Gagan Malik’s new role in life
Gagan Malik exudes an almost regal aura as he greets us at the Cinnamon Lakeside lobby after a hearty Sri Lankan breakfast. The handsome, six foot tall actor is dressed in a rich emerald-hued kurta and looks as if he had stepped straight out of an Indian epic. A devout Buddhist – he discovered Buddhism [...]
Inspired by Barbara’s legacy, young designers take wing
This month, canvases at Barefoot’s art gallery have been replaced by handloom cloth in many colours. Its younger designers, while staying true to founder Barbara Sansoni’s legacy, have reimagined chairs, cushion covers, wall hangings and rugs with a little help from artists they are inspired by, ranging from J.M.W. Turner to Yayoi Kusama. The living [...]
Letters to the Editor
Authorities at sea about what constitutes election law violations Readers were no doubt surprised to see the Sunday Times lead story of September 1, 2024, which exposed the ignorance and immaturity of both the Election Commission (CE) and Finance Ministry (FM) on an issue even an ordinary citizen these days is aware of: as to what constitutes a [...]
Appreciations
He was a role model to all Kirinelis Samararatne Today, September 8, is the first death anniversary of Kirinelis Samararatne Mudalali. Like many successful businessmen, Samararatne Mudalali hailed from down south in Hakmana and came to Colombo to pursue a career as a businessman. Having travelled to Colombo with a ‘saw’ and just a few [...]
For the first time, Sri Lanka to host the International Symposium of the Dutch Trading Posts Heritage Network
The Galle Heritage Foundation will host the 10th Network Meeting and International Symposium of the Dutch Trading Posts Heritage Network (DTPHN) in Galle from September 30 to October 4. This will be the first time that Sri Lanka is hosting the international meeting of the DTPHN. Organised by the Secretariat of the DTPHN in partnership [...]
The future of parenting in an overwhelmingly digital age
In today’s world, even toddlers are adept at using smartphones. As a parent of a three-year-old daughter, I’ve noticed how much our environment and parenting practices have shifted. For instance, as of 2024, children aged 2 to 5 spend an average of 2.5 to 3 hours per day on screens (American Academy of Pediatrics). In [...]
Online auction of the work of 50 artists at Saskia Gallery
Fifty leading and emerging contemporary artists will be part of the Udayshanth and Angelika Fernando Foundation’s third annual fundraiser – an online auction on September 12 at the Saskia Fernando Gallery with the funds raised going to the A4A Production Grant and the Indira Cancer Trust. For this year’s edition of the fundraiser, artists have [...]
Shedding light on the fascinating world of blindsnakes: WNPS lecture
The Nations Trust WNPS lecture for this month is on a fascinating topic -Unravelling the Secrets of Blindsnakes: A Conservation Journey Through Taxonomy and Molecular Phylogenetics in Sri Lanka’. It will be delivered by Mendis and Nethu Wickramasinghe on Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH. The lecture delves into the [...]
Beading together handcrafted jewellery and old stories
The newest Kadambari collection of handcrafted jewellery will be unveiled at the Rithihi flagship store at Alfred House Gardens on September 12. Rithihi which has often had designers launch their latest collections with a series of Rithihi Textile Talks will this time feature jeweller, designer and historian Rashantha Devanesan launching her Kadambari Trade Bead Collection [...]
Triathlon series to fight Breast Cancer
The Indira Cancer Trust is launching a new initiative - the TLC Triathlon Series that combines athletic challenge with a mission to promote early breast cancer detection through the Touch, Look, Check (TLC) system. By bringing together athletes, volunteers, healthcare professionals and the public, the aim is to create a powerful impact on breast cancer [...]
A rollercoaster of endless chaos and laughter
‘Caught in the Net’ presented by the St. Peter’s Old Boys’ Union last weekend was a rollercoaster of endless chaos and laughter that was contagious, and you could sense that everyone, from the performers all the way to those in the last row, were enjoying the play. A sequel to Ray Cooney’s ‘Run for your [...]