It turned into a run for their lives
Nell Posmer , the sister of Neil Weerakoon, the only Sri Lankan to have participated in the Boston Marathon says that the running community has become closer than ever in the aftermath of the two explosions, as she recalls the chaos of that day in a Skype interview with Smriti Daniel Half a mile out [...]
Letters to the Editor
Don’t make the mental hospital a prison again As discussions continue on administrative reforms at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which was once…
Appreciations
A friendship that blossomed from university days Bala Nadaraja The sad news of Bala’s passing away in distant Florida , USA came in a few…
Getting back on his feet again with brand new hands
The effort of the doctors at Police Hospital and public support have enabled Jeevantha de Silva who lost his limbs while on routine duty to…
Indian influence in early Sri Lankan cinema
Kala Korner by Dee Cee In the 1940s, S.M. Nayagam, an Indian Tamil and Colombo based businessman set up a company – Chitrakala Movietone and…
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‘The 39 Steps’, 49 roles and four actors, the result: Pure comedy
The Performing Arts Company (PAC) returns to the Colombo theatre scene with the challenging production of a spoof…
Rapture and laughter: The world and the theatre
Ernest Macintyre pays tribute to well known thespian SHELAGH GOONAWARDENE – 1935 – 2013 Looking back, through personal…
The house that inspired Daphne du Maurier
Christopher Ondaatje steps into the romantic getaway in Cornwall where the aspiring author wrote her first novel ‘The…
Flavours of good food and endearing relationships
Book facts: Before it is all forgotten by Shivahari Sellamuttu, Price : Rs. 5,600, Available at Lake House…
British Airways takes off in style
British Airways celebrated the resumption of their direct flights from London to Colombo with local agents Hayleys Plc…
Rain or shine the ladies were there
The weather proved a dampner when the Sri Lanka Turf Club’s much awaited Governor’s Cup races were held…
Swiss watches to the fore
They were all there- leading businessmen, cricketers and film stars for the launch of Chatham, an exclusive store…
A school, a printers: If only these walls could speak
In his search for unusual hotels to review for a new edition of his Bradt Guide to Sri…
Finding heaven on earth
World renowned geographer and climatologist Dr. Manfred Domroes, who has visited Sri Lanka 80 times, talks about his…
Life amidst caring village folk and abundant wildlife
Nissanka de Silva recalls his days as an irrigation officer in Migahajandura in the 1950s The TV news…
Of deadly marathons and the slow train to Matale
People do the wackiest things while they’re on vacation. Having paid top dollar for location and scenic beauty,…
Get ready to move at DanceFest
This year’s events to be held in Colombo, Negombo and Kandy include the Dance Championship, a dance show,…
St. Anthony’s College Old Boys’ Society AGM
The 68th annual general meeting of the Wattala St. Anthony’s College Old Boys’ Society will be held on…
Book launch: ‘The Big Grudge’
‘The Big Grudge’ written by Dinesh Shihantha De Silva was launched on April 6 at the Sarasavi Bookshop,…
Birth centenary of Sri Chandararathna Manawasinghe
A meeting to commemorate the birth centenary of the late Sri Chandararathna Manawasinghe, poet, lyric writer, writer, journalist…
Sri Lanka German Friendship Society office bearers 2013/2014
The following Office Bearers were elected for the year 2013/2014, at the Annual General Meeting of the Sri…
Samutthana holds charity evening with music by Rukshan Perera
The doors of Westminster House, the private residence of British High Commissioner, John Rankin, were thrown open to…
Acting, reacting and adapting
Using performance as a tool for change, Act4 hopes to help stop violence against young people By Aanya…
National Trust lecture: “Oru” and “Maha Oru” and their techno cultural aspects
The 50th lecture in the monthly lecture series of the National Trust- Sri Lanka will be held at…
Taking your pet abroad?
Our pets often share a close bond with us- some of us treat our pets as if they…