Casteism is today often viewed as a highly sensitive topic to be discussed only in private in hushed tones or in connection with matrimonial matters when it assumes sudden respectability. Nevertheless ...

For nearly half a century Sri Lankan historian, Professor Laksman Susantha Perera's research on ancient inscriptions in ' Ceylon' between 3rd Century to 10th Century AD was gathering dust at the ...

Nagadipa or Naka-diva was the ancient name of the Jaffna peninsula. It is first mentioned in the Pali chronicles of Ceylon in connection with the story of the Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka in the ...

Aa Daa Eyaa (Film: Shoba) (with Indrani Senaratne) Aa Daa Eyaa (Film: Sobha) (with Indrani Senaratne) Aa Rasa Madiraa Aa Theera (Hindi) Aaa Daa Eyaa (Film: Shobhaa) (with Sujatha Attanayake) Aadara ...

This week Caledonian Airways began flying charter planes to Sri Lanka - years after the charter companies pulled out of the route - after unprecedented demand from leading tour operators. The ...

Aadara Kumaruni (with Lucky Deva) Gee Nadadee (with Lucky Deva) Kiri Sudu Saeleta Kusuman Pipeyi Mage Molaketi Puthune Neela Nayanaa Sudu Saela Thaarukaa Mandaakiniye ...

Aadare Saagare (Film: Asoka) Aadare Saagare Aadare Saagare Aadare Soyaa Pem Aalaya Himi Mage Aaley Pem Raes (Film: Surangani) Aaley Pem Res (Film: Surangani) Aaley Pem Res (New Music) Aawe Soyaala Maa ...

The system built by the British, began operating in 1864, initially from Colombo, Henerathgodde (Gampaha) and to Ambepussa. Kandy was reached in 1867. 1925-40 was the peak of railway development. Most ...

This year marks the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's (1469-1524) voyage to India, which is rated as one of the greatest achievements of mankind. It is only comparable to Neil Armstrong's journey ...

The question of group ideology among the Sinhala people has engaged the attention of scholars in recent times. How did the Sinhala identity originate? What were its transformations in the course of ...