Tag: womens magazine
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…