Fa-Hien cave in forefront of new finds on Homo sapiens
Exciting research based on finds at the Fa-Hien Lena (cave) in Kalutara are transforming anthropologists’ understanding of how Homo sapiens moved through our world some 45,000 years ago, while offering an explanation for why we are today the solitary survivors from a family tree that once included other hominins such as Neanderthals and Homo erectus. [...]
‘Neurohypophysis’ and a Lankan ‘little star’ shines brightest
The ‘little star’ of the show, undoubtedly from the very start, was Nishi Amanda Uggalle and a standing ovation she bagged, a first in recent times. Crowned Britain’s Brightest Child on the night of March 2 at the Child Genius Competition of Channel 4, the 12-year-old stunned audiences when she spelt ‘neurohypophysis’ without batting an [...]
Appreciations
Police officer of the highest calibre who pioneered the PNB Ramachandra Sunderalingam (“Police Sunda”) Ramachandra Sunderalingam, a Police Officer who was highly respected for his integrity, honesty and impartial execution of law, died in Chennai on December 29, 2018, where he was domiciled with his wife, during the past few years. It is reported that [...]
Letters to the Editor
Drug offences: Hanging the small fry already in prison could very well defeat the purpose The President is very keen on implementing capital punishment on drug traffickers though the penalty is one of those punishments not being enforced in many countries since the 70s. Many are the convincing arguments for not enforcing the death penalty. [...]
Walk into W.A. Silva’s world
‘Silvermere’ was built in the same decade Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden Jubilee: the 1880s. A neat house with three modest gables, it faced the Wellawatte High Street, where against the palms and the lush greenery the bullock carts were driven and the occasional horse drawn carriage clip-clopped raising puffs of dust. At evening, the [...]
A night of magic and mystery
Experience a night of magic and mystery as Cinnamon Life presents the world-renowned magician-mentalist duo, The Clairvoyants! Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten, the world champions of mindreading will present an exciting new world of mentalism and unique illusions at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre on April 4. The duo will present mind-blowing illusions [...]
Tonight, multi-talented Rukshan’s show!
Well known musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer Rukshan Perera will showcase several new and award-winning compositions this evening (March 10) in Rukshan Perera Live In Concert IX at the Bishop’s College auditorium at 7 p.m The concert aims to bring back ethics and values fast disappearing in society and will feature songs from his recently [...]
Girl in the garage
Standing at just 4’11, Thilini Gunasekera is used to being dismissed. It happened when she wanted to join the Air Force and study aeronautical engineering – she didn’t meet the height requirement. It happened again when she stepped into a classroom full of men to study how to become an automobile mechanic – except this [...]
Zonta: Marking 100 years of serving women with recognition awards for non-Zontians
Zonta International Foundation celebrates a century of service this year, a century of working towards empowering women all around the world. In honour of this landmark anniversary, the Zonta International Foundation is awarding Recognition Awards for non-Zontians who have made significant contributions towards the empowerment of women. This ‘once in a century award’ that’s a [...]
CFW day 3: Strikingly dramatic
As the ballroom doors opened, it was a race to get good seats at the Shangri-La on March 1 to see the six designers Aslam Hussein, Meraki, MAUS, LIMAK, Vathsala Gunasekara and Suket Dhir showcasing their work at Day Three of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week. Aslam Hussein’s collection mainly in white and beige, was elegant [...]
CFW day 4: Grand finale
Colombo Fashion Week 2019 ended with an evening characterised by grandeur and glamour at the Hilton Colombo, as the final six designers presented their summer season collections. Sonali Dharmawardena combined the art of batik with well-constructed pieces, using a simple colour palette to make the nature-inspired prints and pops of fuschia stand out. Structured ruffles, [...]