With a bit of song they cheer them on
Baking in the scorching sun, clad in red and white, beers in hand, vibrant and vociferous, the English cricket fans were present in their numbers at the Galle International Stadium cheering on their team as England played Sri Lanka in the first Test match. This is the Barmy Army, England’s travelling group of cricket supporters. [...]
The wait is over for ‘According to Matthew’
Overcoming many a challenge, the much-anticipated and eagerly-awaited gripping but also chilling tale of illicit love or was it lust, treachery, betrayal and murder will hit the silver screen next week. ‘According to Matthew’ in English and just ‘Matthew’ in Sinhala will be in local cinemas on November 23 (Friday) and well-known film-maker Chandran Rutnam [...]
Letters to the Editor
Educated young leaders, the need of the hour I have lived in this country as a medical professional for nearly 70 years and have seen tragedies that have taken place from colonial times upto the time we received Independence in 1948 and what has taken place after that with “old cronies” in power. We faced [...]
Appreciations
The life he led was a model for all of us to emulate Shibly Aziz “Say to my brethren when they saw me dead, And wept for me lamenting in sadness: Thinking ye that I was the corpse you were to bury? I swear by God, that dead one was not I When I had [...]
Staircases that bring theatre to architecture
David Robson’s new book is devoted to the staircase designs of master architect Geoffrey Bawa and demonstrates with over 30 examples how these formed an important partof his oeuvre. In so doing it identifies a number of key influences that contributed to their development: staircases of the Italian Renaissance that he studied whilst living in [...]
Anthony Horowitz: From childhood escapist stories to best-selling thrillers
Anthony Horowitz’s own life has been as shrouded in mystery as one of his thrillers. For example, how did his wealthy Jewish father amass his great fortune, and what happened to the fabulous legacy after his sudden passing? These questions remain tantalizingly unanswered. These enigmas gave him impetus to write his horror, spy or mystery [...]
Around the world with the Christmas Charity Bazaar
The International Christmas Charity Bazaar to be held on November 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. promises to be an experience that will take you around the world within the Galle Face Hotel ballroom. Bringing together attractions from countries such as Russia to Spain, the ICCB is a wonderfully exciting way to kick off [...]
Await loads of fun at “Santa’s Village”
It’s the time of year for the most exciting Christmas carnival in town. Back again, is the British School Colombo Christmas Carnival, promising the best fun of the season with the theme “Santa’s Village”. The event is annually organized by the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and is a popular fixture in the school calendar [...]
Pret, Resort and Gala: New look CFW returns next year
The 16th edition of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week, scheduled to take place in March 2019 promises to be different, with the introduction of new platforms and perspectives. The event will offer the public multiple avenues to interact with fashion- from digital engagement to physical installations across the city. ‘HSBC Colombo Fashion Week: THE PREVIEW’ will [...]
ODEL goes retro for the festive season
It’s glitter, it’s glamour, it’s sequins and tassels, it’s bright neon lights with mirror balls and bling; ODEL brings it all out this festive season in a Retro inspired fashion extravaganza! “For our customers, ODEL is where the festive season begins each year, and we go to extraordinary lengths to create the magic they look [...]
Santa Claus and snowmen candles and more from Daya Mina Centre students
Christmas is an exciting time for all, and the students of the Daya Mina Centre for the Differently Abled have been eagerly anticipating it since September. The students aged 14-40, attend the Embuldeniya-based Centre in order to obtain vocational training that encourages greater independence in their daily lives. The curriculum includes many practical, hands-on activities [...]
Diversity important for Sri Lanka to grow as a creative economy, says expert
The abundance of vision and artistic talent in Sri Lanka comes as no surprise to anyone who has interacted with local culture. Our potential to position our island as a leading creative force can only be realised if the creative industries themselves come together as a cohesive and sustainable economy. This is the basis for [...]
Capturing human expression is Jayantha’s forte
Twenty years after Jayantha Silva finished his schooling and stopped painting, he decided to pick up a brush again. He had always been drawn to art since his childhood but had subsequently stopped after reaching adulthood. He says when he was done with the painting, he was amazed by what he had drawn. He didn’t [...]
‘Musings’, a stepping stone in her artistic journey
Hiranthi Jayasundara who hails from Baddegama in Galle grew up immersed in village life and culture. Today, art is a fulfilling pastime which gives her immense satisfaction. She says “I do my painting during my free time and when I’m in the right mood.” Finding free time is not easy as she has two sons [...]
Cathedral choir presents a Christmas musical journey
‘Darkness into Light’ – a Christmas musical journey presented by the Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour will be held on Sunday, November 25 at the Cathedral on Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Col. 7, at 6 p.m. The choir is under the direction of Ishan de Lanerolle. Ushering in the Christmas season and its [...]
AGM of senior old Anandians
The Annual General Meeting of the Senior Old Anandians will be held at the Siyawasa Auditorium, Ananda College, Colombo on November 25 from 9.30 a.m. onwards. A fellowship lunch will held after the meeting at Mettananda Mandiraya (College Hostel). Old Anandians over 60 years are welcome. Please call Athula Walisinghe on 0714041217, Colin Thabrew on [...]
Canvas of 3 generations of artists
Three generations of artists from one family- Gunasiri Kolambage, Prasanna Kolambage and Lakmith Kolambage will hold a joint exhibition of their work at the Sakya Gallery, Light of Asia Centre, Sama Mawatha, Pelawatte, Battaramulla on November 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ravana Sitabhilashaya on stage
Professor J. B. Disanayaka’s and Namel Weeramuni’s collaboratively scripted Ravana Sitabhilashaya directed by Namel himself which has been termed an innovative and controversial interpretation of Valmiki’s Ramayana legend, will go on the boards at the Namel Malini Punchi Theatre on November 23 at 7 p. m.
Shelton Wirasinha Oration
Deshamanya Prof J.B. Disanayaka will deliver Wesley College’s second annual ‘Shelton Wirasinha Oration’ at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 24 at the auditorium of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) at the BMICH. He will speak on the topic – ‘The Employability of Today’s Youth’. This year’s Oration co-incidentally falls on Shelton Wirasinha’s 95th [...]
Brunel Int’l lecture on Civil Engineering in Colombo
The prestigious Brunel International Lecture Series by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) of the UK, will come to Colombo next week. Linda Miller, Construction Director on Australia’s biggest public transport project, will deliver the lecture titled “Transportation Infrastructure and Interdisciplinary Interfaces on Complex Mega-Projects” at 5.30 p.m. at OZO Colombo Hotel tomorrow, November 19. [...]