EDUCATION SECTOR
Classrooms designed to accommodate 25 students bear the weight of 45 these days, their desks and chairs jammed together in a claustrophobic maze
THE BIG PICTURE
As we brace ourselves for yet another hike in the dreaded value added tax (VAT) in the new year, one wonders why the minority
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
Recently, the business world witnessed a significant shift due to the emergence of a new generation of entrepreneurs. Gen Z entrepreneurs
SOCIAL MEDIA
The way we communicate and conduct business in the digital age has been transformed by social media. And the impact
DIGITAL DONATIONS
Christmas is near and almost here. By default, this is the season when hearts tend to warm up – more so than during the rest
STATE OF THE NATION
When considering national conditions, it’s natural to think of political dimensions first; and if one is more discerning, dig deeper into the
FISCAL POLICY
Sri Lanka heaved a sigh of relief as the IMF finally reached an agreement with the authorities to release the second tranche of bailout funds
THE BIG PICTURE
A GENTLEMAN’S GAME? The furore – especially on what eventually became toxic social media – over
STATE OF THE NATION
The recent interminable rain brought to mind a flood of creation myths in which so-called deities who fashioned the world deployed inclement weather
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
Within six years, TikTok has achieved unprecedented global success in the realm of social media, marking one of the most
TECH IN HEALTHCARE
The digital clinic. It is where you consult a doctor from the comfort of your home over
FOREIGN POLICY
Ranil Wickremesinghe ticked off another item on his bucket list when he represented his country and addressed the United
SPACE EXPLORATION
From the very dawn of our existence, the insatiable human desire to explore the universe has been a defining characteristic. This
THE BIG PICTURE
LAW OF THE JUNGLE “Look at your MPs – MPs like this can even be found in the jungle
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change, a significant alteration of the Earth’s climate patterns caused by both
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
As a cornerstone of societal progress, educational methods and approaches to learning undergo transformative changes with
MENTAL HEALTH
Countries around the world will celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
As Sri Lanka sets its sights on a brighter economic future, it finds itself at a crossroads with much to gain from the wisdom of the
STATE OF THE NATION
Whatever critics of government might essay about its leaders’ ‘legitimacy,’ it appears the incumbent administration is getting
THE BIG PICTURE
FOUL PLAY It is no secret that bribery and corruption has become a way of life in our paradise turned
