The price of paradise
Travelling through the capital, you become aware that Colombo is a city of contrasts: regal colonial architecture stands frozen in time next to decrepit shops and streets, whilst ever expanding glittering glass and steel high-rises spiral into the sky. Beggars come up to gleaming new four-wheelers, a woman dons her designer sunglasses to avoid making [...]
ASEAN at 50
SINGAPORE – We live in troubled times, with pessimism clouding even the most prosperous parts of the planet. Many are convinced that the international order is falling apart. Some fear that a clash of civilizations is imminent, if it has not already begun. Yet, amid the gloom, Southeast Asia offers an unexpected glimmer of hope. [...]
A Clerk Reminisces: Anecdotal introduction to Lanka’s parliamentary politics
“A read for everyone. It’s the kind of book that will get the politically, socially and legally uninitiated into a deeper understanding of Sri Lankan politics, Sri Lankan Parliament and Sri Lankan society,” said State Minister of Finance and Mass Media, Eran Wickramaratna, at the launch of the book ‘A Clerk Reminisces’ by Nihal Seneviratne. [...]
Let us break free from our island mentality
“As an artist, sometimes I feel that Sri Lanka might have been better off if we were still colonised,” says artist Chamila Gamage. Chamila, who has worked as an artist for over a decade, is exhibiting his current work under the theme ‘This is an island’. Aiming to raise awareness through his work, he feels [...]
Pandit Bickram Ghosh and fusion band to perform here
Oscar nominated percussion maestro Pandit Bickram Ghosh and his fusion band Rhythmscape will perform in Colombo to celebrate 70 years of independence of India – India@70 – in a special event organised by the High Commission of India. One of world’s greatest Tabla maestros, Pandit Bickram Ghosh has been nominated for an Oscar and many [...]
Lanka’s master tailors leave for world conference
A delegation from Sri Lanka is attending a convention of the World Federation of Master Tailors (WFMT) in Taipei, Taiwan. The Sri Lankan team for the 37th convention of the WFMT is headed by Chaandana Wijesekera of the old-established Bristol Tailors. The convention is an occasion for leading craftsmen in tailoring from around the world [...]
Kandy business woman and Rotarian Gowri Rajan wins two awards
Rotarian and businesswoman Gowri Rajan from Kandy was selected for the coveted International Leadership award by the World Bank entity IFC partnered Women In Management ‘Top 50 Professional and Career Women Awards 2017′ at Taj Samudra Hotel recently. She received her award from the chief guest World Bank Country Director – Sri Lanka and Maldives [...]
Former Turkish PM to deliver Bakeer Markar memorial lecture
The 20th annual Bakeer Markar Commemoration Lecture on Tuesday, August 8 in Colombo will be delivered by the former Prime Minister of Turkey, Prof. Ahmet Davutoglu on the theme of “Multiculturalism as a Basis for Peace”. Professor Davutoglu, a former Foreign Minister of Turkey, has been considered as among “100 Leading Global Leaders” by the [...]
Sisi Arundathee: Scientists on stage
The Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura will present ‘Sisi Arundathee 2017’ – a talent show organised by the Student Council on August 8 at 6 p.m. at the BMICH. This is a CSR proejct undertaken by the students with the theme ‘Scientists on stage’ and has been held since 2001. The project [...]
Yovun Sammelanaya Day
The Sri Lanka Yovun Sammelanaya, affiliated to the National Youth Service Council, held its flag day recently. Western Provincial Councillor and Pragna Pradeepa Concept Initiator Jayantha de Silva is seen here buying a flag from Yovun Samajaya members.