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ITN should act like catalysts in identifying and harnessing talents By Sunil Thenabadu  Today, there is an abundance of television channels in Sri Lanka, some old and some new. Among them, the Independent Television Network (ITN) is the oldest, which, due to state collaboration and its consequent precedence has been called the ‘Mahagedera’ of Television. Each station vies for customer loyalty which is fiercely competitive in providing programs that maximize and sustain viewer interest. Being indigenous, they promote inter alia traditional aesthetic programs. One area where increasing interest is evinced is the ‘performing arts. In developing performing arts TV stations could make prodigious contributions.They can act as catalysts in identifying and harnessing talents. They can, to a large extent provide the much-desired platform for aspiring artists to showcase their talents. In fact, some stations inclusive of the ‘Mahagedera’, in the past have been most successful in identifying talents, nurturing and ...

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AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR january 2019 A THOUGHT FOR THE NEW YEAR Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow There are two days in every week that we should not worry about,  Two days that should be kept free from fear and apprehension.  One is YESTERDAY, with its mistakes and cares,  Its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.  YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control.  All the money in the world cannot bring back YESTERDAY.  We cannot undo a single act we performed.  Nor can we erase a single word we’ve said – YESTERDAY is gone! The other day we shouldn’t worry about is TOMORROW,  With its impossible adversaries, its burden,  Its hopeful promise and poor performance.  TOMORROW is beyond our control.  TOMORROW’S sun will rise either in splendor,  Or behind a mask of clouds – but it will rise.  And until it does, we have no stake in TOMORROW, This leaves ...

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RUMOUR-MONGERS” BEWARE! – By Des Kelly      The above is warning is directed to “whom it may concern”. Lovely Olivia Newton John IS battling cancer, we know this, for a fact. These “R.Ms” (I have decided to abbreviate their full title because that is all they deserve),are trying to “kill-off” this beautiful fighting lady before her time, and it angers me so much, I wish to give the R.Ms a bit of advice. “Whoever you are, you numbskulls, go get some better management, and STOP handling yourselves.      Olivia Newton John’s first brush with breast cancer occurred in 1992. She fought this for 21 years, folks (she is a fighter and certainly not one to give-up easily). She did have a partial mastectomy, all the necessary chemo-therapy that was required and carried on with her life, helping not only herself, but thousands of others, battling the big “C”. ...

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Thomian Carol service celebrates its tenth anniversary with the most Revd. Dr Glenn Davis, archbishop of Sydney – By Chitran Duraisamy It seemed like just the other day that a very small group of Thomians banded together to re-create the splendour of their school Carol Service here in Sydney. That was back in 2009 and marking its 10th successive year here in Sydney; the service lived up to expectation. Ensconced in the iconic All Saints Church, North Parramatta, the congregation was treated to a family-friendly evening by a group of very talented singers.       Accompanied on the organ by Godelieve Ghavalas and under the direction of cheerful choir master Vasantha Weerakoon, the singers lustily navigated four centuries worth of repertoire with ease and excellence.                      Kumar Rasiah’s warm welcome to the audience was followed by the opening “Once In Royal” soprano ...

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Donation A$ 2200.00 from the Sri Lanka Sports Association of Qld to Foundation of Goodness for Development of Junior Cricket in Seenigama Area Attached is the donation A$ 2200.00 from the Sri Lanka Sports Association of Qld to Foundation of Goodness for Development of Junior Cricket in Seenigama Area. This is in addition of $5000.00 sent in 2013 for making Cricket Pitches in the North and East plus A$4000.00 sent in 2016 for Murali Cup. WE in the SL Sports Association is proud to donate money for the development of Junior Cricket in Sri Lanka and acknowledge our gratitude to each and every one of you for participating in our fundraisers . Download the PDF file . Download the PDF file . ...

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