It’s an early train to Nara from Kyoto, Japan. It is about a forty-five-minute journey. This is perfect as it gives us five hours in this small but historic town. The night before was spent drinking good Japanese wine, but we didn’t sleep well.
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation and in association with Nations Trust Bank, announced the staging of the West End-licensed musical “La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz” at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo from 24-28 April 2026, with seven performances across five days.
When Julia Quinn landed in Sri Lanka for the first time this week, it marked the fulfilment of a long-held dream. The bestselling author of the Bridgerton series is in Colombo for the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF), where she will appear in conversation in sessions including “The Bridgerton Way.”
In a world where almost anything we crave can be delivered to our doorstep within minutes, cooking has quietly shifted from necessity to choice. And when something becomes a choice, it begins to carry intention. Cooking is no longer just about convenience. It is about meaning.
While some brands make their presence known immediately, others grow quietly, over time, becoming familiar, trusted, and deeply woven into people’s lives. Skrumptious is one such brand.
I walked into the British Memorial Centre not really knowing what to expect, and I walked out feeling unusually quiet, grounded, and reflective. This isn’t one of those places you rush through for a photo and move on. This is a space that asks you to slow down.
Every few months, Sri Lanka seems to rediscover a truth it has never fully confronted. The phrase changes shape depending on who is saying it and where it appears, but the meaning remains familiar. Foreigners only. This time, it has returned to public conversation not through policy or press statements, but through stories. Locals sharing videos, posting screenshots, recounting refusals, describing moments that were small in isolation but heavy i
We love saying Sri Lankans do not read anymore, that attention spans are shrinking, that nobody has patience for long articles, books, or context, but that diagnosis is lazy because it assumes absence when the real problem is overload. We are not starved of information. We are drowning in it. Notifications, reels, Twitter threads, WhatsApp forwards, Instagram carousels explaining geopolitics in six slides, and AI summaries that promise knowledge
The smartphone buzzes. A smartwatch vibrates gently. Wireless earbuds deliver a favourite song. In 2026, love speaks fluent technology.
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as far more than a cultural showcase. At its core lies a clear and unwavering mission: to nurture creative talent, stem the tide of brain drain, and create meaningful, sustainable opportunities for Sri Lankans working across the arts. Now in its third edition, the festival continues to build confidence in the nation’s creative output while amplifying Sri L
The past week wasn’t about scandals or stats. It was about who gets protected, who gets punished, and who’s expected to swallow it quietly. From a
On Buzz with Danu today, I sit down with Sahan Karunarathne, someone who understands the quiet power of building something with intention. In a time w
This week, I have a lot to say. The kind of week where everything feels connected, but trying to write about all of it would dilute the point. So I’
As part of the French Cultural Season 2024, the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives organized a national breakdance and all-style competit
Conversation Corner | Empowering women through craft | Tina chats with Amalie Ellegala Seneviratne
The conversation Corner | Tina chats to Roshan Mahanama on his charity and his forthcoming fundraiser.
