On a ride with those beauties of the past
A lover and collector of old crocks, Asgi Akbarally has steered a new coffee table book, ‘Classic and Vintage Automobiles of Ceylon’ to its finish line. Here he talks to Smriti Daniel about his driving passion for cars with a history In Asgi Akbarally’s family, a car is never just a car. Sitting in his [...]
Letters to the Editor
Diet sheet for parliamentarians The media carried a news item describing the eating habits of Buddhist monks. Bear in mind that they have just one…
Appreciations
A family doctor whose bedside manner alone would cure patients Dr. H. I. E. Katugaha As the flame of a candle is snuffed out by…
A salute to 160 Squadron
With its one-time base in Sigiriya and Sinhala motto Api soya paragasamu (“We seek and strike”) this particular RAF unit had a special association with…
Standing steadfast, proud and tall among the Regiments and Corps of SL Army
Golden Jubilee celebrations of the first battalion of the Gemunu Watch The 50th anniversary of the First Battalion of the Gemunu Watch was commemorated on…
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A heart-warming journey
Over 1,600 interventions and heart operations have been performed at the LRH this year free of charge. Kumudini…
The curtain comes down
Let’s take a tour of the arts through 2012 with Smriti Daniel What will you remember about 2012?…
The hills come alive to the groovy 70s
Back to the 70’s, a poolside reception organised by the Mahaweli Reach Hotel late last month saw many…
Thilini bags “Up and Coming Designer of the Year” award
By Tharooshie Mahahewage Thilini Thathsarani carried away “The Up and Coming Designer of the Year” award at the…
Seasonal blend of east and west
Priyanthi Fernando, Managing Director of Prenita Fashions organised a seasonal fashion show to display the eastern and western…
Lanka’s own Dani Girl tugs at heartstrings with ‘Danny Boy’
For a second time, Danielle de Niese delighted Sri Lankan audiences – moving many to tears – with…
What a journey it was!
The maiden concert by Flame–a group that made waves in the local scene in the 80s was a…
EWC celebrates a host a creative writers
In the nearly 30 years of its existence, the journal Channels has showcased some of the finest writing…
Bharata Natyam from Ukraine
Ganna Smirnova and her disciple Oxana, well known Bharata Natyam exponents from Ukraine will perform on January 7…
Singing age-old carols with Lanerolle Bros
By Shaveen Jeewandara Dressed in white tuxedos the Lanerolle Brothers made their way up to centre-stage at the…
Tsunamis to tinsel, feasting to floods
We often recall that before the tsunami of December 2004, a tiny tropical island was on the cusp…
Success through training
Two former chefs offer expert advice on ‘contemporary culinary trends’ for Sri Lanka’s growing hospitality industry By Sandarangi…
Lankan honoured in Canada
Dr. Sangadasa (Sange) de Silva has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal by the government of…
ICUN 2013 desk calendar features ‘Marine Wonders’
By Malaka Rodrigo As the year ends, the hunt for good 2013 calendars has begun. Wildlife is now…
Radisson Blu Plaza in Hyderabad appoints Sri Lankan GM
Nishan Silva was recently appointed General Manager of the Radisson Blu Plaza, a part of Rezidor Hotel Group…
SLANA celebrates Sri Lanka’s wildlife
The Sri Lanka Anti-Narcotics Association (SLANA) has just released its annual calendar for 2013. SLANA has chosen as…