Charity
Documentary Highlights Rahul Sharma’s Sri Lanka World Record Run
“Born To Fly,” a documentary directed by Ali Khajeian, tells the story of a group of passionate students who united to pursue a world record while supporting a cause close…
Sri Lanka
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East Asia
Sir Vince Cable: Why India and China Will Shape the 21st Century
Sir Vince Cable is widely recognized as one of Britain’s leading economists, politicians and public intellectuals. Prior to entering frontline politics, he served as Chief Economist at Shell and worked…
Diaspora
London Events Support HALO’s Sri Lanka Mine-Impact Free Mission
The Sri Lankan diaspora in London came together on the June 2, 2026, for two events hosted in support of The HALO Trust, raising awareness of the organization’s life-changing work…
Diaspora
Branding Sri Lanka: Reclaiming the Narrative of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
For more than three decades, Sri Lanka’s global image has been shadowed by headlines of war, unrest, and instability. From the civil conflict that defined the late 20th century to…
Culture & Heritage
Sri Lanka Food Festival Highlights Cuisine, Culture in Chennai
The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka hosted the inaugural “Sri Lanka Food Festival 2026” from April 24 to 26 at Green Meadows Resort in Chennai, India. Organized under the…
Diaspora
VP Radhakrishnan in Sri Lanka, Holds Talks with President, PM, Tamil Community Leaders
Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with both sides holding discussions aimed at further strengthening…
Diaspora
Icons of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal Among Top Finalists in Britain-based 21st Century’s Global Merit Index
In an era marked by unprecedented technological advance, seismic social change, and deepening global interdependence, South Asia’s most transformative minds and hearts are now part of a ground-breaking and momentous…
Economy
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka on EFF Reviews, Unlocking Potential $700 Million Disbursement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…
Community
When the Gulf Burns, South Asian Homes Count the Cost
In a quiet village outside Kozhikode in India’s Kerala state, the first week of every month usually brings a small moment of relief. A notification pings on a mobile phone…
Community
From Poverty Gains to Climate Losses: What ESCAP’s Data Reveal About South Asia
South Asia is emerging as one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the global 2030 Agenda, with new data showing that hard-won social and economic gains are being steadily undermined…
Community
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Warns Residents and Merchants Against Unauthorized Foreign Currency Transactions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has clarified that all transactions conducted between residents within Sri Lanka must be made in Sri Lankan Rupees, in accordance with the provisions…
Community
Superior Pakistan Spin Attack Seals 32-Run Win Over USA at T20 World Cup in Colombo
History could not repeat itself for the USA against Pakistan at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, as the far superior ‘Shaheens’ comfortably overcame the Americans by 32 runs…
Bangladesh
Pakistan Lifts Boycott, India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in Colombo to Go Ahead as Scheduled
After a 10-day standoff, Pakistan has withdrawn its boycott of the match against India at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, clearing the way for the high-profile fixture to be…
Community
A Nation of Storytellers: Why Sri Lanka’s New PR Body Signals a Country Reclaiming its Narrative
Travel teaches you things no classroom can. Not just about countries, but about yourself. When I arrived at the Sheraton in Colombo to speak on risk, resilience, and crisis communications,…
Community
IMF Mission Reviews Economic Impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Discusses Recovery Support with Sri Lankan Authorities
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by the IMF’s Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, visited Colombo from January 22 to 28 to assess the impact of Cyclone…
Community
Women Don’t Lack Ambition, They Lack a Level Playing Field
Before school drop-offs. After the children are asleep. Between paid work, care work, and the invisible labor of holding families and communities together. During motherhood, that is exactly what entrepreneurship…