Blocking Social Media for U16 Draws Mixed Reactions: Parent...

Countries that are joining the list for banning social media for U16 are slowly and steadily increasing. With Australia recording a wor...

The Whinging Pome: A great story .. Knox / Boyle

I never had the chance of meeting Richard Boyle, who died in Colombo in 2023. His wife recently loaned me two books Richard wrote and p...

Planning a Destination Wedding

Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A l...

The Friend Who Stopped Showing Up

One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training...

GREEN CHILIES RETURNS AFTER SEVEN YEARS TO REIGNITE SRI LANK...

After a seven-year hiatus, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved advertising industry gatherings is making a much-anticipated return. Green C...

The Smoke that Thunders Victoria Falls, Africa

David Livingstone was the first white explorer to see the Victoria Falls in central Africa in 1865. The Zambezi River drops 354 feet in...

Rukshan Perera, Back on Stage June 21st After winning the �...

After captivating audiences with Rukshan Perera Live in Concert for 10 consecutive years, Rukshan Perera returns to the stage on June 2...

Identifying Memory Changes - Distinguishing between normal a...

As we age, our brains change just like our bodies do. Taking longer to learn something new or forgetting where you put your keys can be...

Feng Shui - Healthy life

Feng Shui, the Oriental art of spatial alignment, has gained immense popularity because it is often believed to bring new fortunes and ...

Up Country Magical Moments

We are climbing up to five thousand eight hundred feet above sea level, heading to the little village of Ohiya. The van driver manages...

The Daily Leaf Officially Launches in Colombo

Colombo’s vibrant culinary and lifestyle landscape welcomed a soulful new addition with the official launch of The Daily Leaf. Emergi...

Beyond the Plate with Minoli De Silva

Minoli De Silva will headline an exclusive evening, ‘Beyond the Plate’ in conversation hosted by Genesis – The Dilmah Centre for ...

Sri Lanka Makes Guinness World Record History with Merak 202...

In a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka and the global autism advocacy community, Merak 2026 has officially secured the Guinness World ...

The Performance of Fitness: Are We Training… or Performing...

Gyms have stopped feeling like training spaces and started feeling like performance stages.And I don’t think it happened all at once....

Artists for Autism Awareness: Merak 2026 Celebrates the Powe...

A powerful convergence of art, education, and social impact is set to take centre stage in Sri Lanka with Merak 2026, a national initia...

Delicious Café Thimbirigasyaya: Where Comfort Food, Family ...

Tucked into the ever-busy food stretch of Thimbirigasyaya, Delicious Café feels less like a trendy new opening and more like the kind ...

Touring Trinco

Seven of us set off to Trincomalee, on the east coast of Sri Lanka facing the Indian Ocean. There are a number of targets for me beyond...

Feng Shui: Space design

Have you ever walked into a house that felt more like a space than a home? Have you ever reminisced about the best year of your life an...

New Town Old Town …..Sydney

We set off from The Rocks to visit New Town, Sydney, about a twenty minute taxi drive away. It is not a new town at all. In fact, it da...

Choosing a Professional Carer

Choosing a professional carer is one of the most critical decisions a family can make. It requires a balance of rigorous vetting and em...

Young Sri Lankan Innovators Win Silver at ICIA 2026

Three young innovators from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, have brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by winning the Sil...

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...