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What secret lies in the facial features of early Buddha statues? How did the knowledge of smallpox vaccination. pra­ctised in this part of the world for centuries reach Europe? Why...

A chieftain's fame lives on in his old mansion, discovers Gamini G. Punchihewa Nestling in the valley of Kolonne in the province of Sabaragamuwa where awe-inspiring hills roll and meandering...

The commonest form of worship in a Buddhist temple is an offering of flowers. The flowers are cupped in the palms of the two hands and offered at chest level...

Maureen Seneviratne reflects on the celebration 485 years ago Christmas in Sri Lanka, as well as having its deep, religious significance for Christians, is an almost universal festival in the...

Ishala Samarasinghe Queens Hotel at Kandy The Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC), is the operator of 13 rest houses countrywide and four tourist class hotels.Rest houses, emerging from the Dutch tradition...

Florence Ratwatte Adisham is the kind of place seekers of peace dream about. Now a Benedictine monastery where tranquillity lies like a blessing and the grandeur of sweeping mountain vistas...

Nirmala Abeysekera and Hiranthi Fernando A glimpse into the future would arouse the curiosity of most people be it in the east or west. Here in Sri Lanka, steeped in...

by Ishnala Samarasinghe A glance at the map of this pearl-shaped island will indicate that its location, smack in the middle of the warm Indian Ocean, will ideally suit an...

Enku looks into the making of this delicious dessert. Photos by Suresh De Silva Nothing can match buffalo curd and treacle for its taste and nutritional value. If you're lucky...

Sri Lanka has many advantages for hosting small conferences or large conventions. A report on the facilities by Hiranthi and Nirmala Abeysekera. Sri Lanka, famed for its warm hospitality, is...