There was a time when we all lived in harmony with nature, feeling deep gratitude for all that the bountiful earth provided. Living by the riverside, close to lush green woods, cultivating agricultural produce, and breathing fresh, unpolluted air—it was a feeling of heaven on earth. Undoubtedly, our lifestyle was different, and it was certainly a stress-free life.

Countries that are joining the list for banning social media for U16 are slowly and steadily increasing. With Australia recording a world-first for this, many other countries have already joined the list, with Malaysia joining the ban on socials for U16 children recently.

I never had the chance of meeting Richard Boyle, who died in Colombo in 2023. His wife recently loaned me two books Richard wrote and published - Knox’s Words (2004), a study of Sinhala and Sri Lankan-associated words first introduced to English by the 17th-century sailor Robert Knox, and Sindbad in Serendib (1908), which explores strange tales of Ceylon and the wider world.

I’ve known Shehara and Dinushka for many years and have had the privilege of watching their journeys as artists, both individually and together. Over the years, I’ve seen them grace countless stages, bringing elegance, discipline, and a genuine love for music to every performance. What makes them truly special is how beautifully their voices complement one another. It’s as though their voices were made to meet in harmony.

Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning is essential for such weddings, with the guests having to be informed well in advance.

It usually starts in the most relatable Sri Lankan way possible. A woman wakes up and says, “Tomorrow I will start walking.” Tomorrow arrives, and she actually does it, but only because last night’s rice and short eats are still emotionally negotiating with her stomach. So she finds whatever shoes are nearby (rarely matching), steps outside with no plan, and tells herself it will be just 10 minutes.

One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training, coaching, and owning a gym, I’ve seen countless friendships form on gym floors. Some have lasted years. Others have disappeared almost as quickly as they started. And while people often assume that fitness brings people together, I’ve noticed that it can sometimes quietly pull people apart as well. It usually st

When was the last time you sat through an entire dinner without glancing at your phone? Or watched a full sunset without the urge to photograph it? Or just... existed, quietly, without a notification pulling you somewhere else?

After a seven-year hiatus, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved advertising industry gatherings is making a much-anticipated return. Green Chilies 2026, the iconic festival that once defined the fun, camaraderie and creative spirit of Sri Lanka’s advertising fraternity, returns on 4th June 2026 at Rise Up, Colombo 03, bringing together professionals from across agencies, media, digital, production and marketing for an evening of celebration, entertainme

David Livingstone was the first white explorer to see the Victoria Falls in central Africa in 1865. The Zambezi River drops 354 feet into the gorge and is over a mile long. So why was the river of the falls not called “Livingstone”? Frank “Zambezi Watson took the first photo, the oldest of the falls, which became famous.