I joyfully write this Sunday on my favourite“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Jorge Luis Borges And “Librarians are tour guides to all knowledge.” Patrick Ness kind of professional with backdrop of an adored place. Yes, I write about a reference librarian cum information provider now progressed to be […]
by Prof. Savitri Goonesekere Coming to the University of Peradeniya is always a special experience. It brings back memories of carefree student days in a perfect environment for friendship and learning. Who can forget the glorious “yellow showers,” the winding Galaha Road, the lawn mowers on fresh grass, “sunset and evening star” and the flute […]
The Franciscan Missionary of Mary this year marks their 135 anniversary of services in Sri Lanka. To mark the occasion, Sister Ranjani Gurusinghe of the St. Joseph’s Convent, Piliyandala issued the following release to the media: “As we celebrate the 135 years of our mission Sri Lanka let us reflect on and see the services […]
by Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London TNA Jaffna District MP M.A. Sumanthiran and Trincomalee District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam were in London last week on their way back home from New York and met with British Government officials and members of Tamil and Muslim diaspora communities living in London. Talking exclusively to the Sunday Island, Rasamanickam said that […]
by Goolbai Gunasekara Does this seem a silly question? After nearly 50 years as a teacher, and more than half of that time as Principal of an International School, I can say with absolute certainty that parents are not always sensible… The daily rigorous advertising that goes on in the Sri Lankan papers urging parents […]