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By Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. Meditation is a two-billion-dollar industry in the USA; it includes retreats, corporate training classes, apps, and many variations in between. It is estimated that 14% of adults have participated in meditation at least once in their lifetime. A survey found that 22% of the participants meditate to connect with their “true […]
- Psychological links with Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- What is Buddhism? (Category: Business)
- Religious and philosophical aspects of Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- Are science and religion mutually exclusive? (Category: Breaking News)
The Traveler’s Choice Awards showcase the best hotels in multiple categories and regions. Based on the reviews and opinions of millions of travellers from around the world, properties with consistently strong reviews earn the Travelers’ Choice distinction. Galle Fort Hotel and Thotalagala are among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor, demonstrating a commitment […]
- High tea with high fashion at GFH (Category: Business)
- Waraka Udawalawe – Thema Collection’s eco-Luxury retreat opens its doors (Category: Breaking News)
- LCY unveils debut ‘LCY for Her’ collection, redefining women’s polo wear with strength, and soph... (Category: Breaking News)
- Passport of foreigner who promoted Galle Face protest seized (Category: Breaking News)
Shenuk Samararatne and Vidara Suhasni Vidanage clinched the men’s and women’s singles titles of the Summer Season All-Island Open Badminton Championship, which concluded at the Municipal Council Indoor Courts in Nuwara Eliya. Samararatne overcame Thenuka Sathsara de Silva 2-1 in a closely contested men’s singles final, as both competitors eagerly battled to claim the plum […]
- Queen’s Club Tennis Championships 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kiran, Apna, Janali, Dinethya reach singles finals (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranthushka, Nadeesha clinch singles crowns at MBA Open (Category: Breaking News)
- Lochana, Warangana clinch singles titles (Category: Breaking News)
by Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. Part one of this article appeared yesterday (22 April 2024) The border area between Nepal and India known as the Tarai was a no-man’s land, particularly avoided by Europeans due to risk of catching ‘Tarai fever,’ and only frequented by a few aboriginal people and hunting parties. On a hunting trip, […]
- Sri Lanka: Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription missing (Category: Breaking News)
- The Stony Temples Ridi Vihara And Aluvihara (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi places India as nodal point for preserving Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- The most prominent sovereign of the Chola dynasty - India's Big Temple marks 1,000th birthday (Category: Breaking News)
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- Mage Kathava – Autobiography Of Imthiaz Bakeer Markar (Category: Breaking News)
- කාන්තාවන් බල ගැන්වීම සඳහා පනත් කෙටුම්පතක් ඇවිත් (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
Australia is proud to partner with the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in training and education, the Australian High Commissioner in Colombo Paul Stephens said. The High Commissioner posted the message on X after the Australian Defence Adviser to Sri Lanka, Col Amanda Johnston, called on the Commandant National Defence College, Maj. Gen Sujeewa Senarath Yapa, […]
- Deakin Avrudu ‘24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Australians and Kiwis in Sri Lanka commemorate Anzac Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia and Sri Lanka discuss ways to strengthen relationship (Category: Breaking News)
- MasterChef Australia judges give thumbs up for Sri Lankan dish (Category: Breaking News)
Is the Sri Lanka Freedom party writhing in its death throes? Is the blame for that to be laid at Maithripala Sirisena’s feet? He wrested the chairmanship of the Blue Party; Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga should be SLFP Head if custom, tradition and courtesy are observed. SLFP We remember the founding of the SLFP as was […]
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
[…]The post Resuscitating Common Sense: A Reality Or A Futility Towards Reconciliation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is There A Basis For The Sinhalese To Insist On A Unitary Constitution? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Book Review: Gananath Obeyesekere – Stories And Histories (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
In a groundbreaking partnership, Round Table Sri Lanka has joined forces with Marvida Travel, a pioneering Sri Lankan travel company. This dynamic collaboration aims to provide global members of Round Table with unparalleled opportunities to explore the captivating marvels of Sri Lanka. Marvida Travel, renowned for curating seamless and immersive journeys that seamlessly blend cultural […]
- Advantis and Cordelia Cruises unite to unleash the ultimate cruising experience in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Embarks on Culinary Extravaganza with Gary Mehigan in Partnership with... (Category: Breaking News)
