25 February 2013
American Centre Library Essay Competition for Students (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 15 May 2013
The American Center has organized an essay competition for school children which is publishing in Junior Observer of the Sunday Observer.
The monthly essay topic is given under two age categories 12-15 years and 16-18 years.
Each age group is given a monthly topic related to the United States of America and are asked to write an essay with minimum word count. The students can conduct research for their essay at the American Center Library in Colombo, at American Corners in Kandy and Jaffna, or from other sources like the Internet. http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov is a very good internet resource with lots of information on the United States, its culture, history, literature, politics, tourist attractions and much more.
Essay topics for March & April 2013 are as follows:
The panel of judges will assess all entries and then select first, second and third place essays under each age category. All three winners will receive a collection of American literature, a life time membership to the American Centre Library and a signed certificate. Winners will be invited to attend an award ceremony at the American Centre in Colombo.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: Essay Competition – March/April 2013, American Centre, 44, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Website: http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/, http://www.sundayobserver.lk/
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The American Center has organized an essay competition for school children which is publishing in Junior Observer of the Sunday Observer.
The monthly essay topic is given under two age categories 12-15 years and 16-18 years.
Each age group is given a monthly topic related to the United States of America and are asked to write an essay with minimum word count. The students can conduct research for their essay at the American Center Library in Colombo, at American Corners in Kandy and Jaffna, or from other sources like the Internet. http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov is a very good internet resource with lots of information on the United States, its culture, history, literature, politics, tourist attractions and much more.
Essay topics for March & April 2013 are as follows:
- 12-15 years: What lessons can today’s women learn from Rosa Parks, who is known as the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement”? (500 words)
- 16-18 years: It is well known that Hillary Rodham Clinton was inspired to work in some form of public service after hearing a speech in Chicago by the Reverend Martin Luther King in 1968. Why do you see her as a good example of present day women who has charisma and political leadership? (750 words)
The panel of judges will assess all entries and then select first, second and third place essays under each age category. All three winners will receive a collection of American literature, a life time membership to the American Centre Library and a signed certificate. Winners will be invited to attend an award ceremony at the American Centre in Colombo.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: Essay Competition – March/April 2013, American Centre, 44, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Website: http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/, http://www.sundayobserver.lk/
09 October 2012
World Assembly of Muslim Youth Essay Competition (Rs.10,000 top prize | Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 30 November 2012
An essay competition on the topic 'Contributors to Sri Lanka Muslim Education' has been organized by the World Assembly of Muslim Youth to honor those who have contributed to the development of Muslim education.
Essays may be in Tamil, English or Sinhala and should not be longer than 4 pages, typed on A4 paper. The names of Muslim historical figures must be the title of the essay. The best essay will be awarded Rs. 10,000, while the second and third placers will receive Rs. 7,000 and Rs. 5,000, respectively.
Detailed guidelines are found here.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: call 0114616652
For submissions: wamysl_media@yahoo.com
Website: http://wamysrilanka.com
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An essay competition on the topic 'Contributors to Sri Lanka Muslim Education' has been organized by the World Assembly of Muslim Youth to honor those who have contributed to the development of Muslim education.
Essays may be in Tamil, English or Sinhala and should not be longer than 4 pages, typed on A4 paper. The names of Muslim historical figures must be the title of the essay. The best essay will be awarded Rs. 10,000, while the second and third placers will receive Rs. 7,000 and Rs. 5,000, respectively.
Detailed guidelines are found here.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: call 0114616652
For submissions: wamysl_media@yahoo.com
Website: http://wamysrilanka.com
01 October 2012
Call for Entries: SLMA Awards for Health Journalism (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 12 October 2012
Journalists! Have you written a health article? Then apply for the SLMA Awards for Health Journalism.
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) is pleased to invite submissions from Health Journalists for the following awards:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: office@slma.lk
For submissions: Honorary Secretary, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 6 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7
Website: http://www.slma.lk/
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Journalists! Have you written a health article? Then apply for the SLMA Awards for Health Journalism.
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) is pleased to invite submissions from Health Journalists for the following awards:
- Award for the best feature article of the year
- Award for the best feature article of the year on nutrition
- The purpose of these annual awards is to recognize relevance, factual correctness, and quality in journalism with regard to health issues.
- The scheme is open to journalists, including free-lance journalis, from newspapers and health magazines.
- The maximum number of times an award is awarded to a single individual is three times.
- Medical doctors registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council are NOT eligible for these awards.
- Separate awards would be made for Sinhala, Tamil and English articles.
- Articles published from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 would be considered.
- Applicants should apply personally with the endorsement of the relevant institution the applicant is working for, to certify that the applicant is a professional journalist (either full time/ part time/free-lance)
- An applicant can submit a maximum of three (3) articles.
- The applicant and the applicant’s institution should certify that the article/s is the applicants own work published during the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012.
- Each article should be submitted in triplicate.
- Submissions will be received up to 3.00 pm on Friday, 12 October 2012.
- Submissions should be sent by registered post to reach the Honorary Secretary, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 6 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7.
- The winners would be selected by an independent panel of judges consisting of eminent health and media
- personnel.
