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Kala Korner
by Dee Cee Columnist de Mel has put out a selection of his 'Manige Theeruwa' in book form. Not one but two books are already out. They are bound to be best sellers because his style is so readable and the subject matter so topical. Mani (easy to call him that) has the ability to develop the situations in a most interesting manner. Often it takes the form of a family chit -chat. Invariably it's his own family - his wife, son and himself discussing a burning issue of the day. He comes home and breaks some news and then they start analysing it. Or else the wife picks up something she has heard. They start dissecting it. Often the two of them take opposing viewpoints with the son butting in with his own version. Different points of view are thus expressed on a particular topic allowing the reader to form his own judgement or giving the reader plenty to ponder. Although Mani does not use a heading for the column in the newspaper, he has put in titles for the ones which appear in the books. He has also included the date each column appeared. This helps the reader to look back and place the topic of discussion in the correct perspective. On September 20, 1992 the subject of Mani's Column was Arjuna Ranatunga wearing a sarong and shirt to a party. An ardent fan of his is shocked. He breaks the news to Mani. They argue the pros and cons. Finally they agree that Arjuna may have decided to get into politics! Mani's is subtle satire. He is not afraid to mention names - however big they may be. But he writes with malice to none. Mani's decision to release collections in book form gives for the reader a chance to enjoy them at leisure.
The dinner and
auction will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.The
paintings will be on view at the Hermitage Gallery, 28, Gower Street,
Colombo 5, from Saturday May 11. Proceeds will be used for educational
and development work at the Deaf and Blind School. For further details
please telephone 693635 or e-mail rtj-home@itmin.com |
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"We
Care for the Youth" is the theme of a fund-raising project
to nurture, care for and educate over 400 impaired children at the
Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind in Ratmalana to raise funds,
an Art Auction is being held with paintings from well-known artists
including George Keyt, Manjusri, Senaka Senanayake, George Claessen,
Iromi Wijewardena, Laki Senanayake, Saski Pringiers and Sita de
Saram. The paintings will be auctioned during a formal charity dinner
organized by the Resource Development Committee of the Ceylon School
for the Deaf and Blind - Ratmalana. 
