If you are going to do something, do it properly… or not at all. This is a personal mantra that I swear and live by. Its nuances and relevance while resonating deeply now more than ever, has in some way,…
A hard-hitting heavy metal experience
Stigmata back on stage with ‘Arise’ By Venessa Anthony Last Saturday (25), we headed to the Gloriance Ballroom in Bellanwila to catch the event of the weekend. Celebrating their 22nd anniversary, Stigmata hosted a killer gig titled “Arise” just to…
New Ink 2022: A gathering of like-minded literary enthusiasts
Literary events in Sri Lanka tend to attract a crowd, although literary enthusiasts have had very few events to attend in the past two years. However, this weekend holds some promise, as the New Ink Forum will be held on…
Conquering challenges in music and beyond
Journey of engineering student-cum-musician Damith Madhusanka By Venessa Anthony Hailing from a small town in Avissawella, 26-year-old Damith Madhusanka lived a humble life growing up, with little money and less opportunity. He has his O/L and A/L qualifications under his…
The Environmental Messenger | Camouflaging in Kumana
By Siobhan Manuelpillai Roughly 381 km southeast of Colombo lies the charming bird sanctuary that is Kumana National Park. Adjacent to Yala National Park, it too boasts similar, if not more, breath taking scenery and wildlife. Yet, unlike most of…
Giving women the privilege of the perfect fit
Imesha Ruwanpura on her customisable clothing line By Venessa Anthony Managing a full-time job and higher education at the same time is no easy feat. While some of us struggle with just one, impressively enough, Imesha Ruwanpura opened up her…
From days of darkness to solar-powered brightness
Ecosteem Co-Founder Balachandran Ramesh on empowering the nation with renewable energy By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Sri Lankans have had no choice but to adapt to the worsening situation in the country, but continuing power cuts severely affect our daily life…
Anonymous Instagram questions: Harmless fun or toxic breeding ground?
By Venessa Anthony Social media is revolutionary – we cannot deny that. Unfortunately, everything good always comes with a dark side and when it comes to online platforms – despite being a great way to communicate and spread news –…
