By Uditha Devapriya At the time of his death on May 19, in a helicopter crash that has yet to be fully investigated, Iranian President Ebrahim...
The idea to promote the concept of mindfulness – development of Sati – particularly in children, was prominent in Most Ven Uda Eriyagama Dhammajiva Thera’s mind...
(Excerpted from Selected Journalism by HAJ Hulugalle) The Editor has invited me to write something about the migration of St. Thomas’ College 50 years ago from...
Sunday short story by Rukmini Attygalle Three octogenarians sat at one end of the dining table, poring over a scrabble board. They had initially met at...
By Uditha Devapriya By the 6th century BC, the centre of Indian civilisation had shifted to the Ganges Valley. Social and economic conditions had made possible...
From May 14 to 15, 2024, the Advanced Course in Bioethics titled; “ethics a critical but supportive friend” was conducted by the Institute for Research &...
At first blush, it could be said that the outpouring of grief in Iran and other parts of the Islamic world over the passing away of...
Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that finds its genesis in the teachings of Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama who was born...
Chit-Chat Sehansa de Silva 1. Tell me something about yourself: I’m 20 years old, and the only child in my family. I started working at the...
Wow! The Aloe Vera magic is certainly helping The Island readers! I had a few queries wanting to know whether Aloe Vera is helpful in moisturising...