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21 Jul 2023 - 0 - 110
A year ago, the country was in a sad state with long queues for fuel, Covid yet lurking around, civil unrest and other depressing situations. A year on and we seem to have forgotten all that we went through and are carrying on with our lives the best way possible. The wonder of the human mind. Thinking of the past only sabotages everybody’s time and prevents us from taking advantage of any opportunities that are available to us. Focusing on th
02 Jun 2023 - 0 - 98
Reading international newspapers, watching TV talk shows and the news daily, one begins to wonder whether anything else goes on in this world apart from the war in Ukraine and other forms of violenc
26 May 2023 - 0 - 96
In only twenty minutes from Colombo you can get to a blissful location to enjoy a relaxed few days in Talahena. Tranquil Waters, a gem of a property is a perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Colombo. Tranquil Waters has three-bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a lush garden with a well-appointed 40 feet pool. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a king-sized bed. F
12 May 2023 - 0 - 83
Stockholm Syndrome is a coping mechanism to a captive or abusive situation. People develop positive feelings toward their captors or abusers over time. From what I learn about the situation in this country, there seems to be many who suffer from this syndrome. There are many in the city and elsewhere who go through different forms of abuse on a daily basis but yet carry on with their marriage since they are made to feel that they would be unworth
21 Apr 2023 - 0 - 37
We are in that time of year where we are awoken to the sounds of the Asian koel’s mating call at wee hours in the morning, signifying to us all that it is the month when Sri Lankans celebrate their New Year. Generally on13th or 14th of April, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the beginning of the traditional calendar according to astrology and is a national festival of the
24 Mar 2023 - 0 - 104
The conversation at a casual Sunday lunch at Trixie’s segued to an article in the past week’s Daily Mirror where it stated that 59% of the Sri Lankan population either do not have access to or have a wholesome single meal for the day. Trixie’s neighbour, Haughty Katha Petti, callously butted in saying that the information was inaccurate as villagers have access to pumpkin or jak at any given time since both grow in their gardens and, therefore, t
03 Mar 2023 - 0 - 135
Having a great passion is of no point unless you decide to act on it, which is exactly what Kamil Hewavitharana did when he switched to fashion. Fashion had always been his passion though he did not pursue it until recently. He had been happy in his comfort zone working for an establishment related to retail clothing. After showcasing in many fashion shows locally and internationally at Expo Dubai, Dubai Fashion Week, GICW in Delhi, CFW x Luxor
24 Feb 2023 - 0 - 115
In Colombo, many incidences are either very visible or thrown at your face. However, there are two that are very noticeably missing. These are common decency and good manners. Road manners are beyond comprehension. People are only interested in getting to their destinations and do not care whether they cause chaos by breaking all the rules to get there. Sitting on the car horn till it deafens you is almost like a threat.
03 Feb 2023 - 0 - 91
In hospital a week ago whilst undergoing treatment, I had the opportunity to observe the staff performing in their respective roles with great skill and efficiency. Everything worked like clockwork. All of the staff were attentive and I was just happy that we had such services available when a sudden thought came to mind that all of this staff, as well as those in other local hospitals, are likely to be seeking greener pastures away from this c
13 Jan 2023 - 0 - 93
I always wonder whether a Grumbler is born that way or whether we become Grumblers owing to our circumstances. There are many amongst us whose entire life is spent grumbling or moaning. It seems to be their theme. I have an acquaintance, who is commonly referred to as Mona as she constantly moans about one thing or another. Mona is not pleasant to meet up or keep company with owing to this unpleasant disposition.
30 Dec 2022 - 0 - 109
It was ringing out the old and bringing in the New Year when Prithi Fernando hosted her annual Christmas bash. The them
16 Dec 2022 - 0 - 134
Colombo being Colombo is full of get-togethers, where either you have a good evening or sometimes a long drawn out boring evening or one from which you wish you could slip out from as fast
09 Dec 2022 - 0 - 91
Routine is what we are all used to and we continue the way we must. Children being looked after and sent to school, household chores done, rushing around to work in whatever position held.
