Tired of the same old cricket talk? You’ve never heard cricket stories quite like this. Seetha is a 72 year old cricket buff and her infectious zest for life is only outdone by a sharp memory that has been defined by the sport.
Category: People & Culture
The Lost Pages of Colombo
A photo essay on the enduring legacy of Colombo’s book men. Natalie Soysa tries to shine a light on the stories behind the men of Peter, Sarath, Premasiri and Premadasa book shops, Colombo’s venerable second hand book store.
Ceylon & The Colonial Freak Show
Sri Lankan participation in ethnographic expositions (human zoos) was initiated by 3 brothers in the late 1800’s. Their connection to Ceylon was long, deep & profitable.
Colombo
Today Colombo is closer to fulfilling its destiny. The last decade has seen a new cycle of development that will permanently alter the city. It is then as good a time as any to capture her in all her essence as she is today.