‘Obedient women don’t change the world’
Living in a country that has never elected an ethnic minority female to its Parliament, it seems that “being a woman is the first hurdle in the challenge of entering politics,” says Sri Lankan-born PhD student Deena Tissera. As vice-chairperson for Aberdeen Central (Labour branch) and vice-chairperson of her community council – Deena, 33, wants [...]
On stage with Stevie Wonder and other showbiz legends
All that gifted pianist Mahesh Balasooriya had for music teachers were inspiration and raw talent – this was sufficient to get to the grand stage. The piano, to him was always a vehicle of expression that contained infinite possibilities in a world of melody, rhythm and harmony. As a child full of creative energy, he’d [...]
How does your garden grow?
Gardening, a favourite hobby among many Sri Lankans regardless of their age has become increasingly popular over the past eight months or so, mainly due to the COVID pandemic and the lockdown that followed. The Sunday Times Magazine dived into the virtual world of social media, to take a look at some who have turned [...]
Giving life to her travels through her art
Unable to indulge in her love for travel due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Shanaz Samseer is channelling her energies into giving others a taste of the places she’s been to through her artistic brand, Islandy. Islandy began to take form as she became more inventive with her art after completing her higher studies in Fashion [...]
Need someone to talk to? You can reach out online
Her Instagram page, (@emotionalwellbeingwithardaly) though only a few months old, is slowly gaining traction among Sri Lankan youth, and even older people, because of her informative and creative means of spreading awareness on a sensitive topic. ”I believe that social media platforms are a great space to create awareness on mental health as it is [...]