Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala’s journey to the highest point on earth Interviewed by Sharanya Sekaram and Bhagya Wickramage Written by Sheshadri Kottearachchi Everystory Sri Lanka is a Sri Lankan-based feminist collective focused on storytelling and knowledge sharing. We believe that stories and…
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‘Iconic Masjids of Ceylon’
Capturing the vivid stories behind some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful mosques Sri Lanka’s legacy as a trading hub and melting pot of cultures shows itself in almost all aspects of our lives today. One of the most notable ways…
‘Empathy is innate, but the choice to use it is in our hands’ – Author Mimi Nicklin
Author Mimi Nicklin discusses her new book and the need for empathetic leaders in Sri Lanka Empathy advocate and author Mimi Nicklin’s book Softening the Edge couldn’t have come at a better time. The global pandemic, collapsing economies, and Sri…
Imagine all the people…
How artists came together to add colour to the people’s movement Art is a form of expression. Artistic mediums have a powerful capacity to illustrate narratives and perspectives, sometimes open to interpretation, and sometimes more direct and explicit in delivery.…
Home is where the heart is
Lankans living abroad voice their thoughts Since the protest on 31 March in front of the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa which resulted in an overnight curfew and multiple arrests, there have been recurring protests taking place islandwide. Despite…
‘Both sides of the coin’: The multifaceted life and career of Iyanthi Goonewardena
By Zahara Dawoodbhoy Everystory Sri Lanka is a Sri Lankan-based feminist collective focused on storytelling and knowledge sharing. We believe that stories and knowledge come in all shapes and forms, and it is within this complexity and potential for creativity…
Electro Doctors: Breaking into the electronic music scene in Lanka
Electronic music has come a long way over the years, and is steadily gaining popularity with the new generation. In conversation with Viraj Pero on his entrance into the local electronic music scene in Sri Lanka, he told us that…
‘At my core, I want to make an impact’
Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 nominee Asini Wijewardane on business and passion A Sri Lankan abroad, Asini Wijewardane received a special accolade last month when she was named one of the Boston Business Journal’s top 40 business people under…
The Lead Woman – Episode 3: ‘We should set an example as public figures’ – Hirunika Premachandra
In celebration of the month of International Women’s Day, Brunch together with Brunch.lk is celebrating women in Sri Lankan politics. For Episode 3 of the series, we sat down with former parliamentarian and Member of the Opposition Hirunika Premachandra. After…
Taking the Devil’s Staircase
This week we followed Thusitha Medagama on his trip to “Devil’s Staircase”. Medagama is a Lankan adventure travel mainstay, responsible for travel groups like Adventure Seekers and Sinbad’s Travels and a well-loved part of the local adventure travel scene. While…
