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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.

How Sri Lankan Tamils Came To Have ‘English’ Names

Many Sri Lankan Tamils have English or otherwise European names, and are often confused with Burghers or Eurasians. How this came to be constitutes a vital part of the evolution of modern Sri Lanka.

A Brief History Of Modern Transportation In Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans love cars. Since the very first one entered the island in 1902, and in the 120 years since, the country’s vehicle population has grown despite recurring import restrictions and the economic instability brought on by the civil war. Car enthusiasts and everyday vehicle owners have built a culture of passion for and pride in the vehicles they drive, and an appreciation for what it took for the country to get here. Here’s a brief history of Sri Lanka’s relationship with modern transportation.

The Interracial Couple Helping To Bring Down Language Barriers

When Indrajith Kumara enrolled in Jaffna University 8 years ago, he barely spoke a word of Tamil. Originally from Kurungala, he set out to learn the language as quickly and as fluently as possible in order to adapt to life in Jaffna.

‘We Want Sri Lanka To Become A High-Income Nation’: Rashmi Paranavithana, #TheDebrief w/Roel Raymond

Sri Lanka@100 is a private-sector initiative to support and stimulate the growth of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka in order to help the country reach high-income status by 2048, when it reaches 100 years of independence from colonial Britain.

Nazis in Ceylon: In Search Of Aryan Origins

In 1938, Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler sent a five-member team on an expedition through South Asia to trace the origins of the Aryan race — which they believed was the ‘master race’.

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.

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider A Career In Finance

The year is nearing its end, and with it, brings many changes. The start of a new year is especially important for those entering the next stage in their lives; a.k.a. students who have just left school and are preparing to begin their higher education and/or enter the workforce.

Sri Lankan Christmases, Past And Present

Christmas is a popular religious holiday, and even those who don’t belong to the faith look eagerly towards when the heavy rains of November give way to balmy weather that marks the beginning of the season.

I Am Her: Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship

Gender-based violence threatens many women and girls in Sri Lanka. Often, the lack of financial independence has been a key factor in maintaining these dangerous situations.

“A Rare Luxury”: How Colomboscope’s Artists Stayed Connected Despite Months of Lockdown

Colomboscope takes centre stage yet again in January 2022 under the theme ‘Language is Migrant’, bringing together artists from all corners of the world to showcase in Colombo’s leading contemporary arts festival and creative platform.

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.

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