Since 2019, Sri Lankans have been dealing with blow after blow – from the Easter attacks to the pandemic to an unprecedented economic crisis which has resulted in crippling inflation, devastating most households. Considering what we’ve had to deal with…
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You messed with the wrong generation
By crushing the Aragalaya, we are failing our youth By Angeline Ondaatjie “There is a new force of nature at hand, stirring all over the world. They are the young people whom frankly, we have failed. Who are angry,…
A welcome distraction for Lankans in crisis
Sri Lankan sport, despite hardship, is making us proud It has been a happy few months for Sri Lankan sports fans, with Sri Lanka’s thrilling Asia Cup triumph last Sunday, becoming Asian Netball Champions, and also winning the Legends League…
Are the women propping up our craft sector being adequately supported?
MSME women entrepreneurs in craft and what they need to thrive Sri Lanka’s heritage is so incredibly rich that it makes its way down into almost all our industries. This is most clearly evident in our textile and fashion industries,…
World Suicide Prevention Day: Recognising suicidal thoughts
World Suicide Prevention Day was commemorated on 10 September under the theme of ‘Creating hope Through Action’ as per the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year the World Suicide Prevention Day focuses attention on the matter of suicide, reducing stigma…
Threatened by a silicone cup? The misconceptions around period cups and virginity
Menstrual products in Sri Lanka have never been cheap. A study conducted on the taxes imposed on sanitary pads and tampons found that these products are taxed at 42.9%, with border tariffs and the local VAT contributing to the total…
A morsel for the queer folk? Queerbaiting in mainstream media
Former One Direction band member Harry Styles came under fire recently when he was accused of queerbaiting by music critics and general audiences, who claimed that Styles had profited off his perceived ‘queerness’ due to his adopted LGBTQ+ aesthetic. Queerbaiting…
The art of dissent: the Aragalaya’s creative protest
The Aragalaya showcased the most creative form of protest By Angeline Ondaatjie One of the many things that drew us all to the Aragalaya at Galle Face was the vibrant art, the creative music, the laser light shows, the exhilarating…
The new man: K-pop is normalising men in makeup
The growing popularity of K-pop has paved the way for the continued expansion of the ‘Hallyu Wave’ which refers to the increase in global popularity of South Korean culture since the 1990s. However, this wave is no longer limited to…
Are all travel influencers women? Travel influencers and the male gaze
The title of influencer tends to leave a sour taste in the mouths of anyone who utters it and even to this day, despite the prevalence of social media ‘influencers,’ people, especially influencers themselves, still baulk at the thought of…
