Hats off to him!
The world of high fashion is divided into people who have worn a hat by Stephen Jones and those who have not. In the former camp are the aristocrats you’d spot at Ascot and a dozen actresses including Nicole Kidman, Keira Knightley and Cate Blanchett. There’s Carla Bruni Sarkozy and British Prime Minister David Cameron’s [...]
Letters to the Editor
Has the Budget-making procedure been changed? Several letters from concerned readers and scathing editorials have appeared in the media regarding the invitation from the Secretary…
Appreciations
Grandmother had the sweetest voice, the gentlest touch Kusuma Rajakaruna Her smile brightened up our home, her eyes sparkled with love. Her graceful stride was…
Coir machine that takes on 1000 husks an hour
From coconut thief traps to coconut husking machines, inventing a range of useful apparatus is almost second nature to Dhammika, whose creative prowess goes back…
No more the agony of terrible blisters
The parents are elated at the birth of a baby, only to face great sadness and despair over the heart-wrenching agony soon after. The agony…
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Wide-ranging topics at Vaccine Forum annual symposium
The Vaccine Forum of Sri Lanka will hold their third Annual Symposium on Vaccines for doctors on October…
A bit of scrabble and fun keeps loneliness at bay
The annual All Island Senior Citizens Scrabble Tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Association for Senior Citizens in…
An evening to unwind the Koluu way
It has become an annual event in Colombo’s social calendar and it’s always for a worthwhile charity –…
A new dazzle at Sifani’s
Showcasing their jewellery through a design-driven contemporary setting, the Sifani Gallery in Colombo 3 opened its doors last…
Sanath set for a blast with Qbaa
Whether playing his trademark cut shot over point, bowling his slow left-arm spin or grooving to eastern beats,…
This is the way that our game always ends in a whimper…
One week ago, it was the morning after – and the cold stale smell of defeat mixed with…
Dancesport hits the floor on Oct. 21
Dance fever is about to hit Colombo as dancers and dance enthusiasts get ready for the 6th Footwork…
New theatre group in “A Tale of a Man and a Monster”
New company Cue Theatre Co. makes their debut presenting “A Tale of a Man and a Monster” an…
Pictures that speak in many voices
Metamorphoses, writes Shehan Karunatilaka in his introduction to the Sri Lankan issue of PIX, “is the past becoming…
A slow boat to England
On August 15, 1964, I sailed to England on a Government scholarship on a ship owned by Aristotle…
Sake fever in Saijo
Saijo, a small town in Higashi Hiroshima city, comes to life in the first weekend of October each…
The wonders of nature: Seven leopards and a bear
“Did you see those eyes…….?” Nick’s voice was hesitant and anxious. The 2,500 metre beam of the “Calliber”…
People and events
Wijeya journalist launches Buddhist novel “Sanda Madala”, a Buddhist novel compiled by Asanka Aatigala, journalist at Wijeya Newspapers…
Introducing Sri Lankan cuisine to the world
Will Chef Devagi Sanmugam’s 20th cookbook be about Sri Lankan food? It’s a distinct possibility considering how much…