Ceylon’s first flights
This month the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is commemorating 100 years of aviation in Ceylon/Sri Lanka. But the first flight of an aeroplane in Ceylon took place on December 25, 1911. That’s right – 101 years ago. So why are Sri Lankan ‘aerocrats’ celebrating the centenary in 2012? Are they living up [...]
Letters to the Editor
Attaining Buddhahood: Is gender an obstacle? Attending a Katina puja this morning brought to mind an official visit I made to Bangkok a decade ago,…
Appreciations
Popular but modest, HSR was a sports hero and a legend in his lifetime DR. H. S. R. GOONEWARDENE When I was a…
An indigenous path to better health
Of the 15 or so indigenous rice varieties he has helped farmers cultivate, Srinath Manamperi likes the red grains of Ma Vee the best. A…
Toyota unveils new flagship showroom
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan, unveiled its new state-of-the- art flagship showroom at a glittering event at its…
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Cotton Collection gets into the spirit of the season
Getting into the spirit of the season, Cotton Collection transforms its flagship store into a Christmas Carnival atmosphere…
Wake-up call
Bubbly Brunch on 80: It’s the love boat, because those who know it love it! Cruising two-hours along…
A canvas of art and nature
The austere serenity, sweeping views, surprising vistas and intimate nooks and crannies of architect Geoffrey Bawa’s very private…
Jaffna warms to SOSL beat
The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka’s first ever concert in Jaffna on November 17, at the Veerasingham Hall…
Art in all its diversity
The George Keyt Foundation’s annual art exhibition ‘Sri Lankan Art’ opened at the JDA Perera Gallery last week,…
Prescribing a healthy dose of music therapy
Five-year-old Navaranjini was too small to reach the piano keys and had to be carried up on to…
The magic still unfolds
A lofty wooden door leads into a well-lit living room, as rays of sunlight peek through a tiny…
Mr. and Mrs. Edgehill: At the edge and end of Empire
On December 15, 1985, in a refreshing change from news items and documentaries on the ethnic crisis in…
Calling teachers to take newspapers to the classroom
Having celebrated our 25th anniversary this year, the Sunday Times together with the British Council in our continuing…
People and events
Medical Association annual dinner dance The Sri Lanka Medical Association’s annual Dinner Dance will be held on December…
Galle hosts inaugural Golden Flea Market
The community of Galle, in collaboration with the Galle Heritage Foundation, will celebrate the Fort’s time-honoured role as…
For second year running, nature lovers click their best
The exhibition of the winning and commended entries of the Chaaya Wild – Yala and Etisalat Sri Lanka…
Daya Mina promises all things bright at annual sale
Bright colours, beautiful shapes and inspiring effort will greet you at “The World”, the annual Christmas sale of…
Visually handicapped choir to herald the season
The Choir of Visually Handicapped Singers will be spreading the message of Christmas through song. They sing in…
The twilight zone most of us live in
It’s that time of the year again. Between Deepavali, the great festival of lights, and December 25, the…
Building a thespian
Her plays have graced stages across the island, and even abroad and found their way into the local…