Riviera of the South: Weligama

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The large ten-kilometre Weligama Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Sri Lanka. It is known as the Riviera of the island, with over two kilometres of excellent light surfing for beginners. It was the opening of the Marriott hotel in 2017 that changed this sleepy strip, creating major hype and the development of mass market tourism in this area. Just before the 2019 Easter bombings in Colombo and Negombo took place, the owne

Breaking Barriers: 8-Year-Old Tanasha Races Into the Fast Lane

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From racing tracks to classrooms and stages, Tanasha is already proving that dreams — like race cars — are meant to go full speed. In short, while most eight-year-olds dream of pretty dresses and the latest Barbie doll, Tanasha Raddella dreams of Formula 1, proving girls can thrive in motorsport.

Faith Meets Wanderlust: How Malaysia Is Redefining Muslim-Friendly Travel

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Tourism conferences rarely leave room for emotion. They’re usually about numbers - arrivals, targets, and growth percentages - the language of industry rather than empathy. But inside the Sabah Room at Kuala Lumpur’s World Trade Centre, the tone felt different.

One Month Later: iPhone 17

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A month after the iPhone 17 launched in Sri Lanka, the initial hype has settled, and early adopters have moved past the excitement of unboxing. What remains is the reality of daily use, which promised features actually deliver, which fall flat, and whether Apple’s latest flagship justifies its Rs 365,000 price tag in real-world Sri Lankan conditions.

RihView: Cost, Cartels & Complicated Love

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The past week, Sri Lanka proved that even survival here is a luxury purchase, the Navy hauled in another billion-rupee drug bust that feels more familiar than shocking, and Vogue decided that having a man is now socially unacceptable. From inflated prices to inflated egos, the world feels like one big satire, and we’re all stuck reading the headlines. Let’s get into it.

Reset Days: Why You Need One Every Month

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In today’s fast-paced world, life often feels like a constant race with deadlines, events, errands, social expectations, and the never-ending pressure to stay productive and always on your feet. It’s easy to get swept up in the chaos of life until you suddenly realise you’re burnt out, unmotivated, and craving a pause, a reset. That’s where ’’reset days’’ come in. A reset day is exactly what it sounds like - a day dedicated to taking it slow, rel

Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Movement

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Body Doc Fitness & Wellness Pavilion was founded to bridge the gap between medicine and movement. Their holistic approach integrating mind and body, ensures that every aspect of one’s body is connected through exercise.

World Vegan Day: The Misconceptions of Veganism

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Tomorrow is World Vegan Day, celebrated by many vegans globally. It represents much more than just their dietary choices, but ethical principles that impact their day-to-day choices.

Exclusive Backstage Experience Enchants Theatre Supporters!

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CentreStage Productions welcomed supporters and members of Sri Lanka’s arts and theatre community to an exclusive backstage experience of ’A Christmas Carol – The Musical’, a magical new show written and composed by Jehan Aloysius. The intimate evening hosted at the Director’s residence offered guests a rare behind-the-scenes experience of this highly anticipated production.

Buzz with Danu — “10 Years of Dom & Asanka”

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This week on Buzz with Danu, I’m celebrating a milestone that’s loud, legendary, and full of laughter — because my guests have been waking up Sri Lanka for an entire decade! Dom and Asanka from Yes FM Mornings are hitting the big 10! Ten years of chaos, charm, and caffeine-fueled mornings that made us laugh, scream, and sometimes even question reality. From their unpredictable banter to the kind of energy only two people on a sugar rush could bri

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