The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Shortlist for the 33rd Grat...

The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation and with the support of the British Council, is pleased to share the sho...

The Noise Between Sets: When Gym Talk Becomes Gossip

Gyms have always been more than just places to train. Yes, people come to lift weights, lose fat, build muscle, or improve their health...

Railway Stations in Sri Lanka

I’m sitting at a railway station, and I have a ticket for a destination. Part of the charm and nostalgia of travelling in Sri Lanka i...

Attracting Good Chi

In Feng Shui, the exterior surroundings are the most important factors influencing the flow of chi into your home. Therefore, examining...

Blac Bagatalle

It has barely been a fortnight since Blac Bagatalle opened their second outlet at No. 32 Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03. The ride has not b...

Feng Shui: Motivation for children

In the sciences of Vaastu and Feng Shui, each compass direction is believed to represent an important aspiration in our lives. The sect...

The Whinging Pome: Lest WE forget

I am particularly reminded at this time of the year of 11,500 Australians and New Zealanders who died on the battlefields of Gallipoli,...

Local Animal Welfare Activists hope for Greater Awareness an...

With the arrival of Aloka, the “peace dog,” local animal welfare organizations and activists, along with compassionate citizens, ho...

La Bamba! Set to Ignite the Stage

Colombo is anticipating the arrival of the West End–licensed musical ‘La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz’ at Cinnamon Life, presented...

The Unspoken Gym Rule: We Need to Talk About Hygiene

There’s an unwritten rule in every gym that no one says out loud or puts on a poster, but everyone knows it exists, or at least, we h...

ITC Ratnadipa Presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachand...

ITC Ratnadipa, in collaboration with the Jayantha Premachandra Foundation, presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra, a retrospe...

City of Dreams and John Keells Foundation complete screening...

The innovative search for Sri Lanka’s musical theatre talents for an international production has successfully concluded, with a prom...

Dilmah Announces 2nd Annual One Earth Photography Competitio...

The Dilmah One Earth Photography Competition returns for its second year, inviting nature enthusiasts, students, and professionals to u...

Book Review: Sean Perera’s A Butterfly

Make the mistake of reading Sean Perera’s debut novel, A Butterfly, while hungry, and you will soon find yourself craving all manner ...

The Whinging Pome: Osaka for Eight Hours… Is It Enough?

We arrive at Kyoto Station, flash our two-week Japan Rail card and get to our platform easily. Where we stand on the platform becomes a...

Feng Shui: Boundaries and Demarcation

There was a time when homes had no specific boundaries and were situated amidst nature, surrounded by large gardens and greenery. Howev...

Kandy to Lead Sri Lanka’s Historic Debut in Global ‘City...

With the distinct and persistent calls of the Asian Koel (Sinhalese: Koha), another calling is gracing Sri Lanka during the month of Ap...

The ‘No Days Off’ Lie We Need to StopBelieving

“No days off.” It sounds powerful. Motivating. Disciplined. But after years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that th...

The Whinging Pome: Fort, the Glory Years

The British occupation of Colombo created the heyday of Fort. It was a gateway to the British Empire, north, east and west. This area w...

Women who did it, Anyway: Aysha Aqeedah

This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article ...

Resilience in the Face of Adversity - Ms Shyara Seneviratne

Resilience in the Face of Adversity Ms Shyara Seneviratne

Women who did it, Anyway: Dilushi Mendis

This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article ...

International Cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz Set to ...

Sri Lankan audiences are in for a spectacular theatrical experience this April as the international cast of La Bamba! The Song of Verac...

Feng Shui: Main door and entry way

Designing and installing the main door and frame is an essential part of building construction. Adopting the correct dimensions, materi...

The Whinging Pome: Manly by the Sea…

The ferry leaves from wharf 3 circular Quay Sydney . It’s mid-week and mid-day, so only thirty percent full. Departure time is fixed...

The Invisible Frontline: How Global Wars are Reshaping Sri L...

As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its 21st day, with the conflict increasingly spilling across the region, Anusha David poses a pert...

Derrick Junkeer with Bright Light: A concert beyond vision

Prepare for an extraordinary evening of music, inspiration, and purpose as internationally acclaimed singer and music producer, Derrick...

PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA – A DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMIL...

The PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA, to be held on 29th March at the Cinnamon Grand, in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka [RAS], promises to be a...