Armed with camera traps the hunt is on
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Wilpattu beckoned tantalizingly. For a brief moment in time, deadlines and headlines and also domestic responsibilities placed on hold, we answered the call of the wild, spending a day and a night amidst the pristine beauty of the largest National Park in the country. And unfold Wilpattu did its grandeur with stunning visions of both [...]
Letters
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Cast your vote wisely to get us out of this tangled web As the drama begins to unfold in the Provincial Council elections, the voters should keep their minds focused as politicians open their Pandora’s Box of promises, lies and falsehoods. In this tangled web it needs a clear mind and critical thinking to produce [...]
Merging construction with landscape
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Driving down a winding lane and up to architect Mihindu Keerthiratne’s offices in Nawala, we find our way barred by an imposing white gate. A narrow entrance on the side allows us access and we step in to find ourselves in a sprawling property many acres large. Rows of flowering sentinel trees stand guard along [...]
Appreciations
Berty Mendis Your picture will never fade away The remains of BertyMendis were placed at his Ja-Ela residence as grieving colleagues, friends and neighbours poured in. Residents related tales of Berty handing them chocolates or fruits from the trees in his small garden. “He was a simple man with a large heart,” said a resident [...]
Never a dull moment discussing ‘Rekawa’
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It was a journey down memory lane. Those who gathered at the 22nd floor of HNB Towers recently went back six decades (58 years to be exact) – some recalling the days they saw ‘Rekawa’ – Lester James Peries’ first feature film – and the others enjoying a glimpse of what the film looked like [...]
Get to know shortlisted writers for Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Prize turns 21 this year and the shortlist for the Gratiaen Prize 2013 will be announced on Monday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the British Council Library. All are invited to attend the announcement and listen to the readings of excerpts from the shortlisted entries. The shortlisted writers for 2013 will learn [...]
Giving light relief to hard times
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Oma Chunchi’s cartoons have a whiff of nostalgia about them. They’re largely political, and within the clean, precise lines of his artwork there’s the undeniably satirical touch. His captions are not slick and the little thought bubbles that emanate from his characters’ heads are in colloquial Lankan English which is precisely why the artist manages [...]
Soul Sounds in true jazz style
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Over the years, they’ve thrilled audiences with a variety of songs, this time they turned to jazz and treated their fans at the Barefoot Gallery Café to a relaxed evening of the golden standards and popular favourites, the mood slipping from tender melodies to the swinging samba with effortless ease. The Soul Sounds directed by [...]
Selyn’s new look sarees to hit the store soon
The marriage of rustic elegance and delicate femininity through the efforts of Sandra Wanduragala of Selyn and Andrea Boekel saw the launch of their successful joint collection “Hands on Hands” last November. Staying true to its name the array of garments and décor were entirely handcrafted in line with the handloom products which Selyn is [...]
Sailing with Land Rover
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Jeremy Bolling had dreamed for many years of circumnavigating Sri Lanka in his GP14,2-crew sailboat that he races competitively at the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club (CMYC – www.cmyc.lk). His family gave their approval as peace reigned once more. Jeremy’s SaiLanka adventure was rapidly put into action to beat the arrival of the monsoon for the [...]
Past Bridgetines have fun on new netball court
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Past Pupils of St. Bridget’s Convent enjoyed a day of fun and camaraderie at the Netball Fiesta on March 1. The Netball Fiesta was organised by the Past Pupils’ Association on the occasion of the inauguration of the newly constructed asphalt netball court funded by the association. Fourteen matches were held in the age groups [...]
Indian beauties have a ball in Galle
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Smiling for the camera in their summer dresses and sun hats, the beautiful contestants of Femina Miss India 2014 toured Galle as part of their week-long stay in Sri Lanka. Walking along the ramparts of the Fort, taking in the historical beauty and clicking away at the scenic views, Charmaine Sequera, the young Hotel Management [...]
Nihonbashi does it again: Best in Sri Lanka and 44th in Asia
Nihonbashi, Dharshan Munidasa’s Japanese restaurant at Galle Face Terrace has made it to the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” list once again, for the second year running. In the presence of culinary royals like Joel Robuchon and David Thompson who were present at Capella, Singapore for the award ceremony, Nihonbashi was awarded the best restaurant in [...]
Calming bliss of Jungle Tide
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Jungle Tide is an unusual name for an unusual guesthouse, a newly built bungalow modelled on those of colonial tea planters. Its name comes from a book of that title published in 1930 written by John Still, an English eccentric, telling of his wanderings in the then Ceylon and his philosophy. The Jungle Tide refers [...]
A toast to India’s Sula Vineyards
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Wine enthusiasts and sommeliers like Ashok Ferrey, Nishadha Periyapperuma, Nigel Austin, and Viraj Panchal were among the invitees when Sula Vineyards, India’s leading wine producer, held an exclusive Degustation Soiree in collaboration with Flemingo Lanka and Trekurious at the Library, Galle Face Hotel last month. The event was hosted by Sula Vineyard’s Global Brand Ambassador, [...]
