By Iris Manampery Their canon report - it is like thunder The Portuguese arrived on the shores of Lanka during...

The unique elephant lamp found at the site of the short dagaba. A hamlet in the mid country, 65km from...

Enku attends an aerobics session. As I entered the aerobics session, I heard the booming voice of the instructor and...

What gentleman dare leave Sri Lanka's shores without a gift of a gem for his wife or girl friend? What...

Derrick Shokman raises his glass in praise of Arrack Arrack or Old Stuff as it is fondly referred to by...

A leopard at Yala is curious about a tortoise crossing his path. A holy man once told the ruler of...

A mythical bird one of the carvings at Embekke temple. During the Kandyan era of our country's history, old traditions...

A philharmonic orchestra, western classical music and operetta are not what you associate with Sri Lanka. Add an orchestral conductor...

Dr Sanjiva Wijesinhe reports on Sri Lanka's traditional medicine. As the 20th century draws to a close, we find an...

You are assured of a pleasant and healthy holiday in Sri Lanka but you should take basic health precautions so...