Measures to minimize crop damage by wild animals Conservationists urge govt. to implement ethical, existing solutions

Crop damage is considered to be the biggest challenge faced by farmers in wildlife inhabited areas. A research conducted by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute on crop damage done by wild animals in the Uva and Eastern prov

AYURVEDA FOR THE BODY, MIND & SOUL AYUWANNA BY BARBERYN

Ayuwanna by Barberyn on offering holistic, ayurvedic treatments that’s good for the body, mind and soul.

Instigators

I recall having written, some years back, about the green-eyed monsters, referring to discontented women and men who were envious of their friends or anybody who was having a fun time. Ms. Loveless was one of them. She was always depressed, no love in her life, not incredibly attractive and plain to look at and resentful of anyone having an enjoyable time.

Textured Art & Calligraphy by Saajidah Ghani

Artist and entrepreneur Saajidah Ghani, has always indulged in art for as long as she can remember. “Art has been a part of me since my childhood” she shared. “I recall drawing as a child and indul

A Change in the Diet How are you managing amidst the crisis?

While Colombo may boast a rich food lifestyle – plenty of supermarkets, eateries and restaurants at every nook and corner – the current currency driven economic crisis and the commodity shortages have caused a drastic change

beware of IG shopping scams

Alert everyone you know. Instagram boutiques that are run by fraudulent individuals are on the rise! They are on a roll

WNPS Monthly Lecture CONSERVATION OF THE SRI LANKAN LEOPARD

At the beginning of the 1900s, it was estimated that there were 1,600 wild leopards in Sri Lanka. It is uncertain as to the accuracy of this claim, or the scientific basis for the research that led to this figure being determined. It was pr

INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT DAY: What of Sri Lanka’s wild elephant?

Current scientific data shows that elephant habitat in Sri Lanka has reduced by 15% over the last 50 years. It is an equally well-known scientific fact that when the habitat of a species is reduced, the species population declines. If the figures for e

Hard Times and Randy Dandy

Needless to say. We all know the past four years have been horrid. Everybody has lost their mojo and are feeling down

Ridiyagama Safari Park

This week I took a long drive to Ridiyagama Safari Park. I’m sad I did not go on this trip before, at least the animals might hav

wild about photography

In 2022, we’re engaged in an image-based society, where we may connect with photos of different forms continually. Images that may have formerly been restricted to a gallery or museum display, a picture book, or a magazine

Freddy 5 : Goodbye Nation Satirical flashbacks from the ‘land of the longest goodbyes’..

Before Freddy bade goodbye to the nation, he made the audience realize the grave realities they are living in. The performers, Adin Mathitharan, Nisal Katipearachchi and Dilini Perera took the audience down memory lane, from flashbacks of memories during the ethnic conflict to how people themselves voted in inefficient regimes over the years and the way they have justified their own shortsighted decisions. Touching base on geopolitics and how Sri

Living out of a suitcase

Hello dear hearts and gentle people! A better August is wished for all of you . I promised myself I will not mutter or write a single word about politricks or the people playing them. As a few of you may have realized I took wing out of the island a few months ago after a long time. Even the airpo

FREE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY ELEARNING.LK

With the current socio-economic crisis situations in Sri Lanka soon after the Covid19 pandemic, coupled with the transport issues, constant power interruptions, school children as well as students in every level have been facing the challenge o

‘ANIMATE HER’ IN EXHIBTION

‘Animate-Her’, a series of animated short stories highlighting the journey of incredible women who are challenging the norms and biases of their fields, will exhibit their second phase of the series on the 6th and 7th of August 2022 at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre.

Fainaz Milhan Cake Design

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown an

Nepal

Last week I took a trip to Nepal. I must say it’s one of the most diverse and richly cultured countries in Asia. I only experienced a fraction of them, but it was an incredible experience. If you ever visit this little gem wedged between India and Chi

Poornima Meegammana

Gender diversity in any industry helps in providing equal opportunities for both men and women. However, the lack of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers is a concerning factor in this day and age. This is why organisations such as the Shilpa Sayura Foundation aims at encouraging girls and women to access digital education. One of its projects, the NextGen Girls in Technology also received the UNESCO Prize for

“FILM IS A FANTASTIC MEDIUM TO TELL STORIES”

Two fantastic artists in their fields; award-winning film maker, writer and tv critic Vimukthi Jayasundara and multidisciplinary artist Muvindu Binoy collaboratively screened their individual short films at the French

Ravana Pool Club

Dense with many varieties of flora and fauna, Ella has a rich biodiversity. It is the most popular town visited by both local and overseas tourists to holiday in. Ella is said to have the cleanest air in the world. Over the years, Ella has become an eco-friendly destination that attracts a lot of adventurous and luxury travellers and also backpackers, who seek nature, adventure, enjoy tranquility and sustainable tourism.

Mikayla Resort Chilaw

Chilaw is not earmarked as a popular tourist destination. But with the tourism boom before Covid pandemic and Easter attack, it has slowly reached to the destination level mainly with domestic travellers, who love beaches and lip sm

Win More with Bingo! The Latest Fad in Sri Lanka!

Caught in the clutches of one of its most testing times, Sri Lanka barely finds a ray of respite amidst the crises that has brought the nation to its knees. Engulfed in routine dilemmas, finding a moment to dwell in utmost relief and joy seems

Life’s always good at the ‘Life’s Good Kitchen’

A small signboard at the beginning of Kassapa Road from Jawatte end, directs you to a cosy café with a lot of greenery in its interior. At Life’s Good Kitchen, customers can get a close-to-nature experience while dining with some of their uniquely curated dishes.

Food Crisis

A worldwide crisis brought on by record-high food prices will push millions more people into severe poverty, exacerbate hunger and malnutrition, and threaten to undo years of hard-won progress. People in low- and middle-income nations are more affected by rising food costs than those in high-income countries because they spend a higher percentage of their income on food.

BBC agrees to ‘substantial damages’

The BBC said on Thursday it had agreed to pay “substantial damages” to the former nanny of Britain’s Prince William and Prince Harry over the broadcaster’s now much-criticised 1995 interview with their mother, the late Princess Dian

Giving Back to the Nation that Nurtured Sri-Lankan born philanthropist makes a difference at home & abroad

Umayal Eswaran is the Sri Lankan-born Chair of Hong Kong-based RYTHM foundation. As an advocate for civic concerns r

From Being Bullied to Bossing Up

Boss Up isn’t merely a brand name. It’s a manifestation of resilience and inner power in the form of a branding and social media marketing agency. Hafsa Killru, the Founder of Boss Up has a personal story and determination to ‘boss

Racketeers

They are all emerging from the woodwork to make some money during these challenging and grim times we are going through, especially with the shortage of cooking gas, kerosene, petrol and diesel. The Profiteers are at it. Hopefully, th

Fathi’s Spice Attic

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COV

Cinnamon lakeside

This week I was tagged to enjoy a High Tea menu. The concept of High Tea started as something for Royals and Aristoc