This Sri Lankan author finds literary inspiration in yellow rice and chicken curry

Large listed hotel chains are investing in digital technology to counter disruption caused by online booking and review sites that have levelled the playing field for smaller hotels to thrive

The listed conglomerate reported fivefold revenue growth in five years, borrowing heavily to invest in businesses in retail, healthcare, financial services and leisure. Margins may be low but Pathirage believes the debt strategy allows the group to quickly seize opportunities in a transitioning economy aiming to be the top listed revenue maker a few years from now

MyDeal isn’t doing anything new or different, but they are slow, steady, and focused on being the solid competitor for any ecommerce player

The smallest among three container terminals in the Port of Colombo, listed John Keells controlled South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) is losing traffic but consistently handles morecontainer boxes than it’s designed to handle

Durdans Healthcare Group Executive Chairman Ajith Tudawe opens up about providing affrdable, quality healthcare in an increasingly expensive and demanding environment

Real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) for the first time included Sri Lanka in its global real estate transparency index

Sri Lanka collects less tax than countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The problem is weak income tax compliance

The no-nonsense Allianz Insurance CEO dishes on her strategy to gain market share and keep their heads far above the choppy waters of the insurance industry

Digital media has levelled the political playing field in more ways than one

Good luggage is easy to transport, fit airline specifications, and is stylish and durable. Frequent air travellers will know what a difference this makes .

Floods in Colombo and its suburbs. Floods in Paris too. But the two experiences were very different. Should they have been?

Plantation industry legend Dan Seevaratnam had one strategy for turning his companies around: “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you”

Technological changes have caused international relations to happen at a much faster pace

Taming inflation and avoiding major financial system hiccups are often the measures of developing world central bankers’ success. Indrajit Coomaraswamy however has a lot more to deal with – including the mess the previous two occupants of the office left behind

Wooden frame sunglasses produced by fashion accessories brand Parkville are finding demand with an environmentally conscious consumer in Sri Lanka and overseas

Sri Lanka’s new Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy has correctly identified the fundamental problem with the country - the excessive cycles of monetary instability that has been created by the Central Bank whether accommodating Treasury excesses or not.