- The awards will be made during the inauguration of the Foundation Sessions of the SLMA on 9 November 2012.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: office@slma.lk
For submissions: Honorary Secretary, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 6 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7
Website: http://www.slma.lk/
08 September 2012
Technology Editors/ Writers Wanted for News Sri Lanka
Do you have basic knowledge in information technology and would like to earn extra income? News Sri Lanka would like to give you a chance to join our magazine as Article Editor/ Writer.
You should have knowledge and must be updated with information technology trends. You can work from your home or office. This is a good opportunity to earn for students pursuing an IT degree.
For more details, contact 077 38 10 47.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: kachanad@newssrilanka.lk
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You should have knowledge and must be updated with information technology trends. You can work from your home or office. This is a good opportunity to earn for students pursuing an IT degree.
For more details, contact 077 38 10 47.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: kachanad@newssrilanka.lk
16 August 2012
Deadline Extended | Call for Submissions: Sri Lankan Anthology of Hint Fiction (Perera-Hussein Books)
Deadline: 15 September 2012
A month ago, published, unpublished, casual and budding writers were invited to contribute to what will be the first Sri Lankan Anthology of Hint Fiction, based on Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood. Around 100 submissions - all very well written - were sent in by the deadline, falling today. However, the project needs around 60 more stories.
Perera-Hussein Books has offered to seriously consider publishing the anthology once there are around 160 stories. Submissions will now be accepted till 15th September 2012. Please email your submission to hintfiction@groundviews.org.
Here is the original call for submissions:
Sanjana Hattotuwa is doing an anthology project (similar to Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood) with Sri Lankan writers or those from abroad who had spent some time in the country. Perera-Hussein Books offered to seriously consider publishing this Sri Lankan anthology of Hint Fiction.
Prospective writers should anchor their story (or stories) to something very Sri Lankan – a phrase, place, event, issue, marker, adage, trait, historical chapter, reference, image, dish, sweetmeat or map, for example. The idea is to evoke something of this country – something loved, reviled, longed for or missed.
Please remember that each story should be 25 words or less.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: hintfiction@groundviews.org
Website: http://www.ph-books.com/
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A month ago, published, unpublished, casual and budding writers were invited to contribute to what will be the first Sri Lankan Anthology of Hint Fiction, based on Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood. Around 100 submissions - all very well written - were sent in by the deadline, falling today. However, the project needs around 60 more stories.
Perera-Hussein Books has offered to seriously consider publishing the anthology once there are around 160 stories. Submissions will now be accepted till 15th September 2012. Please email your submission to hintfiction@groundviews.org.
Here is the original call for submissions:
Sanjana Hattotuwa is doing an anthology project (similar to Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood) with Sri Lankan writers or those from abroad who had spent some time in the country. Perera-Hussein Books offered to seriously consider publishing this Sri Lankan anthology of Hint Fiction.
Prospective writers should anchor their story (or stories) to something very Sri Lankan – a phrase, place, event, issue, marker, adage, trait, historical chapter, reference, image, dish, sweetmeat or map, for example. The idea is to evoke something of this country – something loved, reviled, longed for or missed.
Please remember that each story should be 25 words or less.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: hintfiction@groundviews.org
Website: http://www.ph-books.com/
11 August 2012
Deadline August 15 | Call for Submissions: Sri Lankan Anthology of Hint Fiction
Deadline: 15 August 2012
Sanjana Hattotuwa is doing an anthology project (similar to Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood) with Sri Lankan writers or those from abroad who had spent some time in the country. Perera-Hussein Books offered to seriously consider publishing this Sri Lankan anthology of Hint Fiction.
Prospective writers should anchor their story (or stories) to something very Sri Lankan – a phrase, place, event, issue, marker, adage, trait, historical chapter, reference, image, dish, sweetmeat or map, for example. The idea is to evoke something of this country – something loved, reviled, longed for or missed.
Submissions will be accepted till 15th August 2012. Please email your story or stories only to hintfiction@groundviews.org. Please remember that each story should be 25 words or less.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: hintfiction@groundviews.org
Website: http://www.ph-books.com/
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Sanjana Hattotuwa is doing an anthology project (similar to Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood) with Sri Lankan writers or those from abroad who had spent some time in the country. Perera-Hussein Books offered to seriously consider publishing this Sri Lankan anthology of Hint Fiction.
Prospective writers should anchor their story (or stories) to something very Sri Lankan – a phrase, place, event, issue, marker, adage, trait, historical chapter, reference, image, dish, sweetmeat or map, for example. The idea is to evoke something of this country – something loved, reviled, longed for or missed.
Submissions will be accepted till 15th August 2012. Please email your story or stories only to hintfiction@groundviews.org. Please remember that each story should be 25 words or less.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: hintfiction@groundviews.org
Website: http://www.ph-books.com/
Job Vacancy: Reporter for BBC Sinhala Service (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
BBC Sinhala Service is part of Global News Languages, catering to the Sinhala audience in Sri Lanka and globally. Global News Languages delivers news and features content to the world on television, radio, online, mobile and social media. It broadcasts in 27 different languages and reaches an audience in excess of 140 million. BBC Sinhala Service broadcasts a half an hour daily live radio programme and publishes a website from London.
