Japanese embassy staff’s spouses support educational causes
Two NGOs — Surangani Voluntary Service (SVS) and Only One World (OOW) – were the recipients of Rs. 342,400 in donations raised by the Association of Spouses of the Japanese Embassy Staff (ASJES) through the International Christmas Charity Bazar (ICCB) 2017 held at the Hilton Colombo Residences on 26 November 2017. The donation was presented [...]
Sri Lanka journalists for Global Justice condemn killing of Palestinian journalist
The Sri Lanka Journalists for Global Justice (SLJGJ) has called upon journalists and peace loving people worldwide to unite in condemning the killing of Palestinian journalist Yasser Murtaja while on duty. The SLJGJ in a statement also condemns comments by Israel’s defence minister justifying the killing and calls upon the Israeli authorities to hold to [...]
Wasana Sandamalee Dancing Academy’s first concert
The Wasana Sandamalee Dancing Queen Academy held its first concert at the Sirisara Uyana Housing Scheme on Baseline Road, Dematagoda. Chief guest and Pragna Pradeepa founder Jayantha de Silva is seen here inaugurating the concert.
Political machismo
NEW YORK – Parts of the world are experiencing eruptions of hyper-masculinity. The president of the United States presents himself as a kind of caveman, beating his chest, grabbing women “by the pussy,” and roaring like a great ape. A Canadian psychology professor, Jordan Peterson, has attracted countless young male followers by telling them to [...]