- Classic Destinations Joins Internova Travel Group’s International Network of Independent Travel ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Mintpay Join Forces to Transform Travel Payment Solutions (Category: Breaking News)
Pulse Magazine, the leading publication in showcasing Sri Lanka’s vibrant lifestyle, has taken a pioneering role by becoming the first media publication to partner with The Galle Fort Hotel for the launch of its brand new bar – Ropewalk. Held on 17th June 2023, the ‘Murder Mystery Cocktail Party’ not only provided guests with […]
- Galle Fort Hotel and Thotalagala win prestigious Travelers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka hold 5th Round of FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka targets Korean high-end travellers (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
People who live in the isolated mountain communities of the Hindu Kush Himalayas depend heavily on the fiber-producing plant Girardinia diversifolia (Himalayan nettle). A village that creates textiles from the Himalayan nettle is located in Khar in Darchula of Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district. Its fabric and products are sold in local, national, and international markets as […]
- Ravi helps revitalise coir extraction (Category: Business)
- S. Korea’s Hyundai, LG vying investments here (Category: Business)
- Pakistan, Sri Lanka FTA opens new avenues (Category: Business)
- National chamber seminar on bilateral trade with Korea (Category: Business)
Bill titled ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka’: By Shamindra Ferdinando Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena made the following announcement immediately after the opening of Parliament on April 04, 2023. The Speaker declared: “I wish to make an announcement in respect of the Bill titled ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka.’ The court has determined that none of […]
- Parliament urged to incorporate amendments into Central Bank Bill in keeping with promise to SC (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Bill passes muster with SC (Category: Breaking News)
- SC refers FR case on Revival Bill to CJ (Category: Business)
- SC commences hearing petitions challenging proposed 22 A (Category: Breaking News)
Ranthushka Karunathilaka and Nadeesha Gayanthi clinched the men’s and women’s open singles titles at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Open Badminton Championships which concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.The Sri Lanka Badminton Association (SLBA) Level 1 ranking tournament, jointly organised by the MBA and SLBA for the first time, saw the podium winners […]
- Badminton coaching camp (Category: Sports)
- Lochana and Gayathri win triple crowns (Category: Breaking News)
- Badminton coaches receive certificates (Category: Sports)
- Badminton Officials Play Another Private Game (Category: Sports)
Angelia Gunasekara was crowned the first ever Miss Sri Lanka New York at the pageant held at The Vanderbilt in South Beach. More than 300 attendees came out to support 14 contestants who dazzled at the first-ever Miss Sri Lanka New York beauty pageant. Beyond serving as a celebration of culture, the event had a […]
- Transgender woman Rikkie Valerie Kolle crowned Miss Netherlands (Category: Breaking News)
- UNHCR commends Sri Lanka for rescuing 105 Rohingya refugees (Category: Breaking News)
- Ashanthi and Mahesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith donates a school bus to Kotagala school (Category: Breaking News)
The European Union (EU) together with the Embassy of Switzerland, Italian Embassy, French Embassy, Alliance Française, Goethe-Institut and the British Council will be hosting a multilingual jazz music tour across three key cities in Sri Lanka, with the view of celebrating this year’s European Day of Languages falling on 26 September. As part of the […]
- EU puts focus on inclusive and peaceful society in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rosy objects to using the name “Hellfire” for Colombo gig (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- Americares donates more than $773,000 USD worth of medical supplies to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Thulhiriya-based BAM Knitting started in 2005, as the fabric manufacturing and finishing arm of BAM Holdings
- MAS Holdings enters new venture with BAM Knitting (Category: Breaking News)
- MAS announces a JV with Tata company (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup Cricket Jersey for team Sri Lanka unveiled (Category: Breaking News)
- MAS announced as official clothing partner for Sri Lanka Athletics (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Manohara de Silva, PC, says the rejection by the US of a visa application by Gotabaya Rajapaksa towards the tail end of the latter’s presidential term may allow Western powers to arrest him in terms of the Geneva Resolution. The President’s Counsel emphasised that the Geneva Resolution authorised universal jurisdiction by accepting […]