The programme has listeners around the world among the expatriate communities. However, the main audience of the output is in Sri Lanka. A small team of producers in London and several reporters in different parts of Sri Lanka works for this popular programme which is rebroadcast on SLBC Sinhala National Service FM. Sinhala language website also has a majority of hits from Sri Lanka.
ROLE
REQUIREMENTS
Link: full job description
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: via BBC's career site
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sinhala/
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The programme has listeners around the world among the expatriate communities. However, the main audience of the output is in Sri Lanka. A small team of producers in London and several reporters in different parts of Sri Lanka works for this popular programme which is rebroadcast on SLBC Sinhala National Service FM. Sinhala language website also has a majority of hits from Sri Lanka.
ROLE
- You’ll provide quality, informative programmes and reports on Sri Lanka for BBC Radio, Television and Online News outlets. Reporting to the Service Editor Sinhala Service and BBC’s South Asia Bureau Editor in New Delhi, you’ll report on all aspects of national political, economic and cultural life in Sri Lanka. This role is offered on local terms and conditions and is based In Sri Lanka.
- You’ll stay well briefed on the region in order to report and comment with authority. The successful candidate will also go through a comprehensive training programme in the UK.
REQUIREMENTS
- You’ll have substantial experience as a Reporter/Journalist, including recent experience as a reporter working in Sri Lanka, and experience of reporting on live/breaking news. You’ll have a good command over Sinhala and English as well as a sound knowledge of Sri Lankan/South Asian affairs, including political, economic and security developments in the region.
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- You’ll have the ability to originate programme ideas alongside the ability to build relationships/rapport with a variety of key people including guests, contributors, and camera operators and use your influencing and persuading skills where necessary.
Link: full job description
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: via BBC's career site
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sinhala/
25 July 2012
Deadline August 1 | Call for Papers for 2012 Special Issue of South Asian Review: Sri Lankan Anglophone Writing
Deadline: 1 August 2012
South Asian Review, the refereed journal of the South Asian Literary Association, invites submissions for its 2012 special number, Volume 33 Number 3, devoted to Sri Lankan Anglophone literature. The South Asian Review calls for papers that examine Sri Lankan Anglophone fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and film.
Topics of interest may include writings dealing with ethnic conflict, violence, terrorism, and trauma; the role of Anglophone literature in Sri Lanka; the need for translation and the challenges associated with it; the literature of the Sri Lankan diaspora; the difficulties of publishing in Sri Lanka; Sri Lankan literature in relation to modern technology and globalization; the role of Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in efforts at reconciliation; and Sri Lankan writing in relation to human rights discourse, political protest, and social activism. We are also interested in critical essays that deal with Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in relation to gender, sexualities, class, ethnicity, religion, internal displacements, migration, colonialism, imperialism, postcoloniality, and hybridity.
Articles of 15-25 pages, prepared in accordance with the MLA style, along with an abstract of 100 words and a biographical note of 50 words, should be sent electronically by August 1, 2012, to:
Dr. Maryse Jayasuriya
Co-guest Editor
mjayasuriya@utep.edu
Dr. Aparna Halpe
Co-guest Editor
aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: mjayasuriya@utep.edu, aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.southasianliteraryassociation.org/south-asian-review/
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South Asian Review, the refereed journal of the South Asian Literary Association, invites submissions for its 2012 special number, Volume 33 Number 3, devoted to Sri Lankan Anglophone literature. The South Asian Review calls for papers that examine Sri Lankan Anglophone fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and film.
Topics of interest may include writings dealing with ethnic conflict, violence, terrorism, and trauma; the role of Anglophone literature in Sri Lanka; the need for translation and the challenges associated with it; the literature of the Sri Lankan diaspora; the difficulties of publishing in Sri Lanka; Sri Lankan literature in relation to modern technology and globalization; the role of Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in efforts at reconciliation; and Sri Lankan writing in relation to human rights discourse, political protest, and social activism. We are also interested in critical essays that deal with Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in relation to gender, sexualities, class, ethnicity, religion, internal displacements, migration, colonialism, imperialism, postcoloniality, and hybridity.
Articles of 15-25 pages, prepared in accordance with the MLA style, along with an abstract of 100 words and a biographical note of 50 words, should be sent electronically by August 1, 2012, to:
Dr. Maryse Jayasuriya
Co-guest Editor
mjayasuriya@utep.edu
Dr. Aparna Halpe
Co-guest Editor
aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: mjayasuriya@utep.edu, aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.southasianliteraryassociation.org/south-asian-review/
22 July 2012
Deadline July 30 | Sri Lanka - China Society Inter-School Open Essay Contest
Deadline: 30 July 2012
The Sri Lanka-China Society in collaboration with the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and Sri Lanka Journalists Forum has organized the celebration of the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China which falls on October 1, 2012.
