Ask a group of people what they do for a living today and no two answers are the same. That’s the beauty of the job market in this millennium – new opportunities, new careers and a brand-new idea of what success can look like and from where. In this segment, we explore the stories of those who stepped off the beaten paths of conventional careers to take a gamble on the roads less travelled, delving into their experiences to ask the big question –

Beverley Pinder was born in Sri Lanka and later moved to Australia. An alumnus of St Lawrence’s School Wellawatte, Beverley has forged a distinguished career in public relations. As a former Miss Universe Australia 1978 and seasoned PR professional, she excels in strategic communication and relationship building. With a background in Political Communication and Campaign Management, Beverley navigates the media landscape adeptly, shaping public pe

Today I speak about stand up comedy and its potential in Sri Lanka, on the Buzz. I caught up with the team at Nut & Bolt to chat about what makes them click. Today I speak to Ravindu Amendra, Sathees Nadesan & Hasalaka Thushara about their journey.

Yesterday morning my partner (he is Dutch) and I were on a safari jeep on our way to Yala, until our jeep driver hit a poor dog on the street. What was even more shocking is that he wanted to continue the safari saying that it was ‘a very normal occurrence miss’ and ‘once or twice a day we hit a dog on the road miss.’ This was both heartbreaking and horrifying. We made him turn the truck around and we found the dog lying on the side of the road h

Rumour has it Star Wars creator and director, George Lucas based the Star Wars character Yoda, Luke Skywalker’s mentor, off an Asian primate called the tarsier. This is due to the uncanny resemblance between the fictional character and the tarsier. Most recently, when Grogu, nicknamed ‘Baby Yoda’ appeared in the 2019 TV series, The Mandalorian, the questions of Yoda’s species ignited fan discussions once again. However, Lucas has dispelled the f

Gender based violence and harassment (GBVH) is rooted in gender inequality, abuse of power and harmful norms. We spoke to Tusitha Kumarakulasingam, Management Consultant/ Transformation Catalyst, Board Member and Strategy Consultant WCIC on the above.

Down from the Knuckles Mountain range of over 34 peaks in central Sri Lanka lies the man-made Victoria Lake. In the earlier days of the dam’s creation and construction, the British Queen came to view the progress. The project was funded by the UK and opened in 1985 by the then British Prime Minister. She was once noted to have said “This lady is not for turning”. Margaret made the UK great again. The dam was called Victoria, some say after a wate

If I had a FAQ next to my name, it would have to be my favourite and most dreaded question of all time - “Where do you recommend for us to eat?” It was a question I didn’t really know how to answer at first but over time, I developed a personal strategy by narrowing in on a cuisine – “What are we in the mood for? Chinese? Italian? Indian?” And if it’s Indian, there’s a particular spot I’m rather fond of, and whose food I can personally vouch fo

Food courts in malls have evolved into vibrant hubs of culinary exploration, inviting shoppers and visitors to embark on a journey of diverse flavours and tastes. Nestled amidst the lively atmosphere of shopping centres, these communal dining spaces offer a delightful escape where patrons can indulge in a plethora of culinary delights from around the globe. With an eclectic mix of eateries, food courts cater to a wide range of palates and dietary

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling asleep and /or staying asleep. This is despite the fact that you have ample time and a bedroom environment conducive to restful sleep. Dr. Shehan Silva, Consultant Physician with special interest in Geriatrics and Senior Lecturer in Medicine, discusses insomnia which is a common issue among many.