In the bustling tech hubs of Colombo and beyond, a quiet revolution is taking place. After clocking out from their 9-to-5 jobs, software engineers, QA specialists, and IT professionals across Sri Lanka are firing up their laptops for round two. Welcome to the world of moonlighting where your side hustle might just become your main character moment.

Everyone is always yapping, oversharing on stories, ranting in group chats, sending voice notes like they are podcasting from the trenches. But you know what’s seriously rare these days? Someone who actually listens. This is not about the fake ’’omg fr’’ listeners or the ones waiting for their turn to trauma-dump. It’s about the people who lock in when you speak. Who catch the little things and remember the name of that one girl from that one sit

This July, the heart of Colombo will throb to the rhythm of drums and the spirit of youth! St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07, proudly presents ’’Sound of Drums,’’ a highly anticipated band performance that promises to be an unforgettable night of rhythm, unity, and authentic power!

Arrival at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba , Mumbai, is quite smooth. We are whisked away to sit on the deck facing the amazing swimming pool. The impressive check-in process soon begins to take time. This is our favourite hotel in Mumbai, possibly in India. Some Rajasthani palace hotels are also on our special list. This Taj oozes style and luxury. When you get away from the crowds and walk the corridors and staircases, especially in the tower, it f

How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, chef Sudeera – the man behind the famous Lost Flavours of Ceylon series, takes our Q&A!

The halls of the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Colombo came alive on Tuesday (24) with rich Sri Lankan music, dance and fashion as Dhananjaya Bandara, expert bridal dresser, stylist, and hair and makeup artist, celebrated 25 years of creating magic. As the founder and livewire behind Dhananjaya Bandara Salons, Bandara is best known for his passion in creating timeless elegance, celebrating individuality while blending tradition with innovation.

One of the biggest reasons I love this beautiful island is our mountains. Today, I want to share about Kalupahana, one of those special places hidden in the hills of the Badulla District. There are three reasons why this area stands out. 1) It’s in my top three Sri Lankan mountain areas, after multiple visits, 2) I’ve maybe seen just 10% of it, and 3) every trip I’ve made there has revealed something new and breathtaking.

More and more Sri Lankans are adopting the “work husband / work wife” label: that one colleague you vent to, lunch with, confide in, and maybe even lowkey emotionally lean on a little too much. This isn’t about physical affairs. It’s not about stolen glances or after-hours hookups. What we’re talking about here lives in the grey. The subtler stuff. The kind of emotional closeness that quietly starts to compete with your real-life relationship, e

What a week! From Sri Lanka’s scandal-prone elite suddenly discovering the legal system does, in fact, apply to them… To Donald Trump dropping bombs while his old tweets do the same… To people online, choosing hate over clarity, and calling it conviction. If you felt like your brain needed a helmet just to scroll this week, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning tech landscape, a silent challenge lurks beneath the surface of innovative solutions and complex algorithms. As developers shape the nation’s digital future with each line of code, many grapple with an invisible adversary known as Imposter Syndrome, a persistent feeling of inadequacy that whispers doubts despite evident accomplishments.