The completion of 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the completion of 60 years of signing the famous rubber-rice pact by the two countries is also marked this year. The Sri Lanka - China Society, as a part of its celebrations of the 63rd anniversary has arranged an essay competition, open for students in the GCE O/L and GCE A/L grades. This competition will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
In each competition the first three prizes will be Rs. 7,500, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000. There will be three more consolation prizes of Rs. 1,000 each. The Sri Lanka - China Society has the following guidelines for these three essay competitions:
1. Any student who has been reading for GCE O/L or GCE A/L by the month of August 2012 may participate in this competition.
2. The title of the essay is “People’s Republic of China is the most-intimate friend of Sri Lanka,”
3. The essay should be written legibly and should not exceed five pages of A4 size.
4. The student competing must declare in writing that the essay is written by the competitor, the college address and the private address must be given.
5. A certificate signed by the school principal stating that the competitor is a student of the school as at August 2012 and that the essay was written by the competitor should be attached.
6. The essays for these competitions must be sent under registered cover to the following address on or before Monday July 30, President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala.
7. All the cash prizes and special prizes from the Chinese Embassy will be presented at a public meeting which will be held at the BMICH in the last week of September 2012.
8. Any decision made by the Sri Lanka-China Society regarding this competition is final.
All Students at the GCE O/L and A/L grades irrespective of the age are invited for this competition which is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala
Website: http://srilankachinasociety.org/
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The Sri Lanka-China Society in collaboration with the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and Sri Lanka Journalists Forum has organized the celebration of the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China which falls on October 1, 2012.
The completion of 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the completion of 60 years of signing the famous rubber-rice pact by the two countries is also marked this year. The Sri Lanka - China Society, as a part of its celebrations of the 63rd anniversary has arranged an essay competition, open for students in the GCE O/L and GCE A/L grades. This competition will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
In each competition the first three prizes will be Rs. 7,500, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000. There will be three more consolation prizes of Rs. 1,000 each. The Sri Lanka - China Society has the following guidelines for these three essay competitions:
1. Any student who has been reading for GCE O/L or GCE A/L by the month of August 2012 may participate in this competition.
2. The title of the essay is “People’s Republic of China is the most-intimate friend of Sri Lanka,”
3. The essay should be written legibly and should not exceed five pages of A4 size.
4. The student competing must declare in writing that the essay is written by the competitor, the college address and the private address must be given.
5. A certificate signed by the school principal stating that the competitor is a student of the school as at August 2012 and that the essay was written by the competitor should be attached.
6. The essays for these competitions must be sent under registered cover to the following address on or before Monday July 30, President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala.
7. All the cash prizes and special prizes from the Chinese Embassy will be presented at a public meeting which will be held at the BMICH in the last week of September 2012.
8. Any decision made by the Sri Lanka-China Society regarding this competition is final.
All Students at the GCE O/L and A/L grades irrespective of the age are invited for this competition which is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala
Website: http://srilankachinasociety.org/
10 July 2012
Call for Submissions: Sri Lankan Anthology of Hint Fiction
Deadline: 15 August 2012
Sanjana Hattotuwa is doing an anthology project (similar to Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood) with Sri Lankan writers or those from abroad who had spent some time in the country. Perera-Hussein Books offered to seriously consider publishing this Sri Lankan anthology of Hint Fiction.
Prospective writers should anchor their story (or stories) to something very Sri Lankan – a phrase, place, event, issue, marker, adage, trait, historical chapter, reference, image, dish, sweetmeat or map, for example. The idea is to evoke something of this country – something loved, reviled, longed for or missed.
Submissions will be accepted till 15th August 2012. Please email your story or stories only to hintfiction@groundviews.org. Please remember that each story should be 25 words or less.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: hintfiction@groundviews.org
Website: http://www.ph-books.com/
Read more
Sanjana Hattotuwa is doing an anthology project (similar to Hint Fiction edited by Robert Swartwood) with Sri Lankan writers or those from abroad who had spent some time in the country. Perera-Hussein Books offered to seriously consider publishing this Sri Lankan anthology of Hint Fiction.
Prospective writers should anchor their story (or stories) to something very Sri Lankan – a phrase, place, event, issue, marker, adage, trait, historical chapter, reference, image, dish, sweetmeat or map, for example. The idea is to evoke something of this country – something loved, reviled, longed for or missed.
Submissions will be accepted till 15th August 2012. Please email your story or stories only to hintfiction@groundviews.org. Please remember that each story should be 25 words or less.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: hintfiction@groundviews.org
Website: http://www.ph-books.com/
01 July 2012
Call for Papers for 2012 Special Number of South Asian Review: Sri Lankan Anglophone Writing
Deadline: 1 August 2012
South Asian Review, the refereed journal of the South Asian Literary Association, invites submissions for its 2012 special number, Volume 33 Number 3, devoted to Sri Lankan Anglophone literature. The South Asian Review calls for papers that examine Sri Lankan Anglophone fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and film.
Topics of interest may include writings dealing with ethnic conflict, violence, terrorism, and trauma; the role of Anglophone literature in Sri Lanka; the need for translation and the challenges associated with it; the literature of the Sri Lankan diaspora; the difficulties of publishing in Sri Lanka; Sri Lankan literature in relation to modern technology and globalization; the role of Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in efforts at reconciliation; and Sri Lankan writing in relation to human rights discourse, political protest, and social activism. We are also interested in critical essays that deal with Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in relation to gender, sexualities, class, ethnicity, religion, internal displacements, migration, colonialism, imperialism, postcoloniality, and hybridity.
