By “Republicans are a bit stupider, more rigid, more doctrinaire in their laissez-faire capitalism than the democrats, who are cuter, prettier, a bit more corrupt – until recently...

Capt. Elmo Jayawardena’s latest book ‘Kakiyan’ is a smashing read. Having flown jumbo jets all his adult life, perhaps it is second nature for Capt. Elmo to have a bird’s eye view of the world.

President Maithripala Sirisena who was once appalled by the sugar content in a popular malt beverage, is now stoically silent on a move to slash a ‘sugar tax’. His silence about efforts to reverse his own initiative, where he made a pub

The International Research Symposium 2018 organized by the University of Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA) was held from December 5-7 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI). Limitless perspectives of contemporary arts-based research in divers

In the picture above is R.A. Maldeniya (father of Tharindu Maldeniya) receiving the donation from Ms. Abeykoon (the Teacher-in-Charge of the Social Service Union) and the Vice Principal J.D. Shaw Wilson.  

Honouring the day the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, the Civil Society and Trade Union’s Collective assembled a group of people who stood by the ideals of democracy, freedom a

A new book ‘Field Guide to the Butterflies of Sri Lanka’ authored by the island’s renowned Lepidopterist duo, George Michael and Nancy van der Poorten, will be launched on December 20 (Thursday) at 6.00 pm at the Met Department Au

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) community has been frowned upon by the Asian culture as opposed to the West. Against such a backdrop, their fight for acceptance continues in Sri  Lanka. While they represent

A forum on democracy held in memory of late Somesasunthary Krishnakumar, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Jaffna, was held at the Trimmer Hall in Jaffna on December 9. Activists, students, academics, journalists, artists and others fr

In 1978, when the all-powerful executive presidency was introduced, LSSP stalwart N.M. Perera asked what would happen “if the presidency goes to a mad man”? The manifest limits of due process and absence of checks and balances against t

The Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL) launched its book ‘Review of the Southern Border of Sinharaja; Contemporary needs against conservation’ on December 7 at The British Council, in Colombo 03. 

Women,  an important segment of society, are believed to have the hands that rock the cradle, but are hardly given an opportunity to rule the world.  Although there have been women in governance and other positions, they don’t walk

The murder of two on-duty police constables- one from the South and one from the East- at Vavunativu, Batticaloa on November 30 sent shock waves through the country. Although a few arrests have been made, the motive of the shooting is still unknown

If you have taken a trip to Mannar, the donkeys would have added much excitement to your sightseeing. These donkeys have made Mannar their home for centuries. The entry of donkeys to the island dates back to the Portuguese and Dutch periods. Although

Investing in children’s growth will advance health and development. Doing so must be a priority 

The on-going political and constitutional imbroglio in Sri Lanka could put on the back-burner, all discussion on giving the country a brand new constitution to take care of many pending issues, such as the powers of the Executive Presidency and the q

In February 1835, the historian, politician, and imperialist Thomas B. Macaulay in a well received address known today as the Minute on Indian Education urged the then Governor General of India,William Bentwick, to reform secondary education in the c

The Community of the Risen Lord (CRL) has organised an evening of carols, worship and a message of hope for the nation with a tinge of Christmas flavour. The programme is titled ‘Come let us adore Him’ and will be held at St. Joseph&rsquo

Making his final contentions, over the Fundamental Rights petitions filed against the President’s decision to dissolve Parliament, Kanag-Iswaran PC, who appeared for Petitioners said “.

During this critical juncture when our country is going through a constitutional crisis, reading about the life of a statesman like Nelson Mandela seems to be an interesting learning experience to us all.   

A team of archaeologists from Shanghai  Museum in China recently conducted an excavation mission in Sri  Lanka to find links with the ancient silk route. It happened at a time when China had launched its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) based

The China International Friendship Cities Conference was held from November 14 to 16 at Wuhan in the Hubei Province of China. This conference was hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the China Intern

Each day is a chance to learn, to heal and to see the inherent goodness of the self and others. When we forget these things, we become polluted by stress and animosity. 

“Sri Lanka is witnessing a constitutional experiment that is fast turning out to be elitist and exclusionary. A popular mandate seems to be dwarfed by an unelected Regency.” (Sarath de Alwis, in 2015)

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) in Sri Lanka launched their new joint project in Colombo on November 26, as the agencies commenced their activities highlighting....

The country is at a standstill and it has given an opportunity for people from various walks of life to speak out for their democratic rights. The fight is still on as more groups are flocking together to alert President Sirisena....

When proceeding from Negombo to Chilaw on the main road, turning to seaside from the Kattuwa Junction and continuing a few meters on Ettukala Road, one would not miss the sight of a beautiful Church of great architectural value.  

The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High commission of India, Colombo will be presenting three well known Indian performing artistes, Tabla recital by Prof Mukund Narayan Bhaleon 13th December and Andhra Natyamby Ms. Chinmayi Arukula and her Gur

Sri Lanka is poorer with the passing of Dr Wickrema Sena Weerasooria last Tuesday. There were so many aspects to his life, and he was so many things to so many people, that it is difficult to know where to begin. Most Sri Lankans who can yet recall

The 7th Pushpanjali Concert initiated by Bharath Lanka Kala Padanama was held on  November 24 at the Disaster Management Ministry auditorium, in collaboration with the India – Sri Lanka Foundation under the aegis of the Indian High Commi