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The Left Bank Of Sri Lankan Cinema: Dharmasena Pathiraja

Just over a year ago we lost one of Sri Lanka’s cinematic titans with the passing of Dharmasena Pathiraja. Remembered with respect as a pioneer of Sri Lanka’s Left Bank of cinema and second cinematic revolution, he shone a spotlight on the unseen struggle of many ordinary people through his body of work.

#SheMeansBusiness: Enabling Female Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka

Entrepreneurship is not an easy path to tread. But, it can be argued that things are comparatively harder for female entrepreneurs. At a recent panel discussion held as part of the launch of Hatch, here’s what we learned about what’s holding back female entrepreneurs in the country.

Handcrafting Metal-Cast Deities

Meet Trinco’s only metal-casting, stone-carving craftsman whose work furnishes Kovils around the world.

Importing Sniffer Dogs For Narcotic Detection

K9 units are not something new to Sri Lanka. But with the Government looking to tighten the noose on drug-trade, the Cabinet is getting ready to import more sniffer dogs for narcotic detection.

Shelved No More: Status Of Public Libraries In Sri Lanka

It is said that whatever the cost, the price of a library is cheaper than that of an ignorant nation. Can you say the same about Sri Lanka’s libraries? That’s because these librarians believe in their shelves.

Crops Among The Concrete: Community Gardening In The City

Urban community gardening projects are proving to be difficult to implement in Colombo. As the city continues to grow, these projects could prove to be extremely beneficial to urban communities. So why are these initiatives so few in number?

The Microsoft Imagine Cup And The Straw Hats

This year, one Sri Lankan team made it to the Microsoft Imagine Cup Regional Finals in Sydney to compete for a place at the World Finals. Roar was invited to go along with them to cover the competition. Here’s how it went.

OYO Rooms Enters Sri Lanka

While nobody was looking, Indian lodging giant OYO Rooms quietly commenced operations in Sri Lanka. Funded by famous venture capitalists such as Peter Thiel and Masayoshi Son of SoftBank, the company is famous for having revolutionised the budget and informal lodging sectors of India. Here’s what we found about OYO Rooms’ Sri Lankan operation.

6 Things Sri Lankans Never Buy

There are admittedly, some items in the department store that Sri Lankans pay very little attention to. While these items may be staple purchases in other countries, in Sri Lanka, they have been replaced by some rather curious alternatives. Read on and find out how many of them you can relate to.

Demonism And Witchcraft In Sri Lanka As Seen In 1865

Demonism and Witchcraft are still a strong influence on Sri Lankan society today. Perhaps much like it was in 1865 as written by Dandris de Silva Gooneratne.

Be Tech Wise

We depend on technology to navigate our social lives and to make everyday tasks simpler. Unfortunately, many of us tend to ‘abuse’ technology rather than ‘use’ it, and let it get the better of us. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe (and considerate) in the digital age.

How I Work: Priyantha Bandara

You may have come across Priyantha Bandara’s dreamy landscapes and wanderlust-inducing travel photos before. But how does he do it? Read on to find out.

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