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Sri Lanka This WeekMPs' Lavish Party Sparks Outrage Amid Economic Crisis, AIC Raises Concerns on Online Safety Bill, Operation Yukthiya Nets More Suspects50 Members of Parliament engage in a luxurious three-hour party, bringing concerns over where funding is being taken from; Asia's internet Coalition has expressed strong concerns over the proposed online safety bill, urging revisions; Operation Yukthiya continues to nab more suspects with concerns over mistreatment of basic rights.Stories from January 5th to 12th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Worldwide This WeekGlobal Scrutiny on Israel Genocide Case, Red Sea Crisis Sparks Inflation Concerns, Ecuador's President Targets Gang CrackdownSouth Africa and Israel have presented arguments at the Hague as South Africa brings Israel to the International Court of Criminal Justice , Red Sea crisis and Houthis, a cause for potential worldwide inflation, Ecuador's push against organized crime. Stories from January 5th to 12th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1201 minSri Lanka This WeekIncome Tax Mandatory for Citizens 18+, CPC Adjusts Fuel Prices from January 1, A/L Exams Begin Nationwide in Sri LankaThe announcement made by the Presidential Media Division clarified that only those earning more than Rs. 100,000 per month will be subject to income tax. Petrol prices soar in the new year with a revision from the CPC, and the A/L exam kicks off with 346,976 candidates sitting across 2,298 examination centers nationwide.Stories from December 29th to January 5th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0502 minWorldwide This WeekNew Year's Day Quake Hits Japan, US Teens Beat Tetris Record, Luke Littler's Rise to Darts World ChampionshipJapan's devastating start to the new year with a 7.6-magnitude earthquake, Willis Gibson from Oklohoma was crowned the first person to beat the game of Tetris, and 16-year-old Luke Littler emerged runner-up, losing the world championship to the No. 1 darts player in a thrilling finale. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from December 29th to January 5th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0502 minSri Lanka This WeekOperation Yukthiya Active, Fuel Prices to Surge with Tax Hike, Susal De Silva Wins Gold at Asian Youth Chess Championship, and moreOperation Yukthiya to combat drug trafficking and organized crime arrests 1,676 suspects in just 24 hours, fuel prices to receive the brunt of tax revision in 2024, and Susal De Silva brings Sri Lanka gold at the Asian Youth Chess Championship in the under-18 category. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from December 15th to 22nd. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2202 minWorldwide This WeekIcelandic Volcano Erupts, South Korean Students Sue over Early Exam Finish, Toshiba Delists from Tokyo Stock Exchange, and moreA volcano eruption in Iceland lights up the sky, and South Korean students file lawsuits after an administrative error during the Suneung annual college entrance exam. The end of an era as Toshiba delists from the Tokyo stock exchange and becomes private. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from December 15th to 22nd. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2202 minSri Lanka This WeekAttempted Assassination on Former CID Director, NHSL Down to Two MRI Scanners, Fertilizer Shortage Causes 400 Million Coconut Shortfall, and moreCourt of appeal issues directive to implement measures to ensure safety of former director CID after assassination attempt, national hospital down to two MRI's due to power outage, fertiliser shortage reduces coconut harvest by 12%. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from December 8th to 15th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1502 minWorldwide This WeekCaptain Holt Passes Away, Kenya Floods Displace 600,000, Mystery as Tons of Fish Wash Ashore, and moreAndrew Braugher passes away at 61 after battling lung cancer; floods in Northern Kenya displace 600,000 people; and tons of fish wash ashore in Japan. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from December 8th to 15th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1502 minSri Lanka This Week2024 Presidential Election Announced, Businesswoman Arrested for Fake College, Lunch for 1.6 Million Students Planned, and morePresident Ranil Wickremesinghe mentions the upcoming presidential election followed by parliamentary and provincial council elections. A 24-year-old woman apprehended for running a fake college scamming 1000 individuals from around the country plans to provide lunch for 1.6 million students in 2024. A three-to-four year plan is underway to ensure that all children receive lunch. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from December 1st to 8th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0802 minWorldwide This WeekTaylor Swift Named Time's Person of the Year, Indonesian Volcano Eruption Claims 22 Lives, Leaning Tower of Pisa on High Alert, and moreTaylor Swift continues her extraordinary year by being named Time Magazine's person of the year for 2023. Mount Marapi Volcano in Indonesia erupts, claiming 22 lives and leaving one climber still missing. The leaning tower of Pisa, famous for it's lean, is on high alert for collapse. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from December 1st to 8th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0802 minSri Lanka This Week40 State Hospitals Shut in Sri Lanka, Rising Inflation, Minister of Sports Removed, and moreLack of doctors and staff contributed to the shutdown of 40 state hospitals. With the November year-on-year inflation rate on the rise as recorded in November, Roshan Ranasinghe was removed as Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by the President. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from November 25th to December 1st. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0201 minWorldwide This WeekChatGPT Celebrates 1 Year, France's Cigarette Crackdown, COP28 Faces Challenges, and moreThe global AI phenomenon ChatGPT turns 1 year old, France will work towards a tobacco-free generation by 2032, and COP28 will be in hot water as leaked documents show potential fossil fuel deals. