The spaces Taru creates are often the first thing people notice. Thoughtfully designed, deeply rooted in place, and unmistakably Sri Lankan, they have helped redefine boutique hospitality on the island. But speak to the Chairman and CEO of Nyne Hotels about her work, and it quickly becomes clear that design has never been the end goal. It is simply the setting. The real focus has always been people.

There are very few things in life that instantly take you back to your childhood. Ice cream is one of them. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how busy life becomes. The moment you take that first spoonful, something changes. You smile a little more, your worries fade for a while, and for those few moments, you’re simply enjoying the present.

This week’s watches couldn’t be more different on paper, a small-town murder comedy and a true-crime documentary about one of the most disturbing cases in recent memory, but they’ve got more in common than you’d think. Both arrived with premises that gave me nothing to go on, and both ended up being far sharper (or in one case, far lazier) than expected. First up, Maa Behen, a farce hiding a genuine takedown of small-town gossip culture. Then, Ma

Try something for me. The next time you find yourself waiting, whether for your food to arrive, for a friend who is running late, or for the kettle to finish boiling, just wait. No phone. No podcast. No scroll. Just you and the moment.

Every day, thousands of Sri Lankan women make what feels like a healthy choice. The problem is, many of those choices aren’t nearly as healthy as the packaging suggests.

The wait is finally over. This weekend, Colombo is bracing itself for a whirlwind of comic mayhem as Jehan Aloysius’s smash-hit comedy, Bengal Bungalow, takes over the Lionel Wendt Theatre on the 4th and 5th of July 2026 at 7.30 p.m.

Feng Shui, the ancient oriental art of space alignment, has become widely recognised for its ability to attract new opportunities and luck, particularly in the areas of wealth and career. However, one of the fundamental purposes of Feng Shui is to harmonise the living environment to promote the good health of its occupants.

As we age, managing multiple chronic health conditions—such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis—often requires taking several different medications. In the medical world, this is known as “Polypharmacy.’’ While these medicines are vital for keeping us healthy, taking a large number of them simultaneously significantly increases the risk of unwanted and dangerous side effects.

Rukshan’s creativity knows no boundaries. Unconfined by genre, he is a composer, director, multi-instrumentalist, and performer who continually delights audiences with surprise after surprise—through Acappella creations, East–West collaborations, harmony scatting, original compositions, and beloved hits from the 70s.

I’m a daily walker living opposite Galle Face Green and the sea. I draw the curtains most days and feel blessed, whether it’s rain, wind or sunshine. The walking shoes go on, and it’s time for my daily stride. There are so many options: north, south and west. I prefer walking by the water, so here are four of my favourite waterfront walks in Colombo.