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An extraordinary journey to the top
Since the last update Johann completed the third rotation from Base Camp up through Camps 1 and 2 up to Camp 3. This involved climbing up the treacherous Khumbu Ice fall along the way to Camp 1, and then the equally challenging Lhotse Face, a vertical climb along the ascent from Camp 2 to Camp [...]
Young voices coming together in song
When James Jayawardena first got out of school, he wanted to learn to play the guitar and improve his voice. He had always been shy and that’s why he never took part in any musical activity in school. But one day, while he was on Youtube, James came across an Elvis Presley video. After watching [...]
Let’s hear it for the Boyz
With the boy band epidemic still spreading throughout the world – the emergence of One Direction and K-Pop sensation BTS, a niche audience in Colombo was in a frenzy as Yes FM presented ‘Boyzlife’ dropped on May 19 at Stein Studios, Ratmalana. Who exactly is Boyzlife you may ask?A first time collaboration with Keith Duffy [...]
ManKiwwa: An app that takes issues seriously
Amongst all the ideas we’ve seen at hackathons we’ve been to, there has always been a platform for complaints and social services. Aimed at empowering citizens to report anything from illegal garbage dumping to roadside accidents to even robberies, these platforms often never see the light of day. So, how successful would an app like [...]
Billboard Music Awards at a glance
LAS VEGAS – Pop crooner Ed Sheeran, rapper Kendrick Lamar and funk maestro Bruno Mars were among the top winners at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (May 21 morning, Singapore time). Among the performers ramping up the wow factor at the event hosted by Kelly [...]
Madonna is coming back with a new album
The queen of pop, Madonna may be on the verge of releasing new music. The 59 year old took to social media on May 18 to tease fans with the wording ‘Beautiful Game’ coming soon and giving a hint that Mirwais will be producer. Madonna last released an album ‘Rebel Heart’ in 2015. The Backstreet [...]