A feast awaits them at the end of this crossing
Majestic and dignified, they crossed the main road, as ooh and aahs of “thava enawa” greeted them, unperturbed by a few humans even revving motorcycle engines to taunt them. Some, however, were not so dignified – the babies naughtily gambolling across, while a tall and handsome tusker halted awhile to cast his eyes this way [...]
Recalling a lost landscape of Kompannaveediya
“Where is the roundabout that was painted red? There used to be a green lawn on it and a prominent streetlight in the centre. People used to sit around the red concrete rise and chat into the night and during the fasting period for Ramazan many loitered at the junction into the wee hours.” I [...]
Letters to the Editor
All credit for the smooth vaccination operation at Viharamahadevi Park When I first heard of our government’s plans for a swift and safe distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations for all, I couldn’t help but be sceptical and assumed that accessibility will be limited to the influential/rich/powerful or a combination of the three. The anxiety and confusion [...]
Appreciations
He was a father figure to many of his students Prof. H.Y. Ranjit Perera Impermanence is the law of life. This brutal reality was further underscored when my father, H.Y. Ranjit Perera, Emeritus Professor – University of Moratuwa (UoM), passed away very suddenly in the early hours of February 17. He had celebrated his 66th [...]
“The quality of mercy”
A novel, when you’ve finished with it, is finished more or less in the same way for everyone. Like Dostoevsky’s “Karamazov”.Despite the work being greatly enduring, the Brothers have been completely and similarly exhausted, for most, when you’ve finished reading. A worthy short story, such as this, because it has no designed beginning, middle and [...]
By women for women
Tackling the stigma around sexual and reproductive health has been the focus of the Arka Initiative, founded in 2018. Looking to bring about tangible change by creating a safe space for men and women to deal with the issues they face concerning their sexual and reproductive health (SRH), Arka has reached out to thousands within [...]
Last man in line
Once again I am in my armchair, in the garden. Watching the birds and the going down of the sun. Peaceful. A luxury and a privilege. How did I get so lucky? I am here by proxy. I am living another man’s dream. It was he who had planned to be sitting here, in peaceful [...]
Simply local goods from start-ups, cooks and vendors
Harpo’s Marketplace was launched last Monday offering an array of goods from local start-ups, cooks and vendors, who emerged during the pandemic or before with fresh and hygienically prepared food items. The store is located at Etul- Kotte at the venue of Harpo’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant. “ I’m excited to launch the Marketplace to [...]
Kandy’s Tamarind Gardens wins Tripadvisor Travelers choice award
Tamarind Gardens has won a 2021 @tripadvisor #Travelers Choice Award joining the top 10% of hotels worldwide. “We are thrilled to be recognised by Tripadvisor, particularly as the past year has been very trying for all of us. With the constant support of our loyal customers, we have managed to keep our TG family employed [...]
Ruk Rakaganno remembers Laki
Laki Senanayake, the versatile artist, designer and artisan who passed away recently was a founder member of Ruk Rakaganno and in fact designed its logo. A commemorative lecture will be delivered by architect and artist, Ismeth Raheem followed by a tribute by Laki’s daughter Minthaka on Sunday, August 15 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Kala [...]