Presidential Advisor and Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative on English as a Life Skill Releasing the creativity latent within the State Education System For the first time in the history of language teaching and learning in our schools, a set of 50 English language learning DVDs for Grades 10 and 11 will be launched together with a Toolbox of Activities for Spoken English, Grades 6andndash;11, to be used in the public school system.

People have called her Brave heart, Fearless and India's Daughter, among other things, and sent up a billion prayers for a speedy recovery.

Rosanna Flamer-Caldera was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She later spent over 15 years in the United States, learning to be independent and outspoken.

I shut my eyes against the heat of the sun and rolled over. Raju felt it, and poked me on my side. I broke into a little giggle. And then he paused, ever so silently, just to be safeandhellip; was I laughing? Or crying? I giggled again, and almost relieved, he poked me again.

The Church of St. Michael and All Angelsandrsquo; in Polwatte, Colombo 3, also known as the Gal Palliya by the locals, will more than surprise if not delight you with its architecture, artifacts and antiquities.

It is the culture of fast de-stressing for those who lead stressful lives; massage, aromatherapy and relaxation to de-stress and detoxify. No wonder spas and spa treatments are becoming so popular in and around Colombo.

Two beautiful little children, clutching each otherandrsquo;s tiny hands are wailing, right in the middle of Galle Face Green. Although passersby favour them with a glance, no one stops by to help. Twist to the story andndash; the childrenandrsquo;s father is hiding close by, observes the situation for a while and eventually calls the police.

Sir Charles Henry de Soysa was said to have owned over 45 sprawling mansions in Colombo. He was also said to have owned a 125-acre plot of land, also known as the Alfred House Estate that was sub-divided over the years.

Though andlsquo;controversyandrsquo; may be an apt second name for this-rabble rouser, the ousted former President of the Republic of Maldives considers himself andlsquo;more journalist and activistandrsquo;, even after being elected as Head of State at the first multi-party election in his beautiful island home.

It is very important that the names of places are spelled according to nationally-accepted standardized forms. If an accident happens or a fire breaks out and it is necessary to call an ambulance or the fire brigade, accurate geographical names play a decisive role.