A race against time and Nature’s fury
A medical feat, the first air rescue of two critically-vulnerable newborns, brings hope and joy to a country battered by relentless Cyclone Ditwah. Two tiny lives snatched from the brink of being snuffed out. A little girl born prematurely at 28 weeks of gestation and a little boy born prematurely at 35 weeks of gestation. [...]
An artist’s tribute to her mentor
“I’m in the twilight of my life,” she laughingly insists but her paintings for her exhibition this week are all glorious colour – brighter, bolder than before. And this is saying a lot for someone who has always revelled in colour. Clearly, through the passage of years and changing tides of life, one thing has [...]
Letters to the Editor
To my motherland and all Lankans….. Wherever you live in this world, if you have a roof over your head and some food to eat, you are already one of the luckiest souls. No matter where life takes you, when a disaster strikes your homeland, your blood trembles and your heart beats faster. Because that [...]
appreciations
Tears flowed, so did memories of an unforgettable teacher SHIRANEE DOSS The final farewell was not just emotional but also fitting. Past pupil, teacher and first lay Vice Principal of Holy Family Convent (HFC), Bambalapitiya, Shiranee Doss, had come home on Saturday, November 29, before being laid to rest at the General Cemetery, Kanatte, Borella. [...]
Cyclone Ditwah must be a turning point
When Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka in late November 2025, it caused a level of death and destruction the country had not experienced in decades. In just a few days, hundreds of lives were lost, many more went missing, and hundreds of thousands were displaced from their homes. Entire neighbourhoods along the major rivers were [...]
An excellent Christmas Carol that should become a tradition here
Something happened beginning November 22 that must continue to happen at the end of November every single year. CentreStage Productions presented A Christmas Carol, written, scored and directed by Jehan Aloysius. To simply present a beloved classic is daunting enough. Yet to rewrite it without taking it out of its original context, and to write [...]
Classical and modern in SOSL’s Christmas offering
The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) is set to spread festive cheer with its annual Christmas Concert on December 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. at the Ladies’ College Hall. Under the direction of conductor Nishantha Warnakulasuriya, this year’s programme promises a blend of beloved classics, contemporary arrangements and the uplifting power of choral [...]
Legacy of crossover: The art of Ismeth Raheem
In the evolving story of Sri Lankan art and architecture, few figures embody the spirit of cross-disciplinary innovation and cultural stewardship as fully as Ismeth Raheem. Architect, artist, historian and ornithologist, Raheem’s multifaceted practice has long dissolved the boundaries between disciplines, traditions, and temporalities. His ongoing exhibition at Cinnamon Life, curated by Kasun Jayasuriya and [...]
The place for gourmet festive treats
Each year as December approaches, Park Street transforms into one of Colombo’s most atmospheric enclaves, and at its heart stands Park Street Gourmet, a store that has quietly built a reputation as the city’s go-to spot for festive treats and gourmet ingredients. Now entering its eighth year, its shelves are lined with an extensive array [...]
Susantha and Shirani’s Dhyaana next weekend
The Dhyaana art exhibition, presented by artist duo Susantha Nanayakkara and Shirani Nanayakkara that was postponed due to the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka, will now be held on December 12, 13, and 14 at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery. Featuring some of their finest oil paintings, portraits, abstracts and mixed-media creations, the exhibition promises [...]