The real challenges women entrepreneurs face
The real challenges women entrepreneurs face – whether they are in Silicon Valley or somewhere in Asia, are well, real. While rewriting the rules of business, women are still struggling to launch a business, create value and manage it all while taking care of a family. The reality is that the real challenges women entrepreneurs […]
Why it is never too late to start something new
Never too late to start something new: Embracing new beginnings after 50 – A few years ago, Nisha, a 62-year-old retiree decided to start a small bakery out of her kitchen. She’d spent decades as an accountant, crunching numbers, but her heart was always in baking. At an age when most people might settle into […]
Haleon Sri Lanka Championing Women-Friendly Workplaces with Purpose and Impact
From its origins in the 1930s as Glaxo Laboratories (Cey) Ltd to its evolution into Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), the company has undergone a remarkable transformation anchored by a deep commitment to health and humanity. With trusted household names like Panadol tablets, Panadol for Children syrup, Panadeine, Iodex, ENO, Piriton syrup, Sensodyne, and Corsodyl […]
HNB General Insurance – Leading the Way in Creating a Truly Women-Friendly Workplace in Sri Lanka
As we celebrate the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025, among participants this year is HNB General Insurance (HNBGI), whose holistic approach to supporting women at work is a highly commendable initiative in Sri Lanka’s corporate world. More than a subsidiary of the HNB Group delivering insurance services islandwide, HNBGI is redefining what it means to be a women-friendly […]
“Women-Friendly Workplace is a core business strategy” – First Capital Holdings PLC
As a participating organization in Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025, First Capital Holdings PLC (FCH), known as one of Sri Lanka’s leading full-service investment institution and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a truly women-friendly workplace. The company is committed towards setting an industry benchmark through comprehensive policies, transparent practices, and a […]
Awareness is Key to Overcoming Period Poverty among Young People
As a teacher involved in several initiatives to overcome period poverty undertaken in schools, Mrs Buddhimathi Hettiarachchi a Teacher with Sir John Kotelawala Maha Vidyalaya in Piliyandala says that awareness and education is key to overcoming period poverty in Sri Lanka. Period poverty is still a big problem in Sri Lanka. Many girls do not […]
The Impact of Posture on Long-Term Health – How to Improve Your Posture
Good posture is a key area of our well- being – especially in today’s context when many of us spend time slouched over our digital screens. Poor posture can cause several physical issues such as chronic pain and reduced mobility. In contrast, proper posture will promote quality of life, boost confidence and enhance over-all wellbeing. […]
Menstrual Cycle & The Four Phases – Indicating the Body’s Rhythm for Every Woman
Menstruation is the monthly occurrence of the body shedding the linings of the uterus ; for every woman, this takes place every month. It occurs between 35 days for most women. The cycle, divided into 04 phases as the menstrual phase, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase, is seen as one that combines […]
Timeless Attraction of Clay Pot Cooking: Why Return to Earth ware?
In a world where technological advancements define modern kitchens, the simple clay pot may appear to be something left behind in history. However, throughout cultures and geographies, from Sri Lanka’s and Asia’s traditional kitchens to households around the globe earth ware has long persisted throughout the centuries. Far from being a primitive method of cooking, […]
How you can develop your own sense of fashion
Sense of fashion is something that anyone can develop – as long as one understands how to choose clothes and styles that suit you best. Developing your own sense of style takes a little bit of an effort – but can be rewarding when you understand how everything you might see on someone else may […]