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A Disappointing Tour
Recently, a well renowned Chef chose Sri Lanka for his honeymoon. As it was the couple’s first visit to the island, they had asked the person in cha
Around & About
To me it was a great achievement to finally go over to Jaffna. The drive was fabulous, scenic and the roads wonderful. Not knowing what to expect Jaff
Laughter certainly is the best medicine
It is said that laughing more than just brightens up your day. Sharing a good laugh can actually improve your health. The sound of laughter draws peop
Friendships
In life we all have friends. It is common knowledge that friends are essential, so that you could have somebody to talk to, discuss various personal a
Goodbye 2016 & Hello 2017
Another year has come to an end. For some it would have been glorious, for some it would have been okay and for some it would have been a ghastly year
Family Feuds and Greed
Family feuds are quite common all over the world. In our city family feuds cause quite a hullabaloo and what is not surprising is that it is among th
Visual Pollution
It is Christmas time and the season for all to make merry. Decorations and festive lights have come up around the city in patches and whilst some have
The Same Old Usual
With the year coming to an end it makes most of us sit back and think whether the year being completed was any different from those of previous years.
Tis the Season
This year too has flown and here we are in the final month of the year. Christmas is the season for giving and sharing and to be jolly. Many commercia
Growing old gracefully
Growing old gracefully is most certainly unheard of and seemingly not even in the minds of some of Colombo’s society circle. The motto for these dam
Toasting Friendship
It is such fun when a person is amongst friends and even greater when you know them to be sincere. In reality, during our childhood we all make frien
Being Politically Correct
Many things have changed from yesteryear, especially when it conversations and discussions, where statements and opinions could be considered offensiv
Maturing
The journey of life is amazing, when I look back and reminisce about my past and think of all that has taken place and what I have gone through, the g
Lavinia the perfume
The love story is a classic and probably the most famous in the country. The eternal love between Governor Thomas Maitland and Lovina Aponsuwa, who wa
Kids in Concert
It was a great evening at the concert of the Chitra Lane School for Special Children. Many talented pupils participated along with wellknown artistes
False Intentions
The word pachoris comes to my mind whenever I hear weird stories of those who cannot honestly state that they do not have either the means or the conn
Those Nosy Parkers
In a lifetime we come across many characters. Leading this group are the Green Eyed Monsters closely followed by the Nosy Parkers. A Nosy Parker is a
Travelling Around Ella
I have been having a great time travelling to Ella, the hottest spot in the hill country and probably the most beautiful area of our hill country with
The Sooriya Village
It has been an interesting couple of weeks setting up the caf for the Sooriya Village located on Skeleton Road, Colombo 5. It will be new for Colombo
Mannerless
Where are all the good manners that people generally learn gone? This is a very valid question, especially in the present environment where one observ
Plastic Pollution
Last weekend was quite educational to me when I spent time with Otara talking to her about one of my current favourite subjects, the plastic pollution
Being Either A Listener Or Giver Or Both
I am sure many of us are familiar with that telephone call from a buddy who only wants us to hear his or her side of the story. The one sided conversa
Unacceptable Behaviour
The much hyped and anticipated Trini Lopez and Smokey The Band performed to a full house at the Sri Lanka Exhibition Convention Centre last Saturday.
Padma Maharaja
It was certainly sad news to learn of the recent passing away of Padma Maharaja. Padma, the epitome of great beauty, elegance and good taste was loved
Oh! Colombo Being Grounded
In whichever form one achieves fame, the greatness of enjoying this fame is by accepting it gracefully and, most importantly, being humble about it in
Oh! Colombo The Horror of Garbage
As much as it is a joy to travel around Sri Lanka one cannot help but notice the garbage strewn all over the place. What one actually sees are discard
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