The bold and the intangible; an artist unveiled
In January this year, Anoma Wijewardene found herself under a table in Singapore. In the city to meet with Pristone, the printer of her new monograph ‘Anoma’, she was on pins as she waited to ensure that the book’s pages would be as colour accurate as possible. “Most of the photographers and artists who visit [...]
Letters to the Editor
Sri Lanka is for Sri Lankans Make America Great Again” was the slogan used by Donald Trump in his 2016 presidential campaign in the US. Our politicians need not have a similar slogan. For Sri Lanka is a great nation with a documented history of over 2500 years. The politicians busted up this country which was considered as the [...]
Appreciations
A pioneering physiotherapist Theera Fernando The life of Theera Fernando, nee Arumugam, was concurrent with the establishment of a new profession in Sri Lanka -the birth and pioneering of the physiotherapy profession, its establishment and its growth. And stretching across this entire span, she was amongst the first when it came to any and all [...]
This is for you, Daniel and Amelie
The acceptance letter broke their hearts. Daniel Linsey had got into the university he had dreamed of studying at. Daniel had a learning disability, but it meant that he only worked harder. So at 17 he was volunteering in an Ethiopian orphanage and by 18, he was in Mongolia engaged as an English teacher for [...]
UK textile award for Thenuwara
Well known Sri Lankan textile designer and chartered textile technologist, Chandramani Thenuwara was awarded the Institute Medal for Design 2019 by the Textile Institute UK on May 23 at a ceremony held in the UK. She is the first Sri Lankan to receive the award. The Textile Institute, UK, is involved in promoting professionalism within [...]
Midori back for benefit concert
One of the great violinists of the world today, Midori, will perform at the Lionel Wendt in a gala violin and piano concert, on September 26 at 7 p.m. The performance will include works by Brahms, Debussy and Fauré. Collaborating on piano will be Ieva Jokubaviciute. Midori has a unique career that has transcended traditional [...]
They are back with politically ඉන් correct
Back again to push the boundaries of theatre and performance, Identities Inc. will stage their new stand-up comedy special, Politically bkacorrect at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on September 20 – 23. Politically bkacorrect (Incorrect) will aim to “play on sensibilities while preying on sensitivities” and challenge the ever-changing boundaries of political correctness in society as [...]
Three chefs come together for charity
When three celebrity chefs put their heads together you can be sure they will cook up a storm. It was for a cause close to their hearts, that Peter Kuruwita, Dharshan Munidasa and Rishi Naleendra came together at the Shangri-La Ballroom on Friday, August 30, to present a six-course charity dinner- the ‘Celebrity Chef Fundraiser’ [...]
Biodiversity Conservation: Dr. Miththapala goes to the basics
Are we really engaging in Biodiversity Conservation? This is the focus of the lecture by Dr. Sriyanie Miththapala on Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH. The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society monthly lecture is open to all members and non-members, admission free. Dr. Miththapala’s opinion is that Sri Lanka’s nature [...]