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from November 25th to December 1st. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0202 minSri Lanka This WeekSri Lanka Explores Nuclear Power, IMF Program Approval Set for December, Cabinet Clears Keeri Samba Import, and moreSri Lanka is delving into the prospect of nuclear power seeking expressions of interest. Strides are being made to approve the IMF program by December, and the cabinet green lights the import of Keeri Samba to address the rice shortage. All this and more on this weeks episode.Stories from November 17th to 25th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2402 minWorldwide This WeekDublin Faces Violent Clashes, Gaza Captives Freed, Tragedy Strikes Taylor Swift Concert, and moreThe situation in Dublin City Center escalates after a knife attack that left a 5-year-old severely injured and hostages released in Gaza on the first day of the truce. Taylor Swift postpones her concert in Rio following the death of a 23-year-old fan amid rising temperatures. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from November 17th to 25th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2403 minSri Lanka This WeekLandmark Judgement on Former Government, Minor Tremor in Trincomalee, Dengue Cases Surpass 70,000, and moreThe decision by the Supreme Court implicates several prominent figures, including the former President for economic mismanagement, minor tremors registering 3.4 in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee, rising dengue cases hitting 70,000 as rains continue to barge, and more in this week's episode.Stories from November 10th to 17th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1702 minWorldwide This WeekOmegle Shuts Down After 14 Years, 40 Trapped in Indian Tunnel, Nepal Gov. Bans TikTok, and morePopular live video chat platform Omegle shuts down after 14 years due to financial and psychological strain, says its founder; 40 workers in Uttarakhand, India, are trapped in a collapsed road tunnel; the Nepali government bans Tik Tok to preserve social harmony; and more in this week's episode.Stories from November 10th to 17th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1702 minSri Lanka This WeekSri Lanka Cricket Secretary Resigns, Colombo Hit by Severe Weather, Dengue Cases Surge, and moreSLC secretary resigns following widespread criticism of the board after Sri Lanka's disappointing exit from the Men's ODI World Cup, 32 trees uprooted in severe weather hit Colombo, warnings on dengue as 500 child dengue cases reported last week, and more in this week's episode.Stories from November 3rd to 10th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1003 minWorldwide This WeekFirenado Hits Australia's Northern Territory, Bangladesh Garment Workers Strike, Temporary Ceasefire in North Gaza, and moreA firenado was captured on video amidst Australia's current bushfire season, Bangladeshi garment workers protest minimum wage rates, the White House announces that Israel is to commit to 4-hour pauses for humanitarian aid during ongoing conflict, and more in this week's episode.Stories from November 3rd to 10th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1002 minSri Lanka This WeekVAT Hiked to 18%, Local Govt Payments Go Online, Indian Finance Minister Visits Sri Lanka, and moreThe Sri Lankan cabinet approves an increase in VAT to 18% from January 1st, 2024; plans to transition local government payments online are underway; Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and more in this week's episode.Stories from 27th October to 3rd November. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-0302 minWorldwide This WeekPakistan Earthquake, Israeli Ground Forces Advance in Gaza, Messi's Eighth Ballon d'Or Win, and moreA strong earthquake struck North Western Nepal, claiming the lives of 128, Israeli ground forces expanded into Gaza territory in smaller land operations, Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time, and more in this week's episode.Stories from 27th October to 3rd November. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-0302 minSri Lanka This WeekPettah Retail Store Fire, Sri Lanka Triumphs Over England, Australian Police Combat Trafficking in Mannar, and moreA retail store in Pettah is engulfed in fire; Sri Lanka beats England in a thrilling World Cup match; and the Australian Police establishes a new office in Mannar to combat human trafficking.Stories from 20th to 27th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2802 minWorldwide This WeekHurricane Otis Hits Pacific Coast, UN Tensions Rise, ICRC Surgery Team to Gaza, and moreA category 5 hurricane makes landfall along the Eastern Pacific Coast, rapidly intensifying vetoes by Russia, China, and the U.S. on resolutions pertaining to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, the ICRC sends a surgery team into Gaza, and more in this week's episode.Stories from 20th to 27th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2702 minWorldwide This WeekGaza Hospital Blast Kills 500, New Olympic Sports Unveiled, Ecuador's Banana Heir President, and moreA devastating explosion targets Al-Hila hospital in Gaza, the summer Olympics to feature five new additions, and the results of the Ecuadorian Presidential election feature a young Banana fortune heir as their new president. All this and more in this week's episode. Stories from 12th to 18th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2003 minSri Lanka This WeekX-Ray Service Disruption, India-Sri Lanka Ferry Launch, Eye Disease Spread, and moreHospitals island wide are suffering from shortage in staff halting x-ray services, passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka at a cost of Rs. 26,750 (one way) commences, Health officials are warning the public to take precautions against the spread of an eye disease. All this and more in this weeks episode.Stories from 12th to 18th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1903 minSri Lanka This WeekVeteran actor Jackson Anthony passes away, Tharushi brings home the gold at the Asian games, LP Gas Price Hike, and moreJackson Anthony, a veteran Sri Lankan actor succumbs to his injuries from an accident last year, Tharushi Karunaratna wins gold at the women's 800 m sprint at the Asian games, LP gas prices increase by Rs. 343 for a 12.5 kg cylinder. