The power of beauty
Beauty is probably one of the most debated, diverse and elusive concepts around the world. Everyone wants to be perceived as beautiful, but what does that mean? For Xue Yun Fang, Miss Universe China 2015, beauty is about being fearless. Elegant, poised and intelligent, one gets the impression that she is not easily fazed. Yun [...]
German government to honour poet and writer Anne Ranasinghe
This week the German government will honour poet and writer Anne Ranasinghe with The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The prestigious order was established in 1951 and is awarded to both German nationals and foreigners with “achievements that served the rebuilding of the country in the fields of political, socio-economic and [...]
First month memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church
Holy Mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul of Kingsley Anthony Noyahr on Wednesday, October 14 at Sacred Heart Church, Mattumagala, at 6.30 p.m. The memorial Mass conducted by Fr. Mahendra Gunatilleke, will be held on the first month death anniversary of Kingsley, a former employee of Hong Kong Bank and father [...]
‘Undefined II’: Suni Nirmalalingam exhibits 40 paintings
Suni Nirmalalingam – the artist – is back. Around 40 of her paintings will be on show at the Harold Peiris Gallery next weekend. It has been a while since her previous exhibition, ‘Undefined’ in 2002 and the artist has returned with her work for a second edition, titled ‘Undefined II’. “My style is abstract,” [...]
“Celebration with Song”: Sacred and secular music
The Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour is hosting yet another glorious event soon and wants anyone and everyone who loves some good choral music to come join the “Congregation Choir”. ”Celebration with Song” with organist Neranjan de Silva will take place at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. The programme, as always, will feature some [...]
A perfectionist at the helm
When all else fails, make your way to the kattadiya – that’s a mantra that Ralahamy has lived with for much of his lifetime. Thus when he dreams that he will defeat the Japanese during the Second World War Ralahamy just knows that hooniyam must play a major role-and so, armed with the very best [...]
KDU intake XI commemorates its fallen heroes
The officers of Kotelawala Defence University Intake XI commemorate their fallen heroes on the occasion of their 22nd anniversary of enlistment. On October 17, 1993, at the peak of hostilities, eighty five young men got enlisted to the Intake XI of then Kotelawala Defence Academy to serve the Motherland. On successful completion of academic studies [...]
‘Kin Wild & Young Eye on Nature 2015′ photography exhibition
The ‘Kin Wild & Young Eye on Nature 2015′ an art and photography exhibition presented by the Young Zoologists’ Association of Sri Lanka, showcases over 200 paintings and photographs by the young members of YZA. The exhibition will be open to the public from October 16 – 18 at the J. D. A. Perera Gallery, [...]
Deshabandu Vidya Jyothi Eng. (Dr) A.N.S. Kulasinghe Memorial Lecture
The annual Deshabandu Vidya Jyothi Eng. (Dr) A.N.S. Kulasinghe Memorial Lecture this year will be held on Friday, October 23 at the Institute of Engineers 120/11, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7 at 5.15 p.m. The memorial lecture will be delivered by Eng. Malith Mendis on the subject “Dispute Boards and their Dispute Avoidance Role”.