Stories

2022 in pop culture

The increased use of social media, especially those that are more fast-paced like TikTok, makes it hard to keep track of the latest trends. One minute you have My Money Don’t Jiggle Jiggle stuck in your head, and the next,…

A green thumb for 2023

With the new year fast approaching, some of you may be picking up new hobbies and writing resolutions. One of those may be gardening – not only is it relatively easy and stress relieving, but you’ll be able to literally…

2022 in film

It has been a big year for the film industry, in Sri Lanka and globally, with many excellent, award-worthy productions making it to the screen. In Sri Lanka, movies like Aruna Jayawardene’s Maariya were in the spotlight at various international…

Behind the suds and lather of soap

Suds&Co Founder Rishada Fausz on the art of making soap   Soap is so readily available on the market that looking at a bar of soap in the bathroom or kitchen, we never realise how much work goes into crafting that…

Unheard Voices: Searching for equality in justice 

LGBTQ+ rights in Sri Lanka is a deeply nuanced issue. On the one hand, it can be argued that great progress is being made when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, but in reality, the fact remains that being LGBTQ+ in…

From a matrilineal to patriarchal society

How the role of women in society changed over time By Nivethitha Sivasothy Historical evidence suggests that around 8,000 years ago (i.e. 6,000 B.C.), humans were living in a matrilineal society, but time, lifestyles, and man’s quest for civilisation highlighted…

Say No Together 

A collaborative festival to shed light on gender-based violence Violence against women and girls is one of the ugly realities of life that we try our hardest to ignore. Part of why we strive to ignore this and pretend it’s…

Acute stroke – in a nutshell 

By Dr. Dineshani Hettiarachchi Sirisena Strokes are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity the world over. One in four people have a lifetime risk of developing a stroke. Identifying that there is a gap in stroke awareness among the…

HEC and the global stage: ‘Being adaptable is key because then you can win’

In conversation with Dr. Tempe Adams of Elephants Without Borders on global HEC There is a lot to be said about Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in the Sri Lankan context. Despite best efforts, strategies to mitigate HEC often prove ineffective and…

Aarya by Indi

A fashion proposal for all Sri Lankan women The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), or Town Hall as most people know it, came alive with a burst of colourful energy on the night of 18 November when leading Sri Lankan designer…