I’m sure most of us living in Sri Lanka have visited locations on the island that include a Fort . The most likely example is Galle Fort, our biggest Fort and a UNESCO location dating back to the sixteen hundred. It’s my favourite Fort on the island, just walk the ramparts at sunset , mind blowing . I had the opportunity at the last Galle Lit. Festival to visit the normally no go area behind the police station, likely the oldest area of the f

ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (Jan 16-22) and across Galle Fort (Jan 23-25), primarily revolves around the poignant and timely exhibition, ‘Silenced’ curated by Azara Jaleel. Featuring the works of 15 contemporary artists of importance, this group exhibition responds to erasure, reflecting the shifts within the socio-political context of Sri Lanka from the 1980’s to the 2020s. The showcased works respond to

Christmas is magical, but the people who create that magic behind the scenes rarely get the spotlight they deserve. Today’s guest is someone I admire deeply, not just for her creativity, but for her work ethic, her clarity, and the way she has carved her own powerful space in an incredibly competitive industry.

Once upon a time, a meaningful life came with a checklist: wake up at 5 a.m., drink celery juice, conquer the career ladder, travel the world, maintain glowing skin, have perfect relationships, read 30 books a year, and always be present.

This week’s RihView isn’t about pretending things are calm. It’s about sitting with the contradictions. The quiet personal reckoning that happens in early January, alongside the very real reminder that power still moves aggressively and consequences are uneven. And somewhere in between, people are turning to stories - books, fiction, words - just to cope.

It’s the season of sparkle, good conversations, and even better company, and today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with someone who makes brands shine all year round, and a man with a heart of gold.

In the heart of Colpetty, nestled along the vibrant Walukarama Road, a culinary gem has emerged- The Chef’s Table. Since its opening in May 2025, this charming eatery has been redefining the dining experience by blending the finesse of five-star kitchens with the warmth of a neighbourhood restaurant, all at an accessible price.

I thought I knew Unawatuna well. I had been there enough times to believe I had already formed an opinion, enough visits for it to slip from an active destination into something comfortably familiar, a place stored in memory rather than curiosity.

A programme to celebrate the life of Father Claver Perera will be held on December 17 2025, at St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya. We had a chat with Geoffrey Alagaratnam, Coordinator of this programme.

We head out on a twenty-metre yacht from Skopelos to Alonnisos, both islands of the Northern Sporades of Greece. The biggest island of the group is Santorini, with its legend of Atlantis. The full, blue early sky, even though it is September, tells us it is going to be a hot day.