Drawn to the depths
The mystery, the history and the human stories of centuries gone by keep luring him on “solos” to the eerie deep, where many dare not venture. Amidst many a danger, deep are the dives Dharshana Jayawardena undertakes in his quest for forgotten shipwrecks around Sri Lanka. “It is a very spiritual experience like being in [...]
Architecture in challenging times
‘Architecture: A Lasting Impact’ was the theme of an international conference organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Members Sri Lanka, held in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on August 5 and 6 at the Cinnamon Grand. The afternoon session of the first day of the conference began with a [...]
Mueen Saheed and Raja Segar in ‘Refractions’
Mueen Saheed, an award winning jewellery designer turned artist together with D. Raja Segar, a renowned artist and sculptor will present an exhibition titled ‘Refractions’ next weekend. Mueen Saheed’s new collection has to do with climate change and environment. His paintings will be aimed at showing the Net Zero emission and individual responsibilities towards mother [...]
Letters to the Editor
Grant some relief for senior citizens As a result of reducing the policy rates by the Central Bank (CBSL) recently, all state and private banks have currently introduced drastically reduced interest rates on all fixed deposits (FDs). The near 50% drop – down to 10.5% -12% per annum now from the previous 20% -22% per annum [...]
Appreciations
An all-rounder in every sense Dr.W.O. WADUGODAPITIYA On July 11, 2023 around 5.30 p.m., a very colourful personality passed away. Dr. Winston Wadugodapitiya, a humane medical administrator, rugby player, environmentalist and brilliant all-round product of Trinity College, Kandy, is no more. He had a brilliant academic and sports record at Trinity winning prizes like the [...]
RIBA gathering
After an intense day of sessions, it was time for some relaxation when the delegates to the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Sri Lanka Members international conference met on the evening of August 5 at the Cinnamon Grand. RIBA Sri Lanka in collaboration with the AIA International and the Italian Embassy, was hosting the [...]
You only cry twice
I recently noticed that the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Ms. Rita Giuliano Mannella, had made the following intriguing observation. “When I return to Sri Lanka’ she said, “I cry twice – once when I arrive and the other time when I leave.” At first I did not quite understand what she meant (Cosa [...]
Cancer Society walk
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Sri Lanka Cancer Society held a Cancer Walk and fun fair on July 29. Over 1000 people joined the walk to support the Cancer Society making it a memorable and successful event raising much needed funds for the services it provides needy cancer patients and cancer survivors. The [...]
Now it’s Gauguin at Sky Gallery
Hot on the heels of the immensely successful “Van Gogh In Sri Lanka” the Fareed Uduman Art Forum is now presenting “Gauguin In Sri Lanka” at Sky Gallery from August 18-27. The exhibition will show 45 fine museum quality canvas prints framed in the exact sizes of the originals painted by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). Visitors [...]