Articles of 15-25 pages, prepared in accordance with the MLA style, along with an abstract of 100 words and a biographical note of 50 words, should be sent electronically by August 1, 2012, to:
Dr. Maryse Jayasuriya
Co-guest Editor
mjayasuriya@utep.edu
Dr. Aparna Halpe
Co-guest Editor
aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: mjayasuriya@utep.edu, aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.southasianliteraryassociation.org/south-asian-review/
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South Asian Review, the refereed journal of the South Asian Literary Association, invites submissions for its 2012 special number, Volume 33 Number 3, devoted to Sri Lankan Anglophone literature. The South Asian Review calls for papers that examine Sri Lankan Anglophone fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and film.
Topics of interest may include writings dealing with ethnic conflict, violence, terrorism, and trauma; the role of Anglophone literature in Sri Lanka; the need for translation and the challenges associated with it; the literature of the Sri Lankan diaspora; the difficulties of publishing in Sri Lanka; Sri Lankan literature in relation to modern technology and globalization; the role of Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in efforts at reconciliation; and Sri Lankan writing in relation to human rights discourse, political protest, and social activism. We are also interested in critical essays that deal with Sri Lankan Anglophone literature in relation to gender, sexualities, class, ethnicity, religion, internal displacements, migration, colonialism, imperialism, postcoloniality, and hybridity.
Articles of 15-25 pages, prepared in accordance with the MLA style, along with an abstract of 100 words and a biographical note of 50 words, should be sent electronically by August 1, 2012, to:
Dr. Maryse Jayasuriya
Co-guest Editor
mjayasuriya@utep.edu
Dr. Aparna Halpe
Co-guest Editor
aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: mjayasuriya@utep.edu, aparna.halpe@utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.southasianliteraryassociation.org/south-asian-review/
23 June 2012
Deadline June 30 | Siam Nikaya 260th Anniversary Essay Contest (Rs 30,000 top prize | Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 30 June 2012
As 2013 marks the occasion of the 260th anniversary of the establishment of Siam Nikaya in Sri Lanka, the Royal Thai Embassy and Sri Lanka-Thailand Society is organizing an essay competition.
All eligible Sri Lankans should submit their essays under the title of "Contribution of Venerable Upali Maha Thera of Ayutthaya in the revival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka".
The essay competition will be conducted in two age categories. The first category between 10 - 18 years (1000 - 1500 words) and the other being the category of19 years and above (2000 - 2500 words). The closing date for submission is June 30, 2012. Written submissions can be sent to the Royal Thai Embassy by post. Electronic submission can also be done by sending your file to the e-mail: royalthaiembassyessay2012@hotmail.com
The first three places in the 10 - 18 years category will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 20,000.-, Rs. 10,000.- and Rs. 5,000 each and certificates. The first three places in the 19 years and above category will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 30,000.-, Rs. 15,000.- and Rs. 7,500 each and certificates.
Via: dailynews
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: royalthaiembassyessay2012@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1340.php?depid=244
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As 2013 marks the occasion of the 260th anniversary of the establishment of Siam Nikaya in Sri Lanka, the Royal Thai Embassy and Sri Lanka-Thailand Society is organizing an essay competition.
All eligible Sri Lankans should submit their essays under the title of "Contribution of Venerable Upali Maha Thera of Ayutthaya in the revival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka".
The essay competition will be conducted in two age categories. The first category between 10 - 18 years (1000 - 1500 words) and the other being the category of19 years and above (2000 - 2500 words). The closing date for submission is June 30, 2012. Written submissions can be sent to the Royal Thai Embassy by post. Electronic submission can also be done by sending your file to the e-mail: royalthaiembassyessay2012@hotmail.com
The first three places in the 10 - 18 years category will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 20,000.-, Rs. 10,000.- and Rs. 5,000 each and certificates. The first three places in the 19 years and above category will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 30,000.-, Rs. 15,000.- and Rs. 7,500 each and certificates.
Via: dailynews
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: royalthaiembassyessay2012@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1340.php?depid=244
21 May 2012
Sri Lanka - China Society Inter-School Open Essay Contest
Deadline: 30 July 2012
The Sri Lanka-China Society in collaboration with the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and Sri Lanka Journalists Forum has organized the celebration of the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China which falls on October 1, 2012.
The completion of 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the completion of 60 years of signing the famous rubber-rice pact by the two countries is also marked this year. The Sri Lanka - China Society, as a part of its celebrations of the 63rd anniversary has arranged an essay competition, open for students in the GCE O/L and GCE A/L grades. This competition will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
In each competition the first three prizes will be Rs. 7,500, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000. There will be three more consolation prizes of Rs. 1,000 each. The Sri Lanka - China Society has the following guidelines for these three essay competitions:
1. Any student who has been reading for GCE O/L or GCE A/L by the month of August 2012 may participate in this competition.
