Rukshan Jayawardene on what Sri Lanka should really be concerned about… By Dimithri Wijesinghe On this World Wildlife Day (3 March) – dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora – we spoke with the…
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Is Sri Lanka a victim of overtourism?
By Jithendri Gomes It was not long ago when Sri Lanka put all its efforts toward promoting the island and its magnificent beauty to attract tourists from around the world. In 2009, with the end of the civil war, the…
Colombo’s finest design talent in one place
By Archana Heenpella Photos Lalith Perera At the beginning of every year, Colombo’s finest design talent, fashion enthusiasts, and the media descend in a frenzy on HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW). Celebrating its 16th year, the show didn’t fail to…
It’s because you’re always on your phone!
By Vashni Benjamin Be it a headache, backache, stomach ache, bad grades, or even the common cold, every Sri Lankan mother’s go-to excuse is: “It’s because you’re always on your phone!” Studies now reveal that there may be more truth…
Not too late for better alternatives?
Recent protests bring Kelani River Dam Project to forefront once more By Jithendri Gomes The Kelani River Dam Project and its environmental impact was brought to light once more, with the recent protest that was held in Deraniyagala. The protest…
No Locals Allowed?
By Dimithri Wijesinghe and Chenelle Fernando “No Locals Allowed” is a Facebook page which sheds light on experiences by locals in certain hotels and guest houses. The page has been in operation since December, 2016 and has been posting more…
IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo – mind over body
IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo – mind over body Meet the ladies By Dimithri Wijesinghe IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo – the “Paradise Challenge” is happening today (24 February, 2019) at Galle Face Green. It’s widely accepted that this would be a good race…
‘Don’t be scared to dream big’: Devini Nimalasiri
This week, we focus on the talented and beautiful Devini Nimalasiri, who is the Founder and proprietor of the successful “The Jewelry & Clothing Store” – an online store on Instagram which provides a huge variety of unique jewellery and…
What you need to know about the So Sri Lanka IRONMAN triathlon 70.3 2019
By Pavani Jayasinghe Munagamage Photos Indika Handuwala – The biggest challenge yet to hit the beaches of Colombo, will reach Sri Lanka on 24 February, 2019. Along with the support of the public and private sector in Sri Lanka, this…
NCDs: 2019’s ‘Biggest’ Health Concern
By Vashni Benjamin – NCDs are collectively estimated to be responsible for the deaths of around 41 million people a year, worldwide, with 15 million between the ages of 30-69 dying a premature death, making it one of the “biggest…
