How Long-Term Screen Exposure Affects Eye and Brain Health
In today’s digital world, screens have become unavoidable. From smartphones and laptops to tablets and televisions, most people spend several hours a day looking at digital displays. While screens have
Dhurandhar and the New Indian Blockbuster Culture War
When Dhurandhar released in cinemas in December 2025, it did not arrive quietly. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt, the film positioned itself as a large-scale
Ashok Ferrey Launches New Novel Hot Butter Cuttlefish
The launch of Hot Butter Cuttlefish, the latest novel by acclaimed Sri Lankan author Ashok Ferrey, was held recently at the Sarasavi Bookshop, One Galle Face Mall. The event brought together readers, literary
A Homegrown Lifeline for Contemporary Art: A4A 2026
In a country where the arts have long navigated economic uncertainty and social upheaval, the Artists for Artists Production Fund offers a rare and vital space for creation. Established in 2021 as Sri Lanka’s first publicly funded arts grant, the initiative was conceived as a homegrown effort to support contemporary artists at a moment when resources are scarce and challenges are many. It has become a lifeline for practitioners seeking the freedo
IN CONVERSATION WITH SHEREEN KUMARANATHUNGA AND CHANDRALEKHA PERERA.
Extra Shots is a high energy live entertainment experience curated by Shereen Kumaranathunga and Chandralekha Perera, two influential figures in Sri Lanka’s creative and performing arts landscape. Conceived as more than just a concert, the event brings together music, performance, atmosphere, and audience interaction to create an immersive night of entertainment. With careful attention to production quality and artistic collaboration, Extra Shots
The Secret to Good Handwriting Isn’t a Pencil. It’s a Playground.
When you see a child struggling to write, gripping the pencil awkwardly, letters tilting off the page; the solution seems obvious, doesn’t it? More practice. More worksheets. More time sitting still. But what if that’s exactly the wrong approach? Handwriting is sold to us as a quiet, seated skill. Something born from diligence and neatness. But look closer, and you’ll see the truth: writing is a full-body act. That neat row of letters doesn’t sta
Why do we do what we do?
Why do some mornings you feel full of energy and ready to conquer the world, while other days even getting out of bed feels like a struggle? Why do people chase dreams, fall in love, work long hours, help strangers, or give up when things get hard? Every action we take, whether big or small, has a reason behind it. We are constantly being guided by invisible forces inside us, pushing us toward certain choices and away from others. These forces ar
