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Brewing the past, Inspiring the future

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- The story of coffee begins in the highlands of Ethiopia more than a thousand years ago. Local legend recounts a story of a goat herder named Kaldi, who observed his animals becomin... Read More


Turn every challenge into a chapter

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Taraka Leonardo Vipulaguna wears many hats: CEO, translator, author, illustrator, and even former waltz dancer and stamp collector. However, if you ask him how he sees himself, he ... Read More


The origins of 'Skilful Means' in early Buddhism

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- The early Buddhist scriptures (Pali suttas) record that at the time of his enlightenment (c. 450 B.C.E.) - when Siddhattha Gautama attained Nirvana and, therefore, freed himself fr... Read More


Reviving the ancient glory of Deegavapiya

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Deegavapi is a sacred Buddhist temple and an archaeological site in the Ampara district. The history of this sacred site goes back to the third century B.C.E. The name itself means... Read More


Colombo joins global 'Viksit Bharat Run 2025'

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- The High Commission of India in Colombo, jointly with MY Bharat under the Indian Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry and in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Association, organi... Read More


Stay safe, drive smart

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Recent road accidents have claimed many lives of men, women and children. Four people were killed and 25 others were injured in a bus collision at Thorayaya in Kurunegala on Februa... Read More


JR's Foreign Policy choices: Vision or misjudgement?

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- The charisma of former President the late J. R. Jayewardene remains a compelling enigma, particularly from our current perspective nearly three decades after his passing. His appro... Read More


Happiness begins with a healthy mind

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- All we want in life is to be happy. The job we do, the family and friends we make, the food we cook, the dress we buy, every goal we set and every effort we make, happiness is what... Read More


President AKD's first year in foreign policy

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's (AKD) official visit to China during his first year in office has further strengthened the longstanding friendship between the two Asian nation... Read More


Sri Lanka hedges foreign policy amid limits of influence

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka's foreign policy has long been notable for its roots in Non-Aligned Movement thinking, its post-colonial solidarity with other developing countries, and historically voca... Read More