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 5th to 12th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1203 minWorldwide This WeekGaza Military Escalation, Nobel for Iranian Activist, Kenyan Breaks Marathon Record, and moreIsrael and Hamas engage in warfare at the cost of innocents as military activity surges on the Gaza strip, the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 awarded to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, Kelvin Kiptum breaks marathon timing with a sub 2 hour 1 min run at the Chicago marathon. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 5th to 12th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1203 minSri Lanka This WeekChild Malnutrition Rising, Fuel Price Hike, Ban on Single-Use Plastics. and moreEconomic concerns lead to malnutrition among children, fuel prices get revised once more and a push for greener policies as 10 single-use plastics get banned.Stories from 28th September to 5th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0503 minWorldwide This WeekShakira Tax Evasion Charge, South Africa's Chicken Culling, Paris Bed Bug Outbreak, and moreColombian pop star Shakira charged with tax evasion for the second time, bird flu leads to the culling of 7 million chickens in South Africa, and a bed bug infestation in Paris leads to concerns about the Olympics being held next year.Stories from 28th September to 5th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0502 minSri Lanka This WeekColombo Port City Rebrand, Medicinal Shortages, Malaysia Manhunt for Sri Lankans, and moreColombo port city becomes the Colombo financial city, new purchases from India and Bangladesh, and a manhunt for Sri Lankans in a murder case. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 20th to 28th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2803 minWorldwide This WeekFrance Exits Niger, Hollywood Writers' Strike Ends, Iraq Wedding Fire, and moreFrances's military is pulled out of Niger following a coup, the Writers Guild of America announces that writers could return to work immediately, and a wedding fire takes the lives of 100 people. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 20th to 28th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2802 minSri Lanka This WeekRagging Report Hotline, MP Assassination Narrow Miss, India Clinches Asia Cup in Somber Final vs. Sri Lanka, and moreA dedicated contact number to report incidents of ragging, gunmen attempting an assassination on a Sri Lankan MP, and a cricket match for the ages as Sri Lanka is bowled for 50 in an epic Asia Cup loss. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 14th to 20th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2102 minWorldwide This WeekAlien Corpses, Fire Prohibitions, Missing Fighter Jet, and moreSelf-proclaimed ufologist presents two alien corpses to Mexico's congress, fire bans in Sydney pre-empting worst wildfires yet, and a missing fighter jet with an ejected pilot. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 14th to 20th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2103 minSri Lanka This WeekCyberattack on Gov't Sites, AL Pass Rate Up, Sri Lanka Women's Cricket Milestone, and moreA cyber attack on gov. lk domains leads to data loss Ministry of higher education notes increase in students passion AL, Sri Lanka women's cricket team secures first ever t-20 win against England. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 6th to 14th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1403 minWorldwide This Week6.8 Earthquake in Morocco, Germany Wins FIBA, UK Prisoner Manhunt, and moreDevastating earthquake costs the lives of over 2,000 in Morocco, Germany beats Serbia to win FIBA World cup, daring prison escape leads to manhunt in UK. All this and more in this week's episode.Stories from 6th to 14th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1403 minSri Lanka This WeekChannel 4 Exposé, Torrential Rain Havoc, New Online Safety Laws, and moreChannel 4 makes shocking allegations over masterminds of 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, torrential downpours affect 98 families, new legislation to be passed for online safety. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from 30th of August to 6th of September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0702 minWorldwide This WeekJohannesburg Fire Tragedy, Gabon's Interim President, India's Sun Spacecraft Launch, and moreDevastating fire impacts homeless in Johannesburg, Military coup leader sworn in as Interim President in Gabon, India continues its space mission with spacecraft to the sun. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from 30th of August to 6th of September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0701 minSri Lanka This WeekSri Lanka Rainfall, Galle Prison Meningococcal Disease Outbreak, FIFA Lifts Sri Lanka Ban, and moreMixed weather conditions as some parts receive heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka, brain fever takes two inmates' lives in Galle prison, FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka prompting hope for players, and more on this week's episode.Stories from 23rd to 30th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-3102 minWorldwide This WeekNuclear Water in Pacific, African Coup, Hurricane Idalia Hits Florida, and moreJapanese PM eats fish to counter misinformation about water released from Fukushima nuclear plant, another coup gets underway in central Africa, and hurricane Idalia deals major damage. All this and more on this week's episode.Stories from 23rd to 30th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-3102 minWorldwide This WeekMalaysia Jet Crash, Spain