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IIHE launches TESOL Teacher Training Programme to empower individuals with English Language Teaching skills
By Joanne Kotelawala IIHE in partnership with the Tiara Language Lab of Malaysia, brings an affordable English Teacher Training Programme for individuals aiming for a professional qualification to pursue a career path as a teacher of English. Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE) was established in 1996 as a private tertiary education institution to provide [...]
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‘Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013’ in Colombo – come explore a “Future Unlimited”!
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) with the support of the Australian High Commission and partners Australian Education International and Perth Education City will stage “Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013” in Colombo on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th February 2013 from 10.30 am till 6.00 pm at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Crystal Ballroom Lower. Twenty [...]
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University Education not just a dream
Start your university education – 4 after O/Levels and 3 A/Levels Value of University Education University education is an investment for a life time. The choice made on a certain university or a degree program will impact the future career options, salaries, prestige and subsequently will affect the overall social and living standard of students. [...]
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BSC offers the most sought after British MBA in Colombo
In a short journey, the British School of Commerce (BSC Colombo) that opened new doors to international higher education in February earlier last year, has so far demonstrated an unmatched global success . The London School of Commerce (LSC), UK, the parent company of BSC Colombo has more than 6,000 students from 130 different countries around the [...]
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Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology joins EMC Academic Alliance Programme
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the largest IT degree awarding institute in Sri Lanka, today announced it has joined the global EMC Academic Alliance program (EAA) from EMC Corporation. The EAA program provides universities worldwide with technology curricula to educate and transform the next generation of IT and data science professionals, and help [...]
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American Higher Education The Facts Quality – Affordability – Opportunity
An American university education is undeniably one of the best and most affordable international options for students in today’s globally competitive world. This is a matter of fact, not one of opinion and both students and parents must be aware of the factors that make this so. Never before has your path to success been [...]
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Be empowered with an internationally accepted Australian degree after O’Levels
Being the ‘preferred choice’ is certainly no mere claim any institute can make . Yet that is exactly what the Australian College of Business Technology is to many of Sri Lanka’s young students and professionals seeking a globally recognized qualification. Incepted in 1998, the college has quickly evolved to be the undisputed leader of quality [...]
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CA Sri Lanka conducts a highly successful ‘SisuNena’ seminar in Narammala
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) together with the Wayamba Provincial Education Department, Kurunegala, recently conducted a seminar for commerce stream students at Narammala Central College under its “SisuNena” seminar series. The seminar that enlightened the students on a number of Sri Lanka Accounting Standards that are applicable for the [...]
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British MBA Pathway from HRMI for Executives
Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI) offers a globally recognized MBA pathway for those employed with at least 2 years of work experience. The unique feature of this pathway is that it is a UK qualification in its entirety and therefore the acceptance and recognition is beyond doubt. This pathway consists of three stages. Stage One [...]
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Gain a competitive edge in your profession, with a business degree from ACBT
Founded in 1998, The Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) is a renowned international business school, offering top quality degrees with a history of designing innovative and industry-relevant programmes.. By combining professional qualifications with academic degrees, ACBT gives students the strongest possible foundation for success in any business environment. Their groundbreaking programmes bring together [...]
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Experience the future of higher education with NSBM
National School of Business Management (NSBM) is the degree school of National Institute of Business Management (NIBM). NSBM is a fully owned subsidiary of NIBM, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in the fields of Business, Computing and Engineering. Recognizing the trends in technology and globalization, NSBM has designed an alternative and innovative approach [...]
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Pro X New Zealand Ltd is now in Sri Lanka
Pro X New Zealand is a family owned Education Consultancy company based in New Zealand. The company was founded by two Sri Lankan professional who migrated to New Zealand in the latter part of the 90s. Founder director Asoka Weerasundara is not a stranger to Sri Lanka. He was well known as a cricket commentator [...]
