If we take an honest look at the history of finance, we can see that the banking system has actually changed very little since its inception. Sure, we’ve seen the rise and fall of many technologies and currencies but things remained pretty much the same. It should be no wonder then that the rise of the alternative threating to ...
Photo courtesy Foreign Policy In the aftermath of the 2019 Presidential Elections which concluded another era of the Sri Lankan political journey, it is necessary to delve into the fragility of the Sri Lankan State. The results of this election depict that the Sri Lankan State continues to be aversive to the “One Nation – One State” concept, signifying further polarization ...
Groundviews is pleased to welcome Minoli Wijetunge as the platform’s new co-editor. Minoli is an academic, trainer and researcher. Her studies primarily focused on education and its many intersections such as gender and class. Presenting at national, regional and international conferences, Minoli has conducted research in diverse areas including popular culture, war-time literature and education. She is currently interested in ...
Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay reciting 'When Love Arrives'- on Button Poetry“Love arrives exactly when love is supposed to, and love leaves exactly when love must.”
Asian University Alliance Youth Forum is a project-based program hosted annually with the key intention to empower the youth community in the region. Student representatives from the AUA member universities will gather and interact each year to address the developmental issues and to promote cultural and academic exchange. This year AUAYF is to be held on 25th – 29th November ...
An IP (Internet Protocol) Address is a computer’s address in cyberspace similar to a person’s address in physical space. It enables networking across the Internet and each IP address is globally unique with no two IP addresses being similar. However, computers communicating through TCP/IP do not necessarily have unique IP addresses. An IP address is often concealed by a ...
It’s official! Sacrament has all new merch and for now its some pretty cool t-shirts. Get ordering before the 1st of December..here’s prices Tee – LKR 1,600 / Ladies Tank – LKR 1,500 / Gents Tank – LKR 1,500 – To place an order please transfer/deposit the full amount of the desired item(s) to either one of the designated accounts ...
Also known as e-collars or electronic remote collars, remote trainers are used to delivering remote shocks to a dog as a way of discouraging bad behaviours. However, some of the collars are installed with programs such as vibration or beep that comes before the shock. Shock collars devices may be used together with fences to prevent the dog from ...
College comes with many challenges for any student. First, you will experience how it feels like to stay away from your parents and learn to manage your activities without too much help. You will be responsible for organizing your schedule, attending classes, or managing your monthly budget. Also, college is a period when you discover that you want to ...
When our children are teens, they prefer going places without us and they enjoy spending time with their friends much more than with their family. There’s nothing we can do about it. The sooner you accept that, the better for you. So, if they want to take a road trip just with their friends, there are no reasons to ...
When shifting to a new home, decorating it may seem like a fun task but that is not all, along with the aesthetic appeal, you cannot overlook the safety of the house hence we have come up with a few effective tips to make your new home safe and secure; 1. Secure the Doors and Windows: Most burglars try ...
Photo courtesy The Statesman Editors note: The following was sent to Groundviews by a regular contributor, who wished to remain anonymous. It was written by the contributor for a young, first-time voter who had been extremely distressed by the result of the 2019 Presidential Election. On the basis that it would resonate amongst a wider public, permission was sought and ...
If you actively follow the startup ecosystem, then the name Seedstars will be a familiar one. The largest startup community and investor in emerging markets, it’s known to invest over $1 million in startups across the world. Over the years, it has been active in Sri Lanka as well. Promising local startups have been able to leverage its competition to ...
Pianist & singer Shehan Somaratna has announced his Aussie tour dates and if you’re a fan of his music…here’s the schedule and keep tab on his official fb fan page. Not familiar with his music? Here’s a single he released back in 2016. Source
You would have caught this incredibly talented pianist / singer performing in various places over the years and recently, at the uber popular Naadhagama. Get to know her and her debut Sinhala single in this exclusive interview. Source
Here’s an incredible take of Mariah Carey’s classic ‘Hero’ by Melissa Pereira who dropped this at You Will Never Walk Alone, a concert that raised funds for those affected by the tragic Easter attacks. Source
Its single #2 from the producer duo Middle Class Rich Kids (Hibshi & Shenic) and this single features Leah. It’s a fun, catchy single and it’s everything that a hit is supposed to be in 2019! Source
Kanishka K is no stranger to Lanka’s music scene, having played in a few Kandy based bands to now, being a familiar face at Open Mic Nights in Colombo. He’s back with his debut Sinhala Rock single ‘ Abhinikman’ & an all new album you need to know about. Get catching up with the exclusive! Source
Car accidents happen every day in Las Vegas. In fact, accidents are almost inevitable. Although the majority of them only cause severe damage to vehicles, some of them leave the drivers and their passengers with physical injuries. According to Las Vegas law, any motorist that gets injured in the event of an accident should be compensated by the other ...
