Camerati humbled and happy with their int’l win
By Kaveesha Fernando Camerati has had quite a month. First they held their debut concert, ‘Make a Joyful Noise’ on September 30 and November 1, then they took part in the 1stLanna International Choir Competition in Thailand from November 19-23, winning gold medals and being placed first in both categories they took part in. Having [...]
French travel agents on board Colombo city tour
A group of French travel agents had a thrilling ride on board the Colombo City Tour recently. They were shown the city’s ‘old and new’ landmarks which included the Gangarama Seema Malakaya which was designed by the renowned Architect Geoffrey Bawa, British-era buildings on York Street, Independence Square, the Arcade and other interesting places that [...]
Sri Lankan initiative paves the way for South Asia-China youth cooperation
The South Asia China Youth Confederation, a new regional organisation promoting friendship and cooperation with China, was launched in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 18. The meeting was the outcome of an initiative from the Sri Lanka China Society and the Association for Sri Lanka China Social and Cultural Cooperation. Youth delegates from South Asia and [...]
Sunanda Kodagoda placed second at regional Lit. Comp.
Poet, song writer and photagrapher Sunanda Kodagoda was placed second in the song-writing segment at the receently held Maharagama Literature Festival for his song “Aluth Gedara Aya”. The Regional Literature Competition was organised by the Cultural Affairs Department together with Divisional Secretariat of Maharagama and held under the patronage of Colombo District Government Agent Sunil [...]
‘HELP’: Musical show in aid of Thalassaemia Centre
Dr. Zee from the US, the popular band Flame and Little Sopranos will all be performing at ‘HELP’ – a musical show organised by the Inner Wheel Club of Colombo Mid-Town on Sunday, November 13 at the British School at 7 p.m. The show is being held to raise funds for the Thalassaemia Centre, Mahara [...]
SAGA, 10th year of Royalists’ mega concert
Showcasing the talents of present and past Royalists and featuring some of the top musicians in the island, backed exclusively by the school-boy orchestra, the concert SAGA presented by Royal College reaches a major milestone this year with its 10th anniversary show on Saturday, November 12, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium at 6 p.m. This [...]
Imtizam heads SLGJA
The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association’s annual general meeting was held at the Hotel OZO Colombo recently. The following were elected as office bearers for 2016/ 2017. Chairman – A.H.M. Imtizam; Immediate Past Chairman – A.P. Jayarajah; Secretary – Sheriff Rahuman; Treasurer – Ismath Majeed; Asst. Secretary – Altaf Iqbal; Asst. Treasurer Rizwan Nayeem; [...]
Check out the “Human Library” today
The Sri Lanka Library Association in collaboration with GIZ will hold its second Human Library Session at Independence Square today, November 6 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. It promises to be a novel experience! In the human library, people rather than books are available for reading. Those who volunteer to be “human books” are [...]
Third Gamani Corea Memorial Lecture onThursday
Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala will deliver the Third Gamani Corea Memorial Lecture on Thursday November 10 at 5 pm at the BMICH Committee Room D. He will speak on “The Quest for Global Good Governance” Ambassador Dhanapala was United Nations Under-Secretary-General on Disarmament. He was a career diplomat who served in many important countries including China, [...]
‘Journey of Promises’ at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour
The Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour will present ‘Journey of Promises’ – a 45 minute cantata at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 at the Cathedral on Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. All proceeds will be channelled toward the Cathedral outreach activities. Tokens for this programme priced at Rs 600 are available [...]
Running an airline: Degree by degree
I have noticed a lot of publicity these past few months about SriLankan Airlines. A recent news item reported that we will have to pay no less than 170 million US dollars to cancel a previously ill-conceived order for four new A350 Airbus planes – while we also heard that the Airline Pilots Guild threatened [...]
Education needs social enterprise
LONDON – An estimated quarter-million young people in Syria are missing out on college as a result of the civil war there. Now, thanks to the Institute of International Education, charities, philanthropists, and foundations have united to help refugee students find higher-education opportunities, and to provide safe havens for lecturers and professors persecuted by the [...]
What about the failures?
By M.C. Mathupala Soon after the results of a public examination are announced by the Department of Examinations, the euphoria created in the media about the students who scored the highest marks takes many forms. The approaches taken by the students to achieve success are published. Banks and other organizations offer scholarships to the high [...]