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After A/L enrol with University of Ballarat to amplify your Knowledge, Proficiency and Skills
Respected by the industry as a premier tertiary education provider offering Internationally accredited Australian Programmes, Victoria College of Business and Technology was incepted with the core objective of providing affordable higher education to enrich the lives of students in Sri Lanka whilst delivering high quality education programmes that are relevant and current to the students, [...]
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Endeavour is its own reward in South Australia
When Niranjani Semananda left Adelaide following her graduation from the University of South Australia she hoped she would return again one day. ‘I entered the University in 2008 and completed my Master of Water Resources Management in 2010. I went back to Sri Lanka and hoped to return to complete my PhD studies.’ The University [...]
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The University of Greenwich, UK
We are here for you “ONE TIME INVESTMENT FOR A LIFE TIME SUCCESS” University of Greenwich – strong industry links, research excellence, and vibrant international student community. No.1 university in London for teaching excellence (Sunday Times Guide 2011) The University of Greenwich is a fantastic place to study, and the excellence of our teaching is [...]
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A prestigious degree from a prestigious university at PIBT
The Pioneer Institute of Business & Technology is at the forefront of higher-education in Sri Lanka proven with its successful track record of producing world-class IT professionals to the global industry. PIBT is affiliated with UK’s finest, University of Greenwich which is a technical and commercial training centre holding a strong tradition since 1980, and [...]
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Industry experts across the country laud AIB’s 12month MBA rankings
Based on the latest MBA rankings issued by the CEO Magazine (UK), the 12month MBA program offered by Oxford College of Business (OCB) in affiliation with the Australian Institute of Business (AIB) was ranked #3 in Australia and #10 in the world (Source: http://www.aib.edu.au/email/13-01-14/ceo-magazine-MBA-rankings.pdf). A feat never achieved by any other MBA programme in Sri [...]
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Horizon City Campus officially opens its doors in the heart of Colombo
Pix by Anusha de Silva The ceremonial opening of the Horizon City campus was held on the 11th of February 2013, with the Hon.Minister of Higher Education Mr.S.B.Dissanayake, gracing the occasion as the chief guest. The secretary to the Ministry of Higher Education, Dr. Sunil Jayantha Navarathne, Prof.Rangappa, the former Vice Chancellor of the Karnatake [...]
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University scholarships and admissions – Academic Year 2013
Scholarships to USA With one in every five leading universities in the world, USA remains the world’s leading destination for international students. In 2010 nearly 700,000 non-US students around 21% of the total number of students studying abroad – studied in the United States. American Education Advantage American University education is attractive for many reasons. [...]
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Ranked No.1 in Australia
The Australian National University (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C) The Australian National University is one of the world’s most highly-respected universities. It has been consistently ranked number one in Australia by QS World University Rankings. The University is located in the heart of Canberra, the political and administrative centre of Australia. Unique among world capitals, Canberra [...]
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Kithulampitiya Ananda MV is striving to hit the top
By Sujitha Miranda Kithulampitiya Ananda Maha Vidyalaya is a well known school in the Southern Province for its excellence in academic and extracurricular activities. Since the inception Ananda M.V. has produced many valuable people to the nation and continues to do so. Ananda M.V. is situated in Kithulampitiya, Galle, 5 acres in extent on a [...]
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Nagoda Royal’s triumphs adds beauty and value to the village
By Sujitha Miranda Nagoda is a beautiful and historical village with loads of scenic beauty. Nagoda Royal College adds more value and beauty to this eye-catching village with its excellent triumphs. During the latter part of the 19th century the villagers considered the need for an Education Institution for their children. To fulfill this requirement [...]
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D.S. Senanayake College celebrates 46th birthday
D.S. Senanayake College Colombo 07 a trend setter among the education institutes in Sri Lanka celebrated its 46th Birthday on the 10th of February 2013 at the College premises with the participation of many religious devotees, parents, children and well wishers with an All night “Pirith ceremony” to invoke blessings to the school and bring [...]
