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Meet Hasini Jayatilaka, A Scientist Who Is Trying To Outsmart Cancer

In 2014, cancer was the cause of 10% of deaths in Sri Lanka. Medical researchers and oncologists have been aware of, and battling the disease, since circa 1600 BCE, but an elusive ‘cure for cancer’ has remained frustratingly out of reach. Most treatments for the condition—especially for patients at later stages—revolve around a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.

Constitutional Crisis And International Achievements: Sri Lanka In 2018

An eventful year is coming to a close, and as we enter a new one, we think it is fortuitous to remember the old adage by which Confucius swore—”Study the past if you would define the future.” Political infighting resulted in a mega-crisis that shook the stability of the country; racial riots erupted in the Eastern and Central provinces, and several other matters of little consequence took up national headlines. On the bright side, Sri Lanka made some progress in a number of areas, won awards and became sporting champions. Here is a summary of the highs and lows of this year:

“Sri Lanka’s Hulk” Wins Again

Sri Lankan bodybuilder Lucion Pushparaj won gold in the ‘Over 100 kg Category’ at the 10th World Bodybuilding and Physique Federation Championship, held in Thailand earlier this month.

Sri Lankan Musician Fêted By Queen’s Brian May

Sri Lankan musician Eshan Denipitiya’s classical piano medley of a number of ‘Queen’ songs, has won the admiration of lead guitarist Brian May.

Air Force ‘Seed Bombs’ Anuradhapura

A joint initiative by the Sri Lanka Air Force, the University of Peradeniya and MAS Holdings seeks to significantly increase green cover in Sri Lanka by 2030.

The Father Of Sinhala Hymns

Sri Lankan Christmases would be very different without the service done to Catholic culture in Sri Lanka by Father Marcelline Jayakody.

The Majestic Cobbler

After working for a few years in Kuwait, Mohammed decided to return to Colombo to become a cobbler. Mending shoes has been the more lucrative option for him. However with rising costs, it is a challenge for him to make ends meet.

Railway SMS Alerts To Save Elephants

Last week, the Department of Railways launched an SMS hotline to help track elephants crossing railway lines. This is a response to a worrying number of recent elephant deaths due to train collisions.

Homers’ Odyssey: The Story Of Pigeon Racing In Sri Lanka

Mohan de Lanerolle (75), ‘Loni’ to his friends and family, belies his age. Now retired, he hunts and fishes during his leisure time, and tends to his massive garden with his wife Monica. For company, he has a Beagle, a Chihuahua and a variety of exotic birds, including a rather jealous blue-and-yellow macaw named Papaya, a parakeet called Luke, and a 44-year-old Amazon parrot. However, one of the more fascinating things he does in his retirement is breeding and training homing pigeons for pigeon racing, a recognised sport in Sri Lanka.

Notorious Nicknames: Stories Behind The Names Of Sri Lankan Gangsters

With the recent recapture of drug kingpin Sunil Shantha, after his crafty escape using a fake prison transport vehicle, the fact that he shares a name with famed singer Sunil Santha has reignited interest in mobster nicknames. In Sri Lanka, the most dangerous mobsters sometimes have the most ludicrous names, such as ‘Barrel Sunil’, ‘Maalu Nihal’ or ‘Laddu Roshan’.

How To Save Money This Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! While it is mainly the festive and fun aspects of Christmas that we like to talk and get excited about, the inner scrooge in all of us positively dread this time of year; so much so that a human being saving up money for Christmas shopping is really like a bear going into hibernation. If you do not fatten up your bank account in time for the year – end sales run, you are in for a sad, sad Christmas indeed.

How to Plan a Sri Lankan Family Vacation

Sri Lankan families going on vacation is no walk in a paddy field. There are just too many variables. It’s like going on a medieval quest of sorts.
So, we’ve compiled a few helpful tips to make it easier!

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