From well-known Sri Lankan wildlife enthusiasts Dr. Thilak Jayaratne, Dr. Janaka Gallangoda, Nadika Hapuarachchi, and Tamara Fernando, comes a book that explores the lesser-known beauty that is Mannar. When recalling places of scenic beauty within our country, Mannar isn’t usually…
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Painting is a physical response of my body, my spirit, my chi: Gregory Burns
Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo welcomed Gregory Burns as the hotel’s first artist-in-residence from 3 December leading up to 19 December. Gregory Burns is a renowned American artist, who is also a three-time Paralympic athlete, having won gold medals and set world…
Know your status
Unlike other medical conditions, HIV/AIDS is tainted by society to such great extent. People living with HIV (PLHIV) have unfortunately been subject to stigmatisation, which in consequence prevents many from wanting to verify their own status. World AIDS Day was…
A day in the life of a Christmas tree vendor
Raja, a resident of Bandarawela, paused mid-sentence, while speaking about the hardships he faces during Christmas season, to say: “Most people nowadays have forgotten the real essence of what Christmas is. The tree which used to illuminate houses during Christmas…
Strong is beautiful: Gayathri Kodithuwakku
This week, we sat down with a home-grown superstar who has dedicated her life to spreading positivity. Best known as @Gaiakodithuwakku on Instagram, she is a fitness coach, fitness model, and competitor. Gaia, aka Gayathri Kodithuwakku, although only her mother…
Launch of ‘Review of the Southern Border of Sinharaja’
Sinharaja is Sri Lanka’s flagship for conservation of rainforests and it is the only National Wilderness Heritage area that receives the highest level of legal protection under Sri Lankan conservation laws. Despite its significance, Sinharaja forest is increasingly threatened by…
Fairway National Literary Awards for 2018 announced
The winners of the fourth Fairway National Literary Awards were announced on 3 December at the Galle Face Hotel, which brought to the limelight the best of the best local in novels under the three language categories; Sinhala, Tamil and…
Celebrate the season while contributing to a greater cause
Christmas is officially on the horizon, which means many of us are now realising: We have less than 30 shopping days left to get all our Christmas gifts. So, before you go into a stress-induced shopping frenzy, attempting to make…
Coming together to fill a crucial gap
The Arka initiative for sexual and reproductive health Over the years, the education system in Sri Lanka has flourished; however, there remains a noticeable gap in our system – the lack of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education and support…
‘Out of the Blue’ – A deep dive into the oceanic wildlife of Sri Lanka
A glimpse into Sri Lanka’s treasure trove of marine wildlife, ‘Out of the Blue’ – a book by author Howard Martenstyn – dives into the secrets of the deep ocean. Uncovering a range of data that poses significant value to…
