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Yohani’s debut album ‘Kella’ accepted for Grammy consideration

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1 year ago

October 16, 2024

South Asian pop sensation, Yohani yesterday announced that her debut album “Kella” consisting 14 tracks composed entirely by herself has been accepted for consideration in the Best Global Music Album Category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

“This one is for Sri Lanka, for our stories, our sounds, and for everyone who believed in the dream of taking Sri Lankan music from home to the world,” Yohani de Silva shared via a post on her Instagram yesterday.

The singer added that she was beyond grateful to share that her debut album, Kella, has been officially submitted for consideration in the Best Global Music Album category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

“This moment feels like a celebration not just for me, but for every artist and dreamer from my island who dares to believe in something bigger than ourselves. Kella was created with love, rooted in our traditions, and infused with the modern sounds of the world. Every beat, every lyric is a reflection of my home and heart,” she elaborated.

She also went on to thank all of her incredible collaborators:

Label: Outright Play; Creative Producer: Dilanjan Seneviratne; Publicist: Dilshan Senaratne; Music Producers: Pasan Liyanage, Shenal Maddumage, Hibshi, Lahiru Perera, Wayanaka;

Lyricists: Dilanjan Seneviratne, Asiri Perera, Yohani; Creative Team: WYLD Global. The singer also extended a special thanks to Aditya Veera for guidance.

“To everyone who has listened, supported, and believed in me, this moment is for you. Let’s continue this journey together, taking Sri Lankan music to places it’s never been before. Kella is not just an album – it’s a piece of my heart. Thank you for letting it beat around the world,” she noted. – (Daily FT)

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Taavi Samaraweera wins gold at world youth table tennis event

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7 days ago

January 19, 2026

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Ten-year-old Taavi Samaraweera of Sri Lanka continued his rapid rise in world table tennis by winning the Under-11 title at the World Youth Contender tournament in Bahrain, securing his first international gold medal of 2026.

The top-ranked Under-11 player in the world produced a calm and confident performance in the final, defeating Bahrain’s Yusuf Albanna to clinch the championship.

The victory marks a significant milestone in Samaraweera’s young career and further highlights his emergence as one of the sport’s most promising talents. Despite his age, he has gained international attention for his technical skill, discipline and maturity at the table.

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Sri Lankan-Born academic Knighted in King’s New Year honours

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3 weeks ago

January 8, 2026

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Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, has been knighted in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours.

Born in Jaffna and educated at St. John’s College, he moved to the UK on a scholarship to the University of Cambridge.

The honor recognizes his 30-year career and his leadership in making higher education more inclusive.

Under his guidance, the University of Leicester has become one of the UK’s most diverse institutions.

Reflecting on the honor, Professor Canagarajah described it as a “remarkable journey” for a boy from a once war-torn land, credited to the transformative power of education.