Breaking boundaries
Was it meant to be? A Thaththa’s dream that propelled her towards a demanding and challenging career, where only few women dared to go, that has finally paid dividends. It was, however, never her ambition to reach the top. She did whatever duty entrusted to her in her line of work with commitment. “I think [...]
Ready for the run of her life
Nishreen Savanghan has always been a fitness enthusiast, as a child and as the 39-year-old mother of two she is now. However, taking up long distance running was more of a challenge than she thought. Despite this, her determination to push herself to the limits has seen her become the first Sri Lankan woman to [...]
Letters to the Editor
Supermarkets in Kandy have a social obligation to collect plastic and polythene waste An area where consumers and householders can cut down on the adverse effects of plastic and polythene packaging generated from items purchased at supermarkets is through recycling. Leading supermarkets chains encourage customers to bring their own bags and containers and provide single-use [...]
Appreciations
He helped Mahinda College reach great heights L.E.P.W.Jayatilaka Lionel Edward Perera Wijewardane Jayatilaka, born in Wathupitiwela attended Gampaha Government School and later, Udugampola MahaVidyalaya. While at Udugampola MV, he was a cadet and boxer and won many trophies as a marksman as well. After completing school, he joined Minuwangoda Central College as a [...]
Lankan brothers shine at Southeast Asian Math Olympiad
When the finals of the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) was held in Australia on January 18, this year, 11-year-old Praveen Athauda-arachchi was ranked 1st while his younger brother, Pavan, just eight years old was ranked 23rd globally in their respective age-groups (10-11 and 8-9 ) at the competition. The first round was held in [...]
Kumari de Alwis’ Art Academy exhibition on today at Lionel Wendt
The senior students of Kumari de Alwis’ Art Academy are holding their seventh exhibition and sale of oil paintings this weekend at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery. The exhibition is open today – Sunday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A product of St Bridget’s Convent, Kumari De Alwis began painting at a [...]
Award-winning UK writer, artist holds exhibition and workshop at BC
Drawing Words, an exciting new exhibition of children’s book illustrations curated by UK Children’s Laureate and award-winning writer and artist, Lauren Child and presented by the British Council is now on display at the British Council Library in Colombo (from February 29 to March 15, from 9. a.m. to 4.30 p.m Tuesday to Sunday) . [...]
Finding solace in his paintings
He has just finished painting it the previous evening – a scene close to the Yala National Park- the setting sun reflected in the waters. Still on an easel in the artist’s studio at his Kohuwala home, the large canvas gives us a glimpse of what Ifthikar Cader’s exhibition ‘Plein- Air 2020’ to be held [...]
Guards at the Taj: Timely, good production impeded by script
Theatre Junction and its founder/artistic director, Anushka Senanayake, has built a solid reputation in recent years for producing plays and musicals based on contemporary scripts, Cinderella (2017) being the exception. They’ve been quiet for the last three years, owing in part to the Easter attacks, but I was quite excited to see what 2020’s Guards [...]