Sri Lanka and the UK have maintained vibrant and friendly relations for the past 75 years through our people-to-people links
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European countries have a value driven foreign policy focussing on human rights, good governance and the rule of law. When challenged on
I had several job offers upon returning from the Acapulco Miss Universe final – from disc jockey to sales and ambassadorial gigs, to
AN ISLAND IN HIGH ORBIT Wijith DeChickera takes a ride in the space elevator for the satellite’s eye view of the late Sir Arthur C. Clarke’s perspective of and legacy to Sri Lanka The first map Sri Lanka appears on was drawn by Greek cartographer Eratosthenes in 194 BC where the island named Taprobanā is at India’s southern tip. Then there was Egyptian astronomer, mathematician and geographer Claudius Ptolemy who identified Taprobanē in 139 AD as being a large island south of continental Asia. There was a third charterer – of dreams as yet undreamed – who built on the…
A Sri Lankan scientist presently attached to Gilead Sciences, where she serves in the Global Commercial Strategy and Operations division
My family inspired me to pursue a career where I could help the most. While I was already a general practitioner in the UK, I felt I could
A Senior Advisor at the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) in Hong Kong, Kithmina Hewage’s interests lie in political
Premil Miyanadeniya Regional partnerships for tourism Q: Could you list three favourite experiences or destinations in Zambia that you’ve featured in your digital content to date?A: My favourite destinations are Victoria Falls, and South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks.In my view, Victoria Falls being positioned as the largest waterfall on the planet is a unique facet of Zambia’s tourism strategy; it makes the country stand out from other destinations in Africa. Apart from this, I aim to balance promoting popular tourist destinations with off the beaten path gems to showcase what Africa has to offer – i.e. through periodic…
ITC Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited has launched ITC Ratnadipa, a jewel in Colombo’s
The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100 days