Into Navy SEALs’ ‘Hell Week’ and back
Gritting his teeth he endured, vowing he would not quit…….Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha (27) of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has survived not just ‘Hell Week’ but the elite U.S. Navy SEALs six-month training considered to be one of the most gruelling in the world! Bringing honour to his motherland, Lt. Chamitha of the Special Boat [...]
Gregory Rose inspired by Sigiriya’s famed verses
Amid all the gruesome tales of regicide in ancient and medieval history, the story of Sigiriya from 5th century AD remains uniquely disturbing. Shakespeare would likely have made a compelling drama of a king’s disgruntled son seizing the throne and walling up his father alive and then building a palace complex on an expanse of [...]
Letters to the Editor
Unsung heroes in cardiac care There are certain comments and criticisms regarding teaching hospitals in the country. However, there are also best practices that often go unrecognised and unappreciated. A few months ago, I took my mother to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital as her pulse rate had dropped drastically. She was admitted to the Dr. [...]
Appreciations
He cultivated harmony between humanity and nature Jayantha Jayewardene Jayantha Jayewardene passed away on July 30, but his legacy whispers through the trees, echoes in village classrooms, and trumpets from the jungle depths. His was a life of fearless service and principled leadership—a blueprint for conservationists and public servants alike. Jayewardene embodied a multifaceted persona [...]
Learning life’s lessons as they teach little ones at LRH
Children with wide smiles greet them and quickly bring their books for their lessons of the day, while mothers also await their arrival with enthusiasm. It is not school though where teachers meet their students, but the unusual setting of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) for Children in Colombo. Smartly-clad in colourful sarees, we meet [...]
Lankan bead artist at the Royal Academy of Arts summer show
“I have always had a strong interest in the arts,” says Sharmini Wirasekara whose stunning beaded creations are currently being exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition in London taking place from June 17 to August 17. This Sri Lankan bead artist has her work also in the permanent collection in the Museum [...]
Celebrating her passion for Ikebana as she turns 80
Nobuko Munidasa is turning 80 and she is celebrating with a special Ikebana Exhibition at The Mall at the Port City foyer on August 13. Open to the public free of charge from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the journey of a Master in one of Japan’s most [...]
Sing Along with Clifford
After many very successful shows, Clifford Richards is gearing up to give his fans another spectacular Sing Along with the very popular band BLACK. Blessed with a captivating voice, endearing persona and a wonderful sense of humour, Clifford’s Sing Along promises plenty of audience interaction, and will be packed with a great selection of well [...]
Ananyaa shines at her Arangetram
The Bharathanatya Arangetram of Ananyaa Prabagar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Prabagar, was held on July 27 at the New Kathiresan Hall, Bambalapitiya. Trained under the guidance of ‘Kalasuri’ Smt. Vasugy Jegatheeswaran, Ananyaa delivered a captivating and graceful performance that reflected her dedication and passion for the classical art form. Dr. (Mrs.) Krishanthy Raveendra [...]
NKAR songs of yesteryear by evergreen stars
A musical concert flavoured with songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s — ‘Vibes of Yesterday’ will take place at the BMICH main hall, on August 30 at 6.30 p.m. It all began in the Board Room of NKAR during a chit chat following an idea brought up by Chairman/ Managing Director Nilmin Nanyakkara to [...]
Vinoja’s small-scale pieces reflecting shared memories, conversations of conflict
‘Contours of a Breathing Land ‘, the work of T. Vinoja, will be on view at Solaivanam Guest House, Kilinochchi, from August 9 to 17. This exhibition held in the artist’s home region, Kilinochchi, brings together recent projects composed for the Sharjah Biennial 16 titled ‘to carry’ and her postgraduation exhibition at Beaconhouse National University [...]