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KAMINDU MENDIS WINS COVETED ICC AWARD
Sri Lanka’s batting sensation Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis won the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year award, when the International Cricket Council announced its annual accolades for 2024 recently. “The flamboyant left-handed batter had made just a solitary Test appearance for Sri Lanka prior to 2024, but ended the year having not only […]
Nishadhi Rathnayake
International mindset Q: What do you enjoy most about living in Dubai? And how does it compare with life in Sri Lanka? A: Living in Dubai offers a unique blend of modernity, cosmopolitan energy and extraordinary growth, which is quite different from the serene natural beauty of Sri Lanka. As a hotelier, I truly appreciate the […]
REVOLUTIONISING RECORDS
This funding will support the company’s mission to revolutionise bookkeeping for micro, small and medium enterprises
Vascular breakthrough
Dr. Sanuri Liyanage, a Sri Lanka born medical scientist at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), has led a groundbreaking discovery in vascular biology by identifying a new cell type – viz. EndoMac progenitors. Found in the aorta of mice, these cells play a crucial role in blood vessel formation following injuries […]
Jeffrey Wambeck
Cultural appreciation Q: How did you find the transition from Sri Lanka to Sweden? A: The transition from tropical Sri Lanka to Sweden in 1973 was certainly a challenge. Initially, the climate combined with a foreign language posed the most serious challenges. The climate, which was very different to what I was accustomed to, took considerable […]
Serving up table tennis success
Taavi Samaraweera, a young table tennis prodigy from S. Thomas’ College, is making waves on the global stage. At only nine years old, he’s ranked 11th in the world in the Under 11 boys category and 67th in the Under 13 boys category – the highest ranking achieved by a Sri Lankan player in any […]
Women who mean business
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific Conference recently took place in Kuala Lumpur, gathering inspiring female entrepreneurs under the theme Future Focused. The event explored key topics such as AI, global expansion and talent challenges, offering opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing. Among the notable speakers were Sandra Wanduragala (Founder of Selyn Exporters) […]
SRI LANKA RANKED AMONG TOP 10 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS BY BBC TRAVEL
“From its misty hilltop tea plantations and roaming wild elephants, to its ancient temples and rolling surf, Sri Lanka is a country that ticks lots of boxes,” says the
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Fireworks explode next to the Lotus Tower during New Year’s Eve (NYE) celebrations in Colombo. The commercial capital put on a show that may well have marked Sri