The ‘Flower Boy’ who didn’t shy away from blossoming
Even in his earliest memories, Amesh Wijesekera was always the ‘arts and crafts kid’. From painting, playing dress up and setting up his own puppet shows, to expressing his creativity through art, dance and later theatre in school — design and creativity surrounded him, encouraged by his mother and unhindered by the rigid societal expectations [...]
Irish dishes with an Italian twist
Irish themed restaurant Four Leafed Clover down Maya Avenue, Kirulapone has added an Italian twist as it comes under the new management of Excel Restaurants, a subsidiary of the Browns Group, combining two very popular cuisines to diversify its menu. Giving a taste to what the revamped restaurant had to offer, the relaunch of the [...]
1926: those who suffer in silence can text for help
The silent but severe impact of unseen mental issues has been a challenging topic to address openly. “What we noticed was that youth do not voice their distress easily because they don’t know how to express themselves,” explained Dr. Pushpa Ranasinghe, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist speaking at the launch of the toll-free 1926 national mental health [...]