Displaced by Ditwah,they ‘find room in the inn’
As Christians the world over including in disaster-gripped Sri Lanka relive the nativity at midnight on December 24th, not just its message of displacement and impoverishment but also its joy of caring and sharing ring true even after 2,025 years. A long, long time ago, around 2,025 years ago, a decree had gone out from [...]
Christmas: When God chooses to walk with the wounded
This Christmas finds Sri Lanka in a moment of deep vulnerability. The year has been marked by loss that has touched every corner of our land. Natural disasters have claimed lives, shattered homes, and uprooted families. Entire communities have watched helplessly as hillsides collapsed, burying not only houses, but memories, livelihoods, and years of patient [...]
How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given
What exactly hit our beautiful island this past week, I query Yes, it was a cyclone, but incessant showers and winds that howled – it was eerie! For some heavy downpours whilst some an ever-persistent drizzle. We in Colombo looked out of windows oft in the shelter of our home and gave a grumble; Sure [...]
Letters to the Editor
Do not politicise natural disasters When a natural disaster hits a country, all leaders must stand above party politics and political opportunism to help the nation. When the world is sending aid to Sri Lanka, affected by Cyclone Ditwah, it is not appropriate for the Opposition to propose a commission to investigate the alleged failure [...]
Appreciations
An inspiring leader, he served with honour BRIGADIER VIPUL BOTEJUE Brigadier Vipul Botejue’s death on November 25, 2025 after a debilitating illness brought sorrow and grief that will take a very long time to heal not only for his family and relatives but also for his many friends from school and his lifelong companions in [...]
‘Coming home’ to Barefoot
Nostos: Art from the Island is a unique exhibition at Barefoot, chiming in the season with work that is home-grown and vernacular. It features artists from veteran S. H. Sarath, with his allegorical paintings with local gods like Ganesh and Kataragama and his rather Sri Lankan cubist art, to young Sanath Herath, whose botanical, bird [...]
Duet, joint exhibition by Namalee and Dinesh
Duet- a joint exhibition by Namalee Real and Dinesh Perera will open to the public from December 23- January 3 at the Dinesh Perera Gallery at 1458B, Suriya Mawatha, Kalapaluwawa Road, Koswatta, Battaramulla. Painting has always been a part of Namalee Real’s life. Whether travelling, at university, or playing the cello, Namalee’s cognizance has always [...]
A Christmas offering from the De Lanerolles
White, gold and champagne hues adorned the Colombo Hilton’s ballroom as the De Lanerolle brothers put on an electrifying show themed ‘ Can’t Wait for Christmas’ on November 24. The singing sibling duo Rohan and Ishan, whose musical journey has taken them to many corners of the world including performances at the Carnegie Hall in [...]
Their very own seasonal treats
@sweet_treats_by_haru When Heshani Nawodya was just 16, a simple request from her brother turned into a moment that changed everything. A chef by profession, helping him with a wedding cake for an order ignited a spark. Today, a few years down the road, she has baked for over 350 clients, creating custom orders and wedding [...]
Santapaws X’mas x’travaganza ends on a seasonal high
The much-anticipated Santapaws X’mas x’travaganza returned this year on December 8 and 9 despite the dire situation in the country. The two-day charity Christmas Bazaar, held at the Atrium Lobby, Cinnamon Grand, and organised in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka (RAS), combined festive shopping and a renewed commitment to animal welfare. This year’s Bazaar [...]
Hermitage is back with a bang
Colombo’s most curious little shop, Hermitage formerly located at Gower Street, which was closed during the import ban, is back with a bang. This time at a brand new location at No. 33, D.M. Colombage Mawatha, Nawala (opposite Open University). They are well stocked with their traditional Hermitage favourites including a fabulous collection of doors, [...]