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CBC, Citing ‘Confusion,’ Reverses Policy On Calling 9/11 ‘Terrorism’

After widespread reporting—and criticsm—of the network's policy around use of the words "terror" and "terrorism," the Canadian public broadcaster has changed its rules.

CBC, Citing ‘Confusion,’ Reverses Policy On Calling 9/11 ‘Terrorism’

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Giving children the right start: Dr Shine Nissar’s educational vision

By Zanita Careem Dr Ifthikar Shine Nissar is an accomplished early education specialist whose professional journey has taken her from Sri Lanka to the United States, where she has dedicated decades to…

  • Dr. Shine Nissar is an early education specialist with over 20 years of experience.
  • Dr. Shine aims to strengthen Early Childhood Education in her home country, Sri Lanka.

Dinusha delivers an escape for the ages

by Rex Clementine In the history of Test cricket, we have witnessed some epic rearguard actions that have saved the day. Our coach Gary Kirsten himself once batted for 14 and half hours after England…

  • Sonal Dinusha scores centuries in both innings to save Test match
  • 25-year-old batsman demonstrates poise and composure under pressure
  • Head Coach Gary Kirsten praises Dinusha's match-saving innings

Administrative error nearly cost me a year at University

(Excerpted from In Pursuit of Governance, autobiography of MDD Pieris) In January of 1956 I entered the second year university entrance form of St. Joseph’s College.

  • Author entered second year at St. Joseph's College in January 1956
  • Father Pillai, Rector, taught physics, divinity, constitutional law
  • Author excelled in cricket, coached by All Ceylon cricketer John Pulle

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