Johann Peiris second Sri Lankan to conquer Everest

Johann after completing his climb; Johann and Jayanthi on a training mission Professional hairstylist and model Johann Peiris became the second Sri Lankan to conquer 29,559 foot-high Mount Everest on May 22 this year, two years after Jayanthi Kuru-uthumpala scaled…
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Ottawa Sri Lankan temple’s Buddha statue damaged

No evidence to link the attack to hate crime: Police Ottawa police are investigating after a statue of Buddha that was brought from Sri Lanka was vandalized in a temple, according to several Canadian television reports. Police responded to a…
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Singer Zayn Malik, supermodel Gigi Hadid split after two years

Supermodel Gigi Hadid and former One Direction singer Zayn Malik have split after being together for two years and four months, according to latest celebrity news. “They are no longer a couple but they do remain close and are supportive…
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Double-edged racism of Europe

Monica, a black Canadian woman, moved to Switzerland two years ago. The first month was stressful, and the relocation agent hired by her company to help ease the transition only added to it. She said she felt bad around the…
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Sarigama: Sound of Music’s clever Sinhala remake

Sarigama is a clever Sinhala remake of Hollywood blockbuster Sound of Music. Directed by Australia-based Sri Lankan film maker Somarathne Dissanayake who has a way with directing kids, the film has not one, not two; there are seven children, ranging…
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