Education is not to be treated as an abstract idea or a theory or philosophy. It’s a life-long process and is something related to the actual experience of life.

The inaugural sessions of the Youth Parliament of Ananda Balika Vidyalaya Colombo 10 were held recently at the Mahabodhi Auditorium under the patronage of the present Principal of the Vidyalaya Anoma Dahanayake. 

During last September, Sri Lanka experienced a rapid depreciation of the rupee (LKR) against the US Dollar (USD). Since June, the value stood at Rs. 161.17 but it kept falling during the last week of September and the va

In a speech titled “Can the Subaltern Speak English?” delivered at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies in Kandy on August 9, Dhanuka Bandara takes to task those he sees as academic messiahs who write about emancipating the margi

Public transportation at present in Sri Lanka has developed to a certain extent that most people tend to use them. Modes of public transport in Sri Lanka comprise buses, cars, trains, tuk tuks or three wheeled taxis and helicopters. Among the

To have known a human being that was so content with his existence, a life lived to the full, which was shared with all who encountered him with warm smile that it left them filled with love, is truly a blessing. Fr. Egerton Perera, whom I encounte

When one talks about China there is a beautiful animal with a peculiar colour combination of black and white which pops up in our minds; the panda. This animal has been one of main symbols of China in many ways than one. In one way they are a treas

20 years have passed since a group of forward-thinkers decided to set up a cause to promote the ideals of a liberal democracy through a free and responsible press. The Colombo Declaration, a document which was signed in April of 1998, bears testimo

The Gateway Graduate School and Soul Sounds Academy in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, Australia are presenting students with a novel opportunity to study both business and music as an undergraduate degree. To honour this collaborati

The streets of Sri Lanka would look somewhat uninteresting for a dog lover without the occasional mongrel loitering around. Stray dogs were allowed to roam freely around the city and the suburbs for years until they were identified as threats. What

Every child born to this world has a mother and a father. But not every mother and father will be ready to accept their child. Hence, the possibilities are such that a child could be abandoned for the rest of its life, sometimes at a tender age. This

The films of H.D. Premaratne present an interesting conundrum: how does the social cohabit with the personal in a work of art? Particularly, it can be added, in a country where the social has transcended the personal since the seventies? The movies h

 A celebrated icon on postage stamps, Mahatma Gandhi is someone nations the world over turn to for inspiration. Mahatma Gandhi’s steadfast belief in, and practice of, non-violence and peace has been a source of inspiration around the world

It was one of the most tragic days of the 20th century: on September 30, 1938, Prime Minister of Great Britain N. Chamberlain, his French colleague E. Daladier, A. Hitler and B. Mussolini met i

Advancement in science and technology has made a tremendous impact on human welfare. It has helped develop the world to near perfection, with instant comforts.

I had to keep my fingers crossed whether this, the article can actually bring about a change for better for children. A report released by UNICEF recently, titled Keeping children....

Sanwedi Lama Pelahara - an entertainment show by the children of the Senehasa Education Resource Research & Information Centre (SERRIC) will be staged tomorrow at 6.00 p.m. at the Bishop’s College....

Flute ‘n’ Feet a blending of two popular classical arts forms of India-Bharatha Natyam and Carnatic Music by eminent artistes Vivek Krishna and Aranya Narain accompanied by....

The much-awaited annual Ladies’ College-Musaeus College regatta takes place on Saturday, October 6 at the Colombo Rowing Club...

The boys’ and girls’ finals of the 45th Inter-school Shakespeare competition will conclude on September 29 (Today) at Bishops College Auditorium. The competition is organised by the Rotary Club of Colombo North and the Colombo YMCA. 

The Colombo YMBA awards scholarships to a large number of bright and deserving students under two categories on a monthly basis. The beneficiaries are undergraduates attached to various faculties in state Universities of Sabaragamuwa, Peradeniya, Ruh

Ranjith Ellepola was also known as Ranjit Ella or Ceeg Ella by his friends. He was my special buddy at Trinity College Kandy. His name was actually an honorific bestowed upon him for his remarkable ability to extend the breath of a cigarette far beyo

It was with profound sadness that we Anandians learned the passing away of Dr H.S Perera, one of the greatest sons of Ananda College. Dr H.S departed from the world leaving a permanent void in the hearts of everyone associated with all activities of

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is dismayed at the Sri Lankan Government’s initiatives to abandon its repeated commitments to address accountability issues related to war crimes.

This is in response to the above article in which the writer argues in favour of the controversial topic of female circumcision advocating “hoodectomy”...

Dikovita and Uswatakeiyawa are popular beach destinations among local beachgoers frequenting the Western coast.

As a country that is in the process of recovering from a 30-year ethnic conflict, many people affected by the war are yet to enjoy their basic rights such as safety....

I didn’t like dictionaries as a child. I remember being chided by my teachers for attempting to guess the meaning of a word without opting for the Big Book and I remember escaping their censure by guessing correctly.  

A female may be the most controversial creation that ever happened on Earth. This is due to several reasons. Although the world depends on women to give birth and create future generations, women have in most instances been deprived of their basic

Have you not yet realised that the chances are now very high that, at any stage or any moment in life, for a short time or for a long time, for different reasons, you or your loved ones, could experience physical and/or sensory impediments, and fal