02 Dec 2022 - 0 - 94
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ observed by billions of people around the world on December 25th as a religious and cultural celebration. In Sri Lanka, midnight mass and other religious ceremonies will be followed with some celebration.
25 Nov 2022 - 0 - 102
Many of us have grown up with friends we have known since our childhood. We also meet friends of friends at that age and some of these friendships have continued to our senior years. All of us have great memories of our childhood
18 Nov 2022 - 0 - 88
After a long absence, Trixie Jolikorapalla and I met for a quiet dinner in her home. Rarely moving around with people myself or visiting their homes, I find a visit to Trixie’s home always a treat. There was Trixie, in her
28 Oct 2022 - 0 - 169
“A yokel can leave the village but the village will never leave the yokel,” is what came to my mind when I saw the number of video clips flying around of Sri Lankans brawling at a party overseas. The yakko behaviour of some of our
21 Oct 2022 - 0 - 94
When I switched on the radio one morning this week, what I heard was that as many as 500 medical doctors had immigrated in the last eight months. To think that all these doctors benefitted from the country’s free education and did not think twice about abandoning it at the first sign of coming challenging times was disheartening.
14 Oct 2022 - 0 - 98
The tourist industry that was booming for many years in this country encouraged lots to invest in building large and boutique hotels, luxury and semi luxury villas etc., to accommodate the visitors.
07 Oct 2022 - 0 - 198
Afternoon tea is an English custom dating back to 1660. It is said that King Charles II and his wife, the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, were the first to commence this elegant afternoon tea. During the 1880s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea, which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
30 Sep 2022 - 0 - 127
Religion is a sensitive topic best left with the believers. People are attracted to religion because it provides believers the opportunity to satisfy all their basic desires over and over again. In the past decades, ma
09 Sep 2022 - 0 - 146
The prices of all goods and foods keep rising daily. The profiteers in this country are taking full advantage, especially when most intelligent people are aware new shipments of goods, such as irons, kettles, washing machines, TVs
26 Aug 2022 - 0 - 143
Colombo has taken a 180 degree turn and gone back to, or should I say an even better, a happening place. I was delighted to see all the restaurants, bars and nightclubs packed to full capacity on a Friday night. My curiosity took me to many place
19 Aug 2022 - 0 - 125
I recall having written, some years back, about the green-eyed monsters, referring to discontented women and men who were envious of their friends or anybody who was having a fun time. Ms. Loveless was one of them. She was always depressed, no love in her life, not incredibly attractive and plain to look at and resentful of anyone having an enjoyable time.
12 Aug 2022 - 0 - 149
Needless to say. We all know the past four years have been horrid. Everybody has lost their mojo and are feeling down
29 Jul 2022 - 0 - 4666
Dense with many varieties of flora and fauna, Ella has a rich biodiversity. It is the most popular town visited by both local and overseas tourists to holiday in. Ella is said to have the cleanest air in the world. Over the years, Ella has become an eco-friendly destination that attracts a lot of adventurous and luxury travellers and also backpackers, who seek nature, adventure, enjoy tranquility and sustainable tourism.
22 Jul 2022 - 0 - 149
They are all emerging from the woodwork to make some money during these challenging and grim times we are going through, especially with the shortage of cooking gas, kerosene, petrol and diesel. The Profiteers are at it. Hopefully, th
15 Jul 2022 - 0 - 174
July 9, 2022, was a day of victory. The nation was agog with all the happenings. Looking at the many clips of how the protestors managed to take over President’s House, Temple Trees and the Presidential Secretariat was exciting.
08 Jul 2022 - 0 - 164
Us citizens believed that COVID-19 at its peak were dark times the country was going through. However, with the easing of the virus, whilst most countries are getting back to normal, we have plunged into the darkest times ever in the his
01 Jul 2022 - 0 - 198
I have been following Brindley Wijesooriya’s escapades on social media, which looks exciting and adventurous. Talking
25 Apr 2024