Wins Women's World Cup, Russia-India Moon Mission and moreTrouble on the highway as private jet crash lands in Malaysia, Spain is victorious in women's world cup beating England, and global powers India and Russia gear for a moon landing and more in this week's episode.Stories from 16th to 23rd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2402 minSri Lanka This WeekSt. Peters Rugby Champs, Sri Lanka Water Emergency, Surge in Gun Violence and moreSt. Peter's clinches the school rugby season and emerges champions, severe drought leads to drinking water crisis, fatal gun violence on the rise, and more in this week's episode.Stories from 16th to 23rd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2402 minWorldwide This WeekEcuador Candidate Assassinated, Maui Fire Tragedy, North Korea War Prep, and morePresidential candidate in Ecuador gets assassinated sending shockwaves, Maui faces unprecedented fires, North Korea appoints new military leadership while being urged to prepare for war, and more.Stories from 9th to 16th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1703 minSri Lanka This WeekSpecialist Doctors Brain Drain, Hasaranga's Test Cricket Retirement, Leprosy Surge and moreMinistry of Health restricts approval of leave for doctors to go overseas, Hasaranga announces interest to focus on limited over cricket, a worrying rise of leprosy, and more in this week's episode.Stories from 9th to 16th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1704 minSri Lanka This WeekWater Tariff Rise, Radiologist & Insulin Shortages, Sachin Tendulkar's Visit and moreDry weather and a price hike in water tariffs are a bad combo for the country. Meanwhile, 400 radiologists are desperately required to man hospitals in Sri Lanka. A visit from cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and more in this week's episode.Stories from 2nd to 9th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1003 minWorldwide This WeekTrain Derailment Fatalities, Beijing Downpour, U.S. Women's Soccer World Cup Upset and moreDevastating scenes as train derails in Southern Pakistan while China suffers a deadly downpour in its capital. U.S. Soccer team faces an abrupt end to world cup dreams all and more in this week's episode.Stories from 2nd to 9th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1002 minWorldwide This WeekMoscow Drone Attacks, Niger's Coup with New Leader, Singapore Enforces Death Penalty and moreUkranian drones attacked Moscow while Niger's coup advanced with the ousting of the former president. Singapore carries out the death penalty on a woman after nearly two decades for drug trafficking and more. Stories from 26th July to 2nd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0304 minSri Lanka This WeekDrought, Food Shortage Fears, French President's Visit, and $800M Tourism Boost and moreMillions of Sri Lankans suffering amidst dwindling reservoir levels, calling into question the country's food security. A visit from the French President, a first for the country, and the outbreak of measles in the Vavuniya prison. This and more in this week's episode.Stories from 26th July to 2nd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0303 minWorldwide This WeekWildfires in Europe, Advancements in AI, Resignation of Natwest CEO and more.Europe suffers its worst heatwave while North Korea pallies up to China and Russia. Advancements in AI take place while the US military sends in Black Hornet Spy drones for aid in Ukraine. Stories from 19th to 26th of July. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2603 minSri Lanka This WeekElectric Buses, Railway System Restructure, Protests and more.With the 40th-year commemoration of Black July, reconciliation talks are underway in Sri Lanka with discussions on the 13th Amendment. Advancements for the public transport system are seen as electric buses and a new railway restructuring program is underway.Stories from 19th to 26th of July. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2603 minSri Lanka This WeekIntroducing: Sri Lanka This WeekIntroducing "Sri Lanka This Week," a news podcast that covers all the prominent stories that shaped Sri Lanka from the past week. Stay informed and up-to-date with our comprehensive reporting on the latest developments and events impacting the nation. Every Thursday from the newsroom of Paradeim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2500 minWorldwide This WeekIntroducing: Worldwide This WeekWelcome to "Worldwide This Week," a global news podcast that brings you comprehensive coverage of the most significant stories shaping the world over the past week. Stay informed and up-to-date with our in-depth reporting on the latest developments and events that have a far-reaching impact across the globe. Gain valuable insights into the diverse array of topics influencing nations and societies worldwide. Every Thursday from the newsroom of Paradeim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2500 min
Mastering MediocrityIntroducing: Murder, She CriedStarting 4th October, Stephanie Herft is taking you through Sri Lanka’s most gruesome true crime stories exploring serial killings, the occult, romance that went wrong, and the paranormal. From high-profile cases to popular mysteries you’ve probably heard from your folks. Unfiltered. Bone-chilling. Murders that will have you screaming. Truth is stranger than fiction. 'Murder, She Cried' is an original podcast from Paradeim. New episodes Tuesday for free, on all popular podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-2701 min
Your Business on PurposeIntroducing: Your Money on Purpose with Dawnette Palmore‘Your Money on Purpose’ is a weekly podcast for women looking to gain clarity and control of their finances so they can run a thriving business and live a financially stress-free life, without sacrificing what is important to them. Hosted by Dawnette Palmore, a small business owner for the past 22 years and a rising money coach for the last 6 years. Join Dawnette as she breaks down what it means to spend money with a purpose, and helps you succeed in your business and personal life.
