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Muwan Palassa: Asia’s Longest-Running Radio Drama

Sri Lankans have always loved the #radio, ever the island’s very first radio broadcast almost a century ago. So it’s no surprise that Asia’s longest-running radio drama debuted on Radio Ceylon in 1964.

Start-Ups In The New Normal: How Angel Investors Can Help

In 2020, after the COVID-19 Pandemic took hold, prospects for startups around the world started looking bleak. Its impacts rippled through society, affecting various spheres, presenting numerous social and economic challenges.

Flabulous and Flaunting It: Ranjula Herath’s Body Positive Brand

“I was born overweight,” Ranjula Herath told Roar Media with some amusement. “The first thing the doctor did was to weigh me, and I was 5.1 kg — overweight!”

Female Forward Series: Interview with Samadanie Kiriwandeniya

In the fourth interview of the ‘Female Forward’ series, our Editorial Community Manager, Sadhana Senanayake, speaks to Samadanie Kiriwandeniya about the gender issues faced by Sri Lankan women in both rural and urban environments. Samadanie draws from her own experiences to advise on how women can challenge existing structures in Sri Lanka that are gender biased.

LSEG Tech Talks Tackles The ‘Big Data Problem’ In Latest Webinar

Following five successful webinars educating audiences on themes impacting the global economy, the next webinar in LSEG’s Tech Talks series will be held on October 22, 2021. Organised by the London Stock Exchange Group, this series uses the expertise of professionals in the fields of finance and technology to help audiences solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Island Blueprints | Episode Six: Architect Lalin Jinesena

Perched on the edge of Bolgoda Lake, we journey to the aesthetically unique Bolgoda House in the final episode of #IslandBlueprints.

Protecting ESAs: Secret Corridors That Preserve Our Environment

Sri Lanka is launching a new initiative, titled ‘Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation
and Sustenance of Ecosystem Services in Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs)’ to step up biodiversity conservation efforts.

Here’s Why Creating Intellectual Property Matters

Did you know that countries that value #IntellectualProperty are more likely to see faster economic growth? Here’s how tech innovator in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry #MAS is using #IP to do just that and make a global impact.

Disabilities and Inclusivity: Sri Lanka Must Step Up

In recent years, more attention has been directed at improving inclusivity for persons with disabilities, and in particular, women and girls with disabilities. With over one billion people around the world, or 15% of the total population, living with disabilities, it is crucial that adequate measures are taken to ensure persons with disabilities are treated equally and with respect.

The Diversity Collective: Increasing Female Participation In The IT Industry

Emesha Pinto Jayawardena never actually envisioned a career for herself in information technology. She wanted to be a lawyer. But a basic course in IT in 1996 changed the course of her life forever.

Ushering In A New Age Of Agriculture: Youth At The Forefront

Agriculture is one of the oldest and most vital industries in the world. Sri Lanka—an agrarian nation—has an agricultural history spanning over 2,500 years. It has been an important driver of poverty reduction in the country and contributes about 8.4% to the country’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP).

Kids in Lockdown: How Sri Lankan Children Are Handling COVID-19

How has COVID-19 been affecting our children? To commemorate Children’s Day
this year, we spoke to children from across Sri Lanka to learn what it’s like growing up during COVID-19, their thoughts on how to end the pandemic, and their hopes and dreams for the future. (Spoiler: Ghost Hunter should be a legitimate profession.)

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