Personal Growth and Transformation The Power of a Growth Mindset in Fitness: Featuring Zulsha Alibah
Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It begins with adopting a growth mindset, a one that trusts in your potential to improve rather than being held back by your current limitations or
Mandodari the Forgotten Queen of Lanka
In the epic narrative of Ramayana, Mandodari is hardly the innermost queen only of Ravana, but a highly profound and significant figure in her own right. Her contribution to the story is very limited but it holds a lot
Ask about Dementia
Dementia is not a normal part of ageing, but is caused by damage to and loss of nerve cells and their connection to the brain that worsen over time due to a number of factors. This affects how people think,
Unveiling of The Scented Script
A unique blend of storytelling and sensory artistry came to life at the launch of The Scented Script – Where Aroma Meets Inspiration, held on 12th August 2025 at The Sanctuarii, Sri Jayawardenapura
In Conversation with Shalini Seneviratne
In the dynamic world of global brand building, few leaders have made as profound an impact as Shalini Seneviratne. Currently the Marketing Director, Baby and Child Care at Kimberly-Clark, and formerly the Global Marketing Director at Unilever, Shalini’s career spans over two decades of driving innovation, leading billion-dollar brands, and crafting award-winning campaigns that have touched lives across continents. Her leadership journey has taken
Level up your weekend plans with These Epic Entertainment Spots
Looking to escape the usual weekend routine? Say goodbye to boring weekends and hello to next-level entertainment right here in Sri Lanka! Whether you’re someone who loves action-packed games, enjoys chilling by the pool, or simply wants to try something fun with friends and family, we’ve got something for everyone. From high-tech arenas and go-kart racing to water slides and bowling under glowing lights, here’s your ultimate guide to some of the
Is Good Art Really in the Wallet of the Beholder?
It is back in the news, well, in the world of art and among those who follow it anyway, the 1MDB scandal, one of the most outrageous kleptocracy schemes in history, in which more than 4.5 billion dollars was stolen from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund. The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund was set up in 2009 by then-Prime Minister Najib Razak. The fund was ostensibly intended to stimulate Malaysia’s economic growth but ended up becoming
Morning Rituals Around the World How Different Cultures Drink Their Coffee
There’s something oddly comforting about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just caffeine. It’s a moment, a pause, a small ritual that tells your brain, “Alright, let’s do this.” And while most of us think our coffee habits are pretty normal, step outside your city, your country, or even your continent, and you’ll find that the way people drink their coffee is as diverse as the coffee beans themselves.
Violence Against Women and Children in South Asia A 2025 Overview
Violence against women and children remains one of South Asia’s most persistent and devastating human rights violations. Despite growing awareness, legal reforms, and grassroots activism, 2025 has seen a troubling rise in reported incidents, from sexual assaults and trafficking to femicide and state-enabled repression. Socioeconomic instability, patriarchal norms, weak legal enforcement, and climate-induced pressures have compounded the crisis.
Lions Club of Colombo Ceylon Excellence Honours Achievements At 2025 Awards Night
The Lions Club of Colombo Ceylon Excellence proudly held its Excellence Awards Ceremony (2021–2025) on Saturday, 26th July 2025, at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. The event was attended by several distinguished guests and well-wishers, making it a truly memorable evening.
Waruni Algama Vice President, Customer Experience Performance and Talent Development, Dialog Axiata PLC
For over three decades, Waruni Algama has been redefining what it means to deliver exceptional customer experiences in Sri Lanka. As Vice President, Customer Experience Performance & Talent Development at
SO, YOU DID NOT GET THE A-LEVEL RESULTS YOU WANTED NOW WHAT?
So, what if you did not get the results you wanted? Are you going to roll over and die? Or are you going to get on with it? Because, let’s be honest, the statement of results in your hand is not a death sentence
’’Someone else’s blueprint is their success story, not yours’’
In Sri Lanka, we have a strange habit. The moment someone “makes it,” everyone else suddenly wants to do exactly what they did, same idea, same style, same social media posts, same captions, same
The Bystander Effect
Perhaps the most infamous example of the bystander effect is the brutal murder of Kitty Genovese in 1964. Kitty was stabbed to death outside her apartment upon returning home from work in the early hours of the
Blue Orbit by Citrus
If I had to describe my experience at South Asia’s tallest revolving restaurant in one word, it would be unforgettable. This is not just any buffet. It is a culinary journey that takes you through seven cuisines,
Encore – A Night of Musical Magic
The Lionel Wendt Theatre echoed with the sounds of classic hits as the Revelations Mixed Voice Choir and Sanjeev Jayaraman presented Encore – The 80s, 90s and More. Audiences enjoyed a lively mix of
From Jaffna to Colombo Sri Lanka’s Youth and the Global Stage on International Youth Day 2025
Each year, on 12 August, the world observes International Youth Day (IYD), a day to spotlight the challenges, energy, and transformative potential of young people.
