The time was right for a lit fest in Colombo
So, this is the first time the Ceylon Lit Fest is being held? What did you feel was your need to establish this as an event? Oh yes, it’s the inaugural festival. I think mostly it’s because we hadn’t had anything here, islandwide for five years after COVID, the economic troubles and social unrest. There [...]
Image making re-imagined, interpreted and challenged
Stepping into Pivot Glide Echo – the inaugural exhibition of KALA – the new platform for showcasing South Asian modern and contemporary art both from the local and diasporic perspectives you are transported into a world of image-making. Image making re-imagined, interpreted, and challenged. KALA is now on at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre and [...]
Appreciations
I will never forget my mother’s smile and her teaching us the Rosary Elizabeth Indrani Amirthanayagam Elizabeth Indrani Amirthanayagam was born on November 5, 1936. She shared that birthday with my son and her grandson Anandan. My father Guy, her husband, would address her as Indrani. My daughter Lola Indrani Rebecca carries Indrani as her [...]
‘Whoever we are, food unites us’
Tom Parker Bowles had just enjoyed ‘the best breakfast he had ever had’ at the Galle Literary Festival: egg hoppers, dhal, fish curry and two sambols. It is a rather gratifying comment because Tom is one of Britain’s most recognised food writers, frequently spotlighted in publications such as Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Country Life, the [...]
The sheer Galle of it
Congratulations to all involved with this year’s Galle Literary Festival. From January 25-28, the fortified city of Galle hosted hundreds of people from all over the world, for the first time in five years. Presenters not only showcased their own recent published books but discussed ideas and social issues, and attendees mentioned that they wished [...]
Ovarian cancer, hereditary and otherwise
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer affecting women in Sri Lanka. Not all ovarian cysts or lumps are cancer, and not all ovarian cancers are the same. The most common form of ovarian cancer is the aggressive ‘high grade serous cancer’ (medical term: high grade serous carcinoma), which accounts for the majority of [...]
New flavours for foodies out there!
The New Year is well on its way and if the foodie in you feels adventurous, here are some of Colombo’s interestingly diverse offerings BROWN SUGAR CAFÉ AND DESSERT BAR Starting 2024 with a sweet tooth is made easy with this quaint café tucked away in the heart of Colombo. DiarraWickramasinghe has been baking from the [...]
Tea & books amidst the sea and sand of Hikkaduwa
Veteran tea planter Herman Gunaratne turns 80 next week and to mark this milestone, he will launch the Tea Library in Hikkaduwa. His most exciting enterprise to date – the new venue with music, tea tastings and talks – is also a great place to enjoy his Virgin White Tea, along with a selection of [...]
Enthralling evening of dance
Kiara Johnpillai enthralled the audience at her Arangetram held on Sunday, January 28 at the Bishop’s College auditorium. Kiara, 17, is a pupil of Dr. Nirmala John of the Nirmanalajali Academy of Bharathanatyam.
Launch of “George Keyt: The Absence of a Desired Image”
A comprehensive new book on Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent painter, ‘George Keyt: The Absence of a Desired Image’ written by Dr. SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda was launched at the Residence at Cinnamon Life on Tuesday, January 23. The launch was attended by members of the diplomatic community, and representatives from the media, advertising, academia, civil society and the [...]