2. The title of the essay is “People’s Republic of China is the most-intimate friend of Sri Lanka,”
3. The essay should be written legibly and should not exceed five pages of A4 size.
4. The student competing must declare in writing that the essay is written by the competitor, the college address and the private address must be given.
5. A certificate signed by the school principal stating that the competitor is a student of the school as at August 2012 and that the essay was written by the competitor should be attached.
6. The essays for these competitions must be sent under registered cover to the following address on or before Monday July 30, President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala.
7. All the cash prizes and special prizes from the Chinese Embassy will be presented at a public meeting which will be held at the BMICH in the last week of September 2012.
8. Any decision made by the Sri Lanka-China Society regarding this competition is final.
All Students at the GCE O/L and A/L grades irrespective of the age are invited for this competition which is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala
Website: http://srilankachinasociety.org/
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The Sri Lanka-China Society in collaboration with the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and Sri Lanka Journalists Forum has organized the celebration of the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China which falls on October 1, 2012.
The completion of 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the completion of 60 years of signing the famous rubber-rice pact by the two countries is also marked this year. The Sri Lanka - China Society, as a part of its celebrations of the 63rd anniversary has arranged an essay competition, open for students in the GCE O/L and GCE A/L grades. This competition will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
In each competition the first three prizes will be Rs. 7,500, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000. There will be three more consolation prizes of Rs. 1,000 each. The Sri Lanka - China Society has the following guidelines for these three essay competitions:
1. Any student who has been reading for GCE O/L or GCE A/L by the month of August 2012 may participate in this competition.
2. The title of the essay is “People’s Republic of China is the most-intimate friend of Sri Lanka,”
3. The essay should be written legibly and should not exceed five pages of A4 size.
4. The student competing must declare in writing that the essay is written by the competitor, the college address and the private address must be given.
5. A certificate signed by the school principal stating that the competitor is a student of the school as at August 2012 and that the essay was written by the competitor should be attached.
6. The essays for these competitions must be sent under registered cover to the following address on or before Monday July 30, President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala.
7. All the cash prizes and special prizes from the Chinese Embassy will be presented at a public meeting which will be held at the BMICH in the last week of September 2012.
8. Any decision made by the Sri Lanka-China Society regarding this competition is final.
All Students at the GCE O/L and A/L grades irrespective of the age are invited for this competition which is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: President, Sri Lanka China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala
Website: http://srilankachinasociety.org/
10 May 2012
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Essay Competition on Fuel Crisis (Sri Lanka)
Via Asianmirror: The Marketing Bureau of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has taken steps to organize an island wide school essay competition on “ National Importance in usage of fuel thriftily before a World crisis “. The event is to be organized in both in Sinhala and Tamil languages on the instructions of the Minister and Deputy Minister of Petroleum Industries. The competition will be held in parallel to the 50th Anniversary of CPC and Awards and certificates will be presented to the winners.
(Note: official announcement/ rules have not been released or posted on the source site. We will update this listing when the rules are already available.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: sectretariat@ceypetco.gov.lk
Website: http://www.ceypetco.gov.lk
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(Note: official announcement/ rules have not been released or posted on the source site. We will update this listing when the rules are already available.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: sectretariat@ceypetco.gov.lk
Website: http://www.ceypetco.gov.lk
03 April 2012
The Indian Cultural Centre - Colombo Essay Competition to Celebrate Tagore’s 150th Birth Anniversary (Sri Lanka)
The Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo is organissing an Essay Competition on Rabindranath Tagore in Sinhala, Tamil and English for the Advanced Level and under graduate students of the Universities in Sri Lanka.
The competition is part of its activities to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. In each language category there will be three cash prizes and certificates. The first prize will be Sri Lankan Rupees 15,000, the second prize will be Sri Lankan Rupees 10,000 and the third prize will be Sri Lankan Rupees 5,000 in each language category.
For further details please contact the Indian Cultural Centre on telephone No: 2684698 or Email: iccrcolombo @gmail.com.
Via: dailymirror
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 2684698 or e-mail iccrcolombo@gmail.com
Website: http://www.iccrindia.net/
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The competition is part of its activities to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. In each language category there will be three cash prizes and certificates. The first prize will be Sri Lankan Rupees 15,000, the second prize will be Sri Lankan Rupees 10,000 and the third prize will be Sri Lankan Rupees 5,000 in each language category.
For further details please contact the Indian Cultural Centre on telephone No: 2684698 or Email: iccrcolombo @gmail.com.
Via: dailymirror
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 2684698 or e-mail iccrcolombo@gmail.com
Website: http://www.iccrindia.net/
01 March 2012
Sri Lankans Without Borders: Samadhana 2012 Benefit Reading (Canada)
Date: 22 March 2012
As you know, Sri Lankans Without Borders (SLWB) is a growing not-for-profit network based in Toronto, Canada that provides young Canadians of Sri Lankan origin with opportunities to connect, build and lead initiatives that promote dialogue, reconciliation and peace in the diaspora community in Canada and for all communities in Sri Lanka.
