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…
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…