While walking to the gym this morning, I noticed an old, injured man, easily in his 80s, crouched on the side of a street, unable to get on his feet. His injury appeared to have been tended to. But he…
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Let your personality shine through your style
Zainab Irfan on the life of a fashion stylist Clothing gives an idea of your character and even boosts your confidence when you feel good about what you wear. It is essential how you feel in your clothes because this…
Is home gardening a viable solution for growing food insecurity?
Agronomist Dilush K. Rathnapriya on the utilisation of space for cultivation Food security is a topic being discussed widely today, as the entire world, and not just Sri Lanka, faces major issues with access to food. In a joint statement…
Resilient in the face of adversity
Boss Up Founder Hafsa Killru on providing small businesses with equal footing You are who you grow up with; there is no question about the fact that those who raise you, imprint on you. In Hafsa Killru’s case, constantly having…
Environmental Messenger | Recovering from the crisis without further harm to the environment
WNPS monthly lecture to be held on 21 July Agriculture is the key sector that supports the rural economy of Sri Lanka. The contribution of the agriculture sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019 was 7.4%, but showed…
The scoop of Carino artisan ice cream
Shanaz Gunawardena on a brand that is synonymous with love Ice cream has always evoked a sense of warmth and childlike joy when indulged. The word Carino aptly means love and affection, and it is with these qualities in mind…
The longlist for The Gratiaen Prize 2021 is here
Catching up with some of the authors It’s that time of year – The Gratiaen Trust, one of Sri Lanka’s leading platforms for recognising and promoting creative writing in English by Sri Lankan authors resident in the country – has…
‘Premaye Nagaraya’ – a new take on ‘Our Town’
Our Town is a 1938 three-act play by American playwright Thornton Wilder which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama that year. It is Thornton Wilder’s most frequently performed play, going on to become an American classic with universal appeal. The…
‘Even during the pandemic we persevered and opened new locations’
Spa Ceylon’s Shalin Balasuriya on their latest venture into the Middle East and more With the onset of the pandemic, the wellness industry in particular, gained well-deserved recognition. Sri Lankan’s Ayurvedic techniques became revered amongst many and the country’s renowned…
A new sport to bring Sri Lanka global glory?
MMA and the two champions flying Sri Lanka’s flag Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is as simple as its name suggests. It’s the combination of different forms of martial arts by one artist; this could be as simple as mixing…
