Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka)

Nov 20, 2024 | sundayobserver.lk

Sri Lankan-born 20th-century polymath, Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy has often been described as an art historian, aesthetic critic and professional geologist. Still, his impeccable contribution to unveiling oriental philosophies from the…

Jul 7, 2024 | sundayobserver.lk

Madam Blavatsky’s name is not strange for Sri Lankans as one of the early stalwarts to aspire to the Buddhist resurgence in the late 19th century. In the backdrop of…

Sep 9, 2023 | sundayobserver.lk | Rohan Parikh

A robust effort with policy-level and systematic changes is vital to envisioning a positive outlook for Sri Lanka’s real estate sector post-crisis. To avoid a potential housing shortage, understanding the current state of the country’s realty sector and implementing a recovery plan is vital. This is especially important in Colombo’s central area, where the effects of unaffordable housing for most citizens and a deteriorating national transport infrastructure are already evident.

Aug 19, 2023 | sundayobserver.lk | Busani Bafana

Climate change is making us sick. It has become urgent to build resilient health systems to secure humanity’s well-being, said the special envoy for climate change and health of the World Health Organization (WHO). “Climate change is unquestionably affecting our health every day,” said Vanessa Kerry– a renowned global health expert and medical doctor – who was appointed the WHO Director-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health in June.

Aug 4, 2023 | sundayobserver.lk | Maneshka Borham

During most months of the year, Lediyangala, a village in Wilgamuwa, Matale remains dry and sunbaked. But in stark contrast to its arid surroundings 35-year-old Geethani Kusumalatha’s home garden is green, lush, and thriving. Three years ago Geethani started home gardening under the guidance of agricultural trainers from the ‘Assisting Communities in Creating Environmental and Nutritional Development’ or ACCEND project.