I don’t know whether I'd call myself an introvert. In my daily life, I feel like I am. However, my profession made me second-guess my day-to-day persona—dancing on stage bursting with energy makes me happy. I think that’s who I actually am. From the time I was a little girl dancing was what I wanted to do. My family never forced me in any way and I organically became a part of it. It’s now the most significant part of my life.
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Letting go of fear
Oozing confidence, Shalindri Malawana learned a long time ago how to take on anything life thrust at her.
Conservation and care
Savera Weerasinghe’s career, from a non-profit to the manufacturing industry to sustainability, has always had a single common theme: start small, think big.
A woman with a cause
Shiandra Gooneratne is in a bat t le against an age-old enemy and plans to make a difference
Telling stories making space
Nabeela Yaseen created a platform for women and girls to feel safe, seen, and supported. She never expected just how many of them would need it.
Saving the environment
Anoka Abeyrathne, a conservationist and social entrepreneur, is only just getting started
Doing her own thing
Shifani Reffai has done a lot of different things. But she’s done them all her way.
Dance etched in her veins
Thajithangani “Thaji” Dias lives and breathes dance
Changing mindsets
Randhula De Silva, CEO of Hatch and Director of GIZ, is a disrupter at her core. And she’s just get ting started.
A guide to making it big in your career
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How To Watch A Movie Alone And Have The Best Time Ever
Movie marathon, anyone? No? Cool, I‘ll go solo!
MOB GODFATHER EXPOSED AS SNITCH!
Carmine ‘The Snake’ Persico secretly worked with the feds
Judge hires all-important offensive line coach
After interviewing a few candidates, Joe Judge hired Rob Sale to coach his offensive line. Sale previously worked with Judge during their time together at Alabama under Nick Saban.
Convene In Colombo
Sri Lanka’s busy seaport welcomes international events of all sizes.
After 123 days, Lankan stir ends; govt floats Bill to clip prez wings
The group led by university students and leftist parties said they were clearing their tents along the Galle Face seafront promenade in Colombo.
TAJ SAMUDRA IS MY FAVORITE HOTEL
— RISHABH PANT
Colombo's supermarkets run out of food
A man looks for reusable items on a beach in Colombo on Saturday.
Gotabaya blocked from flying out, may use navy patrol craft to flee
Prez Brother And Ex-FM Basil Turned Back From Airport Too; Plea Filed In SC To Slap Travel Ban On Rajapaksas
Report: Prez rumoured to be at airbase near int’l airport, likely to fly to Dubai
Report: Prez rumoured to be at airbase near int’l airport, likely to fly to Dubai
Where is Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa?
EMBATTLED Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s whereabouts was not known after he was moved out of his residence on Friday ahead of Saturday’s protests during which thousands of irate antigovernment protesters stormed into his official residence in Colombo.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s private residence now set on fire
COLOMBO: A group of protesters on Saturday entered the private residence of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and set it on fire amid a massive public protest in the country over the unprecedented economic crisis.