By Ranee Mohamed – Photos by Asoka Fernando It was a carnival spirit that reigned on Sunday, July 18. God fearing parents, the Fonsekas, held their eight children close as they basked in the happiness around them. Turning a Nelsonian eye to the liquor stall, this past pupil, whose son Dinal is a fourth generation [...]
Sri Lankans are recorded for being short in memory and long in harbouring a grudge. It has been argued that this island nation gained independence without a drop of blood being shed which in turn is attributed to the sloth and divisive nature amongst its inhabitants. The twice failed armed insurrections led by the JVP [...]
The title of this column seeks to describe the interesting two-pronged approach to dealing with criticism and censure from offshore, that the Sri Lankan Government has chosen. While this might have seemed a purely defensive manoeuvre, it also served a very significant purpose in dealing with dissent and opposition from its own citizenry as well. [...]
Love and Peace, an exhibition of the latest paintings by celebrated artist Jayasiri Semage is expected to be declared open by President Mahinda Rajapakse at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery. The exhibition is to be held on August 6-7. Jayasiri Semage is back home from the Sri Lanka Vihara at Lumbini, Nepal where he is [...]
By Partha Bhaduri Jayananda Warnaweera has seen it all. He’s played test cricket from 1986 to 1994, admired the young potential in ex-teammate Muttiah Muralitharan, been at the receiving end of a young Sachin Tendulkar, raised the Galle Stadium from scratch only to see it wrecked by the tsunami, then put it all back together [...]
By Nirmala Kannangara Allegations have been leveled against the Archaeological Department for their failed attempt to obtain the daily collection from the offertory boxes at the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya. The Archeological Department has recently introduced new offertory boxes at the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya without its trustee, the Chief Incumbent’s authorisation in order to obtain its [...]
Jayasena Jayakody, a celebrated award-winning author passed on recently after a brief illness. Jayakody, whose novels explore various aspects of social, economic and political processes with fidelity to a sense of history and heritage, won three State Literary Awards in the Best Sinhala Novel category (Aswenna or Harvest in 1971, Parasathuro or The Invaders in [...]
St. Sylvester’s College and Vidyartha are to play for a trophy. Both these schools promote rugby in a big way although they have limited facilities. The match which was fixed for August 5 at the Nittawela Grounds will now be played on the 12th as the ground has been booked for another sporting event. Sylvestians [...]
By Gazala Anver and Maryam Azwer The picture of childhood is incomplete without the presence of our inanimate companions, toys. From mini rocking horses to dolls which say “mama!” every time you press a button, to action figures of your favorite animated character (BEN10 perhaps?) toys are every child’s favorite companion and an invaluable past [...]
The war is now over and the people of Sri Lanka are grateful for your contribution towards this victory. The administration should now look at the post war scenario and formulate a development strategy for the city of Colombo. The best and prime property in the business district is occupied by the armed forces; this [...]
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