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Madama Butterfly
The British Council Sri Lanka, in partnership with Scope Cinemas, held its first screening for the Sri Lankan New Year with the ci
Turning the Pages with: Beverly Pinder
Beverley Pinder was born in Sri Lanka and later moved to Australia. An alumnus of St Lawrence’s School Wellawatte, Beverley has
Eshan Pieris: Ready to Race
Eshan Pieris revs up the conversation with Life Online, sharing his adrenaline-fueled journey from challenges to triumphs!
An Open Letter - Safari Jeeps and Street Dogs...
Yesterday morning my partner (he is Dutch) and I were on a safari jeep on our way to Yala, until our jeep driver hit a poor dog on
Star Wars creator answers fan theory: Was Yoda based on Tarsier, an Asian Primate?
Rumour has it Star Wars creator and director, George Lucas based the Star Wars character Yoda, Luke Skywalker’s mentor, off an
GBVH at the Workplace
Gender based violence and harassment (GBVH) is rooted in gender inequality, abuse of power and harmful norms. We spoke to Tusith
VICTORIA: An amazing Lake and a Great Lady
Down from the Knuckles Mountain range of over 34 peaks in central Sri Lanka lies the man-made Victoria Lake. In the earlier days o
Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling asleep and /or staying asleep. This is despite the fact that you h
Autism Awareness: Challenges Faced by Families
Autism is a neurodevelopment condition of variable severity with lifelong effects that can be recognised from early childhood, mai
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation and the British Council, is proud to announce the Longlist for
Boers: Never Bored in Sri Lanka...
About fifteen years ago a group of us were passing the Diyatalawa Railway Station south of Badulla. Inquisitive experiences in Sri
Iftar at the Court: Ramadan at The Kingsbury, Colombo
This Ramadan, Harbour Court at The Kingsbury extends a warm invitation to patrons to partake in the spirit of the holy month throu