On the streets that he loves
It was a strange combination of factors — a plane-ride within America, holes in socks, a long chat between two people from different sides of the world and an invitation. ……..And now a beautiful coffee table book, tightly packed with photographs which will remain etched in the minds of those who flip through its pages. [...]
‘Mahadanamutta’ politicians will not give up their perks
We applaud Dr. A. C. Viswalingam for his comments on abuses in the Sri Lankan polity in a recent letter that appeared in a daily…
Appreciations
The sun smiled on our creative genius friend Nimal Lakshapatiarachchi Nimal Lakshapatiarachchi was an icon. I first met him with my partners Viren Perera and…
Looking into our own mirror again
Namita Gohkhale chooses to give her speech sitting down but makes up for it by delivering an engaging and interesting talk. Considering there is a…
Fourth time round and they all want more
The organisers of the Ekamuthu Oray Makkal Unity Mission Camp have something to be surprised about every year. The camp held last month in Tharanikkulam…
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Rasika wants to reach out through his art
Disappointed by the lack of appreciation for art in Sri Lanka, artist Rasika de Silva feels if people…
Faulty genes her forte
Farah Zahir knows that for a parent, not knowing can sometimes be the heaviest of burdens. Still, she…
Did Anuradhapura Greeks come east with Alexander?
“The Greeks whom King Pandukabhaya (377-307BCE) settled in the West Gate of Anuradhapura were not second or third…
The house Geoffrey Bawa composed for music lovers
Bastille was the name we gave a certain formidable structure that came up in the neighbourhood in the…
Of men of yore and a stately home
Old houses hold stories and when a house has been home to six generations of a family, there…
People and events
Renowned historian to deliver Dudley Oration The annual Dudley Senanayake Memorial Oration, this year will be delivered by…
A factory line of fun
The Fun Factory is quite simply a haven for both children and parents, providing “educational entertainment-just for fun”…
Launch of ‘The Principles of Administrative Law in Sri Lanka’ 3rd edition
‘The Principles of Administrative Law in Sri Lanka’ 3rd edition by Dr. Sunil F. A. Coorey, Attorney- at-law…
St. James Church celebrates 140th anniversary
St. James Church, Mutwal will celebrate its 140th anniversary today, with High Mass being conducted by Very Rev.…
St Patrick’s Jaffna Colombo alumni all set for centenary celebrations
The St. Patrick’s College Jaffna Alumni Association Colombo Branch will hold its centenary celebrations from August 10. The…
Put out the light, and then put out the light
Happy days are here again. When our knowledge society makes it possible to plan work- and life-stoppages well…
Strumming their heartstrings with song
This year, Sri Lanka celebrates a centenary of special needs education. One in 93 children in the country…