In Conversation with Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya Chief Human Resources Officer, Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC
Before I speak of titles, accolades, or corporate milestones, there is something deeply personal and quietly powerful about this conversation. Some journeys feel destined long before we recognize them as such, and for me, this interview carries the weight of legacy in the most literal sense. Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya and I share more than admiration across generations; we were shaped by the same alma mater, Hillwood College Kandy and we both serve
When Nervous System Feels Overloaded, Turn to Ancient Wisdom
For a long time, I thought nervous system overload was simply another word for stress. Something to manage better. Something that came with modern life. What I understand now is that it’s not just mental pressure or tiredness. It’s the body losing its sense of internal safety. That understanding deepened during my conversation with Dr. Clint Rogers, a researcher, Siddha-Veda practitioner, and author of Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer. What sta
What Happens to the Brain During Long-Term Isolation
Human beings are neurologically wired for connection. Social interaction is not merely a psychological preference it is a biological necessity. When isolation becomes prolonged, the brain does not remain unchanged. Research over the past several decades has shown that long-term social isolation can alter brain structure, stress responses, cognition, and emotional regulation in measurable ways.
Ramadhan: The Ultimate Discipline Reset-Strengthening Body, Mind & Spirit
When you eat a meal, surplus glucose (sugar) is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. In the early stages of fasting, the body uses these glycogen stores for energy. As these stores deplete, the body transitions into fat metabolism, breaking down stored fat to create alternative energy. In prolonged fasting scenarios, the body may eventually break down muscle protein to create glucose. However, during Ramadhan, this stage is highly unlikel
Launch of Hob Nails to Spikes by Ranjit Fernando
The official launch of the book Hob Nails to Spikes by renowned sports personality Ranjit Fernando was held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Galle Face Hotel.
Fame Game Featuring Sohan Weerasinghe
Fame Game welcomed one of Sri Lanka’s most influential and enduring figures in contemporary music, Sohan Weerasinghe. With a career spanning five decades, Sohan is widely regarded not only as a performer but also as a mentor, bandleader, organizer, and a quiet architect of professionalism in the local music industry. In conversation with hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz, he reflects on the origins of Sohan and the Experiments, the evolution
The Ballet School Of Colombo Celebrates 10 Years Of Artistry With A Landmark Sri Lankan Ballet.
The Ballet School of Colombo proudly marks its 10th Anniversary Year, celebrating a decade of dedication to classical ballet training and the advancement of performing arts education in Sri Lanka. What began as a home-grown vision to nurture disciplined, confident and artistically refined young dancers has evolved into one of the country’s leading institutions committed to excellence in classical ballet. Over the past ten years, the school has bu
Loyalty Isn’t Old-Fashioned
We don’t talk much about loyalty anymore. We definitely talk about love, chemistry, compatibility, red flags, boundaries, all important. But loyalty? It’s almost treated like something outdated. And yet, if you really think about it, every strong relationship you admire is built on one thing: someone choosing to stay. Loyalty is not loud. It’s not dramatic. It doesn’t always show up in big gestures or Instagram captions. Most of the time, it’s qu
