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Why Are Sri Lankan Youth Refusing A COVID-19 Vaccine?

“It’s pretty clear that Pfizer provides more immunity than Sinopharm. That was why I held back from getting vaccinated,” a 24-year-old told Roar Media on condition of anonymity. He was responding to questions on why he waited at least a month after Sri Lanka started vaccinating its youth population against COVID-19 before finally getting the jab himself.

What Does It Take To Build a Great Career in Software Engineering?

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will hold its next webinar in the LSEG Tech Talks series on October 01 2021. With four webinars successfully conducted, the series aims to equip seasoned veterans and newcomers in the field of finance and technology with the knowledge needed to face the challenges of tomorrow.

Sri Lanka generates 7,000 tonnes of solid waste per day — of which 56% is food waste

Having previously produced over 700 tonnes of solid waste per day, Colombo city has witnessed a considerable reduction in all manner of discarded waste since last year. This has been largely credited to the four lockdowns imposed over a period of 1.5 years in a bid to combat COVID-19.

Foodscapes – Episode 01: Specialty Coffee

Do you believe Sri Lankan coffee can be the best in the world? Not too long ago, we really did have some of the best coffee, but after a disease wiped out our plantations, the industry died overnight. Today, a few individuals and companies are working to make Sri Lankan coffee world-famous again—but it’s going to take a special kind of brew.

‘Among Us’ And The Sinhala Alphabet: Cultural Appropriation Or Language Progression?

It was a tweet that captured more than eighty-nine thousand likes and over nine thousand retweets, simply with “ඞ” from the verified account of popular online multiplayer game, Among Us – created by InnerSloth LLC, based in the USA. Later, when asked where the character originated , the company acknowledged it was indeed from the Sinhala alphabet.

Intergenerational Dialogue: The Key To A Stronger Society

In 2020, Sri Lanka was met with a formidable obstacle: the COVID-19 pandemic, the most severe contagion to plague the country in recent memory. As the nation scrambled to set up measures and enable mechanisms that protected its citizenry against the spread of COVID-19, it became more evident that one segment of the population was at higher risk than had been predicted—the elderly.

Should Influencers Tell Us When They’ve Edited Photos?

A new law in Norway will require advertisers and influencers to indicate if they have edited or retouches the content they post on social media. The legislation aims to curb unrealistic beauty standards, which have been linked to mental health and body image issues, particularly in children and young people.

Sri Lanka’s Protein Problem – Here’s How We Can Fix It

Protein is an essential macronutrient that fuels each cell in our bodies and drives key functions such as growth, tissue repair, digestion, and hormone regulation.

Main Line Marvels: Sri Lanka’s Iconic Railway Bridges

Sri Lanka’s impressive railway network spans over 1,500 kilometres, across which more than 1,180 bridges are distributed. Originally established by the British to transport produce from the hill country, the railways are now a popular way to see the island’s diverse landscapes, with the Main Line from Colombo to Badulla considered one of the most scenic railway lines in the world.

Sri Lankans Are More Similar Than You Think

The Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamils and Moors share many genetic similarities, despite popular belief to the contrary.

Two Sri Lankans Excel In Wildlife Photography

Photographers Buddhilini De Soyza and 10-year-old Gagana Mendis Wickramasinghe’s entries at the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, co-run by the BBC and the Natural History Museum, London, have made it to the list of “Highly Commended” entries.

Island Blueprints | Episode Five: Architects Ruwani Guruge and Pulasthi Wijekoon

Our latest episode of #IslandBlueprints takes us to suburban Thalawathugoda, where architects Ruwani Guruge and Pulasthi Wijekoon conceptualised ‘Big Trees Small Plants’, a charming concrete house built on a rustic plot of land.

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