Ours is a country that conducts diploma courses to educate children on hospitality. “We are not conscious of where are we heading for,” said Jayanatha De Silva, a Member of the Wester

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), which held its fourth Summit in Kathmandu on August 30 and 31, appears to have entered a new era, awakening from years of somnolence. The first signs of an

 Mauri Inoka’s husband was abducted five years ago, in 2013. At the time she was pregnant with twins. Since then she has toiled day and night to bring up her children despite the bac

The Choir of S. Thomas’ Preparatory School will present ‘I Will Follow, I Will Lead’ (IWFIWL) at the Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority in Kollupitiya (Colombo 3) from Septe

On this day, the 152nd Police Day is celebrated, under the theme, A Dignified Enduring Mission with the objective of making Sri Lanka Police....

World Physical Therapy Day takes place every year on 8th September. The day is an opportunity for physical therapists from all over the world....

Kalalya School of Dance and Music was established on September 1 in 1948 to support and encourage Tamil culture, art and education by the Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union. Starting from meagre beginnings it has gone from strength to strength. 

Ignatius Canagaretnam (Retd DIG) was called to rest with the Creator on January10 this year. Many friends have written of his love for Batticaloa and for his College St. Michael’s. Others have mentioned his rise in the Police force due to his h

It is almost two months since my dearest friend and guide Sulaiman Jiffrey Mohideen (better known as Moiya) passed away after the Ramazan festival and I still cannot believe that he has left us and gone to his almighty. His passing away has left me a

You were born on 16th August 1895,    In the staunchly Catholic Village of Kalamulla,    The little Vatican of Kalutara,   

My dear friend Hilarian is no more,   As his immortal soul has gone through Heaven’s door,  

With its successful campaign to transform the city into a greener environment, the Nokunu Team has taken great efforts to spread awareness among the citizens. What began as a door-to-door campaign has materialized into a massive clean-up programme dr

Unlike some adults, the children love this environment, where they are free to work. In some other countries, the Montessori Method of Education, which is now available in Sri Lanka only for children between the ages of 2 ½ and 6, is carried r

It is tempting to view the 17th and 18th centuries as eras of progress, reform, and enlightenment. Intellectuals and academics the world over tout this period of history as a sort of apotheosis for Western Europe, in which the West took over from the

Dating back to over 2000 years ago, Sri Lanka’s link to gem and jewellery has been an old one. The industry has helped the country’s economy significantly, promoted tourism and secure a place for our gem-laden island on the

Tertiary Education is Post-Secondary School Education, which is different from Post- Secondary Education as it is after successful completion of secondary education, i.e. after GCE “A-levels” or equivalent qualifications. 

Garbage has been an issue not only for Sri Lanka, but for the entire world. The garbage should be utilised in a useful manner, so that it would no longer be a nuisance to the society. It is evident that different countries have come up with product

A Bharatanatyam and Odissi recital to remark Krishna Janmashtami by Thushyanthy and Gayathri will be presented on September 2 (Sunday) at Saraswathy Hall, No.75 Lorenz Road, Colombo 4, commencing at 6 pm.   

The death anniversary of K.V.S. Vas, reputed journalist and former Chief Editor of the Express Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Virakesari) is observed on August 30. Vas was born in Kumbakonam in Madras. On the successful completion of his MA Degree,

Sasanka Perera has recently introduced readers to a new book by Steven Kemper entitled Rescuing Dharmapala from the Nation (University of Chicago Press, 2015) – a book which surveys the socio-political activities of the Anagarika Dharmapala i

Globally, young creative minds are rekindling the art of poetry with a fresh take on the fragmented free verse. While self published poets are making brave strides across various online platforms, a young Sri Lankan poet joins the ranks of these ne

Although Sri Lanka is blessed with many national parks, that stand out as potential tourist attractions, lately they have discouraged foreigners from visiting them owing to various reasons. While the mushrooming number of jeeps inside national park

Facebook (FB), a social media experiment that turned into a sensation, has dominated the lives of millions of users from around the world. For some it’s a friend in disguise and for others it’s an addiction. They take FB quite seriously h

The passing away of Mr William Henry Samaranayake, retired Principal of St. Bernadette’s College, Polgahawela in the year 1969, had removed from the public life of this country a great educationist and silent social worker, whose activities wer

Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz (Know India Quiz) is being organised by Government of India.  It is open to both India and foreign nationals. Interested participants can register online at www.bharatkojaniye.in before September 15, 2018.   &nbs

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic about a legendary Rajput queen, her warrior husband and a marauding Muslim conqueror leaves you both appalled and awed.

It is with a sense of deep sadness I write about my loving wife Victoreen. M. Hassan. We spent a happy and peaceful wedded life for almost 40 long years and Victoreen passed away peacefully on

As we view the Kandy Esala Perahera, we see a colourful procession of men, elephants and banners. But, little seems to be known about the behind-the-scenes rituals of the Sri Dalada Maligawa.

When one is inquired about one’s close associate, companion or friend, one should be able to happily affirm it. One should deeply and thoroughly concentrate on one’s own friendship. Some of them are polite and decent or spiritual, but som

The attainment of Arahantship by Buddha’s Agraupastayake - Chief Attendant, Ven. Ananda Maha Thera, the commencement of the first Dharma Sangayana and the convocation to settle the Buddhist cannon ‘Pasu Vas’ or the commencement of t