SLWB is proud to announce the launch of its 2012-13 programs with the Samadhana 2012 Benefit Reading Series, a first-of-its kind series of literary fundraisers featuring readings and conversations with published authors, poets and spoken word artists of Sri Lankan origin from Canada and USA. Net proceeds go towards children’s literacy programs in disadvantaged communities in Canada and Sri Lanka.
The first event in the series will take place on *Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the ING DIRECT Downtown Café at 221 Yonge St., featuring readings by Shyam Selvadurai, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Koom Kankesan and moderated by Sultan Ameerali.
Seats are limited.
For more information, buy tickets, media inquiries, and partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please visit us at www.slwb.ca/samadhana2012.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: samadhana2012@slwb.ca
Website: http://slwb.ca/samadhana2012/
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As you know, Sri Lankans Without Borders (SLWB) is a growing not-for-profit network based in Toronto, Canada that provides young Canadians of Sri Lankan origin with opportunities to connect, build and lead initiatives that promote dialogue, reconciliation and peace in the diaspora community in Canada and for all communities in Sri Lanka.
SLWB is proud to announce the launch of its 2012-13 programs with the Samadhana 2012 Benefit Reading Series
The first event in the series will take place on *Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the ING DIRECT Downtown Café at 221 Yonge St., featuring readings by Shyam Selvadurai, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Koom Kankesan and moderated by Sultan Ameerali.
Seats are limited.
For more information, buy tickets, media inquiries, and partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please visit us at www.slwb.ca/samadhana2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: samadhana2012@slwb.ca
Website: http://slwb.ca/samadhana2012/
05 July 2011
Festival Assistant Wanted for Galle Literary Festival (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 29 July 2011
We are looking for a Festival Assistant for the 2012 festival.
Candidate must have skill in the following areas: budgeting, bookkeeping and accounting, office management. The candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the office, overseeing the budget, liaising with authors, assisting with all print work such as programmes, posters, advertisements etc, web management and assisting the festival team with event management during the festival. Fluency in English required. Basic spoken Sinhalese required. Knowledge of literature not required.
Full Time - September until the end of February 2012. If successful, a long term position will be considered. Application deadline July 29th 2011
Please apply to fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
For submissions: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
Website: http://galleliteraryfestival.com/
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We are looking for a Festival Assistant for the 2012 festival.
Candidate must have skill in the following areas: budgeting, bookkeeping and accounting, office management. The candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the office, overseeing the budget, liaising with authors, assisting with all print work such as programmes, posters, advertisements etc, web management and assisting the festival team with event management during the festival. Fluency in English required. Basic spoken Sinhalese required. Knowledge of literature not required.
Full Time - September until the end of February 2012. If successful, a long term position will be considered. Application deadline July 29th 2011
Please apply to fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
For submissions: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
Website: http://galleliteraryfestival.com/
14 June 2011
The Sri Lanka-India Society Shrimathi Indira Gandhi Memorial Essay Competition
Deadline: 30 June 2011
The Sri Lanka-India Society is conducting the Shrimathi Indira Gandhi Memorial essay competition among the students of G.C.E. (A/L) and O/L classes in schools or colleges in Sri Lanka with a view to promote social and cultural relationship between Sri Lanka and India.
The best essay will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 15,000.00 and a Medal and a certificate. Second and Third prizes of Rs. 5,000.00 and Rs. 2,500.00 respectively will be awarded with medals and certificates. The schools/colleges of those winners will be presented with collections of books for the respective school/college libraries.
Candidates vying for the prizes should submit an essay on one of the topics - Mahathma Gandhi’s life and philosophy: a new leaf in the history of the world; Rabindranath Tagore’s message to the modern world; India as a world power in the 21st century; Expectations of Sri Lankans from India today.
The essays should be submitted to reach the Society on or before 30th June 2011 by registered post or local courier to the Project Chairman, Sri Lanka India Society Essay Competition, M & N Building (Level 5), No. 2. Deal Place, Colombo 00300. .
The writer of the essay should have his essay certified by the Principal of his school/college as one written by him and that he is a student of GCE O/L or A/L class of that school/college on the date of certification
For any clarification please email to neela@mnlaw.lk or write to the Society, Kandiah Neelakandan, Project Chairman, Sri Lanka India Society-Essay Competition, No. 146, New Chetty Street, Colombo 13.
Via: island.lk
Contact Information:
For inquiries: neela@mnlaw.lk
For submissions: Project Chairman, Sri Lanka India Society Essay Competition, M & N Building (Level 5), No. 2. Deal Place, Colombo 00300
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The Sri Lanka-India Society is conducting the Shrimathi Indira Gandhi Memorial essay competition among the students of G.C.E. (A/L) and O/L classes in schools or colleges in Sri Lanka with a view to promote social and cultural relationship between Sri Lanka and India.
The best essay will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 15,000.00 and a Medal and a certificate. Second and Third prizes of Rs. 5,000.00 and Rs. 2,500.00 respectively will be awarded with medals and certificates. The schools/colleges of those winners will be presented with collections of books for the respective school/college libraries.
Candidates vying for the prizes should submit an essay on one of the topics - Mahathma Gandhi’s life and philosophy: a new leaf in the history of the world; Rabindranath Tagore’s message to the modern world; India as a world power in the 21st century; Expectations of Sri Lankans from India today.
