer who taunted Sedgwick...
In the realm of crime and terror we often hear of lone male killers. This is a very grotesque and bloody story involving a...
“Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom “ - Rabindranath TagoreHaving concluded the blissful concoctions of Valentine’...
For centuries the focus of fashion has been on women. Men’s clothing did evolve with equal vogue but did not perhaps receive the...
Fearlessly cruising the ocean at a speed of 28 knots is the pride of the Sri Lanka Naval fleet bearing pennant P-701: fast...
The sari has dominated the Asian woman’s dress code for centuries. Women clad in coloruful sari dazzled and captivated us .Yet is...
To those of us who watched the movie The Texas Chainsaw Massacre the image of the killer with a disfigured face was indeed scary...
For us living in a city with neon lights and digital billboards,...
One of the best travel destinations in the Eastern Province is...
The Hindu community in Sri Lanka piously celebrates the radiant...
The Commando Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army has rendered an...
In this age of digital dominance and all things made convenient, one...
Driving out into this massive area we were able to see various...
The Northern Province is witnessing positive vibes. Restoration takes...
Given the turbulent chapters of youth uprising and prolonged conflict...
The waves have a way of releasing an aura of bliss that captivates...
The Signal Corps of the Army celebrates 75 years in 2018. This is one...
[email protected] cadet platoons are often associated...
Traditionally the devotees would assemble at Selvachchanithi, in...
The humble action of these youth is a testament to their nation’s...
So I decided to give up netball, and got permission to join the...
Young men who once ran and played now go about on wheel chairs...
Social media can be used as a powerful weapon to create a good and...
After walking along the coastal areas of Sri Lanka for 73 days Ranil...
Shanaya and her sister Nayantara, both students of St. Bridgets...
The law sustains a peaceful society. The Police service is the...
Today we live in a world that is captivated by visual appeal, in any...
Harmony is a primary element in any form of music. It becomes even...
Nestled in the busy heart of Colombo, is a culinary oasis that is...
The Young Zoologists’ Association (YZA) is based at the Dehiwela...
The bagpipe is a rather complex yet unique instrument and has its...
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar heralds the period of fasting...
Some music fans maybe familiar with the Beatles song ‘Helter Skelter...
As the tourism industry is making significant growth in Sri Lanka,...
Most of the serial murders that gained media frenzy are reported from...
To those living in this era the phrase ‘porn’ does not make a...
An amazing sight, lotus flowers in shades of white and pink are all...
These men will be the first line of defence in the digital domain, as...
To most of us the Navy is synonymous with gunboats and sailors at sea...
Every song no matter how fast or slow has a consistent beat. The...
The lion is the undisputed king of all beasts. Its roar is a...
Today is Easter Sunday. As I reminisce on the memories that are...
The skies were once unchartered territory. Today this frontier has...
For centuries beards were a dominant manifestation of manhood:...
Within the precincts of Colombo 12 is a vibrant street that never...
A spectacular cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas’...
Clothing continues to evolve with our lifestyle - influenced by...
One may wonder what motivated a woman to act in such a manner, as we...
The bond between man and dog is one of the oldest relationships...
For thousands of Americans the acronym BTK would unleash memories of...
In the realm of crime and terror we often hear of lone male killers....
“Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom “ - Rabindranath...
For centuries the focus of fashion has been on women. Men’s clothing...
Fearlessly cruising the ocean at a speed of 28 knots is the pride of...
The sari has dominated the Asian woman’s dress code for centuries....
To those of us who watched the movie The Texas Chainsaw Massacre the...
One of the highlights of the annual Independence Day celebrations is...
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