Then there were jungles
Beginning our series of the memoirs of well-known naturalist, Rex de Silva These are the memoirs of a naturalist. The title “From Ocean Depths to the Stars” is a reflection of the things that fascinate me viz. the jungles, ocean and the heavens. My first encounter with the natural world was with the jungles of Sri [...]
Letters to the Editor
Memorable journey to the land of the Lord Buddha On October 19, 2012, my wife and I joined a group of pilgrims on a pilgrimage…
The Flamingos are back
Although Bundala remains bare these migrant beauties are flying north, says environmentalist Kithsiri Gunawardena who urges the protection of their remaining habitat in Mannar, Jaffna and Chundikulam By…
Effortless elegance
A Belgian sailing champion, the multi-faceted Jacob Pringiers discusses his passion for design as well as his affinity with Sri Lanka since the 60s By…
Dhawala Bheeshanaya takes the stage in India
Director Dharmasiri Bandaranayake is hopeful that international exposure will rekindle interest in producing serious theatre here By Aanya Wipulasena With over 950 performances since its…
‘Kala Pola’, the living cultural legacy of George Keyt
By Nihal Rodrigo This year’s ‘Kala Pola’ (Art Fair), organised by the George Keyt Foundation in collaboration with…
An artist who loves to make people laugh
By Shaveen Jeewandara It’s that time of the year when calendars are much sought after and gifted and…
Für Elise – and für just about everyone
Beethoven is everywhere, writes Stephen Prins For most piano students, the high point in their beginner’s keyboard training…
2013! here we come
It was time to ring out the old and ring in the new as people greeted 2013, while…
Docs hit the floor
The doctors downed their stethoscopes and took to the dance-floor of the Cinnamon Grand in their numbers during…
A ‘can-do’ spirit takes Sumudu to Korea
Shaveen Jeewandara travels to a remote village school, Marathugoda Central College, to meet the young student who will represent…
It’s our country – Let’s keep it clean
A thrice-blesséd new year, folks! Trust that the turning of the calendar will bring you and your loved…
Your presents will be appreciated!
By Gyan C. A. Fernando There is many a slip…. There is no doubt that life in Sri…
Painting with colours hidden in nature
By Malaka Rodrigo The SHILPA 2012 – National Handicrafts Exhibition that was held at the end of 2012…
Mother of three seeks help
Mrs. K. Leelakanthi suffering from a chronic neck injury is seeking help to undergo surgical treatment. The mother…
Dandiya night with Mehendi
The Lions Club of Colombo Metro City 306 b 2 presents the first ever Dandiya night in Sri…
UN Advisor Nirupam Sen to deliver Lalith Athulathmudali Memorial Oration
The Lalith Athulathmudali Memorial Oration on “The Emerging Doctrine of the ‘Responsibility to Protect’ and the nature of…
Designer name mix-up
In the Plus of December 30, 2012 in the article on the ” Up and Coming Designer of…
World Hindi day celebration
The Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo is organising the “World Hindi Day” celebrations on January 10 from 3.30 p.m.…
NSASL elects new president at AGM
Dr. Udaya Ranawaka, honorary Consultant Neurologist to the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama and Senior Lecturer at the…
Black tie felicitation for Chandra Schaffter
A felicitation dinner for Founder and Chairman of Janakshakthi Insurance Chandra Schaffter was held in December at the…
Bob Marley’s son in concert here today
Julian Marley and his band ‘The Uprising’ bring the rastafarian spirit to Colombo In Colombo today is Julian Marley,…