Women in Management (WIM) recently announced the launch of the WIM Top50 Global Conference and Awards under the theme of “Resilience and Reinvention”, scheduled to be held in Dubai on 17 and 18 June 2022. WIM is a Sri Lankan…
A piece of Polonnaruwa
When talking about Polonnaruwa, most would think of it as a town to pass through on the way to other destination parts of Sri Lanka. This town, part of the cultural triangle of our country, is rich in heritage and…
#BreakTheBias
Hemas Holdings hosts discussion addressing gender inequality Hemas Holdings PLC hosted “#BreaktheBias – It Starts with Me”, a virtual discussion on the importance of celebrating women’s achievements and addressing gender inequality and bias that exists in today’s society, in honour…
E-diriya: Ensuring the safety of Sri Lankan women
In honour of International Women’s Day 2022, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) announced the launch of “e-diriya” – a mobile application that provides information on CMC services and other essential public services available to women. The application highlights the commitment…
Soy and Szechuan: A rollercoaster of flavours
In a world where joy is the food of life, and a rollercoaster of flavours is your ticket to enter, Soy and Szechuan – the latest Chinese restaurant in Colombo – opens the door to your very own Chinese carnival;…
Don’t tax my period
A discussion on period tax reforms Period poverty is a major issue in Sri Lanka, to the point that many women and girls in the country don’t have access to sanitary napkins, simply because it’s not viewed as a necessity…
Exclusive: Yohani on debuting her latest single ‘You’re My Paradise’
Yohani on debuting her latest single ‘You’re My Paradise’ Pop music sensation Yohani has truly taken the world by storm. Her hit rendition of Manike Mage Hithe garnered millions of views and along with it came a loyal fan base.…
Women in modern society: What are the biggest challenges we face?
In light of Women’s Day, this year we decided to speak to women from various professions and backgrounds to find out how many challenges and obstacles they have had to face in their journey, simply owing to the fact that…
‘The Quiet Maverick’
The story behind Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe The Quiet Maverick – The Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe Story – the extensive text of which has now been provided by Savithri Rodrigo – is a lively, fast-moving eminently readable text. As prior preparation, Savithri…
‘Nothing makes me happier than being on a mountain or hugging a tree’
Kushal Jayasena on his travel expeditions and more Kushal Jayasena from Colombo has always had an itch to travel around the country and explore new sites and wonders that Sri Lanka has to offer. Living in the heart of Colombo…
