The Empire breaks free
Rising high above the Colombo skyline are two buildings that define contemporary residential architecture within a city that is slowly changing its face. The two towers -one slightly shorter than the other- are the first in the city to wake up, as they gleam in the early morning sunlight, cloaked in ever-brightening hues of grey [...]
Appreciations
She was the source of Familian perfectionism | Sr. Charles Koelmeyer As the word spreads in whispers that ‘Charlie’ is going walkabout, the incessant chatter of schoolgirls in the convent-by-the-sea at Bambalapitiya would be stilled. Tall and dignified, walking ramrod straight, the mere sight of Sr. Charles Koelmeyer not only instilled awe in errant Familians but [...]
Letters to the editor
Southern Expressway: Let’s stick to the speed limit. As a frequent user of the Southern Expressway, I would like to comment on an article in the Business Section of the Sunday Times on September 29 under the heading ‘Motorists bemused by Southern Expressway speed limits and rules’. I was indeed amused to read that several [...]
A record-breaking medical trail
He had no role-model among family or friends, but his childhood yearning was fuelled by those on television panel discussions and books that he read. Following his dream to become a doctor because the healer has always been “revered and respected”, even though there were no doctors that he knew personally, Dalugama Arachchige Chamara Lakmal Dalugama [...]
Flowing elegance from Rebel girl
Long known as the ‘Rebel’ girl, designer Ruchira Karunaratne is exploring new pathways in design. The petite designer unveiled her new bridal and going away collection of sumptuous gowns at the Johann Peiris show ‘XXV’ and says that these new creations are custom-made with only the finest of silk, satin and other quality fabrics for [...]
Seduction on the ramp
Amante unveiled their new lingerie collection at a show for invitees at the Colombo Hilton last Sunday with models showing off a line of slinky, seductive creations. Pix by Mangala Weerasekera
Batik brides to the fore
All sarees designed by Geetha Bodaragama for Lassana Batik. The models’ hair and make-up was by Johann of Cutting Station, their bouquets by Heshantha and jewellery from Vogue Jewellers. Photographs by Arantha Sirimanne The batik bridal creations of Lassana Batik, the brainchild of Geetha Bodaragama are featured in the ‘Brides of Sri Lanka’ coffee table [...]
Are you checking your blood pressure?
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension is a common finding among adults and is the greatest contributor to heart disease, premature death and disability from cardiovascular disease, worldwide. Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease are the main causes of heart failure, and high blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke. Additionally hypertension increases the cardiovascular [...]
Don’t let virtual characters take over your life
Spending too long in a virtual world could be bad for your real life health, warns a new study. Researchers found computer games and simulations may be duping players into ignoring their own vital health signs. A series of experiments by researchers from Melbourne University showed playing immersive games can actually dampen someone’s response to pain [...]
Whodunnit? Playing detective with road names in Colombo
What’s in a street name? When Geoff Ells first arrived in Colombo as a corporate trainer and English Teacher for the British Council he found himself curious about the street signs that carried the name of the road in Tamil, Sinhala and English. His young son Toby was just learning to read and Geoff knew [...]
Recreating Convent life with wit and humour
“Love, Learning and Laughter” is a delightful follow-up to Bernie Hay’s first book “Lives that touched my own.” Bernie possesses great strengths as a writer. Her principal skill, I would say gift, is to bring to animated life whatever subject she is writing on. The narrative never sags. She “paints” in words with vividness and [...]
It’s amore at Santore!
Antonio Ciocia first arrived in Sri Lanka in 2005, as Head of Security at the Italian Embassy in Colombo. The first four years he spent on the island were so good that in January 2011, a few months after leaving and trying to build a life in Cape Verde, he gave up and came back. [...]
Churning out cheese, a dream come true
In his cave, the cheese maker is hard at work. A burst of chilled air greeted us when he first opened the heavy door and now the floor beneath our feet is slick and cold. In the air is the faint smell of ammonia, a natural by-product of the ageing cheese. Stacked on the wooden [...]
How would you like your nails to be?
