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Brand Development in Emerging Economies: Building New Brands in Sri Lanka

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By Lasal Jayatillake EMSc (D.Mktg), BA (Glob. Bus.), DipM, HND (E&EE), MCIM, MCMI, MSLIM, ACPM, Chartered Marketer, Practicing Marketer (SL) In today’s competitive business world, building a successful brand is one of the biggest challenges organizations face. A brand is not just a logo, product name or advertising campaign. It includes all the perceptions, emotions, … Brand Development in Emerging Economies: Building New Brands in Sri Lanka

UCL Launches the Monash Future Series, Connecting Sri Lankan Students with Global Education Opportunities from 20th July, 2026

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Universal College Lanka (UCL) is proud to launch the Monash Future Series, a two-part international engagement initiative that brings academics and university representatives from Monash University Malaysia and Monash University Australia directly to Sri Lanka. Taking place on 20 July and 12 August 2026, the series reflects the strength of UCL’s long-standing partnership with Monash College and its ongoing commitment to developing globally ready graduates … UCL Launches the Monash Future Series, Connecting Sri Lankan Students with Global Education Opportunities from 20th July, 2026

Gateway College Empowers Thousands of Students Through Global “Hour of AI” Initiative

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Gateway College has successfully concluded its Hour of AI programme across all its campuses, reaffirming its commitment to preparing students for an AI-driven future. Held over several weeks, the initiative engaged students from Year 1 to Year 12 in age-appropriate, hands on artificial intelligence learning experiences as part of the College’s AI Roadmap for 2025–2026.The … Gateway College Empowers Thousands of Students Through Global “Hour of AI” Initiative

ESOFT Ventures launches Alpha Fund to back Sri Lanka’s next generation of founders.

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ESOFT Ventures, a new initiative by ESOFT UNI, has launched Alpha Fund — a $250K early-stage fund backing daring, ambitious founders building for global markets. The fund invests at the earliest stages — pre-seed and seed — where conviction matters more than metrics. Beyond capital, every startup backed by Alpha Fund is paired with a … ESOFT Ventures launches Alpha Fund to back Sri Lanka’s next generation of founders.

Gateway College excels at the Junior National Squash Championship 2026

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The 37th Sri Lanka Junior National Squash Championship 2026, organised by the Squash Federation of Sri Lanka, was concluded successfully from 3rd to 12th July 2026 at the Air Force Squash Complex, Rathmalana. The championship brought together over 250 young athletes from more than 20 leading schools across the country, showcasing the exceptional talent and … Gateway College excels at the Junior National Squash Championship 2026

The bystander effect: When doing nothing becomes a group decision

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A person collapses on a crowded street. Dozens of people are nearby. Some glance over briefly. Others continue walking. A few assume someone else has already called for help. Minutes pass before anyone intervenes. To many people, this seems impossible. Surely, the more people who witness an emergency, the greater the chance that someone will … The bystander effect: When doing nothing becomes a group decision

Sri Lanka set to relaunch  World’s Largest Lesson after six years, AIESEC to lead national awareness run ahead of flagship event

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Sri Lanka is set to once again take part in the World’s Largest Lesson (WLL), a global education initiative launched by Project Everyone in partnership with UNICEF. This year, the initiative will be spearheaded by AIESEC in Sri Lanka, with the main event scheduled for August 3rd. The World’s Largest Lesson campaign brings the United … Sri Lanka set to relaunch  World’s Largest Lesson after six years, AIESEC to lead national awareness run ahead of flagship event

Kafka’s world, our reality: The writer who predicted modern anxiety

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Imagine waking up one morning to discover you have transformed into a giant insect. Or being arrested without ever being told what crime you committed. Or spending your entire life trying to enter a mysterious institution that refuses to explain its rules. These strange and unsettling situations define the fictional world of Franz Kafka, one … Kafka’s world, our reality: The writer who predicted modern anxiety

Gateway Elevates University Counselling to Global Standards

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Gateway College’s global footprint continues to expand through a remarkable legacy of students securing admission to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Ivy League institutions in the United States, Russell Group universities in the United Kingdom, Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8), and Canada’s U15 research universities. The College has also established itself as … Gateway Elevates University Counselling to Global Standards

IFT 2026 to Bring Global Education Leaders to Colombo to Shape Future Ready Teachers

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Gateway Graduate School, in collaboration with Flinders University, Australia and OxfordAQA, presents the eighth International Forum for Teachers (IFT) on Saturday, 25th July 2026 at the BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. This year’s theme, “From Knowing to Being: Preparing for a World Yet to Be Defined,” seeks to explore how education must prepare learners not for … IFT 2026 to Bring Global Education Leaders to Colombo to Shape Future Ready Teachers

Mirrors and the illusion of reversal

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Why reflections flip left and right, but not up and down? Every morning, millions of people stand in front of a mirror without giving it much thought. We adjust our hair, straighten a tie, or practise a smile. Yet if someone raises their right hand, the reflection appears to raise its left. Curiously, when they … Mirrors and the illusion of reversal

What happens to your digital life after you’re gone?

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A person dies, but their social media profile continues to receive birthday wishes. Their emails remain stored on remote servers. Thousands of photographs stay in the cloud. Old messages continue to appear in family group chats, while streaming playlists, online shopping accounts, and digital documents remain exactly where they were left. In today’s connected world, … What happens to your digital life after you’re gone?

Pathways to Success 2026: Young Change-Makers Take the Leap in a Resounding Triumph

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What began as a promise became a landmark reality. On Sunday, 7th June, at the stunning Marino Beach Colombo, Pathways to Success 2026 – Where Potential Meets Purpose unfolded exactly as its name intended: as a transformative launchpad for Sri Lanka’s next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Organized by the Awakening Training Academy under its Corporate … Pathways to Success 2026: Young Change-Makers Take the Leap in a Resounding Triumph

How shades influence the human mind

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The colours of emotion Walk into a hospital, and you are likely to find soft blues, whites, and gentle greens. Step into a fast-food restaurant, and bright reds and yellows often dominate the space. Luxury brands frequently favour black and gold, while many schools choose calming shades of blue for classrooms. These colour choices are … How shades influence the human mind

Understanding why we delay what matters most

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The procrastination paradox A report is due next week, but instead of getting started, you decide to clean your room. An important email sits unanswered while you scroll through social media. A student postpones studying until the night before an exam, despite promising themselves they would begin early. Almost everyone has experienced it. Most people … Understanding why we delay what matters most