Their forefathers were foes
The 50th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, that brought to an end the centuries-old bloody hostilities between France and Germany falls on Tuesday. Here the two ambassadors share the reconciliation process that united two bitter enemies. Kumudini Hettiarachchi and Shaveen Jeewandara report The bitterest of foes, now the closest of friends! How did these two [...]
Appreciations
Appachchi, you gave us everything possible in life W. A. Piyasiri It is nearly three 3 months since you left us, Appachchi. Since the day…
Letters to the Editor
Pension arrears –waiting till all pensioners die? Consequent to a salary revision for public servants, pensions of pre-2006 pensioners were also revised and payment approved.…
Back home to cook up something really special
Kumar Pereira of MasterChef fame who kicked off his local tour at Jetwing Lagoon in Thalahena is rediscovering his culinary roots By Smriti Daniel Kumar…
The Portuguese scribes of Rajasinha II
By Tissa Devendra King Rajasinha II ruled over the mountain kingdom of Sinhale in stirring times on which he left an enduring stamp. His historical…
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Batting on a different wicket
By Shaveen Jeewandara Mostly clad in black t-shirts and wreathed in smiles, Sri Lanka’s World Cup ’96 cricket…
The sportsman in me and other beasts
By Gyan C .A. Fernando “Success is not really important. Everyone loves success. Everyone wants to do things…
Never say die – 50 years of 007
The world is not what it was when James Bond first started out. But the gentleman spy has…
Taking off from 1912
Book facts: A Centenary Sky by Capt. Elmo Jayawardena-100 years of Aviation in Sri Lanka. Reviewed by D.L. Sirimanne Capt.…
Engaging, informative read of a vanished era
Book facts : The Yaal Players- Memories of Old Jaffna by Vimala Ganeshananthan. Published by Kumaran House. Price: Rs 1,200…
I was there, once upon a time, long ago
Concluding our series of well-known Naturalist Rex I. de Silva’s memoirs ‘From ocean depths to the stars’ Night…
Christine’s students sing for flood relief
Christine Perera, founder of the Ladies’ College choir and the Christiana Singers, back here on a holiday puts…
Send those creative works in: EWC
The English Writers Cooperative of Sri Lanka (EWC) invites submissions for the 2013 creative writing competition on short…
Diversity on canvas
The Casa Serena Gallery in co-operation with the Italian Embassy is currently hosting an exhibition of ten contemporary…
Leading Indian artist holds exhibition here
Talented Indian artist Sadhana Walavalkar has a penchant for the natural and surreal. She started painting as a…
No GLF this year, but await Colombo Scope
By Smriti Daniel In 2013, the reading of the Gratiaen shortlist will launch a new festival – Standard…
Saluting a quiet, talented actor
Kala Korner by Dee Cee I was saddened by the news of the death of talented actor Wickrema…
Spearheading ‘Change’
BPWSL helps families by channelling aid through funding, housing and nutritional provisions for them By Tharooshie Mahahewage Before…
International Inner Wheel Day celebrates female education
International Inner Wheel Day was celebrated in Colombo earlier this month with the first in a series of…
St. Bridget’s Convent School Day
The Past Pupils’ Association of St. Bridget’s Convent celebrates School Day on February 1, with Holy Mass at…
Galle Muslim Cultural Association launches Golden Jubilee stamp
A Rs. 5 stamp was issued to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Galle Muslim Cultural Association at…
RASSL lecture: ‘Cultural Transmission in Primates’
The Royal Asiatic Society Sri Lanka (RASSL) monthly lecture on Tuesday, January 22 at 5 p.m. will be…
New book looks at urban agriculture in Sri Lanka
Dr. Thillak T. Ranasinghe has released his book in Sinhala on urban agriculture in Sri Lanka. Titled Pawele…
Kalarippatyattu troupe to perform ancient martial art for India Republic Day
A performance of Kalarippayattu, a martial art form from Kerala will be held on January 25 at 6.15…
‘Significance of Buddhism in the Modern World’
Ajahn Brahmali to conduct lecture and meditation retreat in February Continuing Ajahn Brahmavamso’s programme in Sri Lanka, his…
Voices in the wilderness a need of an empty hour
We are a naturally sociable people. As an island race, the closest thing we have to a national…
Bridgeteens pay tribute to Sirimavo Bandaranaike
A representative gathering of past pupils, teachers, and students and friends of St. Bridget’s Convent came together on…
Resurrecting an old passion in a new home
Catherine Rawson who runs a café cum shop, The Old Railway in Galle speaks to Smriti Daniel about…
Pop for unity at Rukshan’s charity concert tonight
The strings are in tune, the lights are focused and the sound checks are under way for an…
‘Kala Pola 2013’– the 20th anniversary unveils
The sidewalks of the Nelum Pokuna Mawatha in Colombo will once again explode into a riot of colour…
Team up and tune in
Popular cricketer and former Sri Lanka Captain Kumar Sangakkara will join well known singing duo the De Lanerolle…