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72 Years Of Independence: Here Are Some Of The Events And People That Contributed

Sri Lanka today celebrated 72 years of independence from the British with performances and parades at the Independence Square in Colombo. And although Independence Day celebrations have today become a show of military strength, independence for Sri Lanka was a negotiated settlement that was the cumulative end to many events and movements throughout the period Sri Lanka was colonised.

Data Storm 1.0: Inspiring Sri Lankan Youth to Get Involved in Big Data

The era of Big Data is upon us, and Sri Lanka is embracing this change. Around the island, businesses and universities are prioritizing their focus on data analytics. For the first time in the country, Data Storm 1.0 is in the works, an initiative which will draw attention to the data revolution.

Roar Showtime: Our Top Picks From ‘Colours of Community’

In December last year, we sent out a call for submissions. We wanted photographers from all over the country—both amateur and professional—to participate in a specially curated online photography festival: we wanted you to share your vision, the vision that inspires, informs and awes you.

Striking the Right Notes: Some Of Our Best Underground Musicians

Sri Lanka has a rich musical history, characterized by a folk tradition, such as the Sinhalese Virindu, or the Portuguese influenced Baila. But there is now a burgeoning contemporary music scene that, while still relatively new, is making an impact.

The Importance Of Good Sleep

Ever wonder whether a lack of sleep is taking a toll on your life?
Here’s how sleep deprivation affects your thinking and concentration, along with 5 simple tips to improve your sleep.

A 100 Years Of CIMA

CIMA, the world’s foremost management accountancy institution, celebrated its 100th anniversary recently. Here’s a quick look into its early days and how far CIMA has come since.

What’s Going On In The Sri Lankan Startup Ecosystem? (January 2020)

Here is a list of upcoming startup events which will be held this month.

Tackling LGBTI Discrimination Through The Stories Of Manju, Kiruthika, Thenu And Samanali

Through stories centred on four characters—Manju, Kiruthika, Thenu and Samanali, Spectrum attempts to highlight some of the issues faced by the LGBTI community in Sri Lanka.

Roar’s Top Twelve Picks For 2019

We’ve got through an eventful year that featured tragedy on an epic scale and a shift of political power. But while those were the stories dominated local and international headlines, in characteristic Roar style, the editorial team was able able to explore and tell the many stories left untouched. Listed below, in no particular order of favour, are a few of our best pieces, based on what our readers enjoyed, and what the Roar team were challenged, learned or had fun working on.

Demo Day For Six Startups Of The Good Life Accelerator

Demo Day was a unique platform set up by Good Life X for entrepreneurs who had trained under the Good Life Accelerator to pitch their sustainable startups to potential investors. Click the video to see how it went.

Port City Launches Second Phase of Construction

Port City Colombo is a multibillion dollar project that was recently declared open for investments. The project soon to begin constructing its first building is said to become the centre for all business activities in Sri Lanka. Here are a few fun facts on the ongoing project.

Demo Day: 6 GLX-Trained Startups Pitch For Investment Towards Sustainability

For three months, the Good Life Accelerator trained six entrepreneurs in scaling their sustainable startups to new levels of growth and investment. On Demo Day, they each had an opportunity to pitch their companies before an international gathering of friends and potential investors. Here’s how it all went.

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