CONNECT GRENCHEN
Farah Rumy Seek intellectual remittances Q: Could you outline your early life in Sri Lanka – and how your journey brought you to Switzerland? A: I was born in Colombo and migrated to Switzerland due to the civil conflict in Sri Lanka at the time. I completed my schooling in Switzerland, trained as a registered […]
THE FORUM WITH ROD SMITH
FUTURE READY LEARNERS This week on LMDtv Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Group Managing Director of Cambridge University Press & Assessment Rod Smith on Future Ready Learners
EXPAT LIFE
A GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE GULF Monita Pesumal writes about karak, culture shocks and everything in between Making friends abroad isn’t so much about networking as it is about survival If anyone had told me that I’d spend the better part of my adulthood navigating the labyrinth that is expat life in the Gulf, I’d […]
WHEN THE SKIES ABOVE GALLE FACE CAME ALIVE!
The skies over Galle Face burst into a riot of colour as Sri Lanka’s International Kite Festival returned after a six year hiatus recently, drawing hundreds of vibrant kites and a global audience. It was originally launched in 2015 as part of the Lokaya Saha Lokayo programme. More than 500 local participants joined 55 international […]
MAN OF THE MOMENT
SRI LANKA’S PRIDE I’m excited to achieve great milestones with them next season Yevan David LMD’s glossy tabloid the Good News Collection (GNC) – yes, it is strictly and exclusively a monthly smorgasbord of good news! – features stories that whet the appetite of readers with a delectable celebration of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankans, […]
REGAINING SRI LANKA
STARBOARD FOR A PORT CITY Wijith DeChickera spots a pretty girl on the beach west of Colombo’s fair shores and hope she knows she’s not the only one around Port City Colombo (PCC) is the kind of place that leaves one feeling a certain frisson. First it was the politics of the place and then […]
LMD INTERNATIONAL COVER STORY
CONNECT LOS ANGELES Ruby Lovell Sri Lanka’s award -winning island girl Sri Lanka born Ruby Lovell is a multi award-winning US and UK national television journalist, producer and published children’s book author. With a passion for impactful storytelling, she creates thought-provoking yet entertaining content across multiple platforms. Over a decade, her career has been defined […]
CREATIVITY DRIVES CLIMATE CONVERSATION
Climate Positive is now open at the Barefoot Gallery, bringing together the work of 10 Sri Lankan creators who use art to spark conversations about climate change. Their practices stretch across sculpture, sound, photography, drawing and interactive storytelling, each probing themes such as biodiversity, cultural memory, regenerative design and community resilience. The exhibition is the […]
TRAVEL ESCAPE
HIDDEN CULTURAL GEMS Sri Lanka is famed for its ancient cities such as Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. But beyond the well trodden tourist paths lie lesser known cultural destinations that offer glimpses into the island’s traditions, arts and spiritual life. Here are some rare cultural sites where you can experienceauthentic tradition and heritage… HOME OF THE […]
ADVENTURE TOURISM
THE HIGH-OCTANE SHIFT Anuruddha Bandara delves into Sri Lanka’s growing status as an adventure hub Sri Lanka’s tourism identity is undergoing a powerful transformation and emerging as a premier destination for adventure tourism. With its compact geography and ecological richness, the island offers a range of experience, from high-octane thrills to nature immersed journeys. “Adventure […]