Be empowered, and educated, as Dawnette interviews professionals from the finance industry, and o...
2022-06-2002 min
Mastering MediocrityNutrition and Mindset Coaching in Cricket | Mediocre MiniThe Sri Lankan cricket team has always been driven by sheer talent but in this day and age is talent solely enough? Drawing comparison with the likes of India's Cricket team and their performance so far. Gayantha, the founder of Strive - a health and wellness platform, talks about how to maximize performance with nutrition and mindset coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-1504 min
Mastering MediocrityNutrition and Mindset Coaching in Cricket | Mediocre MiniThe Sri Lankan cricket team has always been driven by sheer talent but in this day and age is talent solely enough? Drawing comparison with the likes of India's Cricket team and their performance so far. Gayantha, the founder of Strive - a health and wellness platform, talks about how to maximize performance with nutrition and mindset coaching.
2021-11-1504 min
Mastering MediocrityGayantha De Zoysa - What It Takes To StriveIn this episode of Mastering Mediocrity, Zeeshan has a close-to-the-bone conversation with a long time friend, Gayantha De Zoysa - Founder of Strive, a Sri Lankan-based health and wellness platform. This episode rips down the guts and glory of being an entrepreneur, building a product against all the odds and striving in the face of adversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-081h 08
Mastering MediocrityGayantha De Zoysa - What It Takes To StriveIn this episode of Mastering Mediocrity, Zeeshan has a close-to-the-bone conversation with a long time friend, Gayantha De Zoysa - Founder of Strive, a Sri Lankan-based health and wellness platform. This episode rips down the guts and glory of being an entrepreneur, building a product against all the odds and striving in the face of adversity.
2021-11-081h 08
Mastering MediocrityLazy are the Talented | Mediocre MiniIn this clip from Episode 12 our guest, Tuan Shehan and Zeeshan talk about the greatest form of creator block - laziness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1504 min
Mastering MediocrityLazy are the Talented | Mediocre MiniIn this clip from Episode 12 our guest, Tuan Shehan and Zeeshan talk about the greatest form of creator block - laziness.
2021-05-1504 minMastering MediocrityCredit Cards: Debunked | Mediocre MiniCredit Cards are known around Sri Lanka as the worst finance choice you could make. In this episode, Nishan debunks the myths about them and simplifies it to the dot to help you make a better decision
2021-05-1404 minMastering MediocrityCredit Cards: Debunked | Mediocre MiniCredit Cards are known around Sri Lanka as the worst finance choice you could make. In this episode, Nishan debunks the myths about them and simplifies it to the dot to help you make a better decision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1404 minMastering MediocrityManaging Your Money | Mediocre MiniIn this mini from episode 14, Nishan De Silva gives out financial advice for all young people who are just at the start of their careers. He speaks up on the importance of investing from an early age and how it could help in the long run.
2021-05-1003 minMastering MediocrityManaging Your Money | Mediocre MiniIn this mini from episode 14, Nishan De Silva gives out financial advice for all young people who are just at the start of their careers. He speaks up on the importance of investing from an early age and how it could help in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1003 min
Mastering MediocrityNishan De Silva - Everything; Personal FinanceIn this episode of Mastering Mediocrity, Zeeshan and Nishan break the silence on their differences of opinions on books and how to properly read them, uncover the fruits of self-discipline and debunk the myths on personal finance.
