In a society that rewards individual achievement, Mr K B Ryan Joshua Mahindapala's grandmother's life of service makes him question whether it's worth focusing only on tangible gains such as awards and promotions.
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In a society that rewards individual achievement, Mr K B Ryan Joshua Mahindapala's grandmother's life of service makes him question whether it's worth focusing only on tangible gains such as awards and promotions.
The writer with his grandmother Jeganayagam Maheswary, who is also known as Daisy Mahindapala to her friends and community. (Photo: K B Ryan Joshua Mahindapala)
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