Giving back and helping others in a time of crisis is one of the most important things a person can do if they are privileged enough to do so. Sri Lanka’s ongoing crisis needs no explanation – every day more…
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Ruwan Palihawadana scores another win for Sri Lanka
SL-born bodybuilder on his wins at the ICN New Zealand championship By Venessa Anthony Sri Lanka, in the last few weeks, seems to have risen from the ashes and made quite the name for herself on the map, at least…
Gayan Gunawardana’s journey towards becoming a multi-talented artist
By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Building a multifaceted career is no easy feat, but Gayan Gunawardana is on the right path and has already established himself in the music and acting industries. He started out as a musician, releasing his first…
Dance and fitness: Two sides of the same coin
Tarja and Alberto of T&A Fitness on the start of their studio and more Sri Lanka’s wellness and fitness space is admittedly small, but nonetheless incredibly vibrant – from the full-on hardcore bodybuilding end of the spectrum to yoga, wellness,…
Book review: A rich tapestry of the life and times of a brilliant statesman
By Nigel Hatch In Volume II of his autobiography ‘To Paris and Back,’ Dr. Sarath Amunugama (SA) covers the period 1977 to 1990, aptly subtitled ‘The JRJ Years’. He covers a momentous period in the nation’s history and in…
Creating content full time: Is it possible in Sri Lanka?
The creator economy has been growing rapidly over the past few years, both globally and locally. Following the pandemic, Sri Lanka has also seen impressive growth in content creation, specially through online content creators – influencers – who have popped…
From the community, for the community
In conversation with Nihal Pathirage of Rangiri Holdings Sri Lanka is currently experiencing an unprecedented economic crisis. Although the country is on the mend, the lower we go down the food chain, the worse its effects are felt. As communities…
Stylist Shazna Hussain on breathing life into creative concepts
By Venessa Anthony Shazna Hussain, a 20-year-old, has explored many career opportunities since she was 16, hoping to find the perfect fit for herself. Over the last few years, she’s been a model, teacher, stylist, concept creator, sales executive, and…
Flying SL’s flag as a para-athlete: Palitha Bandara
Representing your country at a global event is an exhilarating experience for any athlete, and Palitha Bandara, who represented Sri Lanka at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, was no exception, not least because Palitha was also the only para-athlete…
Chathini Uduwana of Typefi talks IT and women
‘SL society is reluctant to accept a country head who wears denims and sneakers’ Chathini Uduwana, Sri Lanka Country Head for multinational software company Typefi, wanted to create a legacy. She wanted to challenge people who told her that she…
