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‘Grave Sexual Abuse’: When the Word Rape Doesn’t Apply To Boys

Instances of rape of young boys in Sri Lanka are frequent but the idea that the boy child is less susceptible to sexual abuse and rape in this country is also widespread.

An Unusual Leopard: Not A New Species

A ‘Black Panther’ is not a separate species and can refer to any black feline of the Big Cat family.

Will Single-Use Plastics Be Finally Banned In Sri Lanka?

Single-use plastics are a major threat to the environment. Are we finally ready to make some tough decisions?

A Subdued Christmas: Eight Months Since The Easter Sunday Attacks

It was just eight months ago, on a day like this, that horror ripped through Sri Lanka in the form of eight coordinated explosions that killed over 250 people and injured many more. Worshippers arriving at church to celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas will be reminded of that carnage, even as affected communities continue to struggle to rebuild their lives after devastating loss.

Paid To Be Alive: Can Universal Basic Income Change Lives In Sri Lanka?

A small organization in Sri Lanka has set out to answer some big questions.

An Unlikely Visitor To Sri Lankan Shores

The juvenile elephant seal making its way around the coast is drawing curious crowds. But it may not be the best thing for the creature.

The Future Is Pink: Driving A Tuk-Tuk As A Woman In Sri Lanka

Meet the organisation empowering single-women in the South.

Out Of This World: Sri Lanka’s Significant Discovery Of Exoplanets

As a young physics major at the University of Southampton in the UK, Mahesh Herath (27) had little interest in astronomy.

A Haven In The City: Sri Lanka’s Only Open Butterfly Garden

One man built a butterfly garden, right in the middle of the city.

City Slickers: How The Peacocks Of The Dry Zone Came To Colombo

For some unknown reason, peacock populations in Sri Lanka are on the rise, causing large numbers to encroach into urban areas. What could be the reason for this?

Performing The Pain Away: An Alternative Form Of Therapy In Sri Lanka

Tehani Chitty believes combining the creative arts with traditional forms of therapy can be an extremely effective way for people to access and process their emotions.

When Art Is A Way Of Life

Artists Poornima Jayasinghe and Chinthaka Thenuwara are challenging conventional notions of art, starting with their home.