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Journalism that propelled me into blogging by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
My blog is a non-partisan site with diverse views. It is dedicated to the promotion of ethical journalism—a conscious decision on my part. It captures conflict, culture, events, nature, peace, people, tradition, and other subjects, in articles and photos. I travelled solo to the war zone to capture images—a first for a Tamil woman journalist in Sri Lanka. |
Aadi Pooram” is a special day which is dedicated to the Goddess. It is also known as “Aadi Poora Mahotsavam”. Hindus in Sri Lanka celebrated the day in the morning of July 25th 2009.
Maamaanga Pillaiyar temple is situated in a calm and shady place in Amirthkazhi, in the eastern town of Batticaloa. The annual chariot festival of Sri Maamanga Pillaiyar temple was held on July 20th 2009,while the water cutting ceremony took place on July 21st 2009. [Read and See more]
Today is Aadi Pirappu. Kozhukkattai- Traditional sweet is made to welcome the month of Aadi (Tamil Month of July according to Tamil Almanac. [Read and see more]
South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) -Sri Lanka Chapter held a three day training session on "Professional Challenges for Journalists and Media Industry & Social Role of Media" for journalists. The training session was held at Chaaya Village Hotel in Habarana from July 4th 2009 to July 6th 2009
Happy Father's Day-"Chess"-Father's Day special cup cake from Fab Pastry Shop in Colombo
Strawberry Seller, in Lahore, Pakistan
"Displaced societies are of value. Their issues are our issues." - Cynthia Basinet - (b. 1971-)- American Singer, Social Change Activist (1,000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize-2005)[Read and see more]
The attack on Sri Lanka cricket team 3 months ago in Lahore, Pakistan was a terrible shock to everyone. Lahoris pulled together, paid tribute to the fallen and were apologetic that the Sri Lankan team was attacked on their soil. [See and Read more]
