Dhammika's shopping spree bets on rising consumer confidence Words by The Examiner Dhammika Perera’s buying spree on the stock exchange, coupled with his supermarket entry plans, signal investor confidence in consumer purchasing power. But concerns remain on Perera’s concentration of market and lobbying power. Read more →
Where to go and what to read Words by The Examiner This evening, a Bawa Trust talk on living joyfully among urban intensity, amid a climate crisis. Tomorrow a workshop by the same maestro, titled A Parliament of Objects. Also this evening, a soireé from Stages, Read more →
Spotlight The government’s first real budget Words by The Examiner The Government will present its first full-cycle budget early next month. Promises are cheap but delivery is much harder. As implementation is so difficult and takes so long, getting policy right becomes even more imperative. Read more →
Government cloud fails during migration, critical services still offline Words by The Examiner System migration led to the government cloud’s failure last week. As it went offline, services like birth certificate issuance and police clearance also came to a halt, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the state’s push for a digital-first future. Read more →
Where to go and what to read Words by The Examiner There are few things sexier in the ‘discourse’ than migration and ecological decline, the subject of Chundamani Clowes’ exhibition today onwards at Saskia’s. While you’re out this weekend, catch Ayu, a Sinhalese film Read more →
Spotlight After the children leave: old age in an ageing island Words by The Examiner Elder care in Sri Lanka is changing. As the island’s population ages, youth migrate, and the cost of care rises, this Examination asks what elders want. And whether their wishes can keep pace with society’s rapid changes. Read more →
Baby boom no more: experts worry about Sri Lanka’s declining birth rate Words by The Examiner Sri Lanka’s birth rate is declining. Births dropped during pandemic years, but even after, fertility rates didn't recover. The numbers are concerning but solutions can also mean adaptation. Read more →
The Examiner's guide to elder care and elders homes in Colombo Words by The Examiner Old age care is getting formalised, especially in Colombo. As life pushes you to make decisions about yourself or your loved ones, finding the right care can seem like a challenge. In this guide, we Read more →