Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with its 13th edition

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After the resounding success of its 2025 edition, the Galle Literary Festival is set to return for its 13th year from 22–25 January 2...

RihView: Chaotic Lift Rides, Adult Toddlers, & Princess Dian...

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A lift ride that turned into a contact sport. A cinema full of adult toddlers. And a birthday tribute to the one royal South Asians wil...

Double Shift, Double Dream: Inside Sri Lanka’s Tech Side H...

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In the bustling tech hubs of Colombo and beyond, a quiet revolution is taking place. After clocking out from their 9-to-5 jobs, softwar...

St. Bridget’s Brings ‘Sound of Drums’ to Life at Nelum...

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This July, the heart of Colombo will throb to the rhythm of drums and the spirit of youth! St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07, proudl...

Dhananjaya Bandara celebrates 25 years of creative excellenc...

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The halls of the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Colombo came alive on Tuesday (24) with rich Sri Lankan music, dance and fashion as Dhananjay...

I Don’t Belong Here: The Secret Struggle of Sri Lankan Dev...

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In the heart of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning tech landscape, a silent challenge lurks beneath the surface of innovative solutions and compl...

Kosh Hewage: A New Era for Miss Universe Bahrain and Egypt

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In a groundbreaking appointment, Sri Lankan creative visionary Kosh Hewage has been named the Deputy Director of Miss Universe Bahrain ...

Inspired by Legacy, Driven by Change: Araliya Thevapalan

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Araliya Thevapalan’s recent election to the Colombo Municipal Council marks an inspiring milestone for women’s representation in lo...

Of BTS, Bias, and the Burden of Colonised Thinking

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Earlier this month, millions of fans around the world rejoiced as BTS, the global pop sensation from South Korea, were reunited after c...

RihView: Ghosting Telcos, Mean Comments & Lucky Seats

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From telcos that ghost you mid-bill cycle to Facebook groups where kindness still comes with a trigger warning, it’s been another wee...

Pages & Perspectives: Raffealla Fernando

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A person’s bookshelf tells a story of interests, inspirations, and ideas that have shaped them. In Pages & Perspectives, we ask peopl...

How Gemini AI Can Save Your Exam Season

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The familiar panic is setting in. Your A/L examination is just weeks away, and you’re staring at a mountain of syllabus content that ...

Review: “Bright Light” Illuminates the Stage with Passio...

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On the evening of June 7, 2025, the MJF Centre Auditorium in Katubedda, Moratuwa, transformed into a powerful symbol of inclusion, dete...

We’re All Addicted to Being Mad Online

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Recently, a local influencer posted a video of herself eating a burger in a crop top. Harmless, right? Except the comments section lit ...

RihView: Macaws, Rage Currency & Bravery

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This past week’s news came with plot twists, parrots, and people showing more spine than most governments. We had a rare macaw stolen...

Deepa Mehta Celebrates Cinema and Sri Lanka

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Over the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, 2025, Oscar-nominated Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta launched Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts...

The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Winners

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The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, is proud to announce the winners of the 32nd Gratiaen Prize for English...

“I Use ChatGPT to Train My Boyfriend” And Other Absolute...

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When ChatGPT first entered the chat, most people used it for pretty tame things: fixing emails, brainstorming Instagram captions, writi...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Another Simple Favour & Jimmy Savil...

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This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’re going from designer delusion to documented horror, and somehow both are hard to look away...

RihView: Courtrooms, Catwalks, and Cyclones

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This past week served chaos in every flavour: courtrooms, catwalks, and cyclones. We had two ex-ministers actually sentenced without sp...

Google Has a New ’G’ Logo: Can You Spot the Difference?

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In a world where change happens at lightning speed, even tech giants like Google know when it’s time for a subtle refresh.

Through the Lens: Prasantha Yahampath

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From the quiet solitude of a darkroom in Holland to the electric energy of Paris Fashion Week, photographer Prasantha Yahampath has com...

Review on ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’

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Indu Dharmasena’s beloved stage comedy ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’ made a triumphant return to the Lionel Wendt Theatre this past...

Sri Lanka: From paradise to global film destination

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From ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ to ‘Indiana Jones : The Temple of Doom’ Sri Lanka’s scenic locations have set the backdro...

Hachajah puts Sri Lanka on the Global Music Map with Double ...

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Sri Lanka celebrates a moment of immense national pride as hachajah - the artistic moniker of Colombo-born singer, songwriter and produ...

A Concert of Light That Shines Brighter

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In a heartwarming celebration of courage, talent, and perseverance, the visually impaired students of Riversheen School of Music are se...

Buzz with Danu - A Tribute to the Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema...

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She wasn’t just a star. She was the sky. From her unforgettable debut in Punchi Baba in 1968, Malini Fonseka transformed the lands...

Beyond the Mic: Unmute Potential, Transform voices, Elevate ...

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In a world where communication is the key to success, Beyond the Mic (BTM) emerges as a game-changer in the realm of public speaking an...