Aviation
Hoppers Takes Flight: Karan Gokani on Bringing Sri Lankan Flavors to the Skies
Every time I board a flight from London back home to Sri Lanka, one of the first things I do is check the menu to see if there are any…
Sri Lanka
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Diaspora
The Maldives has a $20 Billion Question for Sri Lanka
There is a number that policymakers in Colombo should contemplate carefully: $20bn. The Government of the Maldives has agreed commercial terms with Eagle Hills, the UAE based real estate investment…
Diaspora
Lovebirds Designers Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh on Indian Fashion
I first encountered Lovebirds earlier this year through Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh’s remarkable presentation at Lunuganga in Sri Lanka. Geoffrey Bawa’s celebrated garden became more than a backdrop; it…
Diaspora
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Urges UN Reform, Climate Justice and Debt Relief
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has called for stronger international cooperation and the United Nations that responds more effectively to global challenges, saying conflicts, climate disasters, debt and technological…
Culture & Heritage
My Journey with the Gayatri Mantra: The Chanting, the Mudras, the Stories…
Just like a lot of Indian children, I was taught the Gayatri Mantra as a child, before I understood a word of what it meant, before I had any concept…
Climate Change
Sri Lanka Calls for Health and Development Financing Reforms at UN High-Level Week
Sri Lanka called for stronger international cooperation on pandemic preparedness and development financing during two high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. At a September 25…
Diaspora
Rahul Mishra’s Couture Journey Has Only Just Begun
There are introductions that feel serendipitous, and meeting Rahul Mishra was one of them. I was introduced to the celebrated Indian couturier by Nonita Kalra, Chief Creative Officer of The…
Diaspora
DC South Asian Film Festival Marks 15th Anniversary
The DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) will mark its 15th anniversary this September under the theme “Bridging Cultures Through Cinema,” highlighting its commitment to showcasing diverse South Asian stories…
Defense
India, Sri Lanka Reaffirm Commitment to Regional Security and People’s Welfare
India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on September 9 in Colombo, with the two leaders reviewing the broad spectrum of bilateral ties and…
Diaspora
Sri Lanka, Andhra Pradesh Explore Trade and Tourism Cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Deputy High Commissioner for Southern India, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, paid a courtesy call on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on August 28, 2026. PHOTO: Deputy High…
Diaspora
US Visa Data Show India Far Ahead Despite Immigration Curbs
Even as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration moves to tighten immigration through stricter visa screening, expanded travel restrictions and tougher scrutiny of foreign students and skilled workers, South Asians continued…
Culture & Heritage
Violin Virtuoso Dr. L. Subramaniam Receives Sri Lanka’s Highest State Honor
Padma Vibhushan awardee, internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso, and composer Dr. L. Subramaniam has been presented with Sri Lanka's highest state honor in recognition of his contributions to music and cultural…
Diaspora
Why South Asians Are at Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern in South Asian communities like Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan. Research shows that South Asians are more likely…