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Editorial Month In Review

Month In Review

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May was the month of exams—but even with textbooks piled high, notes scattered everywhere, and LMS tabs open round the clock, the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts didn’t hit pause. Instead, the club wrapped up the month with a calendar full of impactful events. Club Service Avenue The Club Service Avenue, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Cinnamon Gardens, hosted Baila Night ’25—one of the most awaited events on our Rotaract calendar. Held on the 30th of May at King George Hall, University of Colombo, the evening was a lively celebration filled with classic Sri Lankan Baila tunes, dancing, games, and plenty of kottu. More than just a night of fun, Baila Night brought people…

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Baila Night’25: A Night of Music, Dance, and Community

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Baila Night'25, held on the 30th of May 2025 at King George Hall, University of Colombo, was a vibrant event organized by the Club Service Avenues of the Rotaract Club of Cinnamon Gardens and the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts. It brought together young people for an evening filled with Sri Lankan Baila music, dancing, games, and, of course, plenty of kottu. With a DJ spinning classic Baila hits, the dance floor quickly came alive. The lively beats kept the crowd moving, while fun games throughout the night added extra excitement. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Baila King and Queen, a crowd favorite that sparked friendly competition. Baila Night'25 didn’t…

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Aspire’25: Opening Doors to Global Scholarship Opportunities

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Aspire’25 was a scholarship awareness program held on the 26th of March at Hall 302, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. It was organized jointly with the Economic Students’ Association of the University of Colombo. The event, which was originally planned as a career fair later developed into a program focused on postgraduate scholarships. Aspire’25 aimed to inform undergraduates about international scholarship opportunities. The program was held in a hybrid format, both physically and virtually, allowing wider access for students. Speakers included individuals who had successfully received international postgraduate scholarships. They shared practical advice, personal experiences, and useful tips on how to apply and prepare for scholarship opportunities. Aspire’25 not only raised awareness but also inspired students to begin planning…

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Editorial Month In Review

Month In Review

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A recap of the last few months—full of energy, impact, and fun! Club Service Avenue The Club Service Avenue successfully organized a Valentine’s Special Love Flix – a movie night on the 5th of February. The screening took place at Hall 223, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, from 5:00 PM. It was an evening filled with entertainment, fun, and fellowship, bringing together rotaractors to celebrate the spirit of love and friendship. In addition, the Avenue took the initiative to organize the Kabaragala Hike which took place on the 23rd of February. This adventurous outing was held in collaboration with the Rotaract Clubs of the University of Moratuwa and the University of Peradeniya. The event provided an excellent opportunity for…

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International Service Storytelling Circle

The Arrival of the Parsis in Gujarat

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More than a thousand years ago, in the grand and ancient land of Persia (modern-day Iran), the followers of Zoroastrianism, a faith established by Prophet Zarathustra, lived in peace, worshipping their divine fire and upholding the sacred tenets of Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds. But fate turned against them when the Arab invaders swept across Persia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, bringing new rulers and a new religion. The once-proud Zoroastrians found themselves persecuted, forced to convert, pay heavy taxes, or flee. Faced with oppression, a courageous group of Zoroastrians, led by their high priest Dastur Neryosang Dhaval, made a bold choice. They would leave their homeland, carrying with them their sacred fire, their faith, and…

