A larger than life gentleman

On June 10 late night Sando Harris called me, full of enthusiasm, describing his plans for a tele-series on the character NALLATHAMBY which he was creating as an episodic series for the TONTOFLIX Platform.

Why do we need feminism in Sri Lanka?

In 2020, the world stopped. In the year since, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed and worsened gender inequalities. Its impact on women and girls has been severe and disproportionate and it is already beginning to reverse decades of progress on gender equality.

STF’s “Pioneer Warrior” SSP Tuan

The Special Task Force (STF) was formed in 1983 as a highly trained unit of the Sri Lanka Police specialising in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.

Vavuniya tusker’s demise DID TOO MANY ‘COOKS’ SPOIL JUMBO’S RECOVERY?

On June 11 Sri Lanka lost another one of its magnificent tuskers that succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Kanagarayankulam,

Viral false news and hate speech online: A Buddhist response

Our modern world is hyper-connected – the cords of cyberspace connect us all across geographic limitations. However, these cords....

Why Sri Lanka needs to move beyond being a transshipment hub

The Sri Lankan Understanding is a weekly platform which highlights issues of relevance to the island nation by examining the journey taken in the past.....

God broke the mould when He made her

Our mother Chandra Navaratnam nee Rajasingham hailed from a lineage of Priesthood; Reverend Sam Morse being her Great Grand Father....

From inorganic to organic : Is Sri Lanka bracing for an agriculture disaster?

Shadow pandemic Lockdown-triggered domestic violence is global

Appreciation on LAKSHMI POLLOCKS - (nee WELAGEDERA) Getting used to life without you

Remembering you with everlasting love on the Third Month since your demise. Though the grief will pass away, Time will help to heal the pain, Somehow life without you mama,

WW2 tribute: Sabapathipillai Rajanayagam youngest to be awarded OBE

Sabapathipillai Rajanayagam commenced his career in 1934 as a 26-year-old Telegraph Engineer in the Ceylon Central Telegraph Office...

In Memory of a Classmate Bandu, a gentleman par excellence

On June 14, 2021, it would be one year since Bandu faded away from us forever. The clock ticks much faster than we think.

First-ever DBA Alumni launched by Kelaniya Uni.

The first-ever Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Alumni in Sri Lanka was established on May 29, 2021 by the doctorate holders...

X-Press Pearl disaster: Renaissance Sri Lanka to help victims

The recent burning and sinking of the X-press Pearl is a terrible catastrophe. Renaissance Sri Lanka comes to the rescue of more than 4,000 families....

Pandemic-related Domestic Violence: Victims don’t often get the desired help

During the first five months of this year, more than 1,200 women dialed the 24-hour hotline: 1938 seeking help for physical, emotional or sexual....

Jayanath Laksen Chandri Salgado: A Tribute from SLAF No. 2 Intake of Officer Cadets

SLAF No. 2 intake officer cadets consisted of nine, along with few other in – service inductions. Of the nine, four were Thomians and Jayanath Laksen.....

X-Press Pearl disaster; Will SL authorities sink or swim in compensation claim?

The fire-stricken container ship X-Press Pearl, which has sunk within the territorial waters of Sri Lanka, has become a hot topic ever since the disaster took place.

“Sri Lanka’s Major Development Projects, Not Delayed due to Pandemic “- Head, NOCPCO

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was one of the distinguished guest speakers to the ongoing 2nd day (7-9 June) virtual online sessions at the Sri Lanka Investment Forum (SLIF) on Tuesday (8).

The Unseen Victims: The Collateral Damage of COVID-19

I am a doctor working at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), Colombo, and I lost two patients within 24 hours last week.

Micro finance crisis in Sri Lanka : Tightening noose around rural womenfolk

A milkman positioned ahead of us, ringing the bell on his bicycle every now and then, while on his routine delivery round. The gol

Quit smoking to keep Covid-19 away

World No Tobacco Day 2021 - Let us commit to QUIT SMOKING

Criminalizing Fake News

Intending to deconstruct preconceived notions of fake news and to give a legal perspective to it in a context where fake news.....

Conspiracy Behind “Burning Pearl”,‘For a Few Dollars More’?

Arousing nostalgic memories of ‘For a Few Dollars More’, the mid 1960s film craze born with the screening of blockbuster Dollar series’ second....

Reef clean up at Bentota reveals extent of marine pollution

Marine pollution has been a serious issue and threatens both marine life and people living in coastal areas even before the MV X-Press Pearl disaster.

RE-IMAGINE, RE-CREATE, RESTORE NATURE

Our little island is one of 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world and has one of the highest rates of biological endemism. It is home to a rich ecosystem because of its climatic diversity and coastal influences.

She not only taught us how to live, but how to slip away too

“Tell your friend that in her death, a part of you dies and goes with her. Wherever she goes, you also go. She will not be alone, nor will you.”

Remembering our beloved Dad

Travails of people in troubled times

Curfews, lockdowns, or travel restrictions are generally understood as government regulations requiring people to remain indoors during specified hours.

Resilience amid COVID-19 pandemic

Asia Pacific’s largest youth-led social entrepreneurship movement, co-led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Citi Foundation, culminated in the third Youth Co:Lab Regional Summit yesterday.

A life Less Ordinary, Remembering Laki Senanayake (1937-2021)

This article is about the life of the ‘Most Interesting Man’ I have ever known. Laki passed away in the morning of May 30 following a brief illness. Laki was known for great many things. He was an artist, a sculptor, gardener and had a significant impact on Sri Lankan arts and culture for the past 50 years or so.