The National Trust marks 20 years of protecting Sri Lanka’s Cultural Heritage
The National Trust-Sri Lanka celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 26 at the College of Surgeons auditorium, honouring the unique legacy of Dr Roland Silva, the distinguished archaeologist and architect who served as the Director of Archaeology for many years. This year, three organisations founded by Dr Roland – the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), ICOMOS [...]
Veteran Brigadier Vipul Boteju (Retd.); Last post for an officer and gentleman
The funeral of frontline war veteran Brigadier Vipul Boteju (Retd) was held on Thursday (Nov 27) with full military honours at the General Cemetery, Colombo. Brig Boteju was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Sri Lanka Army in 1970 and posted to the Gemunu Watch. By 1989 he was promoted to the senior rank [...]
Talking Titans, celebrating young communicators
Talking Titans will present Speak to Lead – Phase 4, an inspiring evening celebrating the next generation of confident communicators. Initiated in 2018 by speaking coach Amalka Perera, the 2025 edition to be held on December 2 at the BMICH, will feature a diverse line-up of young speakers, from undergraduates of government universities who represent [...]
Have a Rockin Christmas with the Saints
‘A Rockin’ Christmas’ organised by the Past Pupils’ Association of All Saints’ College will be held on Saturday December 13 at The Princess Banquet Hall, of Solis Hotel, Kotte Road, Pitakotte, from 6.30 pm to midnight. This will include a dinner buffet (BYOB), live music, carols, singalong, a visit from Santa, prizes and surprises. Tickets [...]
Popemobile refitted as mobile clinic for Gaza kids
The Catholic aid organisation Caritas Internationalis unveiled in Bethlehem this week a “popemobile” used by the late Pope Francis, refitted as a mobile pediatric clinic for wounded children in Gaza. “It is my hope that this vehicle will continue to bring healing and compassion to children in conflict zones, particularly in Gaza,” Pope Leo XIV [...]
Monkeys weep not!
Human-monkey conflict has a win-win solution, writes wildlife anthropologist Dr Niroshan Gamage The desperate cries of suffocating monkeys trapped in overcrowded cages have become an unbearable symbol of our failure, a failure not just in wildlife management but in our collective humanity. As Sri Lanka grapples with the escalating human-monkey conflict, we stand at a [...]
Serf music and its alternatives in AI era
By Jacques Attali, PROJECT SYNDICATE, EXCLUSIVE TO THE SUNDAY TIMES IN SRI LANKA PARIS – For a glimpse of what our AI-driven future could be, consider what is happening in the music business. It was through music that the market for non-rare products and services began, where remuneration for the works of the mind was [...]