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IS ST. VALENTINE THE PATRON SAINT OF LOVERS?
Valentine’s Day, celebrated in Europe and some other regions of the world, with many customs and practices associated with it, ... -
A TRIBUTE TO THE “NIGHTINGALE OF INDIA”
Lata Mangeshkar, one of the most prolific Indian singers and artists of her generation, passed away on 06th February at ... -
Charith Asalanka; Strong and fearless bottom-hand-heavy player
Elipitiya is an idyllic, semi- rural Sri Lankan township nestling amongst lush green tea gardens, that originated as a plantation ... -
JANUARY REMINISCENCES: IMAGES FROM A LIFETIME IN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE
JANUARY REMINISCENCES: IMAGES FROM A LIFETIME IN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE January, my favourite month of the year, has just ... -
SL Government denounces IMF option to salvage insolvent economy
Economy in turmoil Today, Sri Lanka’s modest economy is in a grave crisis as never before in its 73 years ... -
TRADITIONAL FIRE-WALKERS OF SRI LANKA
Fire-walking, the act of walking barefoot over a bed of hot embers or stones, is being practised by many cultures ... -
Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm saga
Trincomalee Harbour and Oil Tank Farm In 1942, Trincomalee harbour on the north eastern coast, which is the second largest ... -
CAN PLANTS SENSE AND REASON?
It has now been established that plants and trees are sentient beings endowed with feelings and consciousness. Thousands of people ... -
Riots and the Romance of Test Cricket at Eden Gardens’
Established 157 years ago in 1864, the Eden Gardens at Kolkata, is the oldest cricket ground in the sub-continent and ... -
Facebook: the trending norm of local politics
Facebook having a say in Sri Lankan political culture Social media, Facebook in particular, has become a hotbed of local ...
