Today is the anniversary of my father – the world’s Teamaker – Merrill J. Fernando’s birth on 6th May 1930. Since his passing two years ago we know it as…
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Business as a Matter of Human ServiceBusinessworthyFamily business
Entrepreneurship in the 21st century.
by Dilhanby DilhanIt’s Global Entrepreneurship Week; with our world on the brink of catastrophe in so many respects – conflict, climate, inequality – we have never needed the involvement of youth in…
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Among the thousands of tributes that will be shared in appreciation of great father’s, mine – less than a year since I lost my father – centres on the greatest…
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Everything needs to have a reason, framed in its purpose. Without reason and purpose, life and everything that is part of living decays into meaninglessness. Mark Twain brilliantly explained, “The…
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Peoples’ Market at MJF Centre West – aglow for so many reasons
by Dilhanby DilhanThe MJF Centre in Moratuwa was aglow again last night. This time with the determined optimism of 80 micro-entrepreneurs striving to better their lives. Undeterred by the light rainfall, over…
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An Elephant Knowledge Walk, Tea Inspiration & the well-being of Future Generations
by Dilhanby DilhanElephants are an inspiring species, almost more human than humans; their social structure and bonds of family are admirable. In 2009 we inaugurated the Elephant Information Centre at the Elephant…
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Ceylon Cinnamon
The majestic fragrance of the ‘Spice of Kings’ deliciously fusing with the aroma of fine Ceylon Tea at Dilmah
by Dilhanby DilhanThere’s always a lingering fragrance around the Dilmah complex in Colombo. It is generally woody, sometimes tinged with citrus, occasionally fruity, and always pleasant. That’s the aroma of tea, varying…
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Compromise on anything but your values
by Dilhanby DilhanA Tea Grower’s view of discount culture, ethical consumerism and the role of Ceylon Tea in a sustainable future Writing in The Australian last week, Damon Kitney headlined coverage of…