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…
Sunday-Features
‘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,…
BAWA Staircases – a loving tribute to a master
BAWA Staircases published by Talisman of Singapore and Laurence King of London was launched on 15 November at Barefoot Gallery. Written by Geoffrey Bawa’s official biographer David Robson in collaboration with architectural photographer Sebastian Posingis, the book is a compelling…
Coffee and dessert at Calorie Counter
Looking for a way to cheat on your diet to indulge your coffee cravings? Or are you putting off switching to a healthier diet at the prospect of having to give up your favourite desserts? Calorie Counter is giving you…
Green Conversations for a better tomorrow
Green Conversations, presented by the Environmental Foundation Ltd. (EFL) was held at Hatch Works, 14, Sir Baron Jayathilake Mawatha, Colombo 1 on 14 November. The first half of the session was started by Ravi Fernando – the author of “Embed…
The art of practical mindfulness
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. While it is something we…
Janaposha Foundation’s year round “dansala”
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Ahead of World Kindness Day, observed on 13 November, we thought to shed light on a great initiative by Janaposha Foundation which provides a year round “dansala” that has blessed any and all who come to the…
Of education modernisation, and growth
The Education Modernisation Project funded by the World Bank, commenced on 22 October under the patronage of Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. Referred to as the General Education Modernisation project (GEM), the five year programme was initiated in July this…
Finding your dream job takes work
Hosted by The Better Tomorrow Movement (TBTM), as a part of their Good Human Series, an interactive workshop was conducted on how to land your dream job on 22 October at Colombo Cooperative. The workshop was led by Sohaani Perera,…
