The Water Veil by Nikhil D. Hegde is captivating novel that offers a roller coaster ride in Leela’s life and her endeavors to pay honor her ancestral pride in a hidden valley among mystical waterfalls.
What is needed now would be to formulate long-term strategies to avoid such a crisis from happening again and to establish ironclad food security for the country. There are a few thoughts towards this end.
Ceylon Literary Festival 2024 talks about a very real contemporary issue: Are writers destined to be doomed by the rise of AI-powered machines? Let’s face it. AI is here to stay. We have only scratched the mere surface of an unfathomable future with generative AI, and that’s the truth.
Sharma’s writing style is imbued with a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world, inviting readers on an enchanting journey through the cosmos. Her prose is evocative and lyrical, painting vivid landscapes that shimmer with the ethereal glow of the stars
More than anything UAE is the beacon of hope for a world where competing interests could coexist. Let’s look at how UAE, the tiny Middle Eastern power, has hedged its bets under the leadership of MBZ.
Charu Niveditha is a prolific writer. Bold, unapologetic and defiantly truthful wordsmith. His work has stirred up stagnant social settings, melted down the clouds of norms and mores, and boiled the wrath of the conventional schools of thought. With all of that, millions of readers have gathered around him from all over the world.
At the heart of “Phantoms” lies its characters, richly drawn and imbued with depth. Sheriff Bryce Hammond, with his enigmatic demeanour, serves as a guiding force amidst the chaos, while Dr Jennifer Paige embodies resilience in the face of unimaginable horror.
” I would say when you write regularly and read widely, you slowly develop your voice.” Says Vikas Prakash Joshi.
The five-day extravaganza of the Ceylon Literary Festival comes to an end tomorrow, leaving attendees with a bittersweet farewell as they reminisce on insightful discussions, captivating stories, and vibrant cultural experiences. As the closing chapter approaches, the festival’s impact resonates deeply, painting a vivid picture of Sri Lanka’s literary landscape and its unwavering spirit.
As the sun rises on the fourth day of the Ceylon Literary Festival, attendees will experience a sense of enrichment and inspiration. The festival’s commitment to fostering creativity and cultural exchange continued to shine brightly in the heart of Colombo.
The coincidental meeting of two lovers captures the alluring, unpredictable nature of fate in both fiction and reality. The instant two souls collide, whether it be by a quick gaze across a packed room or an apparently random encounter in an ordinary setting, ignites a spark that begins a growing passion.
The festival’s third day will also feature a captivating lineup of predominantly international authors engaging in enlightening conversations. These cleverly themed curated sessions will delve into contemporary topics such as body image’s role in literature, the allure of murder mysteries, or the intricacies of screenwriting.
The second day of the Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival (CLF) will unfold tomorrow (09th Feb 2024) at Suisse Hotel Kandy with more engaging panel discussions and a captivating exploration of Helga’s Folly, a fan favourite unique venue with art and rich history.
All my works of fiction, in my perspective, involve a dialogue with my readers as well as with the Creator. As a postmodern writer, I intentionally avoid creating closed texts.
In a celebration of literature, art, and culture, the inaugural day of the Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival (CLF) is set to kick off tomorrow (Feb 08, 2024) at Trinity College Kandy. The Lit-fest, curated by celebrated author Ashok Ferrey, promises a vibrant tapestry of literature creativity, showcasing the essence of Sri Lankan literature and the most-sorted global giants in literature and art.
The Galle Literary Festival just concluded with a bang! And the literary excitement that ignited late last year won’t slow down as the Ceylon Literary Festival is around the corner! And Asian […]
What is evident is that walauwas were the houses of the Kandyan chieftains and the Low Country mudaliars. In contrast, the average citizen’s home was known as a ‘pela’, ‘palpatha‘, ‘maduwa‘, ‘kutiya‘ or ‘geya‘. The home of the village chief, the native doctor, vidane arachchi, mudalali, and so on was the ‘gedara’.
3 Steps to Knowing Yourself by Arun Kumar Saxena is a Wonderful Book on Self-improvement, It Draws Roadmap for Self-Discovery.
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