Gaza conflict: President Ramaphosa, ‘hamban tota’, do be a ‘malinga’!
By Shehan Ratnavale I learned during my time in South Africa that the name of our new seaport town in the Southern Province, and that of our illustrious sling action fast bowler had meanings in the Zulu language. These names and their meanings came to mind when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South [...]
‘Sri Lanka as a destination: From antiquity to modernity’ discussion
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI) hosted a panel discussion ‘Sri Lanka as a Destination: From Antiquity to Modernity’ as part of its outreach activities to promote ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ in Koggala on Saturday (13). Held with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop at the Long Beach Hotel, Koggala, the discussion was organised as part of ‘Rhythms [...]
Thai Pongal Festival at Atamie
A celebration of Thai Pongal was held on January 17 at the Atamie International School, organised by its Hindu Society. The Thai Pongal Festival was made possible through the collaborative efforts of its dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and the support of Managing Director Alex Azard Uduman. The vibrant spirit of Thai Pongal was beautifully embraced, [...]
SLCSP thanks South Africa for case against Israel
Members of the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine called on South Africa Deputy High Commissioner René Everson-Varney recently. They expressed gratitude and appreciation for South Africa’s courageous and morally correct decision to haul Israel before the International Court of Justice for the genocide it is carrying out in the Gaza Strip. They pointed [...]
Bharathanatya Arangetram
Bharathanatya Arangetram of Treashia Ashvini Ignatius disciple of Nadamani Smt Shanthy Ganesharajah will be held today at Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo 3 at 5.30pm. Chief guest Sri Lanka Sikhamani K R Ravindran, guests of honour Rt Rev Dr C Noel Emmanuel, Bishop of Trincomalee and Kalasuri Aacharya Kala Sagara Kalaimamani Smt Vasugy Jegatheeswaran will grace [...]
Seeking kind assistance
Six year old Teshana Nayanadini, a resident of Embilipitiya, Kolonna area, is suffering from severe liver disease, for which the doctors have recommended a liver transplant. The surgery to be performed in a hospital in India and will cost about 14 million rupees. If there is a donor who can help financially, the girl’s father, [...]
The international order is dying in Gaza
By Mohamed ElBaradei Project Syndicate, Exclusive to the Sunday Times in Sri Lanka VIENNA – After COVID-19 struck in 2020, creating chaos and misery, I hoped that some silver lining would emerge from this global tragedy. For a time, it seemed possible. The pandemic was a powerful reminder of our common vulnerabilities, our shared humanity, and [...]