Sri Lanka needs to leap into the 2000s foodwise
They are the Oscars of the culinary world. Being awarded a Michelin star is an honour most chefs can only dream of. In June this year, Rishi Naleendra became the first Sri Lankan chef to receive a Michelin star. The 32-year-old, now an Australian citizen received the accolade for his Singapore restaurant, ‘Cheek by Jowl’ [...]
“A night I’ll never forget”
“When we found out that we won a Michelin Star, it felt very surreal. At the Michelin Guide ceremony, we were very lucky to have some of our best friends receiving their first Michelin stars as well, so we started off the celebration with them,” Rishi Naleendra recalls. “When we came back to the restaurant [...]
Segar’s paintings at “Focus on Asia” exhibition in South Korea
September 29 will mark the 14th edition of the Gongju International Arts Festival at the Limlip Art Museum in Gongju City, Korea. This year the festival themed “Focus On Asia” will have 50 artists from 12 Asian countries presenting 450 artworks. Representing Sri Lanka at this prestigious exhibition will be acclaimed artist D. Raja Segar [...]
Letters to the Editor
Solution to poor get nothing, the rich get Prison Hospital Here is a solution to the prison hospital problem where the rich and powerful enter faking illnesses to avoid being with the poor and the downtrodden in over crowded and not so comfortable conditions in the prisons. As most of the prisoners would like to [...]
Appreciations
Cherished memories will always remain Devshan Weerasekera To your parents your arrival to this world was all their pride and joy Watching you grow and mature with time, Wondering with anxiety and excitement to see you as a wonderful boy Human life will one day come to an end No one knows how and when [...]
Combating wildlife trafficking with “detect and disrupt”
Star tortoises, cockatoos, leopards, pangolins, ‘white gold’ or ivory from elephant tusks, even frozen tiger-cubs and many more have a common but tragic thread woven into a tapestry that seems to cover the whole wide world. The thread stretches from bio-piracy and bio-prospecting to wildlife trafficking, feeding a multi-billion dollar illegal trade, “big business”, which [...]
The American countess’ life in Ceylon as a trailblazing Buddhist nun
Vinod Moonesinghe writes on Maria Banta whose chance encounter with Anagarika Dharmapala in the US, leads to her becoming the first female convert to Buddhism on American soil In March 1896, in the San Francisco suburb of Oakland, the Sri Lankan Buddhist revivalist and missionary Hewavitarne Dharmapala, on a lecture tour of the United States, [...]
Reaching out to patients with Dhamma, the ‘mindful’ doctor
“Those who attend on the sick, attend on me,” professed Lord Buddha who Himself set the example by ministering to those who were sick and others who were left destitute. Lord Buddha’s approach to health care and ministering to the sick encompassing both physical and spiritual wellbeing becomes even more relevant in the modern context [...]
If you are eating or drinking star fruit; stop and think
Beware – power-packed this fruit is, but it also oozes poison from its crunchy, tangy flesh. Kamaranka by whatever name it may be called, star fruit, carambola, five-corner fruit or the scientific, Averrhoa carambola, is not essential in the human diet and should be scrupulously avoided. For, it is a “potent” source of two destructive [...]
When reconciliation is made of violent memories
Radhika Hettiarachchi had a clear goal when she devised a Children’s Memory Mapping exercise. She wanted to connect kids who knew nothing of the conflict with their grandparents who had experiences of war. “This exercise helps with the transference of memory of place and time, while having a conversation about non-recurrence of violence by looking [...]
A school that can take pride in producing giants among men
S. Thomas’ College was created as the fulfillment of a dream and vision of the first Anglican Bishop of Colombo, the Rt. Revd James Chapman on February 3, 1851. The College was first established in the then prestigious location of Mutwal, overlooking the Colombo Harbour. The vision of the founder was for the college to [...]
Miss Elegance; one step closer to Crown Miss Intercontinental
The excitement is building up as can be seen from these pictures at the Miss Elegance mini-pageant held at the Tiesh jewellery store earlier this month. It’s all happening on Sunday, September 24 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo from 6.30 pm onwards when the Crown Miss Intercontinental pageant reaches its grand climax. [...]