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CICRA to certify Secure Software Developers
A move to benchmark Sri Lankan software industry safe against hackers As Sri Lanka gears to achieve US$ 1 billion worth IT exports by 2016, CICRA Education has launched a programme to certify Secure Software Developers to increase their global competitiveness. “Sri Lankan government has announced in the 2013 budget that it targets to earn [...]
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Achievers- A business school which produces outstanding results
Achievers Lanka Business School a leading business school for CIMA has once again proved to the world that it is definitely the place where “THE GOOD BECOMES GREAT” by securing a record 22 prizes in 2012 – 10 prizes (1 World prize and 9 Sri Lanka prizes) in May 2012 and 12 prizes (2 World [...]
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Mercury offers the presitigious CFA qualification
Mercury Institute of Management ushers in a new era for professionals in the capital market of Sri Lanka for those who aspire to be a part of the prestigious profession, by offering the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification to Sri Lankan students. The CFA programme is the most widely known and respected investment credential in [...]
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Convened by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce University of Sri Jayewardenepura
9th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) The Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has pioneered management education through the Sri Lankan University system which dates back to 1959. Over the decades, the best performers at the GCE Advanced Level Examination (Commerce Stream) have been admitted to this Faculty. The present [...]
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Adventus Education opens first office in Sri Lanka in Colombo 3
Adventus sets up new office to provide world-class education advice services to Sri Lankan students Adventus Education is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in Sri Lanka, in Colombo at the A T Cooray Building, 445A Galle Road, Colombo 3. Adventus Education (Latin for ‘arrival’) main purpose is getting students arriving at [...]
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CA Sri Lanka President underscores importance of professionalism for economic growth at ICAI International Conference in Mumbai
President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) Mr. Sujeewa Rajapakse who was a special guest at the International Conference organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) held in Mumbai provided some insightful thoughts on the importance of professionalism as a tool for economic growth. A seasoned [...]
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Another Success Story of Missouri University Psychology Degree Programme at ANC
Name – Sadhani Rajapakse School – Musaeus College (2007 A/Level) University – Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA Degree – BS Psychology Year of graduation – 2012 fall About me I always wanted to become a psychologist and help others. While all my friends wanted to be medical doctors or scientists I wanted to [...]
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IIT Stage Craft 2013 – Annual Talent showcasing event of IIT students
The tag line “Transethnic Talent Reloaded” truly defined the spirit in which Stage Craft 2013 was held. Organized by the student union of the Informatics Institute of Technology,(IIT) and held for the 7th consecutive year at the Musaeus College Auditorium , the event embraced a collection of song, dance and drama ,and certainly kept up [...]
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Get a head start on a career in Engineering with ACBT
Renowned for its cutting-edge curriculum and facilities, as well as unmatched opportunities for career advancement, the Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) now offers students and budding graduates a new opportunity towards academic and career excellence. Keeping pace with technological advancements and greater interconnectivity, the foundation programme in engineering, is designed to assist students [...]
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University Graduation is a reality with G.C.E. (O/L) or (A/L) at EIPEL for Budget Fee
European Institute of Professional Education, popularly known as EIPEL campus is renowned for providing education and training in Sri Lanka for many years through delivery of innovative study programmes. EIPEL Campus vision is “Support Career Progress & Improve Quality of Life”. To make it’s vision a reality EIPEL provides over hundred study programs including e-learning [...]
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TechOne Global Learning: A Microsoft accredited Learning Center
TechOne Global was initiated in 2003 as a BOI approved company. Back then, the company solely focussed on software sales, as a Microsoft partner. However, as the company ventured in to the software market, they saw that many individuals did not know the benefits of purchasing original software and hence relied on pirated versions. This [...]
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Unique learning opportunity with MSU’s hospitality programmes
The rapid growth of international hospitality and tourism over the years has generated not only revenue for the countries involved, but also enormous employment opportunities. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), there were an estimated 880 billion visitors traveling across world who spent up to US$852bil in 2009. Hospitality and tourism management is a [...]
