The system built by the British, began operating in 1864, initially from Colombo, Henerathgodde (Gampaha) and to Ambepussa. Kandy was reached in 1867. 1925-40 was the peak of railway development. Most ...

The question of group ideology among the Sinhala people has engaged the attention of scholars in recent times. How did the Sinhala identity originate? What were its transformations in the course of ...

I love Sri Lankan food. One of my absolute favorite is Pol Sambol. 1. Crack the coconut in half and pour the juice into a glass. You'll want to sip on the juice while you scrape the coconut; its tough ...

This year marks the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's (1469-1524) voyage to India, which is rated as one of the greatest achievements of mankind. It is only comparable to Neil Armstrong's journey ...

First prepare the fruit. Remove seeds and cut the raisons in three or four pieces, wash and stem the sultanas, wash, pick and dry the currants, cut the pumpkin preserve, ginger preserve, and chowchow ...

Heat a medium size pan under medium fire. Fry the mustard seeds in oil. Cover and let the seeds pop. Next reduce heat add turmeric, chillie powder, curry powder and fry for about 20 seconds. Next add ...

From ancient times other cultures have been in contact with Sri Lanka to obtain the spices that grow there. The best cinnamon, cloves and other spices are indigenous to Sri Lanka. People arrived to ...

Break up the string hoppers and moisten with the coconut milk. Mix the prawns in a half teaspoon of chilli powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt and deep fry. In a mortar and pestle grind the ginger and garlic ...

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Though they talk of globalisation, global village, decay of the nation state, the nation states continue to function with their boundaries in tact.