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WW2 Through the Eyes of the Silent Generation
Over the course of the years, Sri Lanka has seen many wars and insurrections, natural disasters and the spread of numerous infectious diseases. Sri La
Quarantine Home Bakers
The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of businesses – especially restaurants and cafés relying on hungry custom
WTF - Ape Kade
Today on WTF we went to check out the most popular bread shop in Dehiwala, Chandana Bakery & Stores. I was introduced to this store by my former co-ho
Business in the New Normal
With life limping back to normal after 8 weeks of lockdown, the fashion industry is cautiously dipping its toes into a post-COVID-19 retail environmen
Predictive Tests – Boon or Bane?
Students have invested months of hard work and commitment in order to achieve a final grade that would determine their future, as these results would
Maritime Wrecks in Lankan Waters
Did you know that the Southern coastal waters are home to the Indian Ocean’s oldest shipwreck? This means that exploring shipwrecks could be the nex
Fashionably Danu: La Ceyloné
Today on Fashionably Danu, I feature one of my favourite Lankan brands, La Ceyloné, and their cool new masks. When COVID19 lockdown just started, La
Dr. Vajira Chitrasena
For Dr. Vajira Chitrasena, arts and culture wasn’t an option. Born to a mother who was determined to see her children taking up different careers in
Forging a Legacy: Professors Gunatilleke
Professors Nimal and Savitri Gunatilleke, Professors Emeriti of the University of Peradeniya, are no strangers in the spheres of Botany, having contri
Stuck In Limbo
Online classes, delayed exams, and lost opportunities; the Coronavirus outbreak is leaving students with a bittersweet experience of college life.
WTF - Spoonful of Yum
On WTF this week, we did not go anywhere as we had to do it all and keep social distancing in mind. It worked out well as I tried Blue Spoon. They hav
BUZZ - Chamithri Rambukwella
Educated at Ladies College, Chamithri completed her degree in Political Science, specializing in International Relations, and completed her MBA at the
Nature’s Creamery: Guilt Free Ice Cream
From the young or young at heart, ice cream is one of those things we all unanimously adore. It is the currency of friendship and of love, and can ins
Education Sector: Bounce back strategies
With COVID-19 the education sector too is at a standstill. Apart from students having to adjust to online teaching methods, school boards are also wor
Fashion masks to the fore
It was only a matter of time before plain old boring utilitarian facemasks would be replaced by brightly hued facemasks. In order to cater to the incr
Podi Pasan’s Patisserie
Adversity makes strange bedfellows’ goes the old adage and in the case of young Pasan Gunaratne, adversity presented him with the opportunity to uti
Finding Calm Amidst The Chaos
Waking up to news of increasing victims and death tolls, the constant apprehension of facing job layoffs and significant pay cuts, and even being priv
A low-key Vesak amidst COVID-19
Vesak, a religious holiday that signifies the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha lately became an occasion to go sight-seeing, visit da
Vithya Visvendra
Bringing South Asia’s vivacious culture to the palette, Sri Lankan born Vithya Visvendra has carved a name for herself, mastering the art of creatin
Unmasking Fashion
In these pandemic times when a face mask is our main accessory, the most in demand and also the most visible, fashion companies too have embarked on m
Feeding Street Animals
Today we feature a number of Animal Welfare Activists who are tireless in their efforts to ensure that the animals in their areas are fed. Their effor
Challenges and Bounce Back Strategies
While the government is preparing for an exit strategy, many sectors are rethinking on bounce back strategies. One of the biggest challenges is genera
Extended Curfew Period and Impact on Wildlife
When 25-year old A.M.S.P Bandara, a Wildlife ranger attached to the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) breathed his last during an encounter wi
Burying the Dead
Dealing with death is one of the hardest things we go through in life. It is the norm to be with your family as you hold funerals of loved ones. Barel
Social Cooking in a Crisis
Living up to its reputation as a nation of serendipitous people, Co-Founder of Colombo Social, Shaun Christie David stepped up to the plate and began
Full DNA - Maneka Gandhi
Full DNA today features Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi - Chairperson, People for Animals (PFA), also known as People for Animals India, which is India’s
The WHO: Addressing Issues In Sri Lanka
The Full DNA recommences with Anusha David interviewing Dr. Razia Pendsera, who heads the WHO in Sri Lanka.
SRI LANKAN MEDICS OVERSEAS BATTLING ON THE FRONTLINE
The novel Coronavirus pandemic erupted around the world with absolute fury. Countries such as the USA, UK, Italy, and Spain are amongst the worst affe
Quarantine: In Retrospect
Crossing off a month of compulsory curfew; what has self-isolation taught you? What are you grateful for the most? What have you learned to live witho
