In India, a resistance coming
In five-star hotels on Mumbai’s seafront, children of the rich squeal joyfully as they play hide…
Odd pictures
Pix by: Amila Prabodha, Hasitha Kulasekera & Shelton Hettiarachchi…
MR, Wignes must orchestrate peace waltz
The life of Nelson Mandela demonstrated, as did the life of Mohandas Gandhi illustrate, that a…
Sympathy for the migrant
GENEVA – The tragic fate of the several hundred Africans who drowned near the Italian island…
Mobsters take street art to new heights
P413 and his mob as his team prefers to be called have been at it again.…
Asia Cup to remain in Bangladesh
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are yet to finalise their stand on Sri Lanka’s upcoming bilateral…
Formidable fortress
Steeped in history, this city lies at the doorstep of Colombo dwellers, with some even living…
Kala Pola: Carrying on the cultural legacy of George Keyt
The British art historian and critic, W.G. Archer’s classic book, “India and Modern Art” (1959 George…
Out with the old, in with the new
It was time to bid farewell to 2013 and welcome 2014 and Colombo’s party-goers whether dancing…
News
No milk powder: CAA says not considered ‘essential’
By Nadia FazlulhaqAmid an acute shortage of powdered milk, the Consumer Affairs Authority said yesterday it did not consider milk powder an “essential item” and hence would…
US gets tough with Lanka over Iran oil
The United States has rejected Sri Lanka’s plea for exemption…
New rules for mining, but room for abuse
Minister Rishad’s request to Pakistan sparks controversy
Poaching goes on; more arrests, but no date for talks
US Criminal Justice envoy here tomorrow
Lasantha remembered, five years on
Lankan seafarer feared dead after being swept overboard
Civil Aviation DG awaits info on UL 503’s cracked windshield
From Mayor in Germany to monk in Mihintale
Norochcholai: CEB in power battle to win coal war
Environment Ministry to designate areas for safe sea bathing
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2013: The tale of three titans
As the most significant occurring in 2013 and its whereabouts, cricket-wise, I count the retirement of three of the greatest cricketers of all time from…
Mathews magic heralds Abu Dhabi as First Test ends in draw
Sri Lanka hinted of becoming a strong contender in the…
Asia Cup to remain in Bangladesh
Police buried under Kandy avalanche
Australia opens 2014 tennis season
Sri Lanka cuckoos into 2014 to face the Asian Five Nations tournament
Sunday Sports Guide
47 Leagues not in favour to conduct FFSL elections
Nizam Jamaldeen back in action
FFSL receives over 400 applications for referees
Artillery Regiment volleyball champs
Eleven outright wins recorded during seven days of action
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Message or massage?
Reading from the Sunday Times to the audience attending the Central Bank road map forum, Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal was seen commenting on a newspaper…
10-20 tonnes of Lankan coins in Indian temple tills
The Central Bank (CB) is considering bringing back 10 to…
Foreign investor concludes due diligence in Union Bank
Motor traders relieved by removal of margin deposit requirement
Lankan garment exporters eye bullish 2014
SriLankan Airlines to borrow $250 mln
CSE’s biggest event was JKH Rs 40 bln rights issue
Sri Lankan diaspora – An extended family?
Volunteering Sri Lankans
Mergers and acquisition of banks, finance cos. in 2014
Dual Currency Deposits from DFCC Vardhana Bank
CSE – SLFEB encourage personal financial planning for skilled migrant workers
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Editorial
Grade Five exam: What is the answer?
Education Minister Bandula Gunewardena’s sudden announcement at the end of last month that the Grade 5 All Island Scholarship Examination would be abruptly stopped has sparked a heated national debate – mainly protests. The discussion, particularly as a new school year was about to begin has become so contentious that,…
Columns
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Political Column
Alarm bells in Geneva: Govt. in hyperactive mode
The Government has gone into hyperactive mode after signals through its own channels indicated that the United Nations Human Rights Council’s March sessions may take a serious turn…
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5th Column
Exam hero or Lankan Nero?
My Dear Bandula, I thought I must write to you because I heard that you were planning to scrap the Grade Five Scholarship Examination and that this was…
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The Economic Analysis
Global economy key factor for 2014 economic show
Global economic and political developments could determine to a large extent the economic performance this year. In as much as there are favourable international developments that would benefit…
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Focus on Rights
Duty cast on us to ‘respect’ our systems first
President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s admonition during the 2013 November Commonwealth heads of Government (CHOGM) meet, aimed primarily at United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron, that other countries should ‘respect…
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From the sidelines
The Khobragade affair and American exceptionalism
During his visit to India in 2010 US President Barack Obama told the Indian parliament that the relationship between the US and India would be ‘one of the…
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Sunday Punch
MR, Wignes must orchestrate peace waltz
The life of Nelson Mandela demonstrated, as did the life of Mohandas Gandhi illustrate, that a people’s legitimate aspirations cannot be snuffed out but will triumph in the…
Plus
Book lovers, this treasure trove is a must for you
When the National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB) carried out a random survey at last September’s Colombo International Book Fair among visitors ranging from just below 12…
Going for his goals inspite of being blind
“There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” reads Ishan Jalill’s…
A colourful statement
When the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) opened up in Malabe in 2000 it was the talk of the town, with its multi-coloured facade throwing pulsating…
Formidable fortress
Steeped in history, this city lies at the doorstep of Colombo dwellers, with some even living in areas that once had pride of place, with the royal palace…
Magazine
The graffiti revolution
Have you ever noticed images or lettering, scratched or painted on public property? We could call it street art but it’s more commonly known as…
Mobsters take street art to new heights
Living without a life
An unstoppable team
Thinking of life differently
Telemakers Guild searches details for directory
Big guns of music for 2013
Leo Walk 2013
Kalabushana for Calypso King
Circle live in Colombo
Golden Jubilee celebration for Somasiri veteran baila singer
Tony published ‘Mata Kauruth Aadaree Ne’
Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard in town
‘Madani’ a memorable journey in theatre
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Christmas Carnival with Cargills
The Funday Times Christmas Carnival with Cargills was held once again at Excel World. Two hundred…
The Christmas Samba
Christmas
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2013: The tale of three titans
As the most significant occurring in 2013 and its whereabouts, cricket-wise, I count the retirement of…
Mathews magic heralds Abu Dhabi as First Test ends in draw
Asia Cup to remain in Bangladesh
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Rahul awaits Congress big job
NEW DELHI, (AFP) – The path is clear for India’s Gandhi family scion Rahul to become…
In India, a resistance coming
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Message or massage?
Reading from the Sunday Times to the audience attending the Central Bank road map forum, Governor…