Get Real! Subverting modern expectations of media
In a world where we are all driven by our opinions and beliefs, and at a time where they are, more than ever, shaped by the various forms of media we are exposed to, there is an unanswered question no Read More »
Covid-19 vaccines slash viral spread, but Delta is an unknown
Many vaccines have been shown to provide strong protection against Covid-19. Now, growing evidence finds that they also substantially reduce the risk of passing on the virus SARS-CoV-2 – crucial infor Read More »
Timely referral of asthmatic children could save families expenses
As a significant sum is spent by families with children having asthma on travelling to Colombo, and staying overnight to attend regular clinics in tertiary care centres, in addition to the considerabl Read More »
Getting serious about the child abuse pandemic
The recent revelations of child rape, murder, and slavery in the household of a former Cabinet Minister made the headlines. But these stirrings of our Nation’s conscience are all too brief. Sri Lankan Read More »
The evolution of social movements in Sri Lanka
Compared to the key-words and concepts which were commonly used in the social movements of Sri Lanka, which were sometimes also referred to as Leftist movements, the language that is now being used ha Read More »
Getting to the bottom of SL’s watery graves
The word “accident”, more often than not, immediately brings to mind the picture of road accidents, which have become the default due to their prevalence. However, people also fall victim to several o Read More »
Many medical undergrads experiencing daytime sleepiness
A significant proportion of medical undergraduates in Sri Lanka are affected by poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness, a study conducted last year found. Read More »