A mission to go in search of that one lost sheep
As Christians the world over and in Sri Lanka commemorate Easter Sunday, the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolising His victory over sin and death and the promise of new life, a quiet but significant revival is taking place in the bustling city of Colombo. It is the ‘re-branding’ of an ancient faith built on the [...]
The women who keep a nation’s children fed
In the quiet hours before sunrise in rural Sri Lanka, long before the school bell rings, a quiet rhythm begins in kitchens across the island. Vegetables are chopped, fires crackle to life and pots simmer. For thousands of women, this daily routine is more than the preparation of a meal. It is an act of [...]
Letters to the Editor
Kandy-Colombo railway line: Urgent call for expedited restoration The Kandy–Colombo railway line stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most vital and historically significant infrastructure assets. It links the country’s commercial capital with the cultural capital and the broader hill country, facilitating the daily movement of hundreds of thousands of citizens, tourists, students, and goods. For [...]
Appreciation
Rajarata University will forever be grateful to this inspirational academic Prof. Indrakeerthi Siriweera I was shocked when I heard of the demise of Prof. Indrakeerthi Siriweera – a wonderful academic with virtuous qualities. When I was an undergraduate of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Prof. Siriweera was a Professor of History. I had [...]
A day of infamy: April 21, 2019, Easter Sunday and my personal perspective
This is not intended as an analysis or examination of the reasons for the event, but rather, to share my personal experience and feelings related to Easter Sunday 2019 – April 21. It does not address the tragic loss of life in places of worship on that day. This is purely to profess the faith [...]
Journey through the cross and resurrection
When we look at the world today, with its tragic picture of wars, destruction, untold misery, disease, and death, we see how humanity continues to experience the rippling effects of sin and brokenness. Easter is a sacred time to reflect on the state of mankind – our fallen nature and our need for divine help [...]
60+ and still cooking up a storm
Sri Lankan-born chef and restaurateur Sylvia Perera has built a reputation for bold, authentic flavours entrenched in memory, family, and tradition. As the founder and executive chef of Colombo Kitchen in the UK, with restaurants in Worcester Park and Putney, her cooking tells the story of a life shaped by her coastal Sri Lankan heritage, [...]
Rising on a firm foundation of faith over more than a hundred years
It is now the tallest church in the world. On February 20, 2026, as the upper arm of a cross was precisely placed on the Tower of Jesus Christ, Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia reached a staggering height of 566 feet (172.5 metres). At the base of the cross made of glass and ceramic is engraved [...]
Launch of Our Teardrop by Ranoukh Wijesinha
Our Teardrop by Ranoukh Wijesinha was launched at the author’s alma mater, S. Thomas’ College on March 29. The programme unfolded through a sequence of readings, speeches and acknowledgements. Readings by Kalasuriya Jerome De Silva, Warden Asanka Perera, together with a blessing and reading by Rev. Fr. Chandana, followed by young Shokeidh Billimoria and students [...]
A delectable dish of a tragicomedy
That’s not a cuttlefish on the cover, that’s an octopus, said the resident marine biologist when I came home clutching Ashok Ferrey’s latest novel a few weeks ago. Preferring far more appropriate platitudes about judging books by their covers to pedantic scientific objectivity, I was soon immersed in this latest offering by Sri Lanka’s bashful [...]