Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne is a proud product of St. Joseph's College, Colombo and a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 1996. He joined the Sri Lanka Air Force on 28 May 1992, and was commissioned on 28 May 1996, as a Pilot Officer in the Aeronautical Engineering Branch. During his tenure in the SLAF, he has served in various capacities, with some noteworthy appointments includin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The 14th Defence Services Games, which bring together the three Armed Services in a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, ceremonially commenced today (14 August 2026) at the Wave n' Lake Multi-Functional Hall, Welisara, in the gracious presence of the Tri-Services Commander. The Deputy Minister of Defence graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. This year, the Games are hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy and wil...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence on 14 August. The cordial discussion focused on further strengthening bilateral defence ties and preparations for the forthcoming visit of the Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka, along with other matter...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) paid an official visit to the Army Hospital, Colombo, today (14 Aug), to review its healthcare services, facilities and ongoing measures aimed at enhancing patient care. Upon arrival at the hospital premises, the Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premarathne, and senior o...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the launch of two books authored by Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) on 13 August. The boo...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the opening ceremony of the 14th Defence Services Games 2026-2027 as the Chief Guest today (14 August) at the Wave N' Lake Hall of the Sri Lanka Navy, Welisara. Upon arrival at the venue, the Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando. The Defence Services Games bri...
India, Aug. 13 -- A Proven Storytelling System That Makes Your Audience Listen, Believe, and ActBy Sandeep Nair | Penguin Random House | August 2026ABOUT THE BOOKWhen Sandeep Nair was thirteen, he entered an extempore competition at school. About forty-five seconds into his speech, his mind went completely blank. He stood on stage, unable to find the next word, while his teachers and classmates waited. Eventually, he walked off before his time was up.It was an unusual starting point for so...
India, Aug. 13 -- Qoros Spa by Tattva arrives in Hyderabad with premium therapies, refined spaces, and a thoughtfully designed wellness experience. Hyderabad, August 2026 - India's leading premium spa brand, Tattva Wellness Spa, has expanded its footprint with the launch of Qoros Spa by Tattva, its newest wellness destination located on the 8th floor of Courtyard by Marriott, Lower Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad. Positioned in one of the city's most culturally significant neighbourhoods beside the s...
India, Aug. 13 -- BENGALURU, India, August 2026: Soult, India's only digital life vault, successfully hosted Soult Dialogues: Legacy Readiness, Protecting What Matters on 6 August 2026 at JW Marriott Bengaluru. The invite only leadership forum brought together more than 50 CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, and senior professionals from law, banking, insurance and family advisory backgrounds for an evening dedicated to a subject most workplaces still avoid: legacy readiness.The evening began with opening r...
India, Aug. 13 -- On Independence Day, conversations around freedom often extend beyond the nation's borders and into our personal lives. One such aspiration is financial freedom-a goal many believe they've achieved simply because they're earning well or have built a sizeable investment portfolio. Consider Rohan, 35, an entrepreneur running a digital marketing agency. His investments generate enough income to support his family, and he no longer relies on a monthly paycheck. Yet, he isn't sure ...