Olcott, the Picketts and Buddhist women’s education
The genesis of Buddhist women's education in
modern Sri Lanka goes back to March 24, 1889, when a group of women
gathered at the Colombo headquarters of the Buddhist Theosophical
Society. The BTS had been formed nine years before at the behest of
Madame Helena Petrovna and Colonel Henry Steele Olcott.
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Reminiscences of Gold
N.R.J. Aaron - the 24/7 newspaperman
Former Associate Editor of the Daily News N.
(Noel) J. Aaron, is a man with a wealth of experience in Journalism.
He understands the profession of Journalism and is extremely
understanding of journalists.
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Taking up challenge to create sustainable
buildings:
Green rating system introduced in SL
The concept of ‘green buildings’ aims at
increasing the efficiency of energy, water and materials used in
buildings, while reducing the negative impact of buildings on human
health and surrounding environment through better designing,
construction, operation, maintenance and the removal and recycling
of waste,
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