Author: Rotaract Club of SLIIT
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Embracing the Spirit of Avurudu with Tradition and New Beginnings
As the sun begins its traditional transition from Pisces to Aries, Sri Lankans across the island and around the world prepare to celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year, fondly known as Avurudu. More than just a date on the calendar, Avurudu is a deeply rooted cultural celebration that marks the start of a new agricultural
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Synergy Scroll
We are beyond excited to present Synergy Scroll, a multi-district mega bulletin that brings together Rotaract Clubs from Sri Lanka, Italy, and Nepal! 🌍✨ This initiative is more than just a bulletin—it’s a celebration of global unity, service, and cultural exchange. Through this collaboration, Rotaractors from diverse backgrounds have joined hands to foster meaningful connections,
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‘Holi’ / होली – Festival of colours
Holi is the one day when people across India and worldwide cast aside their age, status, and gender to celebrate their ‘togetherness’ and embrace the vibrant explosion of colour. Set on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna, Holi is a festival that is born with roots in Indian mythology, where it
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Brave and Fearless Women Who Defied Limits
“Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful?” Lana Del Rey’s touching lyrics speak to the fleeting nature of youth and beauty. Society often measures a woman’s worth by how she looks, but history tells a different story. Women are not remembered for their faces. They are remembered for their fire.
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Celebrating Women’s Day ~ The World in Her Hands
Today, on March 8th, we celebrate the heartbeat of the world; women. Women who rise with the sun and carry the weight of the sky. Women who dream, who build, who love so fiercely that they mend what is broken and create what has never been. She is the arms that cradle new life, the
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Life as a Faculty of Computing Student at SLIIT
When you are studying computing at SLIIT it is not a usual college life which one can imagine. Picture this: a world where debugging code at midnight is like solving a mystery like Sherlock Holmes, where each project is an adventure, and where classmates are co-dreamers, and co-conspirators in the fight for technology. There is
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Christmas through the eyes of Saint Nicholas
Ladies and gentlemen, elves and reindeer gather around! It’s that jolly time of year where I am busier than a one-legged man in a reindeer race. Christmas, oh boy, where do I start? For me, as Santa, Christmas is about bringing smiles to faces, igniting imaginations, and fostering a sense of wonder and excitement. It’s
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Editors’ Hot Seat~Rtr. Charith Yohan
In this installment of Editors’ Hot Seat, exploring the experiences of Rotaract Club leaders, we caught up with Rtr. Charith Yohan, Secretary of the Rotaract Club of SLIIT for the RI Year 2024-25. Co-Editors Rtr. Kavisha Yapa and Rtr. Tanuri Dissanayake delved into Charith’s journey to uncover the defining moments, challenges, and invaluable lessons that
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Human Rights Day
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”— Martin Luther King Jr. Human rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement we have simply and purely because we exist as human beings – they are not granted by any state. These universal rights are essential to us all, regardless of nationality, race, gender
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අන්hinged
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Charlie Chaplin. The Rotaract Club of SLIIT did not waste the opportunity to make others laugh with utmost joy, as the Club service avenue organized the standup comedy show ‘අන්hinged’, along with the Club service directors, Rtr. Ranuka Perera and Rtr, Tarini Nanayakkara. The event kicked
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The Art of Embracing Solitude
Figuring out your 20s feels like a winding road full of transitions, discoveries, and unexpected turns. But when everyone around you is partnering up, life around you starts to feel like an unending series of plus one events and double dates. And if you’re single, there’s a unique struggle: the feeling of being left behind
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Editors’ Hot Seat~Rtr. Jayod Perera
In this new column, we dive into the minds of Rotaract Club leaders, starting with our current President, Rtr. Jayod Perera. Co-editors Rtr. Kavisha Yapa and Rtr. Tanuri Dissanayake got to sit down with Jayod, uncovering the highs, the laughs, and the unforgettable memories that have shaped his Rotaract journey. Q: So, what got you
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Diwali ~The Festival of Lights
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Celebrated by Hindus across the world, Diwali represents the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Its vibrant traditions and profound significance make
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The Beauty of Existing~A Thrilling Journey Through Life’s Unexpected Moments
Life is a rollercoaster, isn’t it? One day, you’re riding high, feeling unstoppable, and the next, it’s like everything is unraveling at once. You’ve probably had those moments when the weight of the world feels too heavy, and you wonder, “What’s the point?” But here’s the catch—there’s something magical about just being. Even in the
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Celebrating UN Day ~A World of Unity and Action
Each year on October 24, we pause to celebrate United Nations Day—a day that invites us all to reflect on the incredible impact of global unity. But what does “global unity” really mean to us in our everyday lives? Is it just about diplomats in suits, shaking hands at meetings in New York, or can
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