ECHO

The story of Lovina Aponsuwa, like many parts of modern Sri Lanka’s history, falls between the blurred lines of truth and legend. However, her story endures and is now celebrated, more than two centuries after, at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, arguably the last remaining symbol tying her legend to reality.


Link: https://ceylontoday.lk/2025/01/18/lovinas-legacy/

“The Sri Lankan fashion industry has certainly evolved, and it’s impressive how it has established itself in the market. While we’ve made great strides, it feels like no one is truly exploring fashion as a visual language or a medium of expression."


Link:

Breaking the boundaries of fashion in SL - Ceylon Today By Induwara Athapattu Building on our discussion of fashion activism and its potential for driving social change, this week, Ceylon Today shines the spotlight on one of Sri Lanka’s most dynamic young voices in the field—Hasindu Jayasinghe, as he shared his insights and constructive critiques, of...

“If a zoo is functioning effectively, it has numerous value additions to society. However, if it has flaws in operations, they must be hastily addressed."


Link:

Zoos: Sanctuary or Suffering? - Ceylon Today By Pavani Premarathne Recently, the talk of animal welfare and rights seems to be in the limelight with the recent cases of elephant-human conflicts, toque macaque incidents, misinformation on stray dogs, etc. Amidst these issues, where mostly wild animals have become the subject matter, the recent....

Fashion activism operates on a spectrum. On one end, there’s what some might call ‘loud’ activism. This includes bold, in-your-face statements like slogan T-shirts or politically charged runway shows.


Link:

FASHION ACTIVISM: WHERE STYLE MEETS SUBSTANCE - Ceylon Today By Induwara Athapattu We are living in a world where a single tweet can spark revolutions and a viral video can dismantle long-held norms, and haven’ we ourselves witnessed the power of activism in the recent past. Of course, activism is no novelty to Sri Lanka, for there are more than a few activ...

“We are not just promoting a diet; we are working for a way of life that aligns with compassion, sustainability, and health."


Link:

Plant-Based for Life - Ceylon Today By Lihini Jayawardene Across the globe, billions of animals are slaughtered each year to meet the demands of human consumption. From industrial-scale factory farms to smaller local operations, the scale of animal deaths is staggering. This practice raises serious concerns about its impact on human h...