Food for thought inspired by Nigella
Quite curiously, about 400 Sri Lankans managed to all be on time and at Cinnamon Lakeside by 11.30 a.m. sharp. That speaks volumes of the cultural impact that British celebrity TV cook and writer Nigella Lawson has had all around the world. Despite a hefty price tag for a 40-minute conversation followed by brunch, the [...]
From his first brush with Kandyan art to a bigger canvas
S. H. Sarath was born and grew up in Weligama, where his imagination was coloured early by the sea, the beach, nature and communal village life: the pola or the village market with its colours, pungent smells and noise- and the exotic devilry of midnight exorcism rites. A regular sight was Kushtarajagala, the stone carving [...]
Letters to the Editor
Municipal councillors, get your act together and stop blaming citizens Every citizen, from school child to elderly person is aware of Dengue Viral Fever nowadays. The awareness created through diverse modes of information dissemination has resulted in a clampdown on the breeding of the vector, i.e. the Aedes mosquitoes. Further, nobody wilfully promotes breeding of [...]
Appreciations
No one would deny him the title ‘officer and a gentleman’ Lt.Gen.Parami Kulatunge “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his [...]
Look out for the young ones making a splash
When Swim Week Colombo’s Luxury Resortwear Edition hits the ramp at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo this week, the Emerging Designer Showcase on July 6 and 7 will once again provide a platform for young designers. Showcasing their swim and resort wear collections will be Anushika Perera, Yathra Jayawardane, Marlon Rae, Nayani Fernando, Himashi Wijeweera and [...]
Island Mentality at Saskia Gallery
Island Mentality, a group exhibition by five artists- Muvindu Binoy, Hashan Cooray, Pramith Geekiyanage, Firi Rahman and Kanesh Thabendran opened on June 29 and will remain open daily until July 14 at the Saskia Fernando Gallery, 41 Horton Place, Colombo 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. As the island moved towards achieving independence in [...]
Photocause.lk recognised for its cancer project
The “Photocause.lk” cancer engagement project founded by two students in 2011 was awarded the “White Swan” gold medal for Student Civilian Bravery Social Activity, at the National Civilian Bravery Awards ceremony held at the BMICH on June 14. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was the chief guest at the ceremony together with Law and Order Minister Ranjith [...]
Talk on animal rights and Buddhism
Chairperson of the Buddhist Action Committee of the All Ceylon Women’s Buddhist Congress Anoma Akmeemana has organized a meeting on July 5 at 4 p.m. on the topic of Animal Rights and Buddhism at the ACWBC, 400 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. The speaker will be Attorney-at-Law and animal rights activist Senaka Weeraratna. All are welcome. [...]
Keynote speaker at SL-Myanmar Friendship Association AGM
Dr. Hema Goonatilake giving the keynote address at the AGM of the Sri Lanka-Myanmar Friendship Association held recently with the Speaker of the Parliament Karu Jayasuriya as chief guest and the Ambassador for Myanmar as guest of honour.
Kandy YWCA felicitates Jean
The Young Women’s Christian Association (Kandy) will felicitate Jean Arasanayagam, winner of the Gratiaen Prize 2017, on Friday, July 6 at 4.30 p.m. at the YWCA Hall, 450/70, Piachaud Gardens, Kandy. Ms. Arasanayagam, the well known poet, is a distinguished board member of the YWCA (Kandy). She and her husband Thiyagaraja Arasanayagam, winner of the [...]
My friend Lionel
Lionel Wendt is a name well known in Sri Lanka, famous in the art world and for founding the 43 Group of modern artists. Less well-known is his association, friendship and influence with musicians, such as Brian Easdale, Hilda Naidoo and Gladys Forbes, with whom he shared recitals and concerts. Of these, the pianist Gladys [...]
Talented musician who gave voice to Sunil Santha hits on air
Just before sitting down to write this tribute to Ivor Dennis who departed recently, I listened to him on YouTube in Mahesh Denipitiya’s Dell Studio show. He was 83 then. Best remembered for the Sunil Santha numbers he gave life to even after the maestro gave up singing, it was easily the best recorded programme [...]
Malraji breaks traditional boundaries with ‘Ahasa’
In an attempt to achieve education and professional growth, individuals are sometimes trapped in challenges that life throws at them. Sudeera is a woman of intellect who epitomizes life’s struggles that most women who play multiple roles in society can relate to. She is the protagonist of the novel ‘Ahasa’. Written by Malraji Wanniarachchi (nee [...]
Dmitri to perform at Young Soloists Concert
Talented soprano Dmitri Gunatilake performs a collection of well-loved arias including Puccini’s O mio babbino caro and Mozart’s Dove Sono at the annual Young Soloists Concert presented by the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka. Sponsored by HSBC, the concert is on July 7 at the Ladies College Hall. Conducted by the Resident Conductor Dushyanthi Perera, [...]
Chains – an Indo-Lankan fusion dance production at the Wendt
After nearly a decade the Lionel Wendt Theatre will witness on its boards a fusion of Sri Lankan and Indian dance styles in a tri-nation collaborative performance on Friday, July 6 at 7.30 p.m. Chains – Love Stories of Shadows is a script to stage production, specifically conceptualised for the purpose of a dance-theatre presentation. [...]