http://www.sundaytimes.lk Official website of the Sunday Times Newspaper in Sri Lanka Sat, 02 May 2026 18:51:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/la-bamba-a-feel-good-musical-and-a-taste-of-things-to-come-640349.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:48 pm lt;div gt; The John Keells Foundation and City of Dreams presented La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz! by the London-based theatre company Paul Morrissey Ltd, on April 24-28. The show was the biggest yet to be staged at The Forum at City of Dreams, making it not just a testing ground for the newly revised musical, but also for the venue. This review was made during the matinee of Saturday, April 2... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/tonight-masterchef-sri-lanka-semi-finals-640345.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:45 pm As MasterChef Sri Lanka moves closer to its highly anticipated finale, the competition has narrowed to six standout contestants who have consistently demonstrated skill, creativity, and resilience in the kitchen. Sandeepa Maduranga, Maria Silva, Sugath Nishantha, Mariyam Masharik, Ronali Tharaka, and Sanjula Manoj now stand among the Top 6, each bringing a distinct culinary voice shaped by pers... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/keeping-watch-in-the-dead-of-night-640340.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:44 pm Sea turtles, whose existence dates back over 100 million years, remain vital to marine ecosystem balance. However, they continue to face increasing threats in Sri Lanka. Enter the Pearl Protectors who dedicate their nights to protecting Sri Lanka rsquo;s nesting sea turtles. The Turtle Patrol Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 2026, organised by The Pearl Protectors, brought together volunteers,... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/appreciations-4-640333.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:32 pm lt;span style= quot;font-size: medium; quot; gt; lt;strong gt;His genius soared beyond the profession of accountancy lt;/strong gt; lt;/span gt; lt;strong gt; lt;img class= quot;alignright size-full wp-image-640334 quot; title= quot;satharasinghe quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/satharasinghe.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;200 quot; height= quot;263 quot; /... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/putting-families-first-a-new-era-in-childcare-in-hospitals-640330.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:22 pm lt;div gt; In today rsquo;s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the well-being of a child can no longer be viewed in isolation, especially away from the family that nurtures, protects and understands him/her best. Infants and young children especially depend heavily on their families for comfort, emotional security and communication. As such parents and caregivers are placed at the heart of... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/in-her-own-words-the-journey-that-shaped-me-640325.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:13 pm lt;div gt; Dr. Selvy Thiruchandran, the Founder/ former Executive Director of the Women rsquo;s Education and Research Centre (WERC), is no stranger to the world of books, with at least 12 English publications to her name, a similar number in Tamil, as well as at least another 10 collections of essays and booklets on ethics to breaking down UN Conventions into a reader-friendly format. She, al... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/german-bakery-opens-new-outlet-at-excel-worlds-pickle-island-640320.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:11 pm lt;div gt; The German Bakery is a little slice of Bavaria in Colombo, where with chequered tablecloths and a cosy atmosphere they offer a range of hearty fare - from delicious cinnamon rolls to filling breakfasts with bacon, mushrooms, juicy sausages and breads - not to mention their linseed bun sandwiches that can have you going for a whole day hellip; lt;/div gt; As we walk in we are gr... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/out-of-india-yazu-finds-a-perfect-destination-in-galle-640316.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:09 pm Located in the nether regions of the Radisson Blu Galle, Yazu at the Beach - their latest restaurant- is like a secret cove set apart from the sprawling hotel - the perfect place for a sundowner which feels like a small haven. Here they offer a vast range of cocktails as well as a curated menu. A Pan-Asian dining and lifestyle destination where Asian essence meets contemporary energy, launched ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/plus/st-josephs-church-wennappuwa-a-145-year-old-monument-to-steadfast-devotion-640312.html 1 May 2026 @ 8:08 pm lt;div gt; Wennappuwa, one of the predominantly Catholic towns on the island and a renowned centre of Catholic life within the Diocese of Chilaw, marks the 145th anniversary of St. Joseph rsquo;s Church today, Sunday, May 3, 2026. Standing majestically along the Chilaw - Negombo main road, St. Joseph rsquo;s Church remains a powerful symbol of the town rsquo;s identity and a lasting monument t...