Vanessa Mendis
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Fistful of Steel 

A tribute to Dr. Gayan Danthanarayana and Natalie Soysa  It has been a while since we have had the pleasure of enjoying the energetic experience of a metal concert. After a pandemic-induced hiatus of almost two years, the rock and…

The climb

The sport and art of rock climbing, within and beyond  They say that each sunrise is a new beginning, a chance to start over, an opportunity to refresh. On 5 March 2022, the sun rose on a world that marked…

Tinted Glass & Broken Hearts

In conversation with Lohansa J. Widyaratne on her book What makes a good author? Is it the art of wordplay, or the ability to find meaning in things others usually would not? Or perhaps, is it the ability to be…

The fraud in my mind 

The curious intricacies of imposter syndrome   Have you ever had a fleeting thought, or a tiny voice in the back of your mind, where you thought that a success you enjoyed was just all about luck and nothing about your…

Conquering karma

An artist’s journey in search of release  Art is born out of need, and for the most part, that need is selfish. Eventually a painting, a book, a brilliant piece of music, a poem, or a sculpture may end up…

‘Am I a good mother?’ 

Postpartum depression and the reality of ‘pregnancy brain’ The human body and mind are programmed for survival and to ensure the continued survival of the species. It just comes down to that. A lot of ‘what we do, why we…

A recap of Sri Lanka’s wildlife issues and a look into their future 

At first glance, Sri Lanka looks like a Garden of Eden. The country positively glows in greens and is filled with the noise of endlessly chirping, cheeping, buzzing, growling, and trumpeting animals. Add to that the sheer diversity of landscapes…