by Chavie (chavie101.blogspot.com) One of the first questions my friends at uni asked me when I joined was “So do you want to go abroad?”. My answer usually is a no, unless I’m feeling particularly cynical. The reason is twofold: I hate the cold, and my skinny ass cannot take a cold shower on a [...]
Beach Rugby Fiesta 2010 is organised in appreciation of the valuable contribution the insurance brokering community has made towards the growth of HNB Assurance during 2009. It is in this mindset that the company initiated this event for its business partners. The event will see the participation of 50 players, 10 teams and over 200 [...]
By Sharm de Alwis Ignatius Perera played rugger in the Trinity teams of the early years with S.B. Madugalle, J.B. Halangoda and R. Ondaatje. In the absence of inter-school games Trinity engaged in matches with Army regiments and the 2nd XV of established rugger clubs and it is on record that they gave as much [...]
by Jerry (thejester100.wordpress.com) As I sit here typing this, my body screams in agony. I felt like I was sweating half my weight away before I got into the shower. About three quarters of an hour ago, I was called out to the back yard by my wayward father who thought it a good idea [...]
The Inter-International Schools Athletic Championship is to be held at the Sugathasada International Stadium, Colombo on March 5, 6 and 7 from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. each day. Around 3,500 athletes of eight age categories for boys and girls from 21 international schools are due to compete. Events at the meet will be held [...]
By Michael Hardy Since the Galle Face Green was completed in 1859, this ribbon of open space, the largest in the city, has been Colombo’s favourite relaxation spot. Families went there to have picnics, couples went there to be alone, and tourists went to enjoy the spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. During Eelam War [...]
Canadian security officials are concerned that last year’s defeat of Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels could trigger attacks like the 1985 Air India bombings, Canada’s National Post said, quoting a new report. The International Crisis Group study quotes unnamed Canadian law enforcement officials saying that supporters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam might resort [...]
By Hafiz Marikar The 2009/10 inter school cricket season enters its final phase with the big matches round the corner. Yes, it’s big match time and a heartening factor this season has been the positive approach taken by most of the schools. There have been results in many matches unlike in the past, a change [...]
by Perambara (www.perambara.org) Arulamma Thambiraja sits across the table at her house in Kalubowila Dehiwala. She sits still and looks feeble. But she has cause to be happy, to be relieved. She celebrated her 99th birthday on February 6. A year back there was hardly any hope that this day would come. Then she was [...]
The Royal Academy awards took place at the Studio of the Deanna School of Dancing on Sunday, February 14. The Chief Guests were the British High Commissioner Dr. Peter Hayes and Mrs Hayes. Thirty five students received distinctions and were awarded RAD certificates. Photo shows the winners of awards and medals with the chief guests [...]
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