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Shortchanging Our Past: A Conversation On Coin Collecting With Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga

With a history that spans millenia, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove for coin collectors. We speak to Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost numismatists, on how our ancient coins are being treated today.

‘Mannar Unbound’

If you read through the pages of Sri Lanka’s ancient history, you will find a multitude of exotic names given by its many visitors to capture its extraordinary beauty and rich heritage. Such names do include but are not limited to the Isle of Gems, Resplendent Land, Serendib, and Taprobane; and on this island of many names lies a multitude of well-documented places complete with stories and treasures that still attract many travellers to them each day. Many of these places are as familiar to the Sri Lankan as they are to the visitor from outside.

Here’s How You Can Build A Startup

If you are an early stage startup, or have a really great business idea, apply to the John Keells X Open Innovation Challenge right now for a chance at Rs. 2.5 million and entry into one of the top accelerator programs in the country.

Wildlife Forensics: Bringing the Crime Scene to the Jungle

Approximately 40,000 elephants are poached annually. With a global elephant population of less than 500,000, it is no surprise the numbers are dropping exponentially every day. It is believed that for every 15 minutes, an elephant is killed in Kenya for its ivory. Needless to say, the number of prosecuted poachers are nothing close to the number of casualties; reason being the difficulty in catching them in the act. And these are just elephants we are talking about; a number of species, around the world are endangered or at the brink of extinction due to the effects of poaching.

Exploring The Secret Heart Of The City Through iDiscover Colombo

Though Sri Lanka is a top tourist destination, Colombo itself is often ignored in favour of the beaches and the hills. But the city itself has a rich heritage and culture that iDiscover Colombo aims to make a lot more accessible through a list of carefully curated sites and custom built guides accessible through an app.

A Sri Lankan Startup Made It Into A French Incubator: Here’s Their Take On The Experience

A Sri Lankan startup gained a residency at Station F, one of the largest incubators in France. We spoke to them about their experience getting through the programme and what it’s like being at Station F.

Using Drones For Reforestation

A startup backed by Sri Lanka venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya is using technology to tackle the speed at which forests and grasslands are being destroyed.

Will Sri Lanka Buy American Soybeans?

As trading tensions between the U.S and China rise, Sri Lanka might become a buyer of american soybeans.

A Brief History Of English Language Films Made In Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan cinema is overwhelmingly Sinhalese-the language of its majority, but that doesn’t mean that only Sinhala films were made here. Tamil cinema had some humble beginnings but was nipped in the bud by the unrest in the country. It’s only recently that it’s shown signs of a comeback, with the stellar Komaali Kings. As far as English films go, Chandran Rutnam’s ‘According to Mathew’ is gaining traction. But what are the other English films the country has produced?

Three Of Sri Lanka’s Baila Champions

It’s hard to imagine Sri Lanka without the sweet sounds of baila. We wouldn’t have had a rich legacy of baila without ‘baila champions’ like these three greats.

Estate Workers Strike For Higher Wages

The Sri Lankan tea industry is in a bit of a deadlock, as estate workers continue to campaign for higher basic wages.

O-Level Tuition Banned in Preparation for Exams

Tuition classes aimed at helping students prepare for O-Level exams have been banned by the Department of Examinations.

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