CLF: Stepping in and out of vibrant sessions
From the 10th to the 12th of February, the Colombo Public Library, central to the bustling city, was filled with eager young minds and spirited adults, as the Ceylon Literary Festival enjoyed a promising inaugural outing. With a tranquil and inviting atmosphere as well as vibrant decorations that hung from the trees and tents, the [...]
Making it all right again
This time it is the left, whereas earlier it was the right. Another major and complex full hand re-plantation has been performed once again at the Colombo South (Kalubowila) Teaching Hospital in mid-January. The Sunday Times sees both patients – 47-year-old Malinbadagamage Saman Kumara who had his left hand re-planted, with bandage and all and [...]
Living a life of adventure while bringing life to history
William Dalrymple, celebrated historian, art historian, curator and broadcaster, has had an extraordinary adventure of a life. He set out to the East in search of archaeological mysteries and was to make it his home, though not digging in Iraq as he intended but pursuing India’s mosaic history. Here for the Ceylon Literary Festival which [...]
Letters to the Editor
Narammala shooting incident and the ever-increasing police brutality The recent tragic death of an innocent civilian at Narammala due to a gruesome shooting incident involving an irresponsible police officer, speaks volumes of police brutality that has increased many folds during the last so many years. This is not the first time nor will it be the last, that [...]
APPRECIATIONS
She is sadly gone too soon but her joyous spirit will live on NAVODA EDIRISINGHE February 2024 marks six months since Navoda Edirisinghe – ‘Navo’ to her friends at Peradeniya – slipped away in the early hours of the morning. In her brief life, she had endeared herself to many outside her immediate family – [...]
Finally, time for GLF!
One of the nice things about being retired is that you don’t have to take leave from your workplace when you want to take a few days off your routine to take a trip out of Colombo. I well remember one of the specialists I worked with, many years ago, who made all us young [...]
Importance of preserving the ecological uniqueness of the Knuckles pathana lands
Pathan Ala, scientifically known as ‘Ceropegia lankana’ is a remarkable plant species celebrated not only for its rarity but also for its role in showcasing the unique biodiversity of the Knuckles massif. This region stands as a testament to Sri Lanka’s rich floral heritage, positioning the country as a biodiversity hotspot on a global scale. [...]
Looking at the Wendt’s past, present and future
The Lionel Wendt Art Centre has been the heart of Colombo’s theatre scene for seven decades – its unpretentious façade a familiar sight for the art lover, its theatre a receptacle of memories of countless evenings and standing ovations, and many a prodigious artist hosting their memorable debut in the lovely gallery. It goes back [...]
Raising a cuppa to tea and lit
A great night out: Herman Gunaratne with mural artist Chandana Samarakoon The Tea Library launched last week in Hikkaduwa, with some 250 guests enjoying tea and home-made cinnamon biscuits from its sister property Mirissa Hills. Tea Library, the brainchild of veteran planter Herman Gunaratne is located in the beach and surfing town of Hikkaduwa. The [...]
Launching a global hospitality job portal
The name Rashmi Uday Singh needs little introduction, especially if one belongs to the world of hospitality. The World Gourmand Cookbook award-winner and television show host has authored over 40 books including India’s first city-restaurant guide to Mumbai in 1997 and the world’s first-ever vegetarian guide to Paris in 2012. The BBC-trained presenter has appeared [...]
For chocolate and pizza lovers
Café Chocolate Tucked inside the hustle and bustle of Stratford Avenue’s boutique shops, Café Chocolate by Chocolate Clicks is the perfect spot to take a break and enjoy some feel-good chocolate-based cakes, cookies, and brownies along with a hot or cold drink. It was during lockdown that sisters Navodya and Amandya Weerathunga got together and [...]
The De Lanerolles retrace their musical roots to Waters Edge
In a splendid culmination of 15 years of their musical journey, the De Lanerolle Brothers – Rohan and Ishan – are retracing their musical roots to Waters Edge, where it all began. The celebratory dinner show presented by Standard Chartered Priority and backed by Dialog as Diamond sponsor, will be on Sunday, March 3 at [...]