During his official visit to Sri Lanka, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk welcomed proposed legislation to decriminalise same-sex relations. ..

In the Christian-majority Houston metro, Buddhists only make up about 2 percent of the population, according to data from the ...

Gamage Asoka Rohini Nanayakkara Jayasena (February 15,1932 – February 4, 2025) – passed away just shy of her 93rd birthday in ...

In an interesting turn, the grand celebrations have also become a medium for people to share their memories of the Dalai Lama ...

"Strange Gods of India" explores the rich tapestry of ancient cultures and religions in India, showcasing the expedition of Mr. and Mrs. Thaw as they travel through Southern India and Sri Lanka. The ...

Nepal is calling on Sri Lanka to rekindle deep-rooted spiritual, cultural and ancestral ties as part of a renewed effort to ...

Sri Lanka is not just a country; it’s a case study of collective resilience. Not long ago, the country was on the brink of ...

Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi held a media briefing yesterday to give ...

The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved a proposal by the National Archives Department to sign an agreement and proceed with a research project on Sri Lankan-origin Dutch palm leaf manuscripts, ...

Rupert Parker explores Sri Lanka’s Jaffna Peninsula by bicycle Jaffa is still not on most traveller’s itineraries, perhaps because the region is still relatively underdeveloped. The surrounding ...

The myth of a Tamil homeland collapses under scrutiny of historical records, colonial chronicles, and demographic facts. The ...

For centuries, barefoot pilgrims have walked through the arid jungles and lush forests of Sri Lanka’s east and south, ...