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Unheard Voices: Muslim Women Vs The MMDA

It has been a rough and prolonged journey for women advocating for reform of the controversial Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), the law that governs several aspects of family life for Sri Lankan Muslims. Originally drawn from a colonial-era piece of legislation, the MMDA of 1951 has been problematic since its inception, with those from both within and outside the Muslim community pointing to injustices that take place under it; injustices that violate both human rights and religious principles.

Is Sri Lanka Ready To Shift Towards Solar Power? How Project Photon Can Make A Difference

Whilst Sri Lanka moves towards utilising more renewable sources of energy, it is important that the authorities, private companies and citizens rally towards the cause in their own capacities to create systemic, sustainable change.
Here’s how Project Photon, an initiative by MAS Holdings, is harnessing solar energy to create more clean, emission-free, and renewable sources of energy for years to come.

Electrical Needs: How Sri Lanka Consumes Its Electricity

The Sri Lankan public has become very familiar with power plant breakdowns, transmission failures and resulting power cuts no matter which government is in power. But do we know how we generate electricity in the country and how much we generate in a given year? Here’s a breakdown.

Sri Lanka Needs More Women In The Workforce

Men are twice as likely as women to be employed in Sri Lanka. This impacts men, women, children and the economy at large. The country’s female labour force participation (FLFP) is lower than that of its regional neighbours like Nepal, China and Bangladesh. In fact, Sri Lanka had the 20th largest gender gap in labour force participation in the world.

Blockchain in Sri Lanka: The Future of Payments, or Inevitable Doom?

Recently, I overheard someone ask if they should make a payment in “cash, card, or crypto” — driving home the point that blockchain and cryptocurrency have become more than just a buzzword today, even in Sri Lanka.

In Retrospect: 2021 In Photos

2021 rolled in hot on the heels of the year that gave us the pandemic, lockdowns, curfews, work-from-home, Zoom sessions and so many other experiences that no one would have anticipated. In many ways, this year was a continuation of catastrophes that began in 2020; interspersed between the difficult, the bad and the ugly, however, were a number of good moments, too.

The CFO of AIA Insurance Talks Financial Security And Wellness During COVID-19

Navigating the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic has been no easy feat. In our series ‘CIMA Super Heroes’, powered by CIMA, we sit down with some of Sri Lanka’s top business leaders to learn how they guided their organisations through these uncertain times.

Taking The ‘High’ Road: Can Hemp Exports Save Sri Lanka From The Forex Crisis?

It is believed that the controversial cannabis plant — kansa, ganja, marijuana; call it what you will — was cultivated by our ancestors over 6,000 years ago, and used for medicinal purposes. In his magnum opus, the Thriloka Wijayapathra, Wasantha Sena Weliange — Sri Lanka’s leading scholar on weed — who holds a PhD in natural sciences, claims that his research of ancient texts uncovered the fact that as far back as in 341 A.D., King Buddhadasa wrote the medical pharmacopoeia ‘Sarartha Sangrahaya’ describing the medicinal properties of cannabis.

“Seek Treatment Immediately”: Doctors Claim As Dengue On The Rise

In the first two weeks of November alone, over 1,800 cases of dengue were reported from across Sri Lanka— almost five times the number of cases reported for the entirety of November last year.

The Digital Divide: Students in Urban Areas and Learning Online

Seventeen-year-old Nirushi* lives in a single-income household in Veyangoda, a small town in the Western Province. Her father is the family’s sole provider and his daily commute to work takes 90 minutes. Although a single source of income means fewer luxuries, Nirushi’s mother decided to stay at home in order to support the education of her two daughters. Nirushi’s parents are firm believers that giving their children a good education is the best way to secure a better future for them.

Sri Lanka’s Solution To #FakeNews: Appropriate Or Not?

Since 2014, combating fake news and misinformation strategies has become an important objective for nations across the world. Utilised to varying degrees by both state and non-state actors, or even by well-meaning, careless citizens, fake news has led societies down ruinous paths.

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.

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