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History created at CA Sri Lanka’s case study exam
History was created recently at the case study exam of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), after Charith Ranganath Gunathilaka of Colombo became the first ever in the history of the exam to score an impressive 93 marks out of 100. A former student of Royal College Colombo, Gunathilaka tributes [...]
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Sri Lanka’s most economical business management bachelor’s degree from IDM
Everyone wants to be a degree holder, but state universities accommodate around 10% of the students who sat for the A/L exams and very less percentage of students in that 10% actually get to study what they wanted. Your dreams, your goals must not be shattered by lack of opportunities. IDM City Campus #3 wants [...]
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ACBT MBA offers students the chance to stand out amongst the best
The Australian College of Business Technology is where quality education meets the cream of today’s business leaders. The undisputed leader in the industry themselves; their considerable track record of over 13 years have made them the ‘preferred choice’ of those who pursue higher educational qualifications that has a global reach and recognition. The advantages of [...]
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Become a Software Engineer:
Degree + JOB Placement @ OCBT Campus OCBT Campus, one of the foremost professional higher education institutions in Sri Lanka now accepting applications for its software engineering programme that provides the opportunity for the students to enroll for the final year of an information technology degree programme in Sri Lanka UK or Australia. More details [...]
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CfPS open day and scholarship awards ceremony
The most sought after legal education provider in the private sector in Sri Lanka, CfPS Law school will be having its open day and scholarship awards ceremony for the new students enrolling in the university of London Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Diploma in Law programmes on the 23rd of February at Galle Face Hotel [...]
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Sustainable Development :Developing the economy, society and the environment simultaneously
“Sustainable development” are words that have been heard very often in the recent past. Sustainable development can be viewed as a possible solution to the environmental threats resulting from the rapid growth of population and the need for increased development. The accurate definition of sustainable development is “development that meets the needs of the present, [...]
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Lideke Wery Educational Institute: 6 years of educational excellence.
On Wednesday December 12th, the Induruwa-based Lideke Wery Educational Institute (LWEI) was one of the eight English language schools on the island to be awarded the Best Performing Centre-recognition by British organisation City & Guilds (C&G). C&G is an authority in the field of teaching English as a second language, both in Sri Lanka and [...]
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CIMA Spellmaster – Top 16 compete for place in Grand Finale
Is spelling easy? Most say it never was and so it is for those competing in the final rounds of the Spellmaster. Over the past two weeks we have witnessed four competitors step down from the competition. Now down to the Top 16 it’s difficult to say who will be bowing out as every week [...]
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SLIM makes significant contribution to Marketers and recognised by four awards in 2012/2013
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) is a professional body that caters to the promotion of marketing and elevating the status of marketing within Sri Lanka. SLIM has been engaged in achieving this vision since 1970, subsequently in 1980 SLIM was incorporated through an Act of Parliament. SLIM’s mandate is to uplift the standarads [...]
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Auston partners University from London
Auston Institute of Management has partnered London South Bank University to deliver new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business management, human resources, marketing, banking & finance, and business technology. Auston is a branch campus from the Singapore parent company established in 1996. In 2010, Auston was established and has since become a leading provider for [...]
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Become an Internationally Qualified Training Professional with Dynamix & City and Guilds
For the last 4 years Dynamix has been offering an “International Qualification in the field of Training “to help professionals to develop the much needed Knowledge and Skills that will enhance their capacity in making them more resourceful and versatile. Dynamix International is the only Institute offering this very important qualification in all levels on [...]
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CA Sri Lanka calls for comments on proposed amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is calling for comments on the proposed amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). IASB has issued an exposure draft (ED) proposing limited modifications to IFRS 9 (2010) ‘Financial instruments’. These proposals are to address three specific areas [...]
