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Begging For Travel: The Rising Trend Of ‘Begpackers’ In Sri Lanka

A young male tourist sits cross-legged outside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo. Arranged neatly in front of him are rows of colourful wristbands. To his left, a cardboard sign on which is penned the words, ‘I’m travelling the world, could you support me please?’—replicated in Sinhalese on his right.

Through The Eyes Of A Returning Traveller: A Memoir by Razeen Sally

‘…in early December 1977, my twelve-year-old self realized I would not be back for some time. So I scribbled something on a piece of paper—something to the effect of ‘I will be back’ —and buried it next to the lemon tree by which I had morning class[…]
That was the end of my Sri Lankan childhood.’
Although he grew up in Sri Lanka, Razeen Sally (54) and his family left the country having experienced increasing tensions, against the setting of a rising civil war.

Drinking Water Contaminated In The Western Province?

As pollution in the Kelani River increases it threatens the supply of clean water to a portion of the country.

The Reigning King Of Dosas: Shri Vani Vilas Hotel

Serving South Indian food since 1946, Shri Vani Vilas takes pride in being Colombo’s ‘Dosa King’ and has satisfied many a hungry patron over the decades. Today, its popularity remains as high as ever. On this, the third episode of #RoarShortEats, we visit the restaurant to learn more about its story.

Disenfranchised: Those Who Can’t Vote This Election

There are many that aren’t able to vote at an election.

The Hidden Sounds Of Heartbreak

This October, to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we promised we would start the painful conversation around the unexpected death of an infant—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, medical complications, and even abortion.

The Monroviawatte Garbage Dump: A Mounting Crisis

Mismanagement of a compost plant and sanitary landfill have affected the environment, contaminated waterways and threatened the livelihoods of people nearby.

Nurturing Sri Lanka’s Next Olympic Athlete

Sprint Queen Susanthika Jayasinghe is to team up with her American coach Tonie Campbell find Sri Lanka’s next Olympic star.

A Rosebud For Mothers: Helping Mothers Cope With Infant Loss

Today is international ‘Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day’, and to mark it, we feature a small team redefining maternal care at the state-owned De Soysa Maternity Hospital.

The Saradiel Village: Keeping The Kind Thief’s Tale Alive

Famously known as the ‘Robin Hood of Sri Lanka’, Saradiel gained notoriety for stealing from the rich and distributing to the poor. In the process, he gained the love of many, and earned the wrath of a few.

Today, Saradiel’s tale is preserved for generations to come at the Saradiel Village in Mawanella.

Sri Lanka Railways And The Tablet System

Sri Lanka Railways is one of the last remaining railways in the world to continue to use the Tyer’s Tablet system. Meant for use on single-line railway tracks, the ingenious system has been credited with helping prevent accidents on single-line railways around the world. A relic of a bygone era, other countries have gone on to adopt more advanced radio and electronic signalling methods. But in Sri Lanka, Tyer’s Tablets still continue to do their job, day in, day out.

The Singing Potatoes: The Acoustic Trio With An Unusual Name

Three young girls challenging the unnecessary priority placed on image over content.

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