Over to you ...... Mr. President , says Sidath and the cricketers
At times when I sit back and think I feel that the past Sri Lanka cricketers are somewhat similar to the poor boy next door. The poor boy, genuinely wants to play with toys, but he only can watch the naughty little rich boy next door abusing all his toys. What a cruel world! .... Full Story

Woodians crowned as the Kings of Kandy
Two highly skilled teams faced off in a tough but rousing battle that was worth a wait of about a hundred years. At the end of it, it was Kingswood who came out unscathed, and in the process preserved their invincibility, with a16 points (1 goal, 1 penalty, 2 drop goals) to 10 (2 tries) win over a fighting Trinity outfit ...... Full Story

‘Deadly Choice’
Shaking his head vigorously and answering his own question, Peter Smith, a pro-life lobbyist, armed with reams of paper and rubber models of a woman’s womb with foetus and all, hollers out a resounding “No”. It is a “deadly choice”, he propounds, explaining that if a person doesn’t have the right to life from conception to natural death, every other right comes to naught ..... Full Story

He’s gone, forever
"You don’t know the value of a journalist, mother, since you are a teacher. I can go a long way in the field of journalism, so please don’t stop me, but help me and encourage me instead.’ This is what my son always used to tell me,” said the grieving mother of slain journalist Lakmal Sampath De Silva. Lakmal, 23, was brutally killed on July 1, and his body found on a street in Dehiwela..... Full Story

Get fit and detox through fasting
How does a week of fasting sound to you? When missing a single meal is insufferable, doing so for a week is out of the question, wouldn’t you agree? “It is not torture,” insists German naturopath Annett Annighofer-Mahrdt, adding that “You will have to try it to see how it can enhance your awareness, feeling of wellness and relaxation.” .... Full Story

A smile, a hug and so much more... that was Uncle Parami
It is the 26th of June, half past eight in the morning. I receive a call from my husband saying that there had been a bomb attack in Pannipitiya and Uncle Parami has been the target. A hundred more calls follow…some inform me that he is injured…some say he is critical…and others declare that he is dead.... Full Story

That tasty threesome
In July and August, the fruit stalls here present an extra colourful picture. Rambutan, that rather strange looking oval fruit with bright crimson or yellow skin covered with short fleshy hairs is in season..... Full Story

Got monkey mind?
It’s a warm summer day, and Maneka is doing Priyani's hair. They’re just getting comfortable, when along comes Ameena, a mutual acquaintance. Now Ameena is as close as you can get to perfect – she has a great body, beautiful, well-behaved children and primo social status. Watching her walk by, Priyani inspects and admires Ameena’s beauty, then relaxes into the pleasant sensation of Maneka’s hands arranging her hair...... Full Story

Driven by drama
Arch rivals, the Capulets and the Montagues meet on the streets of Verona. Tybalt takes on Mercutio in an enthralling battle, resulting in the latter’s death. Defending his late kinsman’s honour, Romeo challenges Tybalt, finally driving his sword through him. Inside the chamber rooms, Juliet is pacified by her doting Nurse, who promises that her beloved Romeo would eventually come for her.... Full Story

What a discount!
Last week I kept getting some forwards from a couple of my friends, and all of it had the same subject – ‘The International Student Identity Card.’ I am not going to lie and say, “Ooh it caught my interest the first time I saw it.” Let me be honest, the first one I must say, I barely read, the second one, I skimmed through, but when I got the email again, I got very curious, and actually read it, which is when it caught my interest..... Full Story