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All ACCA Members now have access to a U.S. Management Accounting Credential
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement Waived for ACCA Members Seeking CMA Certification The ICMA (Institute of Certified Management Accountants) Board of Regents, representing the certification division of IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), has voted to waive its usual bachelor’s degree requirement for ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) members wishing to earn IMA’s CMA (Certified Management Accountant) [...]
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Begin your Degree at the Gateway Graduate School and graduate from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus
Gateway Graduate School now offers the unique opportunity of obtaining a world class Business Management Degree by studying the Foundation year and/or the first year in Sri Lanka and completing the last two years in Malaysia. The University of Nottingham is ranked within the top 10 in UK, the top 30 in Europe and in [...]
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Mercantile Seaman Training Institute – Training for life at sea
Mercantile Seaman Training Institute is an institute dedicated towards providing students with learning opportunities that will enable them to succeed in a unique and competitive career as a seafarer. In order for the youth of Sri Lanka to gain a better understanding of seafaring as a profession, the following are excerpts of an Education Times [...]
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Sun Yat Sen a World Class Medical University
Sun Yat Sen University is within the top 5 Chinese universities and China has over 1000 universities. In world rankings it is a top 400 university (Good University Ranking Guide 2012 /2013). The university was founded in 1924, and named after the great leader of the Chinese democratic revolution Dr. Sun Yat Sen. For domestic [...]
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How much water does an urban citizen need?
Understanding how consumers are responding to water availability will enable better design of systems and result in efficient use of water. Our cities need to respond urgently, says water activist S. Vishwanath In India, the design of water supply systems has been done using certain standards. Currently the standard being used is BIS 1172: 1993, [...]
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New Course New Skills New You at Newcastle College
“Your No. 1 choice” A & B INTERNATIONALS (PVT) LTD – ABI Newcastle College official Representative in Sri Lanka. Newcastle College prides itself on being one of the largest and most successful government funded colleges in the UK! With nearly 30,000 students, an ongoing £250 million investment into the campus, Grade 1 OFSED ‘Outstanding’ status, [...]
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Build your future with a world recognized Degree
University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol is one of the largest universities in the UK and the largest in the southwest of England. After a careful research on the market needs and employment opportunities that a student would get at the completion of a degree, Northshore decided on providing the above degrees of [...]
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OKI International School obtains ISO Certification
ISO 9001 is the internationally accepted standard that provides a set of standardized requirement for a quality Management system. OKI International School is proud to announce that OKI is successful in obtaining ISO goal DNV Certification in January 2013. Over one year prior to the certification the academic and other supportive processes and system were [...]
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CIMA knowledge fast forward
CIMA knowledge fast forward is a knowledge sharing initiative which strives to improve the conceptual clarity of the business community with regard to a core management/financial accounting or business related knowledge area, describing the concept, and explaining how it applies in practice. SSCs in Sri Lanka: next steps Intellectual capital: optimising performance in SSCs, jointly [...]
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Live-blogging of Lit for Life 2013
Students of the Asian College of Journalism will add a new dimension to The Hindu Lit for Life 2013 by live-blogging the two-day event (Sat, 16 Feb & Sun, 17 Feb) in Chennai. Lovers of arts and literature, who cannot make it to Sir Mutha Venkatasubbarao Auditorium, can still catch all the excitement as the [...]
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“Indian fiction in for interesting times”
After winning the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature recently, Jeet Thayil’s Narcopolis has been shortlisted again for yet another literary award, The Hindu Literary Prize 2012.Thayil gives us a brief insight into the book. Narcopolis has been nominated for yet another award, The Hindu Literary Prize. How does it feel to have your debut [...]
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SLF Digital Film Academy with Fashion related courses…
The Digital Film Academy (DFA), one of the major academic arms of the Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF), has launched the following threeFashion industry related courses. Certificate in Fashion and Textile designing A Certificate Course in Fashion and Textile Design aiming to strengthen amateur fashion and textile designers across the country. Duration of the course is [...]
