The Whinging Pome: Taj Mahal Hotel, India’s Icon of Elegan...

Arrival at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba , Mumbai, is quite smooth. We are whisked away to sit on the deck facing the amazing swimming po...

The off-the-grid adventures in Sri Lanka: Kalupahana

One of the biggest reasons I love this beautiful island is our mountains. Today, I want to share about Kalupahana, one of those special...

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

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

Top 5 Dumpling Spots in Colombo

Let me start by saying this ‘I’m not a food critic’, just someone who really, really loves dumplings. After years of spontaneous ...

The Whinging Pome: Vienna

Day one in Vienna concludes with a soak in a large bath in my spacious Astoria Hotel bedroom. Ironically, I never have a bath at home. ...

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

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

Rebuilding at REBUILD! Sripali Weerakkody’s Ladies-Only Fi...

Back in 2004, a 17-year-old Sripali caught the 2 AM bus from Kandy to Colombo for cricket practice every day for a year. In 2024, she c...

Sashane Dassanayake Secures Landmark Win

In a year already marked by remarkable global achievements for Sri Lanka, Sashane Dassanayake added another prestigious accolade to the...

The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Winners

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

Review on ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’

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

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

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

A chat with Yanika..

Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna has made it to the prestigious Forbes, listing her as one of the three Sri Lankans in Asia’s 30 under 30,...

A Concert of Light That Shines Brighter

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

’’Beneath the Blue’’: Underwater Photography Exhibit...

The ocean is a world of wonder, mystery, and breathtaking beauty that few of us witness firsthand. But from June 5th to 9th, Curado Art...

Devamala at Barefoot

On June 14 the dancers of ‘Natyapoorna Dr. Nirmala John’s Nirmalanjali Academy in collaboration with Barefoot will perform Devamala...

Ahangama:Surf Sounds and Sundowners

Ahangama, eighteen kilometres beyond Galle, was once a sleepy, one-street town. Its only claim to fame was its location between Koggala...

5 Experiences you should not miss in Trincomalee

You know how some places look great in photos but feel underwhelming in real life? Trincomalee is NOT one of those places. What surpris...

Salzburg: The City of The Sound of Music

Walking in Salzburg for the first time, Jessabel and I are led by Steffie, our close friend, who was brought up locally and is a specia...

Cinnamon Signature Selection Presents ‘Signature Weekend�...

This May, Sri Lanka sets the stage for a remarkable cinematic celebration as Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, under its Signature Selection b...

From Code to Cookies: The Sweet Journey of Tutu’s Kookies ...

In 2020, while the world was locked down, one Sri Lankan IT professional discovered an unexpected passion—decorated cookies. What sta...

Gehenu Lamai at Cannes

Gehenu Lamai directed by the late Dr. Sumitra Peries will be screened next week in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival u...

An Integrated Holistic approach to healing Chikungunya

Integrated holistic medical systems have gentle and effective solutions to treat chikungunya. Chikungunya, the mosquito bourne viral o...

Their sacrifice for our future

As the road bends on a peaceful hillside twenty minutes drive from the centre of Kandy we find the final resting place of 203 souls. Wh...

Review: An Evening of ‘’Family, Fun and Love’’ - San...

On the evening of April 25th, the Lionel Wendt Theatre was filled with warmth, music, and a sense of togetherness as ‘Sanjeev in Conc...

Seillans: My favourite little village in Provence, France

It’s easy to miss the little village of Seillians as you drive from Bargemon to Fayence along the bottom of the hill in Provence, sou...

The Handcrafted Journey of Lasanthi Limited Edition

It all started with 20 handmade clutch purses, a few greeting cards, and a batch of brownies. Lasanthi never imagined that her small st...

The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Shortlist for the 32nd Grat...

The Gratiaen Trust, in proud partnership with John Keells Foundation, is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 32nd Gratiaen Priz...

Weddings by Shangri-La - The Luxe Edit

Shangri-La Colombo is set to redefine luxury weddings with Weddings by Shangri-La – The Luxe Edit, an exclusive showcase of exquisite...

Feel the rhythm of unity, harmony, and celebration!

Experience the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka alongside Bathiya & Santhush (BNS), Sheeam Dean, Dr. Aruran Arunanthy, and The Old Joes�...