There is something quite interesting about Vishan Gunawardena. If you know him from theatre, you know there is a side of him that loves the stage, the characters and the drama of it all. But when it comes to his work as a designer, there is a beautiful sense of restraint. His creations are minimalistic, elegant and incredibly detailed, proving that sometimes you don’t need to shout to make an impression.

There was a time when our lives were closely connected with nature. We lived beside rivers, surrounded by forests and open landscapes, cultivated our own food, breathed fresh air, and appreciated the abundance that the Earth provided. This close relationship with nature not only sustained our physical well-being but also brought a sense of peace, balance, and gratitude. Although modern lifestyles have transformed the way we live, the desire to re

Ask most people what artificial intelligence is made of and they will name a chatbot. Jananan Mithrakumar, who goes by Jana, spent four years working on the answer underneath that: the silicon. He now runs a New York company that has raised 2.25 million dollars from Silicon Valley investors and built a subscription business earning around 1.5 million USD a year, from software used by more than 300,000 people.

There are musicians who follow notes and rehearse their pieces for hours, and then there are others who play ‘by ear’ and enjoy impromptu performances. Dilip Seneviratne falls into the latter category. Known as Sri Lanka’s own ‘Piano Man’, Seneviratne continues to reflect on his journey through his concerts, where all proceeds are donated to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society. Next Tuesday (25), Seneviratne will perform at the third edition of ‘The Jou

Some people have a way of making you feel comfortable almost instantly, and Kushi is definitely one of them. She’s kind, warm, and has an effortless ability to connect with people. I think a lot of that comes from the empathy she brings into every situation — she listens, she understands, and perhaps that’s exactly why people naturally gravitate towards her.

I have eaten durian for years without ever really knowing anything about it. That sounds ridiculous when you say it out loud, but it is probably true for a lot of us. We know the smell. We know the texture. We know whether we like it. We know that it can clear a room faster than most people can finish a sentence. What we do not necessarily know is what variety we are eating, where it was grown, or what makes one durian different from another. A

Between 2023 and now, loneliness stopped being treated as a personal problem and turned into a market. Not a metaphor, an actual market, with revenue projections, competing companies, and the same growth incentives you would find in any other tech sector. Understanding how that happened tells you something important about where AI products are headed next.

A happy marriage begins with understanding, mutual respect, and a home that nurtures harmony. While strong relationships are built on communication, trust, love, compassion, and shared values, the environment in which we live can also influence our emotional well-being. Feng Shui teaches that a thoughtfully designed home can encourage balance, reduce stress, and create an atmosphere that supports healthy relationships.

Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the season as IN GOOD TASTE 2026, an exclusive two-day lifestyle festival celebrating food, creativity, culture and community, takes over The Shoppes at City of Dreams on 7 and 8 November 2026.

New York-based Artist and Researcher, abiraahmi, recently released KAPALI, an electronic music project inspired by Chennai’s Sri Kapaleeswara Temple, blending Sanskrit, Tamil and English vocals with contemporary production. Marking her production debut, the release showcases a distinct fusion of South Asian musical influences and modern electronica, shaped by her Sri Lankan and Indian roots, upbringing in Dubai, and life in New York.