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Vesak in Sri Lanka: A Season of Light, Peace, and Generosity
“A mind that helps others is a purified mind.” Vesak casts a serene glow over Sri Lanka, shifting the island into a more mindful, peaceful rhythm. Celebrated on the full moon in May, it marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha, but it’s more than just a religious occasion. The air feels softer,…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day: Honoring the Heart of Every Home
Think about this for a moment. When was the last time you truly thanked your mother? Not just a quick message over text, but a sincere moment of appreciation. Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11, and it offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect and give something back to the one who has given…
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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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Poem: The Language of the Soul
Introduction to Poetry By Billy Collins I ask them to take a poem and hold it up to the light like a color slide or press an ear against its hive. I say drop a mouse into a poem and watch him probe his way out, or walk inside the poem’s room and feel the walls…
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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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Books, Breaks, and Brainpower: Life as an FHS Student at SLIIT
Ever wondered what it’s like to juggle lectures, group projects, and panic-fueled study sessions as a student of the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences (FHS) at SLIIT? Then you’re reading the right blog because I will be spilling the so-called, “tea’ for you all. Morning Hustle The start of my day is nothing special, just…
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Resolutions Are Overrated, or Are They?
The clock strikes midnight, and with it, a world of new beginnings unfolds, ready to be shaped by the choices we make in the year ahead.There’s something surreal about that moment, like stepping through an invisible door from one dimension into another. You think, This is it! The year where everything changes. But is it…
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A New Year of Possibilities
When the fireworks burst into color and midnight marks a new beginning, we’re not just turning the page — we’re redefining what’s possible! We’re welcoming 2025 with open arms, a whole lot of excitement, and maybe a few too many slices of celebratory cake. Let’s be real — the New Year’s resolutions can wait until…
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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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The Fantastic Four~Galactic Quest
The Baxter Building towers beneath a storm-filled, black sky. Inside, Reed Richards’ lab is in disarray. Technology beeps, screens flash absurd data, and Reed stands over Susan Storm, his eyes wide with desperation and his hands quivering. Susan’s body wavers, her form appearing and disappearing, her molecules vibrating at a rate that defies his understanding.…
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Meet the Team ~ Rtr. Danushkar Pushparajah & Rtr. Sarah Daniel.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Let me proudly introduce you to the Community Service Directors for the years 2024-25 of the Rotaract Club of SLIIT, Rtr. Danushkar Pushparajah and Rtr. Sarah Daniel. Their dedication to serving the community and their passion for helping others make…
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Reflecting Brilliance: 34th Rotaract District Assembly
As the sunrise painted the sky with promise, the 34th Rotaract District Assembly unfolded at Waters Edge, with a gathering filled with hope and achievement. Here, on the 6th of July 2024, Rotaractors from across the expansive Rotary International District 3220 came together, their hearts and minds pulsating with the spirit of leadership and service.…
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Eradicor: A Visionary Initiative Towards a Polio-Free World
In a world where challenges abound, the fight against polio stands out as a beacon of hope and determination. Driven by the vision of a polio-free world, the Interact Club of St. Bridgets Convent and Rotaract Clubs of SLIIT, American National College (ANC), and CFPS Law School joined hands to launch ‘Eradicor’, a groundbreaking initiative…
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