The ‘Big Match’ syndrome
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In a cricket-crazy nation like Sri Lanka, nothing (much) gets crazier than the so-called ‘Big Match’ – the pageant-like hive of social activity that precedes the actual cricketing event, and which takes on a carnival atmosphere in the days leading up to (and even after) the game. Technically, the paraphernalia surrounding the annual schools’ encounter [...]
Setting foot on sacred soil on Navam Poya day
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For 65-year-old K.D.Gnanawathie, a devout Buddhist, a pilgrimage to the Buddhists’ holy lands in Northern India and Nepal was something she had for long wanted to make. Her fervent wish was fulfilled recently when she along with a group of 90 others undertook the 12-day pilgrimage which began at Buddha Gaya in the north Indian [...]
Medin Poya: Lord Buddha visits his birthplace after 7 years
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The earliest sculptures of the Life of the Buddha displayed in some foreign museums depict scenes of the Buddha’s first visit to the city of his birth – Kimbulwathpura (Kapilavasthupura) – an event which signifies Medin Poya which falls today. Several landmark events took place during his visit, which he made seven years after he [...]
Royal College Group of 1966 reunion
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The Royal College Group of 1966 (GROSS) had their reunion at Cinnamon Bey, Beruwela on the eve of the Big Match with several alumni visiting from abroad. Most of the Group entered Royal Primary in 1959 – 55 years ago. They entered the senior school in 1966 and like all batches of the College count [...]
Gamit Ameresekere named ORAUK patron
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Gamit Ameresekere, Chairman and Managing Director of Taprobane Travels, UK has been made a patron of the Old Royalists Association, UK, a position last held by Mr. Edward Lawrence Bradby, a one-time Principal of Royal College, Colombo. Mr. Ameresekere, with the support of a handful of loyal Royal alumni, was largely responsible for founding the [...]
Lecture by Murad Ismail
Architect Murad Ismail, who has contributed much to the beautification of the city, will deliver a lecture on March 22 at the Samadi Sarana Hall, No. 104, St. Anthony’s Mawatha. Colombo 3 at 4 p.m. Entrance tickets are Rs. 300 for this lecture organised by the Landscapists Association. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are [...]
Film Practice lecture: Toward a cinema of conversation
Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo is organising a lecture by Prof. Sumathy Sivamohan on Film practice: Toward a cinema of conversation at 6 p.m on Wednesday March 19 at its auditorium located at 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. Prof. Sumathy Sivamohan holds a Doctorate from the Washington State University, USA. Her research and academic involvement includes [...]
Ruk Rakaganno lecture: Biodiversity of the Sri Lankan Seas
‘Biodiversity of the Sri Lankan Seas with special reference to coral reefs’, a lecture by marine environmentalist Prasanna Weerakkody will be held on Friday, March 21 at 5.30 p.m. at the N.M.Perera Centre, 106, N.M. Perera Mawatha, Borella. It will be followed by a discussion. All are welcome for this lecture which is part of [...]
Pradeep dazzles in Durban
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The old and the new, familiar ground and unknown territory, were covered by the KZN Philharmonic in the third concert of the orchestra’s summer season in the Durban City Hall. The new music was a concerto for sitar and cello by Pradeep Ratnayake, a Sri Lankan who is a master of the sitar, the ancient [...]
Sumangala AGM and get-together 2014
The Annual General Meeting and fellowship lunch of the Past Students’ Association of Sri Sumangala Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Panadura will be held on Sunday, March 23 at the “Sudarshi” school hall at 9 a.m. 23 past teachers who left school in 2013 will be felicitated on this day. Tickets can be purchased from the school [...]
DBUEaster sale
On Sunday, March 30 from 9.30 a.m. onwards, the Dutch Burgher Union (DBU) will be transformed into a marketplace for literally everything at its Easter Sale. Additionally (and traditionally) there will be on sale the delicious well loved homemade Burgher delicacies – Lamprais, Love Cake, foguetti, bolo fiado, juggery cake and a range of Dutch [...]
University of Peradeniya AGM
The Annual General meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya will be held on Sunday, March 23 at 9.30 a.m, at the Chemistry Upper Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya. Tissa Jayatailaka, an eminent alumnus of the University of Peradeniya (B.A. English Hons. 1974), will be the Chief Guest. Prof.Atula [...]
LTM requests funds for a home for mentally afflicted former patients
In Sri Lanka the mentally afflicted are discriminated against. Even once they are cured or have their illness under control, the stigma stays with them and their families are not willing to take them back. Is there anyone who cares? A project of the administration at Mulleriyawa Teaching Mental Hospital is to build or rent [...]
Bhagavad Gita: A technique of dynamic living not a retirement plan
People the world over have lost the appetite for work. They try to find peace and happiness by getting away from work. They look forward to weekends and vacations or even seek premature retirement. If you cannot find enduring peace and happiness in work itself you can never find it by getting away from it. [...]
Father of three seeks help for cancer treatment
Chandra Lalith Jayaweera, father of three from Netolpitiya, Tangalle is currently being treated at the Maharagama Cancer Hospital. He was diagnosed with malignant cancer over a year ago. Mr. Jayaweera receives treatment from Consultant, Oncologist Dr. Dehan Gunasekara in ward 17 of the hospital. He finds it hard to afford the costly medication for his [...]