The essays should be submitted to reach the Society on or before 30th June 2011 by registered post or local courier to the Project Chairman, Sri Lanka India Society Essay Competition, M & N Building (Level 5), No. 2. Deal Place, Colombo 00300. .
The writer of the essay should have his essay certified by the Principal of his school/college as one written by him and that he is a student of GCE O/L or A/L class of that school/college on the date of certification
For any clarification please email to neela@mnlaw.lk or write to the Society, Kandiah Neelakandan, Project Chairman, Sri Lanka India Society-Essay Competition, No. 146, New Chetty Street, Colombo 13.
Via: island.lk
Contact Information:
For inquiries: neela@mnlaw.lk
For submissions: Project Chairman, Sri Lanka India Society Essay Competition, M & N Building (Level 5), No. 2. Deal Place, Colombo 00300
09 June 2011
The Sri Lanka-China Society Inter-School Open Essay Competition
Deadline: 15 August 2011
The Sri Lanka-China Society, as a part of their celebrations of the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China, has arranged an essay competition open for students in the GCE O/L and GCE A/L grades. This competition will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
In each competition the first three prizes will be Rs 7,500, Rs 5,000 and Rs 3,000. There will be three more consolation prizes of Rs 1,000 each. The Sri Lanka-China Society has the following guidelines for these three essay competitions:
1. Any student who has been reading for GCE O/L or GCE A/L by the month of August 2011 may participate in this competition. 2. The title of the essay is 'Sri Lanka-China relations in the past and present'. 3. The essay should be written legibly and should not exceed five pages of A4 size. 4. The student competing must declare in writing that the essay is written by the competitor. The college address and the private address must be given. 5.
A certificate signed by the school principal stating that the competitor is a student of the school by August 2011 and that the essay was written by the competitor should be attached. 6. The essays for these competitions must be sent under registered cover to the following address on or before Monday, August 15: President, Sri Lanka-China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala. 7. All the cash prizes and the special prizes from the Chinese Embassy will be given away at a public meeting which will be held at the BMICH in the last week of September 2011. 8. Any decision made by the Sri Lanka-China Society regarding this competition will be final.
All students at the GCE O/L and A/L grades irrespective of the age are invited for this competition conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: click here
For submissions: President, Sri Lanka-China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala
Website: http://srilankachinasociety.org/
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The Sri Lanka-China Society, as a part of their celebrations of the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China, has arranged an essay competition open for students in the GCE O/L and GCE A/L grades. This competition will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
In each competition the first three prizes will be Rs 7,500, Rs 5,000 and Rs 3,000. There will be three more consolation prizes of Rs 1,000 each. The Sri Lanka-China Society has the following guidelines for these three essay competitions:
1. Any student who has been reading for GCE O/L or GCE A/L by the month of August 2011 may participate in this competition. 2. The title of the essay is 'Sri Lanka-China relations in the past and present'. 3. The essay should be written legibly and should not exceed five pages of A4 size. 4. The student competing must declare in writing that the essay is written by the competitor. The college address and the private address must be given. 5.
A certificate signed by the school principal stating that the competitor is a student of the school by August 2011 and that the essay was written by the competitor should be attached. 6. The essays for these competitions must be sent under registered cover to the following address on or before Monday, August 15: President, Sri Lanka-China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala. 7. All the cash prizes and the special prizes from the Chinese Embassy will be given away at a public meeting which will be held at the BMICH in the last week of September 2011. 8. Any decision made by the Sri Lanka-China Society regarding this competition will be final.
All students at the GCE O/L and A/L grades irrespective of the age are invited for this competition conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: click here
For submissions: President, Sri Lanka-China Society, 5, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nawala
Website: http://srilankachinasociety.org/
18 April 2011
Galle Literary Festival 2012 Needs a Festival Director (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 6 May 2011
We are looking for a Festival Director for the 2012 festival. The position will entail liaising with the Festival Founder and Festival Curator. Candidate will manage the administation of the festival and will be responsible for sponsorship, staffing and staff management as well as liaison with writers, volunteers, press, printers etc.
Working time is flexible but applicant will be required from June-August on a part time basis and September to end of February 2012 on a full time basis. If successful, a long-term position may be considered.
Please apply in writing by 6th May 2011 to fd@galleliteraryfestival.com or phone +94 (0) 777 907 860.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: phone +94 (0) 777 907 860
For submissions: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
Website: http://galleliteraryfestival.com/
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We are looking for a Festival Director for the 2012 festival. The position will entail liaising with the Festival Founder and Festival Curator. Candidate will manage the administation of the festival and will be responsible for sponsorship, staffing and staff management as well as liaison with writers, volunteers, press, printers etc.
Working time is flexible but applicant will be required from June-August on a part time basis and September to end of February 2012 on a full time basis. If successful, a long-term position may be considered.
Please apply in writing by 6th May 2011 to fd@galleliteraryfestival.com or phone +94 (0) 777 907 860.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: phone +94 (0) 777 907 860
For submissions: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com
Website: http://galleliteraryfestival.com/
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