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The Kandos Man

Through his achievements, the late Upali Wijewardene mesmerized a nation. Today, we bring to you the story of the man who gifted Sri Lanka with legendary products such as Kandos chocolates, Delta toffees, The Island newspaper, and Upali Mazda cars.

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.

SLINTEC: Accelerating Material Science in Sri Lanka

“As we ring in a brand new year, we wanted to showcase a Sri Lankan entity that has bravely ventured to go down a path few tread, and has quietly managed to achieve a lot on it own.
The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology or SLINTEC, is the country’s premier research institute specialised in nanotechnology and advanced material sciences. Here’s what you need to know about this prestigious institution.”

Coworking Spaces in Colombo (2018)

Two years ago, we did a quick roundup of coworking spaces in Colombo. Back then choice was limited, but thats not the case now. Here’s a look at what’s new.

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.

A Comprehensive Look At The Mobile Payments Landscape In Sri Lanka

Mobile payments in Sri Lanka have come a long over the last few years. There are a lot more options available, a lot more competition, and a much larger merchant network. But how far has Sri Lanka evolved in this area, and how far do we have to go?

Tackling E-Waste in Sri Lanka

E-waste is a growing problem in Sri Lanka. But there are some initiatives that are attempting to offer a solution.

Can Sri Lanka’s Cyber Security Strategy Protect Us?

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) was commissioned by the government to come up with the country’s first Information and Cyber Security Strategy to be implemented over a period of five years from 2019 to 2023. Here’s a look at the strategy, and what it can do for the country.

How Secure Are Your Credit Card Payments?

Today, payment card fraud is one of the biggest threats to an individual’s financial security. The PCI DSS offers card brands a reliable globally accepted standard of security by which to develop their payment cards

5 Tips On How To Use Mobile Data More Effectively

Ever wonder where your data disappears to? It could be because of your phone’s settings! Here are a few handy tips and tricks to preserve your data.

What You Need To Know Before Investing In Cryptocurrencies In Sri Lanka

Cryptocurrencies are all the rage these days. Even if you aren’t tech savvy, you probably would have heard some keywords like Bitcoin and blockchain floating around the zeitgeist. If you’ve been meditating at a cave retreat or something all this time and you’ve missed all the action, here’s a short and mostly adequate explanation.

Is Mobitel Breaking Up With Sri Lanka Telecom?

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