Cookng up a flavourful storm on social media
Standing outside the doors, staring up at the big M, Master Chef Australia Season 14 contestant Dulan Hapuarachchi knew that, that moment right there would be a milestone in his life. Carrying the Sri Lankan flag proudly in his heart he aimed to tell the world about Sri Lanka through his cooking. “During that time [...]
Simple steps to prevent stroke
Prevention as the “very best” medicine for stroke, is being drilled into our brains, as National Stroke Day is marked today (February 25). “Around 90% of strokes are preventable because they are due to ‘modifiable’ risk factors or risks that are within our power to change,” reiterates the President of the National Stroke Association of [...]
Capturing facets of Ceylon
The National Museum in Colombo possesses nine small pencil sketches and wash drawings and an oil painting attributed to Samuel Daniell, many drawn from the artist’s visit to the north, the Jaffna district in particular. Widely regarded as the most accomplished British artist to visit Sri Lanka in the 19th century, Samuel Daniell died in [...]
Letters to the Editor
Disconnecting domestic electric supply: Can some public consensus help the poor A recent news item of a father getting electrocuted by trying to connect the electricity from his neighbour’s supply, in an attempt to ensure that his two children could study at night, should evoke a sense of public sympathy for this desperate act. Some [...]
Appreciations
Archaeology, a calling from a very young age Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne, who passed away on January 17, was a renaissance man. As a student in the Primary School of Ananda College, Sudharshan played the lead role of the Prince in the play “Mal Kumari” staged in 1959. I came to know Sudharshan [...]
The Yoga of Meditation- Bhagavad Gita lectures by Sunandaji
This year, the annual Bhagavad Gita lectures in Colombo will see Sunandaji, the daughter-disciple of Swami Parthasarathy deliver a five-day lecture series on the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita entitled ‘The Yoga of Meditation’. The lectures will be from March 2- 6 from 6.45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Buddhist Cultural Centre, Thummulla [...]
Wesleyites remember Shelton Wirasinha
As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations this year, Wesley College Colombo will present the ‘Shelton Wirasinha Oration’ at 5.30 pm on Wednesday, March 6 at the College Hall. The Oration will be delivered by a distinguished old boy of the College, tax specialist N.R. Gajendran. The event is open to the public. As Principal [...]
YMWL Golden Jubilee celebration
The Young Muslim Women’s League (YMWL) marks 50 years of service to society with its Golden Jubilee celebration to be held on February 28 at the BMICH. According to a statement issued by the association, 50 years ago a small group of young, energetic and active ladies started the association with a solemn determination to [...]
CFW@21: Beyond fashion, turning Colombo into a destination hotspot
It’s that time of year once again as Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) returns for its 21st edition, set to take place from March 6 to 9 across multiple locations in Colombo. Continuing with the theme of sustainable fashion, this year the platform focuses on promoting Colombo as an attractive destination as it looks beyond runways [...]
‘There’s so much more to Indian cuisine than butter chicken’
While the cuisine of India has undoubtedly become quite popular worldwide, there is a lot more to it than what people are aware of, says one of the cuisine’s leading exponents Hari Nayak whose lifelong quest is to draw attention to the culinary delights that remain in the dark. “People tend to put Indian cuisine [...]
Pradeep Ratnayake returns to stage with ‘Invocation: Pradeepanjalee XVII’
Sri Lankan audiences will once again be able to listen to the musical genius of Pradeep Ratnayake at his latest concert, ‘Invocation: Pradeepanjalee XVII’ at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. (No 2, Kynsey Terrace, Colombo 8). Pradeep will be accompanied by Dr. Ravibandhu Vidayapati on ghatam/pakwaj/kohl/getabera; Professor Karunaratne [...]
A journey of self-discovery in a historical and cultural setting
In his book ‘Indonesian Roots, Sri Lankan Soil -The journey of a Sri Lankan Malay from soldier to Bhoomi Putra’, the author Tony Saldin takes the readers on a journey of self-discovery that is set against the backdrop of Sri Lankan history and culture. The book is divided into three parts: Roots, Branching out and [...]
Floral Fusion 2 in all its glory
The members of the Shi’en Ikebana Society of Sri Lanka showed off their artistry in Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging and the Western art of flower arrangements when they presented Floral Fusion 2 last weekend at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. Part proceeds of their exhibition will go to the Thalassemia unit at the [...]
National Trust lecture on temple art in colonial times
“Temple Paintings during Colonial Period”, will be the subject of the National Trust of Sri Lanka’s monthly lecture this February. Prof. Chandanie Wanigatunge will deliver the lecture on Thursday, February 29 at 6 p.m. at the Auditorium of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, No. 6, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7. (For those who join online: [...]