Ishara Jayawardane

Power of a lemon!

The lemon has made a remarkable journey through most of the world mainly due to its popularity. It is fruit that is delicious and healthy. Green Thumbs speaks to Institute of Indigenous Medicine,...

‘Man cub’ Mowgli takes the stage

There were many reasons why the Jungle Book recently presented by Lyceum Nugegoda was an overwhelming success. The Theatron of Lyceum Nugegoda comprised individuals who...
In the midst of a building boom

We have the brains in Sri Lanka when it comes to architecture. We have competent and talented architects but the leadership in Sri Lanka needs to assess their priorities....
Enthralled by dedication

Head Boy of Zahira College, Colombo, Aman Azhar needs no invitation when a task needs to be accomplished. He boldly steps forward. Perfect Prefects features Azhar a leader...
No more language barrier blues

The British Council is one of the many entities in Sri Lanka that plays a part in controlling the dynamics or the forces or properties which stimulate social change in Sri...

An orange a day...

Rise and shine with orange juice! There is something missing at the breakfast table without a glass of fresh and nourishing orange juice. Maybe it is because we have got used to that syrupy sweet and...
Pendi’s Heartfelt Gifts

Pendi is for people who are excited about fashion, trends and design. A lifestyle store, Pendi is also for people who interpret these trends for themselves and who want something a little bit...
Trace Expert city phase two proposal of midrise development

One way to achieve equilibrium in a city is by sparing a thought for others. A calm state of mind is directly linked to the balance that architecture provides. Do we build senselessly and say ‘Hakuna...
Reviving an age-old practice

For centuries, rainfall has been a source of wealth, food, water, energy and it is the ultimate source of life itself. It has given us hydropower providing us with electricity and blesses the...
Oranges: nutrition powerhouse

What the Crusaders and Portuguese discovered so long ago in those ancient lands has been a blessing to the rest of the world. The Orange –is a fruit introduced to Egypt and Palestine by the Arabs,...
Gift of a special child

Anne Sullivan was a remarkable woman best known for being the teacher of Hellen Keller a deaf and blind American author, political activist, and lecturer. Both women are two of the most extraordinary...
Fashioning iconic cityscapes

It is human to think big. It is human to dream big. Man has always striven for grandiosity. Throughout history we have wanted our creations to be bigger and better. We compete with each other in our...
One step at a time

In her heart is the love to impart knowledge. Perfect Prefects features Head Girl of Ilma International Girls’ School Fiza Hanif who along with this noble desire wishes to be a peace activist...
Mangoes for better health

There is a story that the mango fruit caught the fancy of Alexander the Great so much that he intended to take many mangoes back to ancient Macedonia. Green Thumbs speaks to Institute of Indigenous...
The green way to live

Great minds build great networks. And great networks bring balance and create positive change. ArchWorld speaks to one of the UDA’s best and brightest - Chairman, Urban Development Authority,...
Doers, not dreamers!

Self- belief allows you to shape your path. Yet Head Prefects of Sussex College, Negombo Sewwandi Premathilaka and Ravishka Bandara know that to change the world you need to believe that change is...
Go for Mangoes!

Mango has been cultivated in Sri Lanka for more than 2,300 years and this fruit which is not only delicious, also boasts an impressive nutritional profile. Green Thumbs speaks to Institute of...
Walking the streets of China’s dynamic cities

Last June, I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of a youth Delegation to the cities of Shanghai and Nanjing China in what proved to be a fascinating journey that was stimulating and extremely...
Heading for urban renewal

Chartered Architect Chiranthi Warusawitharana says that it is the role of urban design and planning professionals to develop a framework in which inevitable growth and developments can be guided in...
Rising from the mud

When asked how they would describe their journey, the phrases Head Prefects of Sussex College, Ratnapura, Amindu Weerawardana and Irudini Nawoda used are ‘be a lotus flower rising from the mud’ and ‘...