Gender violence against women

There are many areas in which Sri Lanka’s women do have equal rights. A recent World Bank Report (2012) identifies indicators of gender equality in the laws regulating economic inclusion. These are, access to credit, and interaction with public and private institutions, managing and owning property, getting a job, taxation provisions, and going to court.

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Contemporary painters

Menaka Udayangani:

Master colourist at work

Menaka Udayangani was born in Ampara where the atmosphere was not conducive for art or any other creative work. Then she moved to Kegalle and grew up amidst lush green paddy fields, rows of coconut trees and friendly villagers. She fell in love with the surroundings and the simple lifestyle of villagers.

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Cultural Scene

A glimpse into Pamuk’s novels

In this week’s column, we examine the literary career of Turkish writer, academic and intellectual Orhan Pamuk. The principal motif of Pamuk’s novels is the confusion and loss of identity resulting from the conflict between Western and Eastern values.

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