Unravelling an ancient secret
The tea-break was over and the team had just reassembled at about 11 in the morning in the pit at the smaller cave of Pahiyangala, Bulathsinhala, for a research excavation. What they did not realize was that they were about to stumble onto an ancient secret. As they gently, very gently and meticulously, with tiny brushes [...]
Janakaraliya tours Puttalam
After a successful staging in Galle, Janakaraliya has arrived in Puttalam and will hold a drama festival in the Mobile Theatre at St Mary’s grounds…
The design powerhouse
Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Versace and Gucci; some of the world’s top labels might not have their namesakes at the helm anymore, but they continue to…
Lester’s films the hallmark of a humanist
“One of the few remaining cultural icons in our country who dominated Sinhala cinema for over 50 years and a giant of world cinema” is…
Letters to the Editor
Is this what the Hippocratic oath is all about? A recent ordeal when I took my 16-month-old daughter for medical care, after a horrifying accident,…
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A unique artist discovered
In Sri Lanka, as in many other countries, it is very difficult to discover good artists with potential…
‘People more interested in the Queen than me’
For Michael Meyler being declared a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) has…
Music and visuals, a perfect plus
Is it bad taste to sway on the piano stool when playing and slowing down the tempo ad…
Appreciations
The good doctor of Maharagama who believed in simple treatment Dr. B. D. J. De Silva Dr. B.…
Colombo’s best kept secrets
Feast Jaffna Food Festival (GOH): Last year’s one-off, by popular demand returned this year “From Jaffna with Love.”…
‘Fun on stage’: An evening of guaranteed fun and laughter
Popular dramatist Sashi Mendis is all set to present an evening of three children’s dramas titled “Fun on…
Computer lab for Amaragedera primary school
The Horana Branch of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon set up a computer lab at the “Amaragedera primary…
Developing Managers for the Future’ awards
The 25th Certificate Award Ceremony of the ‘Developing Managers for the Future’ programme conducted by PIM Alumni was…
Nilakshi makes Sri Lanka proud at Jubilee public speaking contest
Nilakshi Parndigamage was recently awarded the Winner of Winners International Public Speaking Trophy at the International Public Speaking…
“Ray Award” recognising Sri Lankan inventors
The Ray Wijewardene Charitable Trust, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission and Commercial Bank is pleased…
Your word is valuable: Mean it, give it, keep it
The other evening, I met a professor from my college days. One who was kind enough to visit…
A book that calls for bystanders to be more than mere onlookers
Sri Lankan author Lukman Haress’s book “The Mirage of Dignity on the Highways of Human Progress- the Bystanders’…
A journey that opened a whole new world
The impact she made on the staff, students and parents of what was originally known as the Melbourne…
An academic textbook in readable style
It’s square, solid, and it’s for people with depth. Two crudely etched faces in black, one smiling an…
The most telling tale of a war that almost tore us apart
Gota’s War.Those who read the title of this book imagined that Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be leaping out of…