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The story of Baddegama

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The name “Baddagama” holds a special place in literature, anthropology, and cinema as a representation of Sri Lanka’s social development and rural lifestyle patterns. The novel and film based on the small village of Baddagama successfully depicted the harsh realities of rural

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The Challenges Faced by Resettled Communities that Need to Be Addressed Urgently

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Herath Mudiyanselage Asiri In Sri Lanka, people who have undergone resettlement face numerous challenges due to social, economic, and political factors. This crisis, which has a history spanning several decades, did not arise overnight. Various circumstances, including the thirty-year civil war, the tsunami disaster, other natural and man-made calamities, development

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Employment Opportunities in Youth and the Gig Economy

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Padma Podi Manike What is the Gig Economy? The gig economy, a creation of the new technological era, is a cultural transformation that moves beyond traditional workforce management. It is a modern method of fulfilling business needs based primarily on independent services rather than full-time employment. Compared to conventional jobs, it is a more flexible, […]

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Early Marriage and Positive Social Development

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By: Padma Podi Manike Early marriage refers to a person getting married before reaching the legally recognized age of marriage. This concept can be observed in various countries and regional areas due to different cultural, economic, and social factors. It is timely to analyze how early marriage affects positive social development. Early Marriage and Educational […]

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Transformation of the Traditional Role of Rural Women

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Padma Podi Manike The cultural norm that traditionally confined rural women to household duties has evolved over time. Global technological advancements, economic shifts, and changes in social structures have redefined the role of rural women. 1. Economic Development and New Entrepreneurial Opportunities Emerging business opportunities, particularly in the tourism

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The Cost of Progress: Indigenous Communities and the Vanishing Forests

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Historians and archaeologists have identified that indigenous people have lived in this country since the beginning of the 5th century BCE. The first inhabitants of a country are referred to as indigenous people. Over 13 million indigenous people live in 136 countries around the world. In Sri Lanka, approximately 500,000 indigenous people live in 62 […]

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Sri Lanka’s Youth Migration Tragedy

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by Sheneth Srimal The long queues observed these days for visa applications reveal the scale and depth of a tragedy faced by our nation. The severe economic crisis Sri Lanka experienced recently, along with the societal issues of lacking suitable spaces for deserving individuals, has led many frustrated individuals to seek foreign opportunities. This has […]

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Narcotics Devouring the Youth

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By: Sheneth Shrimal If you are someone who follows national media closely, you are likely aware of the daily human tragedies caused by drug trafficking, including murders and societal abuses carried out by addicts. Similarly, the increasing reports of drug parties organized via social media platforms like Facebook, and the related incidents of sexual exploitation […]

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The Ancient Legacy Depicted in the Paintings of Kathaluwa Ranwella Purana Viharaya

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by Deepa Kumudu Priyadarshani Located in Koggala, Galle, the Ranwella Purana Viharaya is a local heritage site that embodies the artistic traditions of the Kandyan period in Sri Lanka. Established in the 19th century, this temple vividly represents Sri Lankan society, culture, and Buddhist philosophy. The Kathaluwa Viharaya is a masterpiece of Buddhist art created […]

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Trends and Impacts of Purchasing Goods in the Digital (e) Market

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Shehan Lakshitha In recent times, consumers in Sri Lanka have increasingly turned to digital marketplaces for purchasing goods. The decision to shop within a given society is influenced by socioeconomic capabilities and cultural motivations. However, this emerging trend has brought both positive impacts and challenges. Similar to many countries worldwide, Sri Lanka has