SL’s creatives are world-class: Randy Chriz Perera and Portia Ratnayake on their design talent platform slcreatives.lk The creative industry has always been a challenging one, and the last three years have seen the people within this already-challenged industry hit with…
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Not all pets are made equal
The true cost of breed manipulation Our pets, when we really think about it, are not naturally occurring animals. The first dogs, as the story goes, were friendly wolves who became domesticated over time to become man’s best friend. But…
The new fan experience: Concert live tours for non-musical acts
BL shows are now live and in-person In mid-July, the Thai entertainment and production company Be On Cloud announced that the cast of its LGBTQ+-themed Thai action romance series ‘KinnPorsche’ would be going on ‘tour’. The KinnPorsche cast is set…
Stories are powerful: Behind the Memories from the Margin exhibition
Memories from the Margin – documenting wartime experiences of the Palankudi community For the researchers behind the exhibition Memories from the Margin, which sought to highlight the post-war experience of the Palankudi community, each field visit was a poignant one.…
‘Funny Boy’ Director Deepa Mehta in Colombo to Join EQUAL GROUND’s Abhimani Queer Film Festival
“EQUAL GROUND,” together with the Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka, is pleased to announce that world-renowned filmmaker, Deepa Mehta, will be joining the launch of the Abhimani Queer Film Festival, with her critically acclaimed film Funny Boy. The multiple…
Let young love be
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Valentine’s Day is coming up and in true meme fashion, people have placed themselves in two camps – one side comprising those who absolutely love Valentine’s Day and go all the way with gifts, chocolates, and flowers,…
For the gram!
Where do we draw the line? By Nethmi Dissanayake These days, it is not uncommon to see people doing anything ‘for the gram’ and other social media platforms. From posting near-naked pictures to dangerous pranks, private chats, funny videos, or…
A silent burden with no real resolve
Intimate partner violence in LGBTQIA+ relationships In general, South Asia is considered to have a high prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), particularly against women, and what’s more, the statistics that show us this are entirely based on reported cases.…
‘Divyanubhuti’ – an evening of Odissi dance
In celebration of the 73rd Republic Day of India In commemoration of the 73rd Republic Day of India, which fell on 26 January 2022, the High Commission of India hosted a night of cultural performance as part of the series…
‘One’s personal style evolves as one grows’
Keahra Mudalige on how to style your outfits and more Keahra Mudalige, a well-known stylist and fashion personality online, was born in Sri Lanka, but moved to Dubai during her childhood and grew up there for 25 years. She has…
