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Mannar Unbound: A journey through history and nature

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…

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…

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…

Heritage, tourism, and the untold secrets of Colombo

The iDiscover Colombo Map and App promises it all! A city guide unlike most others, iDiscover Colombo – an illustrated neighbourhood map – unveils the layers of the city through the eyes and experiences of its people. Launched on Saturday,…

Aura Haute Couture’s special festive collection

Aura Haute Couture, the choice of the discerning fashionista, will launch their festive season collection shortly at their beautifully appointed boutique on Rosmead Place. Aura, which has a dazzling collection of both ethnic as well as fusion wear, also stocks…