Archives: Sri Lanka

Stream Live Videos With Your Mobile Phone and Ustream!

January 12, 2011 | By Rakhitha | 1 Comment | Filed in: Sri Lanka, Tech.

Imagine you are having an event / gathering which you would like to stream over the web! Ustream might be service that you are looking for. It is a free service that let you stream and record an audio/video feed online. It basically download a small flash app in to your client computer and let you stream • Read More »

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A Case For Going Hybrid!

January 7, 2011 | By Rakhitha | 2 Comments | Filed in: Environment, Go Green, Me, Myself & I, Sri Lanka, Tech.

These days there is a bit of a hype about hybrid cars, mainly fueled by slashed tax. Of course they come with an interesting promise. But can we really utilize its full capacity? Main benefits of hybrids are ability to run more on less fuel, or reduced cost per km and reduced carbon footprint. This is achieved in two ways. By • Read More »

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Unlimited Terms for Presidency Good Thing?

September 3, 2010 | By Rakhitha | 3 Comments | Filed in: Sri Lanka, Uncategorized.

I am not a political writer and politics is not my thing either. But recent news on unlimited terms for executive presidency made me think. This is not a well thought through post either. I am just putting out some thoughts that came to my mind. Main argument that I have heard so far is, • Read More »

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YouTube: Wavin’ Flag – Bradby Mix – At Royal Parade 2010, Street Party

July 7, 2010 | By Rakhitha | No Comments | Filed in: Royal College, Sri Lanka.

Royal College Orchestra put up a brilliant show at Royal Parade Street Party 2010. This was my favorite part of Street Party. Just felt like sharing! Viraga Perera & Sanchita Wickremesooriya backed by the Royal College Orchestra performs their version of the Wavin’ Flag (originally by K’Naan) to celebrate Royal College 175th Anniversary at the Street Party • Read More »

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Royal Parade 2010 & Street Party – Photos & Afterthoughts

July 5, 2010 | By Rakhitha | 1 Comment | Filed in: Me, Myself & I, Photography, Royal College, Sri Lanka.

Royal Parade 2010 and Street Party was held on 3rd July 2010 as a part of 175th anniversary celebrations of Royal College. It was a grand event by any definition. Probably the festive atmosphere was even bigger than IIFA. And I am glad that I did not miss it. It was very interesting to see other schools participating • Read More »

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FM Royal 2010 – 175th Anniversary Celebrations Broadcast is Now “On Air”

July 2, 2010 | By Rakhitha | No Comments | Filed in: Royal College, Sri Lanka.

Royal College, Radio Club is broadcasting “FM Royal” radio channel parallel to Royal Parade 2010 and “Party On The Street” as a part of Royal College 175th Anniversary Celebrations. It will be on air from 1st of July through 3rd July 2010 on 96.1 MHz FM. Apart from Colombo broadcast there are two relay broadcasts from • Read More »

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A WALK FOR A PURPOSE – THE ROYAL PARADE 2010 – Only Two Days Away

July 1, 2010 | By Rakhitha | No Comments | Filed in: Education, Royal College, Sri Lanka.

Royal College which started in year 1835 is celebrating its 175th anniversary in year 2010. Need not to say that this is a massive milestone and time to celebrate service rendered by Royal College to its past and present students, and to this country. Royal Parade 2010 and “Party on the Street” will be happening on 3rd July • Read More »

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Worshiping Sun God at Galle Face Green

June 21, 2010 | By Rakhitha | 1 Comment | Filed in: Environment, Me, Myself & I, Photography, Sri Lanka, Travel.

I captured this image with my mobile phone sometimes back (18-April-2010) when I was at Galle Face Green. I was just trying to capture the evening sky. I could not do a good job on it as the lighting was little low for my phone to handle and I was pointing the cam directly at • Read More »

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Should We Privatize Higher Education? – Is That Even the Real Question?

May 9, 2010 | By Rakhitha | 4 Comments | Filed in: Education, Me, Myself & I, Sri Lanka.

This is a response to post “???? ????????? ???????????? ?? ??????” in ‘Middle Path’ blog. I was originally going to post a comment to the same post but my comment turned out bit too long. Also I am no good at Sinhala written language (not proud of it by the way).  Therefore I ended up • Read More »

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Moved from Dialog ‘Unlimited’ Student Package to Mobitel Zoom 1290

May 7, 2010 | By Rakhitha | 6 Comments | Filed in: Me, Myself & I, Sri Lanka, Tech.

I was a happy customer of a Dialog Mobile Broadband Student Package for more than a year. In fact, after getting my student ID of the MSc program, first thing I did was signing up for a student package (So far its the only useful thing I got from this MSc). Signal reception was pretty damn low • Read More »

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