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Here’s What One Act Of Kindness Can Do

With the growing unpredictability of the world around us, it’s easy to forget about the importance of being compassionate. But here’s a reminder of what just one act of kindness can do.

‘Environment Advocacy Can’t Always Be Donor Driven’ : Anoka Abeyrathne on #TheDebrief w/Roel Raymond

Anoka Abeyratne is an environmentalist and conservationist who is currently the environmental lead for the Royal Commonwealth Society. Here, she speaks with our Editor-in-Chief Roel Raymond on the state of the environment in Sri Lanka, and highlights what more needs to be done in the area of conservation.

Why Colombo’s Neighbourhood Salons Will Never Go Out Of Style

My mum never referred to Salon Naresh by its actual name, so I only ever knew it as “Shobi’s”. She would go to get her nails done at Shobi’s, or call and schedule a haircut at Shobi’s, or take me to get my fringe trimmed at Shobi’s. From the age of four, I sat in a black leather swivel chair, flipping through piles of imported fashion and beauty magazines, watching women be transformed into whomever they wanted to be — at Shobi’s.

‘Wadakaha Sudiya’: The1955 Solar Eclipse Hoax

What do you get when you combine a solar eclipse, fake news and colourism? Islandwide chaos — and, for Wally Bastianz, a hit baila song.

Here’s How We Can Work Towards Care Equality

For centuries, the gender disparity of Unpaid Care Work has been trivialised and ignored. Now, it is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Solving this issue requires better systems, policies, and education – and it all begins with awareness.

Is Climate Change Giving You Anxiety?

After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can often seem that lately there are more and more things to worry about.

“The Lionel Wendt Is The Mecca Of Sri Lankan Theatre”: Jerome De Silva

Legendary English theatre director Jerome De Silva is marking 52 years in theatre, and 30 years since he formed ‘The Workshop Players’. Now, with a brand-new group, the ‘Lionel Wendt Workshop Players’ he is back with a trilingual, satirical play called ‘Akuna’ – on the boards at the Lionel Wendt today, tomorrow and on Sunday. Watch him on #TheDebrief with our Editor-in-Chief, Roel Raymond.

A Farmer’s Fascination With Mathematics

“Maths is a very important subject” D I Anurasiri told Roar Media. “If the field of mathematics is successful, it is guaranteed that the country’s future is also successful.”

Why Should You Care About Unpaid Care Work?

You’ve heard of the term ‘Unpaid Care Work’, but do you know what it really means?

Even today, it is women who perform 75% of all Unpaid Care Work around the world – four times more than men. Care work is more than just household chores, and this disproportionate distribution is affecting the lives of women and girls more than you’d think.

Here’s everything you need to know about what Unpaid Care Work entails.

What Is Long COVID And How Can You Beat It?

From brain fog to fatigue, and body aches, living with long COVID is no walk in the park. But, thanks to continued research about this condition, we now understand more on how to mitigate it. Here are some key steps that can help neutralise the effects of long COVID in daily life.

Why Sri Lankan Businesses Must Embrace Sustainability To Survive

As businesses adapt to the challenges of a post-pandemic world, implementing strategies that embrace circular economy solutions, with an emphasis on resource efficiency, can make all the difference.

It’s Time To Recognise The Value Of Unpaid Care Work

Did you know that if valued on the basis of a minimum hourly wage, the annual global financial value of unpaid care work would be a whopping $10.8 trillion?

Globally, women perform 75% of all unpaid care work, four times more than men. But care work is real work; it deserves to be recognised, rewarded, and above all, redistributed, to ensure that women do not continue to carry the disproportionate burden.

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