Reconnecting and rediscovering
Born to a Welsh mother and a Sri Lankan Muslim father, Razeen Sally has always been an outsider. First to England where he -aged 12- his mother, and younger brother had little choice but to relocate to, and over the years to Sri Lanka – the island that birthed him. The curtain-raiser of Return to [...]
Fashion on an all-time high
5,291 metres above sea level lies Kala Patthar (black rock in Nepalese) just above Everest Base Camp. This is where a Guinness world record was broken for the highest altitude fashion show ever held. On January 26, our very own Ornella Gunasekera, the reigning Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe was one of the 16 [...]
Letters to the Editor
Wind power and solar power: The way forward I read in the newspapers that Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith had met President Rajapaksa, and made a complaint regarding the pollution created the coal power plant at Norochchalai, and that it is causing respiratory problems for the people in that area. It is high time that Sri Lanka, [...]
Appreciations
To a wonderful mum and grandmother: You were all this and more to each one of us Salma Aboosally Our mum and grandmother was the foundation of our family, the strength and the backbone of our many lives. And there are so many memories – each reflective of the different roles she played in our [...]
‘I Am Inspired’ :Changing young lives with motivational book project
For many young people across the country, pursuing their passions is just a pipe dream. Intent on changing that, Indira Kithsiri and Hashendra Wijesinha launched the Sri Lanka Book Project, which aims to utilise the power of storytelling to foster entrepreneurship and innovation amongst the future generations of Sri Lanka. We sat down with the [...]
SAARC Women hold ‘Bridges of Friendship’ to help CCC House
The SAARC Women’s Association – Sri Lanka Chapter in partnership with the British School in Colombo presents ‘ SAARC Bridges of Friendship’ on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29 at the British School auditorium. The concert will feature students from the British School in Colombo performing a wide variety of R&B, Soul, Pop, Hip [...]
CFW to score on responsibility
Responsibility and sustainability has never mattered more, in every industry in every corner of the world. In association with The Responsible Fashion Movement, Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) will launch the ‘Responsibility in Fashion concept, in a groundbreaking direct push for accountability and driving sustainable change in the fashion industry of Sri Lanka. The 17th edition [...]
Theatrical fashion show at Ladies VIP Night
Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo partners with Ladies VIP Night for an evening of empowerment on March 3 on the global theme of #EachforEqual. The unusual theatrical fashion show that will be part of the event is themed “Model Transformation” and will feature leading Lankan designers Sonali Dharmawardena, Aslam Hussein, l’Atelier Touche, Ramona Oshini, Charini and Limak, [...]
Green Path will once again take on a canvas of colour as Kala Pola returns
Sri Lanka has always had a rich history in art and culture yet the platform for aspiring local artists is very limited. However for the past 27 years, both upcoming and established artists have enjoyed the opportunity to network, share and display their work through Kala Pola. Kala Pola returns next Sunday, February 23, from [...]
All ’Bout Children: Wholesome education for preschoolers
Taking a spirited step into advancing early childhood education in Sri Lanka, the All ‘Bout Children pre-school which is affiliated to the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) was inaugurated on January 31 in the premises of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind. The opening ceremony began with a prayer by the Bishop of Colombo [...]
Faculty of Medicine, Colombo: The grand b’day party begins
The 150th anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, got off to a grand start on Wednesday with the inauguration of the Colombo Medical Congress at the Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, amidst a distinguished gathering. Pix by Indika Handuwala
Kingsbury celebration
It was a grand celebration when the Kingsbury Hotel welcomed 2020 with an evening reception at their Balmoral Hall.