2021-05-051h 09
Mastering MediocrityNishan De Silva - Everything; Personal FinanceIn this episode of Mastering Mediocrity, Zeeshan and Nishan break the silence on their differences of opinions on books and how to properly read them, uncover the fruits of self-discipline and debunk the myths on personal finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-051h 09Mastering MediocrityNo Shame In Being Sad | Mediocre MiniIn this mini from Episode 13 our guest, Dominique and Zeeshan talk about sadness, the manifestation of sadness, and how to deal with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2804 minMastering MediocrityNo Shame In Being Sad | Mediocre MiniIn this mini from Episode 13 our guest, Dominique and Zeeshan talk about sadness, the manifestation of sadness, and how to deal with it.
2021-04-2804 min
Mastering MediocrityDominique Croos Sedra - Fate & DestinyIn this episode of Mastering Mediocrity, Zeeshan and Dominique navigate through the ups and downs of moving across the world, give us a sneak peek into the world of cosmetics, and discuss the transition into adulthood. You certainly wouldn't want to miss Dominique's reading on Zeeshan's life!
2021-04-211h 18
Mastering MediocrityDominique Croos Sedra - Fate & DestinyIn this episode of Mastering Mediocrity, Zeeshan and Dominique navigate through the ups and downs of moving across the world, give us a sneak peek into the world of cosmetics, and discuss the transition into adulthood. You certainly wouldn't want to miss Dominique's reading on Zeeshan's life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-211h 18
Mastering MediocrityTuan Shehan - Genius in Bad DesignOur guest this week and the first guest for 2021 on Mastering Mediocrity — Tuan Shehan is an Art Director, Typographer, and Co-Founder of 1831 Studio.
2021-02-071h 45
Mastering MediocrityTuan Shehan - Genius in Bad DesignOur guest this week and the first guest for 2021 on Mastering Mediocrity — Tuan Shehan is an Art Director, Typographer, and Co-Founder of 1831 Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-071h 45Mastering MediocrityGuide to TikTok | Mediocre MiniIn this clip from Episode 11 our guest, Erich Heinrichs who has 45.7k followers in TikTok decodes what works and what doesn't and how you can make it big on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-2606 minMastering MediocrityGuide to TikTok | Mediocre MiniIn this clip from Episode 11 our guest, Erich Heinrichs who has 45.7k followers in TikTok decodes what works and what doesn't and how you can make it big on TikTok!
2020-12-2606 min
Mastering MediocrityEric Heinrichs - Discovering Sri Lanka Wasn't a CoincidenceOur guest this week on Mastering Mediocrity is the Content Creator, Musician, and TikTok Superstar Eric Heinrichs. He obviously needs no introduction, but in this episode, we deconstruct the persona and the journey behind the creator.
2020-12-2148 min
Mastering MediocrityEric Heinrichs - Discovering Sri Lanka Wasn't a CoincidenceOur guest this week on Mastering Mediocrity is the Content Creator, Musician, and TikTok Superstar Eric Heinrichs. He obviously needs no introduction, but in this episode, we deconstruct the persona and the journey behind the creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-2148 minMastering MediocritySri Lanka's Sex-Education at Fault? | Mediocre MiniHere you'll find some of the best clips and moments from the Mastering Mediocrity Podcast. This is a clip from Episode 10 with Fatema Enayath Hussain, she talks about her experience on her delivery which is truly boggling. It truly shows the current state of the state of Sex-Education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0704 minMastering MediocritySri Lanka's Sex-Education at Fault? | Mediocre MiniHere you'll find some of the best clips and moments from the Mastering Mediocrity Podcast. This is a clip from Episode 10 with Fatema Enayath Hussain, she talks about her experience on her delivery which is truly boggling. It truly shows the current state of the state of Sex-Education.
2020-12-0704 min
Mastering MediocrityFatema Enayath Hussain - Sri Lanka's Public Health Sector Vs. COVID-19Our next guest for Episode 10 is a Doctor, I'm not even kiddin'. Fatema spreads awareness of health issues and educates the general public through content with her Instagram page @healthywithfatema. This episode is jam-packed with insightful information about current health concerns, misconceptions, and a lot of COVID-19 related information on how Sri Lanka is dealing with it. Every episode is slightly different from the last and ever genre-bending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2955 min
Mastering MediocrityFatema Enayath Hussain - Sri Lanka's Public Health Sector Vs. COVID-19Our next guest for Episode 10 is a Doctor, I'm not even kiddin'. Fatema spreads awareness of health issues and educates the general public through content with her Instagram page @healthywithfatema. This episode is jam-packed with insightful information about current health concerns, misconceptions, and a lot of COVID-19 related information on how Sri Lanka is dealing with it. Every episode is slightly different from the last and ever genre-bending.
