The time in Sri Lanka may seem a bit unusual for visitors at first glance, especially due to the unique half-hour shift compared to UTC time. In this post, we will explain the concept of time in Sri Lanka in detail and provide some important information for travelers. What you will find here The time zone in Sri Lanka Summer time in Sri Lanka Influence of the time difference on the body...

One day, a sparrow was flying when suddenly it started raining. The sparrow didn't know where to go. Then it went to a nearby tree and asked to stay there for a while. Later, the sparrow and the tree became friends. One day, the tree withered—no leaves remained. The sparrow's other friends asked: "This tree has withered, why are you still here? Let's go." The sparrow replied: "This tree...

  MGR's political journey, from Congress to DMK and finally AIADMK, marks a monumental era. His unique history of transitioning from cinema to Chief Ministership remains unparalleled. In 1972, he was expelled from the DMK due to internal conflicts—a decision whose repercussions the then DMK leader Karunanidhi failed to foresee, but it sent shockwaves among the masses. No other...

How far would you go to learn a foreign language? For Brian Linebaugh, a data engineer from California, this question led to a journey that would change his life forever. His passion for the Tamil language not only drove him to study it for over twenty years but also to create an impressive documentary about Tamil culture and traditions: Beyond Words – Stories from Tamil Landscapes....

Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean with a stable economy and a democratic form of government. The country’s government is working to promote economic growth and reduce poverty in the country. In this text, we take a look at Sri Lanka’s economy and politics. Economy Sri Lanka has a diverse economy characterized by agriculture, the textile industry, tourism and the IT...