Offbeat

The tusker itself was a major attraction for the people en route from Kadugannawa to Kandy. Photo: Ajith Perera/Xinhua

The ethnic conflict has linked Buddhism exclusively with the Sinhalese and Hinduism exclusively with the Tamils

The Dehiwala National Zoo, with a remarkable collection of exotic and indigenous fauna, is one of the oldest zoos in Asia

The 13 th.Century temple is built with bricks that are so light that they can float on water

The Esala Poya Day marks many significant events in the Buddha’s life

Expressing love in exactly 100 words in The New York Times' Tiny Love Stories section

Public feel 'betrayed' by her inclusion in women’s Olympic weightlifting team

Woefully inadequate female representation in the Maldivian tourist sector Only 10% of industry employees are female, of which, regrettably only 3% are locals

Female troops were photographed practicing for a parade wearing high heels, sparking outrage among lawmakers

While the mystery behind her death captured the attention of a nation, her life and contributions have often been overlooked in history.