Nalanda Gedige: Where the Theravada, Mahayana and Hindu traditions live side by side
Nalanda Gedige is one of the most intriguing archaeological mysteries in the island; even the country’s first Archaeological Commissioner H.C.P. Bell, in the Archaeological Survey of Ceylon report of 1910, was moved to use phrases like “enshrouded in mystery” and “unique” when describing this enigma. The Gedige was rediscovered in the 19th Century by early [...]
Barbara’s inspiring insights into domestic architecture
“Ceylon has many beautiful houses, a great many of them now leading a slum existence. They were built in the tradition without thought of architecture and without pretence. Many of them are still better architecture than anything built since the last war -for it is a curious fact that most of the houses built now [...]
A canvas of strengthening cultural ties
Empowerment, a Delhi-based cultural NGO, brings “Lotus Roots: An India–Sri Lanka Artist Project” to The Shoppes at City of Dreams, Sri Lanka with a joint exhibition by Indian and Lankan artists on today, March 29. With a joint residency and exhibition of 20 artists from India and Sri Lanka aimed at strengthening cultural exchange, the [...]
Letters to the Editor
The myth of “Kalu Palama” and extreme weather events Recent extreme weather events have served as a stark reminder to governments worldwide about the urgent need to address climate resilience. Sri Lanka, like many other nations, faces increasingly frequent and severe weather patterns, but its unique political and economic circumstances have historically hindered a proactive [...]
APPRECIATIONS
Thank you for the precious gift of my mother, better than the best RUKMANI ‘RUKIE’ EHELIYAGODA March 26, 2026, heralded the centenary birth anniversary of our beloved mother, Rukmani ‘Rukie’ Eheliyagoda (née De Alwis)—a lady of formidable character and remarkable grace. Though she transitioned to her eternal rest in 2017, nine years ago, our mother [...]
Taking the family’s deep sea passion to new heights
Fascinated by shipwrecks and the deep seas from an early age, Sashaa Fernando, taking after his parents Felician Fernando and Renu Fernando, first dived deep into the Indian Ocean’s mysteries when as young as ten. He saw his father explore the wreck of HMS Hermes, a massive WWII aircraft carrier now a glowing spectre on [...]
SLTWU’s International Women’s Day: A celebration of women who make a difference
The Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union (SLTWU) marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a warm and well-attended ceremony at Cinnamon Grand last Sunday, March 22, bringing together distinguished guests, community leaders, and inspiring women to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across Sri Lanka. Four outstanding women were felicitated this year: philanthropist Yogeswari Wijayaratnam, [...]
Focus on Kandy as Sri Lanka enters global City Nature Challenge
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) – Youth Wing is spearheading Sri Lanka’s entry to the City Nature Challenge 2026, a global effort to document urban biodiversity with the heritage city of Kandy chosen to lead this inaugural effort. From April 24 to 27, 2026, the public is invited to become “citizen scientists” by [...]