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Manu Needhi Chozhan

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இலங்கையின் அனுராதபுரத்தைச் சோழ வம்சத்து அரசனான எல்லாளன் ஆண்டு  வந்தான். மக்களின் குறைகளைக் கண்டறிய அவனது அரண்மனையின் வாயிலில் ஒரு மணியைக் கட்டிவிட்டான். அது ஆராய்ச்சி மணி என மக்களால் மதிக்கப்பட்டது. இதனால் மக்களின் குறைகளை அரசன் தீர்த்து வைத்து வந்தான். மற்றும் இதனால்  நகரவாசிகளும் பயனடைந்தனர்.  இவ்வாறு சில நாட்கள் கழிந்தன. ஒரு நாள் திடீரென்று ஆராய்ச்சி மணி ஒலிக்கும் சத்தம் கேட்டு முதலமைச்சர் வாயில் வந்து பார்த்தார். அங்குப் பசுவொன்று மணியை அடித்துக் கொன்று நிண்டது. ஆகவே அவர் காவலாளிகளை அனுப்பி பசுவின் துக்கத்திற்கான காரணத்தைக் கண்டறிந்தார். இளவரசன் விளையாட்டிற்காக அரண்மனை தேரினை ஒட்டி சென்ற தருணத்தில் தேர்க்காலில் அந்த பசுவின் கன்று சிக்குண்டு இறந்து போயிற்று. இதனை அந்த அமைச்சர்,  மன்னர்  அறியாது மறைத்துவிட  எண்ணினார். ஆனால் எவ்வாறோ அந்த செய்தி மன்னன் செவிகளை எட்டிவிட்டது. அதனை அறிந்த மன்னன் பசுவின் கன்றிற்கு நடந்ததை போன்றே தன் மகனுக்கும்  நடக்க வேண்டும் என நீதி வழங்கினார். அதற்கு அந்த அமைச்சர் "ஒரு  சிறுவனின் குறும்புத்தனத்தால் ஒரு கன்று பலியானது. அதற்காக இந்த நாட்டின் எதிர்கால இளவரசனையே…

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Gamarala Divyaloke Giya ( The farmer that went to heaven)

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Long long ago in a quiet village lived a Gamarala, who grew paddy. He worked tirelessly tending to his crops.  One day as he was walking through a paddy field his heart sank. A large portion of the paddy had been chewed away, he cried out “oh my  precious paddy”. He was enraged and deeply saddened at what had happened to all his hard work. Someone or something had feasted on his precious paddy. To teach the culprit  a lesson he went to his field at night and kept watch. He was trying his best to stay awake, something unbelievable happened. Down from the clouds descended a beautiful, elegant white elephant.  Without even waiting a minute to look around, the…

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How Andare ate the King’s Sugar

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A long time ago, during the reign of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe, there lived a clever court jester named Andare. With his sharp wit and mischievous tricks, he entertained the royals and was granted unusual freedom in the king’s court. One morning, while visiting the royal palace, Andare noticed some sugar spread out on a mat to dry. In those days, sugar was a rare luxury, imported for the elite, while common people used jaggery or honey as sweeteners. Seeing the sugar, Andare was overcome with greed, and he immediately began plotting a way to taste it. Feigning ignorance, Andare asked the king,  “Your Majesty, what is that drying on the mat?”. The king, suspicious of Andare’s intentions, decided to…

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Blog Series Editorial Love Gazette II Poems

“Yellow”

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He bloomed like the yellow flowers on the street, Next to the pile of rotten leaves and weed.  I do not remember the name,  I knew once when I was younger,  More innocent and stupid. The petals were far apart,  And there were no pretty butterflies to suck its nectar.  I went to smell it, for the bright yellow enticed me,  But there was nothing.  All I smelt was the wet concrete of the road, And my feet with slippers were covered in mud.  The rain poured from above, crashing onto my frail umbrella And the wind started to blow.  But the petals never fell,  And I didn't want to go. -Rtr. Vibhavee Sarathchandra

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Role of Digital Literacy in Empowering Future Generations

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Digital literacy can be defined as the ability to effectively use and understand digitaltechnology, which means being able to search, communicate, evaluate, and createinformation online. In the 21st century, where technology is thriving like never before,having strong digital literacy skills gives one an edge over others in careers, education,and even daily life. As this is an era where most processes and activities are performedonline, navigating the web efficiently is a significant skill. Digital literacy empowersfuture generations by bridging knowledge gaps and fostering inclusion in terms ofeducation and learning as well as career growth. The ability to access the wealth of information online with precision is provided by digitalliteracy. Even for less-privileged students, resources can be found, offered free of chargeand…

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