38 year old shoe maker Bindura Silvage Ajantha in Pettah says that he has been in this business for the past twenty five years. His average daily income in Sri Lankan Rupees 300. He says that it is not enough to look after his three children, who are going to school.

Bindura Silvage Ajantha, a shoe maker in Pettah for twenty five years, seen here with a customer.

33 year old king coconut seller Balasubramaniam Rajah in Pettah - says that he has a good business, as everybody is drinking king coconut Sevilaneer or Thambili during the hot weather.

A photojournalist taking a thambili break.

40 year old lottery seller W.A. Palitha in Pettah says that he earns Sri Lankan Rupees 600 daily and not enough to look after his three children, who go to school.

11 year old Ruchira Nimal and 16 year old Rajkumar Ramadas, in a bag and travel goods shop in Pettah.

Parking warden, taking a break.

Garbage is becoming a problem in parts of Colombo city. Laborers say that although they clean the garbage daily, some people are not bothered and keep on putting the garbage everywhere without any concern.

Nattammais - Daily paid labourers taking a break in Pettah.

Colombo Fort - Railway Station.

Main Street, Pettah.