2020-11-2955 minMastering MediocritySri Lanka's Obsession with Tropical Shirts and Flip-Flops | Mediocre MiniThis is a clip from Episode 09 with Joanne Kulamannage, we talk about Sri Lankans and their obsession with Islandwear, flip-flops, and tropical shirts in specific. Zeeshan talks about his theory, The-Arubambay-Effect and Joanne talks about what she thinks about hype fashion.If you enjoyed this clip, listen to the full episode listed before this clip.
2020-11-1808 minMastering MediocritySri Lanka's Obsession with Tropical Shirts and Flip-Flops | Mediocre MiniThis is a clip from Episode 09 with Joanne Kulamannage, we talk about Sri Lankans and their obsession with Islandwear, flip-flops, and tropical shirts in specific. Zeeshan talks about his theory, The-Arubambay-Effect and Joanne talks about what she thinks about hype fashion.If you enjoyed this clip, listen to the full episode listed before this clip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1808 min
Mastering MediocrityJoanne Kulamannage - Building a Clothing BrandFormer Assistant Designer at Lovi Ceylon, Textile Designer at Urban Island and she showcased her own clothing brand - Revive Act at Colombo Fashion Week 2020. In this episode, Joanne talks about what it takes to start a clothing brand in Sri Lanka right out of design school, the avenues she took, and the lessons she learned along the way. Sprinkling insightful information on the state of the industry, its consumers - where it's going, what it's doing right and wrong, and a lot of banter in between.If you enjoyed this episode leave a rating a...
2020-11-151h 08
Mastering MediocrityJoanne Kulamannage - Building a Clothing BrandFormer Assistant Designer at Lovi Ceylon, Textile Designer at Urban Island and she showcased her own clothing brand - Revive Act at Colombo Fashion Week 2020. In this episode, Joanne talks about what it takes to start a clothing brand in Sri Lanka right out of design school, the avenues she took, and the lessons she learned along the way. Sprinkling insightful information on the state of the industry, its consumers - where it's going, what it's doing right and wrong, and a lot of banter in between.If you enjoyed this episode leave a rating a...
2020-11-151h 08
Mastering MediocrityNandula Gamage - Wake, Bake, FilmmakeMy guest this week, Nandula Gamage - One of the very few people with whom I share the same frequency of humor. She's really a Jill-of-all-trades, starting off with the importance of trying different things in order to find out what you're really good at, as we sidetrack to various topics from horror films, filmmaking, baking, and instagram faking. It's one of those goofy episodes to wrap up the spooky season and I hope you guys enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0152 min
Mastering MediocrityNandula Gamage - Wake, Bake, FilmmakeMy guest this week, Nandula Gamage - One of the very few people with whom I share the same frequency of humor. She's really a Jill-of-all-trades, starting off with the importance of trying different things in order to find out what you're really good at, as we sidetrack to various topics from horror films, filmmaking, baking, and instagram faking. It's one of those goofy episodes to wrap up the spooky season and I hope you guys enjoy it.
2020-11-0152 minMastering MediocrityPracticing Moderation and Value Addition with Social Media | Mediocre MiniHere you'll find some of the best clips and moments from the Mastering Mediocrity Podcast. This is a clip from episode 07 with Rajith Maligaspe, where he talks about how social media as a whole and how it has changed our perception of ourselves and how we interact with everyone, including steps that he takes to live a more meaningful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-3019 minMastering MediocrityPracticing Moderation and Value Addition with Social Media | Mediocre MiniHere you'll find some of the best clips and moments from the Mastering Mediocrity Podcast. This is a clip from episode 07 with Rajith Maligaspe, where he talks about how social media as a whole and how it has changed our perception of ourselves and how we interact with everyone, including steps that he takes to live a more meaningful life.
2020-10-3019 min
Mastering MediocrityRajith Maligaspe - It is what it is!, Reboot Culture, Digital MinimalismMy guest this week, Rajith Maligaspe - a long time friend with whom I've shared a desk and learned a lot, especially sound editing as matter of fact. We reconnected over this episode and spoke about COVID-19 and how it has shaped our lives, the movies we've watched recently, and the constant push towards political correctness and reboot culture, and on to vinyl and album listening culture even got Rajith to play a song. To wrap it all up we delved into digital minimalism. It's my longest episode as of yet and I hope you guys enjoy it....
2020-10-261h 32
Mastering MediocrityRajith Maligaspe - It is what it is!, Reboot Culture, Digital MinimalismMy guest this week, Rajith Maligaspe - a long time friend with whom I've shared a desk and learned a lot, especially sound editing as matter of fact. We reconnected over this episode and spoke about COVID-19 and how it has shaped our lives, the movies we've watched recently, and the constant push towards political correctness and reboot culture, and on to vinyl and album listening culture even got Rajith to play a song. To wrap it all up we delved into digital minimalism. It's my longest episode as of yet and I hope you guys enjoy it.
