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Good Friday marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A very popular African American spiritual by an unknown author first published in 1899 and one which was a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi runs as follows: "Were you there when the... Read More


Song of watercolour

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Numbering over 50 aquarelles - watercolour paintings - executed by a master of the medium Gunasiri Kolambage assembled in this gallery are eagerly waiting to greet your eyes. Al... Read More


The city of three great kings

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Visiting Polonnaruwa is the high point of any archaeological trip in the country. The number, variety and wealth of constructions are astonishing. Yet, what we discover today is... Read More


"Young Artists' Open Exhibition" at Sky Gallery

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- "Young Artists' Open Exhibition" will be held at Sky Gallery, Kirula Road, Colombo 5 on March 29 and 30 from 10.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art provides a safe space for children to e... Read More


Sinhala cinema goes global: 'Tentigo' set for Indian remake

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Recently, I watched Tentigo (Nelum Kuluna), the debut feature film by Ilango Ram, through a shared screener. The film was a wittily made dark comedy, and what intrigued me the m... Read More


Enter the 'Buddhist Lab' of meditation

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Following are excerpts from an interview with Theravada Bhikkhu Ven. Ajahn Suchart Abhijato Maha Thera of Thailand. The Maha Thera is well known across the globe for his effecti... Read More


Get close to nature to live longer and healthier

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Longevity often emerges as a key aspiration. Who doesn't wish to live longer, healthier, and with greater vitality? While genetics play a role, there are numerous lifestyle choi... Read More


A centre of Buddhist renaissance

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Dambadeniya, which used to be the capital of Sri Lanka almost eight centuries ago, is now a thriving tourist destination frequented by local and foreign visitors and can be reac... Read More


Minnette De Silva: breaking barriers and shaping architectural discourse

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The exhibition '88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva' on view at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), which is open unti... Read More


Mother of all the academic journals

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Academic journals resonate with scholarship, scientific curiosity and quest for wisdom. It requires one's originality, and staunch discipline to get published in a recognised ac... Read More