‘Rubbish, absolute rubbish’
The end is nigh, the self-proclaimed prophets of doom are shouting from the rooftops, sending chills down the spine of gullible men, women and children. They have even set a date with destiny for all and sundry — December 21, 2012. The tales of alleged horror spreading not only mouth-to-mouth but also on e-mail include [...]
This is ME !
Growing up Sri Lankan, Hindu and transgender in Lancaster, U.S.A would give D’Lo all the material he ever needed to be a comedian. His stories…
Letters to the Editor
Playing ‘pandu’ with State money A cricket team made up of UPFA politicos, headed by Sports Minister M. Aluthgamage and including Dilan Perera, Wimal Weerawansa,…
Appreciations
Kindness and generosity shone through in everything my amiable cousin did GAMINI AMERASEKERA My friend and cousin Gamini Amerasekera passed away suddenly on July 2nd,…
When lightning strikes this surge diverter will do its bit
When you run an ice-cream factory, you simply can’t afford to let the ice-cream melt! Nor can you risk the refrigerators being damaged during a…
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On the street where you can taste a little bit of everything
Today is your last chance to sample the culinary delights of the Hawker Street at the World Spice…
Lanka’s iconic concert, “Country Roads’ celebrates 25 years in Feb. 2013
‘Country Roads’ marks a historic occasion in February 2013 – the 25th anniversary of this iconic Sri Lankan…
Veterans and newcomers ready for tonight’s big fashion show
The Fashion Designer of the Year 2012 contest is being held this evening (October 7) from 6 p.m.…
Bridgetines set the evening on fire!
Bridgetine Fire, a musical evening organised by the Past Pupils’ Association of St. Bridget’s Convent was indeed an…
From way back then to now: Our history
We needed a comprehensive history of our country. It has just arrived – a multi-volume History of Sri…
An enriching, yet gut-wrenching debut
I went in with my eyes wide open, knowing the subject would be dark, unaware of the treatment…
A radiant blend of art and photography
Artist and freelance photographer, Erandathie Salgado will hold an exhibition of her paintings on October 13 and 14…
Anupavam: Dance of many forms
The talented dancers of the Aru Sri Art Theatre will be soon seen in ‘Anupavam’ – Star productions…
Fr.Claver:Tribute in song
October 14, 2012 marks the second death anniversary of Father Claver Perera, the legendary tenor priest of Sri…
Early movies filmed in Ceylon
The first use of Ceylon as the location for a fiction film rather than a documentary was in…
Cricket is real fun here, that’s the verdict
You could be the rowdiest cricket fan on the planet, but get to the top of the Grandstand…
We don’t like cricket and country, we love them…
Chances are that by the time you read this, Cricket T20 World Cup would have come to a…
Our favourite cricketers get a quirky twist
Sri Lankans love their cricket. The love of cricket has seeped into the Sri Lankan psyche; it embodies…
Swinging to the beat of ‘vissai, visse’
The T20 World Cup has gripped cricket fans for the past three weeks and its official theme song…
Evita, the show begins
The curtain has gone up on Evita….The Workshop Players much-anticipated production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s…
Punchi Theatre celebrates nine years in the best way it knows
The Punchi Theatre, founded by two well-known thespians, Namel and Malini Weeramuni is celebrating its 9th anniversary on…
Art and music to mark Debussy’s 150th b’day
Claude Debussy, one of the most famous French composers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is…
Rukshan leads trio to Harbour Festival in Denmark
Three well known musicians will represent Sri Lanka at the International Harbour Festival in Denmark. They will be…
A magical story revealed in pictures and words
The Dragon’s Secret · El Secreto del Dragón by Borja Miguélez and Kusana Manjusri, Bilingual edition (Spanish –…
Much awaited ‘Sa’ DVD out
Those who missed the final performance of Victor Ratnayake’s ‘Sa’ can now have the consolation of enjoying the…
Rock and pop add to Trinity College’s diverse performing arts
If you like messing around with drums and guitars why not get yourself a qualification in it? Ever on…
People and events
Jaipur limb users’ annual sports festival ‘AIDEX 2012’, the annual sports festival for Jaipur limb users organised by…
Complete hearing care at the Ratmalana Audiology Centre
Mothers cradle their infants as they await their turn to be called in for the hearing screen test.…
Taking forward globally the Mahatma’s philosophy
“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil…