Jaffna known as “Yaarlpaanam” in Tamil and “Yaapanaya” in Sinhala is the capital city of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.

Reviewed by Leelananda De Silva Godfrey Goonetilleke is one of the outstanding personalities in the public life of Ceylon/Sri Lanka in the latter half of the 20th century. As a brilliant scholar in ...

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Annamalai described the anticipated development as “happy news” for the people of Tamil Nadu. After steering a ... the bid for the tungsten block in November last ...

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important celebrations in China and among East Asian communities worldwide. It is a time of joy, family reunions ...

Chinese New Year is a festival beyond compare. Technically it’s a week—determined by the lunar calendar but always late January to mid-February—but for many, Chunjie (Spring Festival ...

CHENNAI: It is no small feat for a government school to stand the test of time, providing education to the community for over 100 years. To honour such schools that have served generations, their ...

Last Sunday’s Island newspaper had my article titled Reading and the Classics. I continue that trend of thought and mention women authors who we of my generation read with such delight. Maybe I need ...

In 2025, Chinese New Year starts on February 2nd and this year it's Year of the Snake. 13:40, 22 JAN 2025 Newcastle Chinese takeaway food hygiene ratings ahead of Year of the Snake ...

Thai Amavasai 2025 falls on 29th January 2025, with the Amavasai Tithi starting at 7:35 PM on 28th January and ending at 6:05 ...

Israel’s Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza Appear Fragile Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel ...

Starting on Sunday, New York City became the first major city in the U.S. to have drivers pay extra if they go into the busiest area in the city. A 40-year-old mother was one of six people shot in ...

By Tracey Tully and Mark Bonamo Devotion runs deep in western New York for an N.F.L. team that has never won a Super Bowl. Will this be the year that loyalty is rewarded? By David Waldstein and ...