Source:Island That’s what they sang for parting wishes at the wedding of Mary Felicia’s daughter. The choir of a few carried the lyrics with resonant voices, and the gathered handful whispered the chorus, all about little birds soaring to the sky, flying away, flying away. The event took place in ...

Source:FT Board Member Ifham Aarif   Board Member Devanthi Ambuldeniya   Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition and Event Organisers (SLAPCEO) newly elected President Imran Hassan says now is the best time for Sri Lanka to strategically focus on being ready to open up to this industry.  He said like ...

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The multi religious and multi ethnic approach taken by the Walpola Rahula Institute (WRI) and its head, Venerable Galkande Dhammananda to advance social healing amongst all people in Sri Lanka and elsewhere is set to take a major step forward with the increasing focus on online programs that could potentially ...

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his death, Elvis: The 25th Anniversary Concert Event was staged at the Pyramid Coliseum in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Through the magic of modern technology, Elvis is reunited with his original TCB band, back-up singers and musical director for a unique concert ...

     “HALFWAY TO A HUNDRED” – By Des Kelly   Many of us have probably stopped, on our 50th birthday, to think about the significance of this particular day, and wonder what the following years have in store for us. Now, with longevity much more common, depending on the ...

  “It’s okay to celebrate your wins, but remember,wins are milestones, not finish lines.”DAVID MELTZER Welcome to another newsletter and to the start of another financial year. As I write this, the Australian stock-market is at a record highs, and American stock markets are in a similar position. The top 20 ...