Weaving together the personal experiences and stories of combatants actively engaged on either side of Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict, a Sri Lankan researcher and author, Sarah Kabir would launch Voices of Peace today, September 26, 2018 at 5.30 p.m. at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute.
Love of Life is a collection of one hundred traditional Chinese Folk Tales reflecting Buddhist Principles as retold in English by G. B. Talovich. Twenty-two of these stories have been translated into Sinhala by Channa Bandara Dolapihilla, a veteran journalist who has worked for the Lankadeepa, Dawasa and Dinamina.
Recorded history reveals that from very ancient times there had been political murders . As an example, during the roman empire, there had been blatant and devastating political murders of the highest magnitude. The assassination of Julius Ceasar on 15th March 44 BC, can be attributed as the most famous political
There is an extraordinary sense of mastery in Vasantha Obeyesekere’s early films. Of them, I have not watched his first, ‘Ves Gaththo’. ‘Walwath Wuwo’, ‘Diyamanthi’, and ‘Palagetiyo’ are representative of the kind of cinema he put into that work, which like ‘Walmath Wuwo’ was about the dispossessed. Buttressed by a naturalism that never even once deteriorates into melodrama, and a
Dilmah Conservation will initiate a series of workshops for the One Earth Nature Club members under the theme Youth in Responsible Conservation, to promote science-based, practical, neutral a
They are all around us – those individuals who always seem to be in complete control of their lives and at the top of their professions. They are paragons of success who seem to think on a different wavelength and have achieved great things in their lives. The world calls them ‘successful’: they belong to the Top 5%, those who have set themselves apart from the rest. Certain characteristics and personalities have helped them pro
In the recent past much has been said in the media about the Central Bank, the need to maintain high standards by professionals and the corruption prevalent in the system including the judiciary. This made me think about the great values displayed by both Justice Tudor De Alwis and his wife, Celine De Alwis (nee Perera) Attorney-at-Law.
Introducing a new revolution into the medical realm of knowledge, ‘Simulation in Healthcare’ is the modern trend that promises to deliver an optimum healthcare ?service to all patients devoid of mistakes, undue delays and medical negligence.
For a long time I’ve been dreaming of a photo exhibition spanning the length and breadth of Sri Lanka. Such an exhibition would necessarily cost a lot, in particular since it would cover a whole range of themes and subject matter including, but not limited to, the art forms in this country, from dance to theatre to music and even to that most Western of all objects d’art, film.
The 1970s transiting into the 80s was the zaniest and most creative decade in Bollywood film making and music as India moved from sleepy socialism and sluggish Ambassador cars to frenetic capitalism and technological upheaval. It was a seismic shift in both technology and mindsets. Bollywood plots increasingly reflected this change.
In AD 1405,Emperor Yung-lo, the third in the Ming Dynasty, organised and sanctioned a series of maritime voyages overseen by Admiral Zheng He. Referred to (casually and informally) today as the “Ming treasure voyages”, these marked the first real time that Imperial China set out to discover the world outside.
It was reported in the media that during the Cabinet discussion on 11th September 2018 on disallowing the sale of loose cigarettes, which was initiated by the Minister of Health, the Minister of Finance had objected to the measure stating that tobacco control measures have resulted in a loss of Rs. 18 billion to the Government.
Come September, the glorious month of the seasons with thrashing waves racing beneath the azure skies towards the golden shore dotted with swaying palms as the ascending sun slowly but softly cast its brilliant rays warming up the sleepy earth, was the perfect backdrop to a multitude of worshippers in their thousands from every corner of the island to venerate Jesus upon the cross.
The 18th Dudley Senanayake memorial oration will long be remembered by all who heard the impeccable eloquence of the speaker, Gordon Mackay, who will be remembered for his speech and for his suave debonair presence, all of which, had a remarkable impact on all who heard him. Gordon Mack
A meeting conveyed by State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Dr. Harsha De Silva regarding issues faced by a group of residents in Off Buthgamuwa Road, Rajagiriya is to take place today (September 18) with Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLRC) Chairman Roshan Gunawardena and Municipal Commissioner of Sri Japura-Kotte Wasanthi Rathnapala.
Indisputably, excess waste in the environment is one of the most prevalent threats to the ecosystems and societies, alike. Although plastic itself is an extremely useful material and has revolutionised food, health and consumer sectors, our use and management of it has become extremely damaging to the environment and the food chain. Due to its low cost a
The reasons to commemorate the brilliant traits of a leader can be many and lessons to be learnt from such leadership and foresight are often invaluable. The lessons learnt become the lasting legacy, which blossoms to be emulated in the future. This, in a nutshell, tells
The Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers is a distinguished Association of Senior Officers, composed broadly of Generals, Admirals and Air Marshal and subcategories among these high ranks, now officially in retirement from the services. The association is engag
SLCERT warns WhatsApp users against sharing OTPs to prevent hacking
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
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Prez vows to scrap perks for former presidents once again
Policeman in a fix for sexually harassing three new constables