𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒊𝒍 ( දුක් ගන්නා රාළ )

 

Sri Lanka stands at a critical economic crossroads. After weathering a historic financial crisis, the country is showing robust signs of recovery, with GDP growth outpacing expectations and a rebound driven by strong performances in industry and services. Yet, beneath this recovery lies a persistent challenge: a significant portion of the population-especially the youth-remains vulnerable, with poverty rates still alarmingly high and household incomes lagging behind pre-crisis levels. The Promise of the Stock Market in a Low-Interest, High-Inflation Environment With benchmark interest rates at 8% and inflation recently turning negative due to energy price cuts but expected to rise again, traditional savings offer limited protection against the eroding power of inflation. For young Sri Lankans seeking to build wealth and secure their financial futures, the stock market presents a compelling alternative. By investing in regular dividend-paying and growth-oriented shares, individual...

Have you ever wondered what makes a perfume so captivating? Isn't it like a symphony for your nose, composed of what we call 'fragrance notes' Think of them as the different melodies that play out as a scent unfolds on your skin. There are three notes. The Top Note, Middle or Heart note and finally the Base note. First, you have the top notes. These are the bright, zesty, and often volatile scents that hit you immediately upon application. They're the first impression—think of sparkling citrus like lemon and bergamot, crisp green notes, or light, airy florals.  Top notes are designed to grab your attention, but they're also the first to fade, usually within the first 15 minutes to an hour. As the top notes mellow, the heart notes, also known as the middle notes, begin to emerge. This is the core of the fragrance, the main theme. Heart notes are usually more rounded and full-bodied, lasting for several hours. You'll often find floral notes like rose, jasmine, and...