Korean dishes to satisfy your taste buds at Colombo Hilton
Take a walk through yet another country of the world at the Colombo Hilton’s Graze Kitchen as two guest chefs from Hilton Millennium Seoul, bring Korea to you from September 20 to October 1, presenting traditional Korean dishes to satisfy your taste buds. A range of authentic Korean hot and cold items and desserts will [...]
Have your dream wedding at Anantara Kalutara Resort
A groom’s procession to the beat of the drum across manicured lawns shaded by palms; A colourful poruwa ceremony in the decorated ballroom; A fire ceremony on the beach with the Indian Ocean as a perfect backdrop. Bring your dream wedding to life at Anantara Kalutara Resort – from traditional ceremonies to elegant receptions. Anantara [...]
Hats off to Jerome and WSP
Ididn’t give it three months at the start,” says Jerome L. De Silva, commenting on how he didn’t envision that the Workshop Players would grow into what it is today, when he began the group 25 years ago. Initially conceived as a series of English drama workshops organized by St. Peter’s College for Colombo schools, [...]
They kept the night young, unforgettable and ‘real’
The blend of warm baritone and rich bass enveloped the audience at the 3rd edition of “Keeping It Real” – the De Lanerolle Brothers’ much awaited concert on September 6 at the Main Hall of the BMICH. The musical extravaganza opened with the all too familiar voice of compere Arun Dias Bandaranaike, setting the tone [...]
A well attended State Literary Awards 2017
Tamil writers were back in full strength at the 60th State Literary Awards claiming awards in all 13 categories for Tamil Literature. It appeared to be a renaissance in Tamil Literature considering the fact that there were 33 writers being nominated this year. This was in contrast to 11 last year out of 14 and [...]
Musings on new age muse of high-tech lit
There are many compelling reasons why writers should consider self-publishing: if you can create a PDF document of the book you have written, you can learn how to send your work out to the international reading public just by pressing the PUBLISH option in a simple and cost-effective process over which you have total control. [...]
Novelist and bookshop worker on Booker Prize shortlist
A 29-year-old writer who works part-time at a bookshop in York has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize for her debut novel. Fiona Mozley, the second-youngest author to be up for the prestigious literary prize, wrote Elmet while commuting between London and York. Emily Fridlund, another debut novelist, is also up for the £50,000 [...]
Young writer turns simple subjects into creative poetry
The art of composing poetry requires a sense of creativity, imagination and language skills. Chathushkie Jayasinghe is a young poet who possesses the ability to combine words and phrases in a way that transforms simple subjects into creative poetry. A past student of Vidura College and Devi Balika Vidyalaya, currently a first year undergraduate at [...]
Send in your entries for ‘Edward Lear Prize for Poetry Sri Lanka’
The Owl and the Pussycat Hotel invites aspiring poets and writers to participate once again in the ‘Edward Lear Prize for Poetry Sri Lanka’ competition in collaboration with the Fairway Galle Literary Festival for the second consecutive year. The competition is open to young Sri Lankans between the ages of 18 and 30 years. Chair [...]
Tissa Devendra’s latest book
“A Tale of Three Buddhas & Other Writings” – the latest work of eminent author Deshamanya Tissa Devendra will be released by Vijitha Yapa Bookshops at their stall at the International Book Fair at the BMICH.
“Remember Me” and more to mark World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month and unfolds many events to create awareness in Sri Lanka of the disease. As the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation prepares for their annual walk on September 30, “Remember Me” is their theme. Reaching out to the community is a part of the Foundation’s vision rendering many services to those with Dementia [...]
New President to expand relations with global associations
The Neurosurgical Association of Sri Lanka had its annual general meeting on September 10. The new committee is as follows: President: Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne Vice President: Dr. Deepal Attanayaka Joint Secretaries: Dr. Nilaksha Kumarasinghe, Dr. Jagath Kumara Rathugamage Treasurer: Dr. M Punsith Gunewardene Editor: Dr Sanjeewa Garusinghe Council Members: Dr. Saman Wadanambi, Dr. Sunil Perera, [...]
Come to the Cathedral Sunday fair
On the morning of Sunday, September 24, the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour on Bauddhaloka Mawatha (next to BMICH) will hold its annual Cathedral fair. Make your way to the Cathedral grounds at 9.30 a.m. after the Sunday Service and enjoy a variety of stalls. The Sunday Fair is an annual event to raise [...]