Officials urge public to get fourth dose, but transport unavailability makes this a challenge Having spent the past two and a half years wearing a mask and interacting with people who are also masked, the relaxation of the mask mandate…
Putting one’s health first during the long wait for fuel
On Monday (25), a 29-year-old resident of Borella killed a 40-year-old individual from the same area, when attempting to steal fuel from the latter’s motorcycle. A few days prior to the incident, on 22 July, the death of a 70-year-old…
Chatroom: A raw and chaotic take on social media
Director Tasmin Anthonisz on immersive theatre and the themes explored in the play Social media has redefined the way we form and maintain connections with each other, and today, a large portion of our interactions are carried out online. Given…
A grand display of students’ fashion and textile work
Textile and Apparel Engineering Department of Moratuwa University presents ‘The Grandeur’ exhibition During a time when many things have come to a standstill in the country, the impact of multiple crises on education is being discussed widely. In such a…
Social media: A growing source of news
The spread of misinformation is something most of us have dealt with, especially as our parents and other relatives tend to share the “latest news” about one thing or the other that they assume must be true just because it…
Moral grey area of black market fuel
Sri Lanka has undergone significant changes in the past few months, which to many of us have felt were the longest months we have had to live through. From a new President sworn in just yesterday (21) to the normalisation…
Connecting through art
Samantha Weerawardane on creativity, storytelling, and visual communication Samantha Weerawardane is an illustrator with years of experience in various creative fields. When asked about her work, she said: “I wish I could say I’m a full-time illustrator, but it would…
Keeping a book’s sanctity intact in a world of movie adaptations
Since its release on streaming platform Netflix on 15 July, the movie adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion has received a lot of criticism online and currently has a 5.6 out of 10 rating on IMDB. People were quick to compare…
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…
Do award nominations affect artists who don’t go home a winner?
Winning an award in recognition of your skill or talent is a prestige and can be the confidence boost one needs. This especially applies to those in creative fields, where negative reviews or criticism can affect one’s productivity and quality…
