Five Stories Of Real-Life Political Drama In Sri Lanka
Politics is not without intrigue, as is evident in political thrillers like ‘House of Cards’, and, closer to home, ‘Koombiyo’,…
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Cave rescue: Key questions answered
After 17 days underground, all the Thai boys and their football coach have safely escaped from the Tham Luang cave…
Thai cave rescue: What next for the trapped boys?
The Thai cave complex where 12 boys and their football coach are trapped is a snaking system of caverns and…
How China Got Sri Lanka to Cough Up a Port
By Maria Abi-Habib HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka — Every time Sri Lanka’s president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, turned to his Chinese allies for loans…
Being a woman in South Asian culture: a much harder task
By Venuri Gangodawila “When it comes to the culture of South Asia, a ‘woman’ is a very poignant factor for…
How faking your feelings at work can be damaging
Putting on a front – we all do it but what are the consequences of carrying a heavy emotional labour…
28 Startup Programs and Platforms to support Sri Lankan Startups and Entrepreneurs
By Pavithra Premarathna Starting a startup in Sri Lanka comes with a load of problems and challenges. Funding, structuring, strategizing…
How to spot the secretive activities of rogue fishing boats
For years it’s been impossible to see illegal acts happening at sea, from overfishing to human rights abuses. Now that’s…
UNDP ‘seas the day’ restoring coral reef in Sri Lanka
Niluka Damayanthi is up at 2.00 a.m. each day to prepare for the long day ahead. This entails cooking for…
Pain bias: The health inequality rarely discussed
When they’re in pain, women wait longer in emergency departments and are less likely to be given effective painkillers than…
