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Finding martial arts and discovering inner peace
Mahesh Pathirana’s love for martial arts is what led him to leave the corporate sector and eventually discover the arts of Qi Gong and Tai Chi, he tells us. Raised in Deniyaya, Master Mahesh practised martial arts as a 15-year old and was a gold medalist for ‘wushu’ at that age. However, his love for [...]
Male mental health- the hidden crisis
Last month was International Men’s day and though it was ‘just another day’, it carries a very significant message. This year’s theme was ‘making a difference for men and boys’ where improvements in male health and well-being was the key focus along with the need to value men and boys. This is of great importance [...]
‘Tis the season for home bakers
What is Christmas without Christmas cake and other goodies. This week we take a peek into the lives of a few home bakers, who tell us what the season is like for them in their households The Baking Law Student Although no longer a student, Rashmi Dias has been promoting her baking talents through her [...]
A ‘Twist’ in the tale
Students from the Overseas College of Colombo recently staged their own rendition of Lionel Bart’s musical ‘Oliver!’ adapted from Charles Dickens’ well-loved novel ‘Oliver Twist’ and it was no ordinary school play as OSC explored the idea of interactive theatre. An interactive performance that had Fagin’s crew ‘stealing’ purses from the ladies in the audience, [...]
A Café for the four-legged kind
We often add extra family members as we grow up. Mostly lifelong friends, or pets. Nowadays pets can be with you and live life alongside you as a welcome addition to your family. But here is Sri Lanka, it’s hard to integrate them into every aspect of your life, particularly when you’re going out. This [...]
Music News
Tone & I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ becomes longest running chart song for a female artist Tone & I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ became the longest running chart topping song for a female artist on the UK singles chart as it clocked 11 consecutive weeks at No: 1. After 12 years Tone & I’s hit has surpassed the mark [...]