Nails covered in glitter, velvet, polka dots, checks, stripes, patterns, to the design of your costume or to suit your face, this nail spa can put just about anything on your nails. Their mission is to celebrate nail and facial beauty providing a new facet of beauty culture in Colombo. ‘The Nail Anatomy’ was launched [...]
Ramya and Soundarie back together for “Musical Colours on Two Pianos”
Ramya De Livera Perera’s music studio is clearly a reflection of herself. Looking around at the piles of music books, children’s trinkets and a poster of Beethoven, it’s easy to see that she is equally passionate about her music as she is about her career as a music teacher. Such was the teacher -student relationship [...]
Lankadeepa journalist wins award
Journalist Asuntha Edirisuriya of the Sunday Lankadeepa won the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) award for communicating information pertaining to the medical field for 2013. She received the award from the President of the SLMA, Dr. B. J. C. Perera at a ceremony held at the SLMA office. President of the Media Committee SLMA, Dr. Ruwaiz [...]
Celebrating Children’s Day
The Victoria Range Home Owners’ Association in Digana held an art competition and exhibition to celebrate World Children’s Day. Children between the ages of 2 to 18 participated enthusiastically in the competition held on Saturday, October 12. Every child who participated received a gift while the best three received merit certificates in addition to the [...]
Pera’s Colombo Alumni family day
The Colombo Chapter of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya will hold its annual family get-together on November 10 at the eco-friendly Bird Park at No. 166, Buthgamuwa Road, Kalapaluwawa (two km from Rajagiriya junction) from 9.30 a.m. Many activities such as games, competitions for the young and old with prizes and surprises [...]
Friends of Prisoners’ Children Workshop
October 26 was an eventful day for the Association of Friends of Prisoners’ Children. The bright Saturday morning ushered in many eager and curious faces into the St. Bridget’s Convent Hall for a workshop conducted by this society. The story of this Association began when Sr. Immaculate De Alwis visited the Welikada Prison years ago. [...]
The royal road to ruin-a-nation
I had a dream. A very vivid one. In which Caesar crossed the Rubicon. And the masses cheered madly. That it was Caesar I had no doubt. There was Most Royal Personage written all over the front page. About the Rubicon there was some element of suspicion. Those marshes, that lagoon, the casuarina groves. These [...]
Mahanuwara Y’s Men Club Sing-along season IV
The hills of Kandy will come alive once again with the sound of music, when the Y’s Men’ Club of Mahanuwara formerly Kandy, presents Sing Along Season IV in banquet style on Saturday November 16. The venue, by popular choice, will be the Banquet Hall of the Hotel Tourmaline, in Aniwatta, Kandy. The progamme will [...]
Taiwan President honours Janaprith
International Commissioner of Sri Lanka Scouts and first Sri Lankan member of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) Asia Pacific Regional Scout Committee, Janaprith Fernando, attorney-at-law was awarded the “Green Jade Lion Award” by President of the Republic of China, Taiwan Ma Yin-jeou at a ceremony held at the President’s Office in Taipei. [...]
A nostalgic musical journey
To listen to the ‘masters of yesterday’ singing their favourite numbers as we heard them in the 1970s was a nostalgic musical journey. Over a dozen artistes performed for over two hours to mark the inauguration of the refurbished BMICH. It was the first public performance after the ceremonial opening by the President the day. [...]
Animal Protection Trust’s annual food and goods sale
The Animal Protection Trust is hoping that at least one of the following must be true for you: A. You enjoy good food B. You like looking at (and buying!) pretty and inventive things C. You honour and have strong regard towards human and other forms of life The Animal Protection Trust will host their [...]
Two gold diplomas for Soul Sounds Academy at the Asia Pacific Choir Games
The Soul Sounds Academy Choir, the junior body of the award winning Soul Sounds, Sri Lanka’s premier female ensemble tasted international success when they were awarded two Gold Diplomas at the Asia Pacific Choir Games in Indonesia last week. The choir is directed by well known musician Soundarie David Rodrigo, and was conducted by Senior [...]