Reflections on International Youth Day 2025
Today, as we mark International Youth Day, we celebrate the boundless energy, creativity, and courage of our young people. Sri Lanka’s youth are more connected, informed, and capable than ever before.
International Youth Day: Youth Leading the Way Localizing the SDGs in Sri Lanka
In a world urgently calling for sustainable solutions, one youth-led movement is proving that the future is not just in young people’s hands; it’s being shaped by them.
When Tragedy Becomes Content The Ethics of Our True Crime Obsession
It’s 1:03 a.m. You’re in bed, one earbud in, phone face-down beside your pillow. A low, deliberate voice narrates the grisly details of a decades-old murder.
Celebrating Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the grand finale of the DEI Champions Awards 2025, a landmark event dedicated to honoring businesses that have successfully embraced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices.
Featuring Sade Greenwood
The Fame Game, an exclusive podcast series by The Sun – Daily Mirror, is hosted by the dynamic duo Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz. Offering a rare glimpse beyond the limelight, the show features candid conversations with Sri Lanka’s most celebrated personalities, uncovering the real stories, challenges, and milestones behind their fame. This week’s guest is Sade Greenwood, who proudly represented Sri Lanka at Miss World 2021. Join us as we take
Conscious Not Perfect A Gentler Way to Shop
The other day, I was scrolling through Instagram when I stumbled upon a video titled “10 Things I Regret Buying.” Within 30 seconds, I had clicked through to another: “Things You Need From Amazon, Right Now.
The Rise of Pickleball How a Backyard Pastime Became a Global Obsession and Found Its Way to Sri Lanka
If you have not yet heard of pickleball, it is probably just a matter of time before it enters a conversation around you. One day you might overhear a colleague casually mentioning that they played a match over the weekend. On another day, a friend might send you an Instagram story from a sunny beach resort court complete with palm trees in the background.
Why the Zoo Doesn’t Feel the Same Anymore
There was a time when going to the zoo felt like stepping into magic. Remember that? You’d wake up buzzing with excitement, probably in your best clothes, dragging your parents by the arm because you just had to see the lions first. Maybe the elephant show was the highlight. Or the seals. Or the monkeys that flung themselves around like circus performers with no sense of embarrassment. It felt like an adventure, a safari tucked into city limits,
Neo-Glitch What We Choose to Forget, and What Refuses to Be Forgotten
Chandraguptha Thenuwara (b. 1960, Galle) has long stood as one of Sri Lanka’s most unflinching visual chroniclers, an artist whose work confronts the nation’s compulsion to forget, even as it polishes its surface into something pristine. Through sculpture, painting, drawings, monuments, and collaborative projects, his practice disrupts aesthetic comfort to expose the violence buried just beneath. A graduate of the Moscow State Institute of Fine A
Anjali Zoysa Celebrates Her Birthday
Anjali Zoysa marked her special day with an elegant Afternoon High Tea at the Gatz, Cinnamon Life, Colombo. Surrounded by close friends and family, the celebration was filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.
The Enemy in the Bottle Alcohol and Methanol Poisoning
There is something almost ritualistic about pouring a drink. The clink of the ice in the glass. The amber swirl of the liquid catching the light. The laughter around the table as wine glasses meet in a toast. Alcohol sells itself as liquid celebration, a shortcut to connection. It sells the promise of loosened shoulders, easy conversation, and a good night’s sleep. Yet the truth is, sometimes the same glasses lifted with trust and swallowed with
Part III of the Ramayana in Lanka Series
This article concludes our three-part exploration of the Ramayana’s Lankan dimensions. We began with Ravana, remembered in the Indian tradition as the demon-king, but in Sri Lanka increasingly reframed as a sovereign whose absence in the Mahāvaṃsa betrays deliberate silencing. We then turned to Sita, whose sojourn in Lanka has been variously imagined as captivity, endurance, estrangement, and even refuge, depending on the community retelling her
Vain Virulent Vamps
Vanity is simply a state of being that we all, as human beings, indulge in. I myself colour my hair, use a Vitamin C serum during the day followed by sunblock (come rain or shine!), and am weight-conscious enough to recognise that fitness is not just for health, but also for self-satisfaction. None of these components, as far as I can see, are an issue. Self-care is part of being a balanced being. But when the vanity quotient hits record-breaking
