Dive into Trinco’s treasure trove beneath the waves
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Trincomalee is not only a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of ancient history and natural beauty, but also a unique world-class dive site with its beautiful reef, shipwrecks and diverse marine life. Promotion of recreational diving in Trincomalee harbour is timely. Despite being located in naval premises, the Trincomalee harbour has a great [...]
A canvas of resistance and expressions of collective voice
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When Kamala Vasuki was an A’ L student, she walked into Chundikuli Girls’ College in Jaffna and saw an art exhibition by three women who were students of two art masters. She had never seen an art exhibition before and the effect was transformative. While she had learned art as a subject in school, her [...]
Letters to the Editor
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Time to look at underutilised food sources Despite Sri Lanka’s abundance of agricultural resources, food security remains a significant challenge, with nearly one-third of the population living below the poverty line. Utilising unexploited agricultural commodities in the food processing industry could play a vital role in addressing food security issues in the country. The agricultural [...]
APPRECIATIONS
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She was devoted to her work and serving others Swarna Jayaweera She was our kid sister – the youngest in a family of seven girls. She was a much-loved teacher who rendered almost 60 years of dedicated service to the cause of education. Many and varied were the subjects she taught throughout the years – [...]
Fashion forerunners light up CFW ramp
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There is a celebratory air about Colombo Fashion Week this time around. Marking a significant milestone of 20 years, the Summer Edition of CFW was held at the Shangri-La Colombo’s Grand Ballroom. Under this year’s theme of ‘Inclusivity in Growth’, Day Three on Friday March 31 saw eight designers showcasing their collections. Opening the show [...]
Lankan thespians mark World Theatre Day their way
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World Theatre Day on March 27 was celebrated in a manner befitting the art as artists from some of the leading theatre companies in the country took to the stage at the Lionel Wendt. The theatrical soiree produced by veteran thespian Jerome L. de Silva commemorated what was the 61st World Theatre Day, a day [...]
Sharing and caring: SL Girl Guides Association marks World Autism Day
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The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association marked World Autism Day on April 2 by teaching their differently abled Guides the importance of sharing with others. The Guides donated books for the new term, to students of Imbulhena Primary school in Horana. The donation was sponsored by the Sri Lanka Women’s Association Belgium and Gros Schilde. [...]
The truth behind the picturesque
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Faces from the line rooms, ash-smeared, pottu-adorned, dressed as colourful South Indian devas with garlands of paper money, mostly creased and careworn but still blooming in the cold– Kisho Kumar’s exhibition Hills of Neglect captures the truth of the estate workers’ plight behind the picturesque. Born and brought up in misty Hatton with his mother [...]
Trendy and traditional: Little avurudu kits for kids
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With its reputation for festive outfits that are a cut above the rest, Tropic Of Linen has earned a name as the go-to destination for Avurudu kids wear. The new 2023 Avurudu collection features not just one-of-a-kind designs, but also incorporates a ‘play’ element in all of its two-piece sets. For the little ladies, Tropic [...]