Month: March 2025

BY M.V. Muhsin Bishop Desmond Tutu the trusted friend and spiritual soul mate of Nelson Mandela was visiting Lusaka, in 1986, and I had the privilege of co-hosting a private tea party along with the Limbada Brothers for the Bishop’s delegation which was reaching out to communities in Zambia to gain more support for the […]

This is Bradby Week in Colombo. It’s a spiritual moment for all Trinitians and Royalists, and even for many a rugby fan of other affiliations. Many are highly spirited, others are literally spirited highly. Lemon juice or other spiked concoctions gives it the tang and tango that makes rugby spirits spark. The Bradby has a […]

A more determined romantic is hard to find. He totally immerses himself in his mission. And his vision compels him to win any prize he sets his eyes on. He has two heartthrobs. His wife Yehali (plus the kids) and the other… cricket! The affair started when she was at the Hillwood College hostel in […]

We called them “Sahayam Specials”. In the storied history of Bradby Shield encounters, the 1960’s was illumined by the dash and dazzle that was brought to Sri Lanka rugby by Mohan Sahayam, the Chief Guest at today’s return game in Kandy. Forty years to this encounter, the two teams were lined up for formal introductions: […]

A herd of humanity was hurtling down Independence Drive the main street of Lusaka. They were yelling in unison ‘Kavolala, Kavolala’ –“Thief, Thief” in the local dialect. Running ahead at thunderbolt speed to save his life was the subject of the attack.  It was the Bradby weekend in 1979, forty years ago. As  Bradby fever […]

A Google search,  or even the Guinness Book,  will not yield anyone who has the twin attributes of having captained both his country at Rugby and the Banking Industry as a Central Bank Governor, Fed Chairman or Chancellor of the Exchequer. Except our own Indrajit Coomaraswamy. With a true Shakespearean flavour he was gentle, purposeful […]

Now that all the eating and drinking is over and you’ve made your New Year resolutions, it’s good to read on! Waists and hips Before you any further, do go and get a measuring tape! Then get to work. Try answering the question: what’s your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)? Let’s begin:  First measure your waist at […]