The Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to nominate Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a historic Buddhist temple in Nakhon Si ...

The Ranjana script is visually intricate and has deep cultural and historical significance. It is primarily used by the Newa ...

Rice shortages in Sri Lanka have disrupted the Hindu Thai Pongal celebrations, hindering the preparation of traditional dishes during the festival. The harvest festival Hindus celebrate on Jan. 14 ...

Beyond its historical and cultural allure, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The turquoise waters of Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle and Pasikuda beaches are ideal for relaxation, while ...

The ant-march of tourists up the “Lion Rock” – home to the remnants of a 5th century palace built by a Sri Lankan king with a penchant for patricide – was proof that, two years after political unrest ...

Kandy and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth ... An old burgundy and cream PO letterbox marks Sri Lanka’s northernmost tip and provides the ideal photo opportunity. Don’t miss the small hole ...

If you are a couple yearning for a beautiful romantic destination, Asia has tons of options, including beach getaways and ...

With Jules Verne reporting a sharp rise in Sri Lanka bookings, our writer gives a taste of what to expect on the operator’s ...

Jérôme Sueur’s “Natural History of Silence” and Pico Iyer’s “Aflame” explore the quiet (and the sounds) that sustain us ...

I got to know Kasun De Silva or rather was privileged to see amazing landscapes, archaeological sites and human-scapes a few ...

People light oil lamps in a temple during the festival of Thai Pongal in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 14, 2025. People celebrate Thai Pongal during the harvest season to thank the sun for giving them a ...

Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby (Part I of this article appeared in The Island on Friday (31 Jan.) Women’s Mental Health: ...