2020-10-261h 32
Mastering MediocrityAkila Weerasinghe - Exploring Art & Design ThinkingGoing six episodes strong, This week I am in conversation with an exceptional graphic designer, Akila Weerasinghe with whom I find a lot of similarities, both growing up in the middle east and pursuing careers in media and advertising, makes this episode enjoyable and a start of a new friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1858 min
Mastering MediocrityAkila Weerasinghe - Exploring Art & Design ThinkingGoing six episodes strong, This week I am in conversation with an exceptional graphic designer, Akila Weerasinghe with whom I find a lot of similarities, both growing up in the middle east and pursuing careers in media and advertising, makes this episode enjoyable and a start of a new friendship.
2020-10-1858 minMastering MediocrityAsk Zeeshan #01 - 5 Years into the Future, Content Creation & PerspectiveThis episode is more on my reflections on the podcast and I answer some questions from Instagram and Facebook by the fans of the Podcast. Produced & Mixed by Zeeshan Akram Jabeer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1222 minMastering MediocrityAsk Zeeshan #01 - 5 Years into the Future, Content Creation & PerspectiveThis episode is more on my reflections on the podcast and I answer some questions from Instagram and Facebook by the fans of the Podcast. Produced & Mixed by Zeeshan Akram Jabeer.
2020-10-1222 min
Mastering MediocrityIhshan Iqbal - Big Budget Film Sets and Good Karma HospitalFor our fourth episode and the completion of a month of the weekly podcast, we have Ihshan Iqbal, a long time friend, filmmaker, producer, and assistant director of The Good Karma Hospital. In this episode, we talk film, the Sri Lankan film scene, Ihshan's experience working with foreign productions, and how they vary vastly from out local productions and since this is our field of expertise this episode is filled our tips, tricks, do's and don'ts for all aspiring filmmakers and content creators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0259 min
Mastering MediocrityIhshan Iqbal - Big Budget Film Sets and Good Karma HospitalFor our fourth episode and the completion of a month of the weekly podcast, we have Ihshan Iqbal, a long time friend, filmmaker, producer, and assistant director of The Good Karma Hospital. In this episode, we talk film, the Sri Lankan film scene, Ihshan's experience working with foreign productions, and how they vary vastly from out local productions and since this is our field of expertise this episode is filled our tips, tricks, do's and don'ts for all aspiring filmmakers and content creators.
2020-10-0259 min
Mastering MediocritySumaiya Mohamed - Self Realization and PerseveranceFormer Fashion-Editor of Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka, Sumaiya Mohamed talks about the scrutiny of the fashion and media industry and it's culture that makes it harder for people to work their way from the ground up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-251h 04
Mastering MediocritySumaiya Mohamed - Self Realization and PerseveranceFormer Fashion-Editor of Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka, Sumaiya Mohamed talks about the scrutiny of the fashion and media industry and it's culture that makes it harder for people to work their way from the ground up.
2020-09-251h 04
Mastering MediocrityNabeela Iqbal - Gender inequality, Muslim Marriage & Divorce ActEveryone's favorite influencer, Nabeela Iqbal is our guest for the second episode of Mastering Mediocrity. It's such a pleasure to have such an insightful young woman on the podcast. In this episode, Nabeela educates me on Muslim Law Reforms in Sri Lanka, Faith and Cultural Practices, Gender Inequality and Volunteering among other sidetracked conversations.
2020-09-1852 min
Mastering MediocrityNabeela Iqbal - Gender inequality, Muslim Marriage & Divorce ActEveryone's favorite influencer, Nabeela Iqbal is our guest for the second episode of Mastering Mediocrity. It's such a pleasure to have such an insightful young woman on the podcast. In this episode, Nabeela educates me on Muslim Law Reforms in Sri Lanka, Faith and Cultural Practices, Gender Inequality and Volunteering among other sidetracked conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1852 min
Mastering MediocrityRushdi Sattar - Third Culture Kid from Saudi ArabiaIn our very first episode and I'm proud to present my first guest on the show; a long time friend, product developer, and sustainability advocate — Rushdi Sattar. Rushdi has always been one of the easiest people I've been able to have a conversation with since we share a lot of our views with movies, society, culture, and life in general.
2020-09-111h 09
Mastering MediocrityRushdi Sattar - Third Culture Kid from Saudi ArabiaIn our very first episode and I'm proud to present my first guest on the show; a long time friend, product developer, and sustainability advocate — Rushdi Sattar. Rushdi has always been one of the easiest people I've been able to have a conversation with since we share a lot of our views with movies, society, culture, and life in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-111h 09