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 a normal part of life. While this is simply a sign of ’’normal aging’’ for most people, sometimes memory loss can be a symptom of a more serious condition.

Today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with the two creative minds behind the Sri Lankan Tamil film Anthony directors — Sukirthan Christhuraja and Jenosan Rajeswar.

There is a version of Sri Lanka that we like to present to ourselves. Cultured. Spiritual. A country of ancient civilisation and deep moral inheritance. A country that knows suffering, and because it knows suffering, extends compassion instinctively, especially to the most vulnerable. And then there is the Sri Lanka that looked at a child and went quiet.

This week’s Watchlist is a masterclass in aggressive, over-the-top excess. Just on completely opposite ends of the spectrum. On one side, we have a cinematic powerhouse that uses deafening explosions and sheer volume to hammer home its point, and on the other, a reality TV circus that uses designer labels and screaming matches to mask its emptiness. Whether it’s hyper-violent blockbusters or diamond-encrusted drama, both of these picks prove that

Sri Lanka’s relationship with fashion has long been shaped by a quiet but persistent hierarchy of value: the foreign is aspirational, the local is supplementary, and the imported is inherently superior.

Feng Shui, the Oriental art of spatial alignment, has gained immense popularity because it is often believed to bring new fortunes and luck in terms of wealth and career. However, one of the primary aspects of Feng Shui is to harmonize the space to promote good health for the occupants.

We are climbing up to five thousand eight hundred feet above sea level, heading to the little village of Ohiya. The van driver manages well on the many bends as we climb. It reminds me of trips in Austria, Europe. The height and density of the trees are outstanding. Some travelers come to the hamlet to walk to Horton Plains or to catch the train for a scenic journey.

Colombo’s vibrant culinary and lifestyle landscape welcomed a soulful new addition with the official launch of The Daily Leaf. Emerging not merely as a café but as a sanctuary for cherishable moments and connection, the brand debuts with a singular, powerful mandate: to recreate the profound sense of warmth, familiarity, and care associated with a traditional home-brewed cup of tea.

Minoli De Silva will headline an exclusive evening, ‘Beyond the Plate’ in conversation hosted by Genesis – The Dilmah Centre for a Sustainable Future on 27th May 2026 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. at t-Lounge & bar by Dilmah – The Shoppes at City of Dreams.

In a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka and the global autism advocacy community, Merak 2026 has officially secured the Guinness World Record for the World’s Longest Sensory Board, marking a historic milestone in the intersection of art, inclusion, sustainability, and public awareness.