By Chenelle Fernando Martial arts have been in existence for centuries and are taken up in various forms and techniques. Be it kung fu, karate or jiu-jitsu; discipline, perseverance and the value of hard work are constant examples that’s clustered…
Printed Brunch
You are not your disability: Dinesh Palipana
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Dinesh Palipana, a Sri Lankan born Australian, was the first person with quadriplegia, caused by a spinal injury, to graduate from medical school in Australia. He is a legal professional, disability advocate, and all-round superhuman who overcame…
Discussing the undiscussed – Taboo Sri Lanka 2019
By Dimithri Wijesinghe and Chenelle Fernando Taboo Sri Lanka 2019 was held at Trace Expert City on 26 January from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. where audiences were invited to “discuss the undiscussed”. The event was the product of…
Sea urchin stings in Sri Lanka
What to know, how to be careful, and aftercare By Jithendri Gomes These little creatures are scientifically known as Echinoidea, and are found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, with a patchy distribution. “At present, the Sri Lankan coastal belt is going…
Energetic powerhouse performance
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Voice.Print, Sri Lanka’s seminal acapella act to date, held a two-hour live concert at the Viharamahadevi open air theatre last Saturday (26) evening. Featuring an acapella mash of 19 songs, the band took us through a…
Racing the pearl, one wheel at a time
By Chenelle Fernando We have decathlons, triathlons, and numerous marathons that test and push mankind to their limits. A 24-hour bicycle challenge on the other hand is a rare occasion and is almost never heard of. Race the Pearl makes…
The Sailor shares his sojourns
By Rovina Vandersay Today, we delve into the adventures of Instagram traveller, The Sailor. With 33k followers, Ishan Malith who goes by his Insta name “The Sailor” because he is actually a marine engineer, has made travelling and Instagramming his…
A new age for Sri Lankan art
By Pujanee Galappaththi Presented by M Sequence, an exclusive showcase of artistic intent was conducted from 18-20 January, 2019 by artist Kesara Ratnavibhushana in consultation with Genesis Global Consultancy, UK Founder and Le Grand Galle by Asia Leisure Hospitality Consultant…
Dining with Mr. Burger
By Anjalika Abeykoon When we were on Galle Road passing Bambalapitiya, we noticed this burger joint which is always crowded during the evening. So one day we decided to drop in to see what all the rush is about, which…
A Sri Lankan guide to social media marketing
By Janeeth Rodrigo Top of the morning folks! This week we are picking the brain of one of the leading industry experts and thought leaders in social media in Sri Lanka, Indulekha Nanayakkara. She has worked…
