Today is World Youth Skills Day Skill development is a key factor in our continued employability, and efforts are constantly being made in the country as well as globally to help people gain competence in various fields and then improve…
Making things simpler and easier in the kitchen
Cooking has become a rather tiresome activity, considering the number of hurdles one must now cross in order to be able to have a satisfying meal. This especially applies to those of us who genuinely enjoy cooking meals for our…
Webb space telescope gives us our first detailed glimpse of distant galaxies
The world got its first detailed glimpse of the early universe yesterday, after US President Joe Biden released the debut photo from National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) James Webb Space Telescope. The image shows a galaxy cluster, SMACS 0723,…
Protests, economic crisis, and the festival of sacrifice
Sacrifice is one of the key themes of Eid al-Adha, which Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrated on Sunday (10), amidst an economic crisis and ongoing protests. Known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha honours Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his…
Nuts of all types and flavours are just a click away with The Nuttery
Completing two years in business is The Nuttery, a brand that has taken nuts and a variety of other snacks to another level, making them the ideal indulgence. Whether it is cashew, pistachio, hazelnuts, or almonds, you are bound to…
‘Everything I Know About Love’: The latest in a genre that explores the survival of childhood friendships
Plots that revolve around a group of friends finding their way in the world, either together or separately, are not new to TV or film. There are several that fit this description, with a unique character quirk or key incident…
Doorstep delivery: Once a matter of convenience, now a rarity
Small business owners and consumers on how fuel shortages are affecting online orders Having food or other items delivered to your doorstep is not just a luxury or comfort, it is also a matter of convenience. During the height of…
Living on a planet polluted by plastic
The World Bank, in an immersive story titled “Unpacking the plastics challenge”, stated that South Asia generates around 334 million tonnes of mismanaged waste annually. Of this, 15 million tonnes of plastic make their way to the Indian Ocean each…
Making our roads safer for all
National Accident Prevention Awareness Week will be held until 8 July Travelling on Sri Lanka’s roads, whether as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, is a risky affair, especially given the low level of road discipline in the country and the…
Building resilience during turbulent times
The bulk of conversations we have today take on a negative tone, and the impact this has on our mental health is something we cannot ignore. Conversations tend to leave us exhausted, with more problems or concerns added to our…
