Pride and tears of Uva Wellassa
The awe-inspiring cloud covered mountains, lush forests, formidable waterfalls and clear streams of Uva Wellassa bear little testimony today to the darkest and bloodiest chapter in the country’s history under British rule. There is little sign of the burnt hamlets, scorched paddy fields, broken tank bunds, felled trees and the skeletons of the thousands of [...]
Letters to the Editor
Please bring back the Crossword Puzzle I am sure thousands of us Senior Citizens, especially the over-80s, delightfully wait every weekend for the Giant Crossword Puzzle, as it is a simple and fascinating one which helps us to brush up on our failing memories. We derived great pleasure spending hours and sometimes days to recover [...]
Appreciations
Remembering a visionary politician on his 90th b’day Dr. A. C. S. Hameed Dr. A. C. S. Hameed was born on April 10, 1928. He represented the multi- member constituency Harispattuwa in the Central Province in Parliament (from 1960 to 1999) without a break for 39 years, a rare distinction for a Parliamentarian in Sri [...]
Colonial flavours on our traditional Avurudu table
Come Avurudu, the aroma of kevum, kokis and laddu permeate the air. Village veterans pride themselves on their best ‘konde’ (of the kevuma) and mothers boast of the crisp bite of the kokis and murukku which keep the children at home and the guests asking for more. And the cuckoo bird calls upon Sinhala and [...]
Gratiaen 2017: Running the literary gamut
The shortlist for the 2017 Gratiaen Prize was announced at the British Council on Monday, April 2. This year marks the silver jubilee of the prize, which has been awarded for 25 years without a break to the best submitted creative work in English, written by a Sri Lankan writer resident in Sri Lanka. Doris [...]
Louis and Fruzsina on a melodic excursion tonight
Louis Perera remembers being given a shiny keyboard by Santa Claus when aged three. Its christmassy red glow, impressed onto his young mind, was an early catalyst triggering his vivid passion for music. His first day at school, he fell in love with the strange ‘big box’ in the assembly hall, the school piano, and [...]
‘Sunrise’ once again for those sunset years
The Sunrise Senior Foundation (SSF), formed a year ago with a series of noble objectives to help, guide and be a mentor to Sri Lanka’s ageing population, will soon re-launch its magazine, ‘Sunrise’. The English-language magazine printed on good quality paper and containing top-notch editorial content is edited by a senior Sri Lankan journalist and [...]
S. A. Cader appointed senior partner at Julius & Creasy
S. A. Cader, the son of late Justice Abdul Cader assumed office as senior partner at Julius & Creasy with effect from April 1. Julius & Creasy was founded in 1879 by V.A Julius & H. Creasy after the introduction of the Charter of Justice by the British. From its inception the firm has served [...]
SriLankan Airlines staff celebrate 10th Anniversary
The UL Club, formed in 2007 by a band of retired AirLanka and SriLankan Airlines staff, celebrated its 10th Anniversary on March 24 with a gala dinner dance at the Golden Rose. It was a grand event, with a delicious buffet spread, fun competitions and scintillating music from Kings. This event was also a social [...]
Have your next food adventure at Park Street Gourmet
If you’re looking for something gluten-free, organic, or for that special ingredient needed for that recipe you’ve been dying to try out but just can’t find anywhere, Park Street Gourmet may just be the solution to your dilemma. A store dedicated to all things gourmet, from Volcanic black salt to hand-mixed tea leaves, Park Street [...]
PastaMania’s here with its own ‘Pasta Al Dente’
The cosy interior is the colour of ripe tomatoes, and contains all the authenticity and ambience of a typical Italian restaurant. PastaMania, the Singapore- based chain opened their flagship restaurant in Colombo on March 30 catering to lovers of pasta and pizza. Currently operating in 14 countries worldwide with over 50 outlets, they serve a [...]
Go floral with amante
amanté’s latest collection of floral fusion lingerie, ‘Floral Cocktail’ – Spring/Summer ‘18 was unveiled recently at an event held at The Re.pub.lk in Colombo. The collection, the designers explained, is inspired by the beauty and the magic of summer while capturing the energy and life of flowers in bloom. The new line features, for the [...]
Royal College old boys gala event in New York
The Royal College Old Boys East Coast Foundation (RCOBECF) celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala dinner dance on March 24 in the New York City area. Attended by over 400 guests, including Old Royalists from all parts of the USA and overseas the event highlighted the camaraderie between the Royalists and Thomians with the [...]
Pakistan National Day
Pakistan’s 78th National Day was celebrated with a grand reception at the Galadari Ballroom on March 28.
Bangladesh National Day
The Kingsbury Hotel was the venue for the Bangladesh National Day celebrations on March 26.
Trendy hair looks for 2018
The trends for today and the future – that’s what Sunsilk Hair Story 2018 presented by Ramani Fernando Salons unveiled on the ramp at the Colombo Hilton last month. The new Sunsilk range, which was also featured includes; Thick and Long, Soft and Smooth, Perfect Straight and Damage Restore to meet the needs of the [...]