- Ugandan President pledges support to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas legal moves targeting ex-Prez: Manohara wants govt. to ensure his safe return (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka warned of Extraterritorial jurisdiction (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: GoSL may be held accountable for ‘economic crimes’ (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Aragalaya & Morality (Category: Breaking News)
- Whither Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Futility Of Transforming A Nation Built Over A Political Cesspit (Category: Breaking News)
- Unarmed but not peaceful (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has informed the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet that an invitation to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka extended previously, still stands. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris met the High Commissioner as well as the Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the […]
- Empathy and understanding sought by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN 51st session – “Zero draft remains Zero to victims”! (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin assures Sri Lanka is safe for tourists to visit (Category: Breaking News)
Some of the protesters said India should not use Sri Lanka's vulnerable position to take advantage in business deals.
- Sri Lanka legislator raises shock questions over Adani power deal (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides to sign 20-year wind power deal with Adani (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has formally registered its strong protest and deep concern over the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka. In a meeting with the Acting High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka Amanda Strohan at the Foreign Ministry, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris categorically […]
- Eight Sri Lankans among the released crew of the detained vessel by Nigerian High Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka raises deep concerns with Canada over statements on genocide (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Distribution of Litro gas temporarily suspended (Category: Breaking News)
ELKHART – A hot start got Triton off on the right foot of a 49-14 girls basketball win over host Elkhart Christian.
- Trojans Get Back In The Win Column (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Trojans Get Back In The Win Column (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Basketball Results: Dec. 3 (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Basketball Results: Dec. 3 (Category: USA, Indiana)
Kathleen Marie Boyts passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2020, after a two and a half year battle with kidney cancer. She was born on Dec. 24, 1955, in Louisville, Ky., and adopted by her parents Ralph and Charlotte Poor. She married her best friend and the love … Read More
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
ELKHART – A hot start got Triton off on the right foot of a 49-14 girls basketball win over host Elkhart Christian.
- Trojans Get Back In The Win Column (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Trojans Get Back In The Win Column (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Basketball Results: Dec. 3 (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Basketball Results: Dec. 3 (Category: USA, Indiana)
Kathleen Marie Boyts passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2020, after a two and a half year battle with kidney cancer. She was born on Dec. 24, 1955, in Louisville, Ky., and adopted by her parents Ralph and Charlotte Poor. She married her best friend and the love … Read More
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Kathleen Marie Boyts (Category: USA, Indiana)
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- Cult And Its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult And Its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult And Its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- A Year In Cloud Cuckoo Land (Category: Breaking News)
Image Courtesy of Women Working “The sleep of reason produces monsters.” –Goya (Title of the 43rd etching in the Los Caprichos series) The tyranny of unreason does not stop at the borders...
- Cult and its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult and its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult and its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- A Year in Cloud Cuckoo Land (Category: Breaking News)
Robert Birkenmeier, center, waits in line with other residents to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach, Fla.
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- Cult And Its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult And Its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult And Its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- A Year In Cloud Cuckoo Land (Category: Breaking News)
Image Courtesy of Women Working “The sleep of reason produces monsters.” –Goya (Title of the 43rd etching in the Los Caprichos series) The tyranny of unreason does not stop at the borders...
- Cult and its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult and its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cult and its Heretics (Category: Breaking News)
- A Year in Cloud Cuckoo Land (Category: Breaking News)
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