Facets

The world is changing rapidly, with digital acceleration, climate volatility, demographic shifts, and economic uncertainties reshaping every aspect of life. In this setting, innovation has become more than just a …

The 34th death anniversary of Hasalaka War Hero Corporal Gamini Kularathne falls tomorrow. When we hear the name of the village Hasalaka in Kandy we are often reminded of this …

Earnest devotees of Kataragama by the thousands—hailing from all communities, not least Tamil Hindus—are undertook the annual Pada Yatra or foot pilgrimage through the Kumana and Yala National Parks to …

Every night, as darkness envelops us, one quiet presence of the moon watches over us. It’s not just a natural satellite or a celestial body orbiting Earth. The moon holds …

If you look around, you will see some people living in the past. They will tell you how they enjoyed their childhood leading a happy and carefree life. As children …

Yoga, a globally recognised method for personal development, continues to expand its reach, with its profound techniques embraced by nations worldwide to foster growth. The mission of Akshar Yoga, is …

When the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) arrived in Sri Lanka on July 30, 1987, New Delhi did not expect to be embroiled in a bloody conflict with the Liberation …

The job of hostage negotiators has changed over time as negotiators deal not only with standard hostage situations but also with barricaded criminals and terrorists. The goal continues to be …

The Geoffrey Bawa Trust, in collaboration with India-based furniture company Phantom Hands, has re-edited a collection of furniture, lighting, and objects designed by Geoffrey Bawa’s practice in the latter half …

After a prolonged pause from grand theatrical ventures, Prof. Sunanda Mahendra has returned with Confucius. It is a work that is at once quiet and confrontational, meditative and piercing. The …