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The Kaleidoscope

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There’s a good chance that this article will end up being a bit all over the place, but it’ll all make sense in the end. I believe this would also reflect what the Rotaract year has looked for me; a bit of a kaleidoscope, messy and all over the place, but in its own way, a cohesive pattern that worked out well. I suppose I ought to start off at the very beginning, my introduction to Rotaract and initial enthusiasm was during the first year when I’d hoped that Rotaract would be an outlet to find likeminded people and hopefully make some friends, despite the constraints of online learning. Ironically however my interest was directed toward an avenue where one…

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‘Crosswords’ by the Editorial: When in Ceylon

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For this week’s puzzle all you need is to just tap in to your inner Sri Lankan. Grab a pencil and solve away. Across 4.A place known for its intricate woodwork, and the wood itself was sourced from an abandoned royal audience hall 5.The place of pineapples 6.Tallest self supported structure in South Asia’s 7.One of the peaks of the Hanthana mountain range 10.South Asia’s best natural harbour 12. The place where a son betrayed his father Down 1.The Bridge on the River Kwai 2.An ancient natural landscape named after a monk 3.The Buddha is said to have visited this place 9 months after he was enlightened 8.Baby elephants are in abundance here 9.6th century Christian cross found in Anuradhapura…

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If there’s a Will, there’s a Way

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I have always wanted to make an impact on the society but being chosen as the Community Service Avenue Director was something I never expected. I still remember how overjoyed I was when Gethmi and Tharushika asked me whether I was able to take on the role and I am grateful for them for believing in me to handle such a position. I was a Rotaractor by then and had been the chair of only one project; “Let’s Talk Periods” and I still remember how the past Director of the Community Service Avenue Rtr. Sithmi Edirisinghe encouraged and guided me in handling it. As a warm, kind hearted and a very committed person, she taught me many valuable things throughout…

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‘Crosswords’ by the Editorial: State-ing the obvious

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In this weeks edition of Crosswords by the Editorial, you're going to need to use your expertise in geography and general trivia! Across 3. The internet domain extension for this country is the abbreviation for television 4. Recent most Royal wedding took place in this country 5. Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom was filmed in this country 7. Fastest sinking city in the world is located in this country 9. The first country to grow coffee commercially 10. Beneath the capital city of this country holds the remains of nearly 6 million people 12. The lesser known 'Bula' shirts are popular in this country Down 1. Lego was invented in this country 2. The only place in the…

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