By Pavithra Jovan De Mello Volunteerism is one of those rare tasks people take part in, and those who volunteer, have no intention in seeking fame or appreciation. But IYV+10 National Steering Committee in collaboration with News 1st, organized the V Awards 2012 to honor Sri Lanka’s most inspiring volunteer of the year. Sri Lanka’s [...]
By Gazala Anver The ocean covers 70 per cent of the planet and a blue whale is 2000 times the size of a human. Mind boggling as these facts are, what is interesting is the fact that Sri Lanka, despite the tropical clime, is home to its very own population of whales, blue whales included. [...]
By Raisa Wickrematunge Q: It was just announced that you won the DSC prize for South Asian Literature. How does that feel? Is it something you expected, or is it very surreal? A: It was not something I expected. I was at Jaipur to meet Oprah and hang out with Rushdie, neither of which I [...]
By Lakshman Indranath Keerthisinghe – Attorney-at-Law The fuller the ear of the rice grain, the lower it bends; empty of grain it grows taller and taller. -Anonymous-Malay Proverb-Humility It has been said in the Bible that the meek will inherit the earth. The greater the man, the more humble he is. It has also been [...]
As a barrister, I seek justice for people and defend their rights. As a vegetarian, I like to think that I take a stand against injustice for those who happen not to have been born human and so are confined and killed for their flesh. World Week for the Abolition of Meat – from 23 [...]
I love visiting cemeteries. The allure lies in the serene atmosphere, the haunting silence, the beautiful monuments whether they have stood the test of time or not and most of all, the myriad of stories that can be gathered, if you stop to read the epitaphs. As far as unearthing stories goes, the British Garrison [...]
By Gazala Anver Jeron Daniels is 22 years old and works in the field of finance. But what is interesting is that Jeron fancies himself a poet at heart, and is in fact launching his first book of poetry, Sketches, on the 11th of February 2012. Starting at 14, driven by infatuation, Jeron says that [...]
Annesley Malawana released his new cd ‘Kiyumbulatha’ for the season. Annesley last released a CD in 2006 to commemmorate his 40 years of music. After 5 years he has come back with this new CD which will be appreciated by all his fans and music lovers of 70s. He has made it a point not [...]
By Lasith Fernando Hello reader, my old friend. I have come to talk to you again. You know, reading the stories and exploring the lives behind some of the craziest rock stars to walk on God’s earth is almost as fun as taking a peek behind the dressing room curtain of a Victoria’s Secret fashion [...]
People recently celebrated Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Dragon. Read on to find out if you are one and what it means. The Dragon Ruler of the hours 7am to 9am Direction – East/Southeast Season – Spring/April Fixed element – Wood positive Yin/Yang – Yang Personality Traits People born under [...]
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