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November 19, 2010 marked the ceremonial inauguration of President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s second term in office.

Much loved for its laidback lifestyle, the milky waves of the sea that lap against the edges of the city

Driving north from Jaffna town, we were directed towards the Western tip of the peninsula, when we inquired after the famed Casuarina beach.

What I saw ahead of myself was a plank-laden bridge held together with iron suspension cables.

We set off in search of a villager who made kitul hakuru – a type of jaggery prepared with the sap collected from the flower of the kitul or palm...

This must be the busiest part of Colombo. Approaching commuters deviate from their usual course of travel with a sense of urgency and the typical bazaar atmosphere overwhelms the vicinity....

Born of the setting sun, the Hibiscus comes abloom in hues of white, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple and a variety of intermingled dusky shades. A spritely ornament embellishing our...

Observing the intricate pieces of art on the wood from afar, I struggled to fathom its technique.

Their colours vibrant and stimulating, the vibes rendered are sure to infatuate. Your presence of mind dwindles in the magnitude of their zest.

Incorporating a night of glitz and glamour, a gala fashion show took main stage at the celebrations. Media coordination: Glenda Parthipan of Emphasis See More