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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
To Have And To Hold… Until Coronvirus Intervenes
Engaged couples who have spent months and years planning their weddings have been compelled to postpone their weddings due to the uncertainty of the s
Rising From The Ashes Of Terror
Reaching the end of their stay in Sri Lanka, Amelie and Daniel and their father were staying at the Shangri-La in Colombo. While at the breakfast buff
Easter Sunday attack : One year after tragedy struck
It was around 8.44 am on April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday. Some were immersed in prayer, some children were having their breakfast after the morning s
Rediscovering the joys of pursuing hobbies and interests
Back in the day, people were free to pursue their hobbies and interests unapologetically. But as a result of the rat race that is life, many have been
Surviving in the time of Corona
With the declaration of a global pandemic and as countries all over the world fight the coronavirus which is wreaking havoc on lives and economies peo
Stranded Abroad
With the entire world experiencing a lockdown and many countries closing their borders, masses of Sri Lankan students overseas are facing difficult ti
Movie Pandemic
Global pandemics appear to have been the theme for many movie makers from the distant past where zombie were the precursor to viral pandemics. From Th
Indefinite curfew: What about the pets?
While humans in areas with indefinite curfew periods are struggling to find essential items and vegetables, it may also be a challenging time for pets
Paying Tribute to the Co-Creator of Asterix
Co-creator of Asterix (better known as Soora Pappa to many Sri Lankans), Albert Uderzo passed away recently at the age of 92 due to a heart attack. Hi
Swimming The Palk Strait
Setting off Talaimannar Beach, Sri Lanka on 26th January 2020 and swimming the 29km Palk Strait to India in a record time of 10 hours and 18 minutes,
The queuing calamities
The dawn of 24th March saw a mass exodus of citizenry eager to leave the confines of their home and stock up on their fast-dwindling groceries. The cu
Working From Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to rethink their business practices completely as they have been asked to allow their employees to wor
The world is recovering…
There was a time when humans were in a rat race, trying to make ends meet, sticking to deadlines and ignoring life. There was no ‘Me’ time, no spa
A place called Gonarezhou
Situated in the southeastern corner of Zimbabwe, bordering Mozambique, lies a little known piece of paradise called the Gonarezhou National park.
Sangeet - Uniting Through Music
In a bid to introduce a new perspective to the world of choral music, the well-known choral directors Soundarie David Rodrigo, Founder of the Soul Sou
Arsikland - The Circle of Strife
A brilliant musical by Feroze Kamardeen hit the boards last Friday chronicling the political journey to the polls by the two main presidential candid
Child Force Troopers to Empower Children
During early February, Minister Johnston Fernando said in Parliament that 142 cases of rape, 42 cases of serious sexual abuse and 54 cases of child ab
Buzz with Danu - Miuru Jayaweera
Dr. Miuru Jayaweera (Phd) is an Internationally Certified & Registered Yoga Instructor. She is the Co-founder of Myrus Yoga & Fitness. The foundation
WTF - K for Coffee
On WTF this week I visit Kaffeine BY RE.PUB.LK. The café is new in town. And if you work in the neighbourhood I’m sure you know it’s hard to get
The Ravages of Ragging
Pasindu Hirushan was a bright eyed fresher walking through the gates of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura full of hopes and dreams about his futur
‘One Hundred Thousand Small Tales’ - extended!
‘One hundred thousand small tales’, the inaugural exhibition of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka, has been extended to 7 June
WTF - Keeping it FIT
On WTF this week, I take a closer look at Fitness. From the time I can remember, I have been on a diet or tried many ways of working out, but my weigh
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