On March 8, the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, a day that celebrates the achievements of women while confronting the inequalities that persist. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” arrives with particular resonance in Sri Lanka, where women continue to navigate the weight of patriarchy, remain underrepresented in Parliament, and are too often overlooked for positions of power and influence. Yet, within these constraints, women are quie

So here we are in Christchurch, fifteen years after the last earthquake, 185 lives lost and many injured. This is our second visit since then, and I’m keen to see the progress of the rebuild in this city. Over 2,000 hectares of the city could not be rebuilt after the earthquake, and now it is one massive grassland with some trees.

As we approach International Women’s Day, we look at a few women whose names and legacies live on even today. From pioneers to specialists and national heroes, these women are reminders of our own strength and capabilities if we only have the determination to succeed.

Sri Lankan-born a cappella artist hachajah received significant international recognition after winning two [02] awards - ‘Best Electronic/ Experimental Video’ and ‘Best Indie Video’, at the A Cappella Video Awards (AVAs), recently held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, for his original a cappella music video Mind Gag.

This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featuring women who progressed not because conditions were perfect, but because they chose to move forward anyway.

On Buzz with Danu today, we’re celebrating a brand that feels deeply Sri Lankan not just in fabric, but in spirit. Common Folk is not just about handloom. It’s about heritage, innovation, and keeping the true essence of Lanka alive while pushing it confidently into the future. In a world where fast fashion moves quickly and traditions fade quietly, this brand has chosen to do something brave protect our craft, honour our artisans, and still make

Sunlight settles in deliberate squares across the floor. Iced lattes bead with condensation. Someone leans forward to adjust the angle of a croissant before taking a photograph. At one table, a group debates the recent cricket match with the seriousness of policy analysts. At another, a bride-to-be scrolls through wedding hashtags, testing how they look in lowercase.

This week isn’t about light drama or internet nonsense. It’s about power. The kind that drops bombs and redraws borders. The kind that wears a cricket jersey and asks for patience. From global leaders being eliminated in airstrikes to our own cricket system asking fans not to lose faith, the theme is the same: accountability hits differently depending on who’s holding it. Let’s get into it.

If you have been in the fitness space for over a prolonged period of time without realizing it, fitness stops being something we do and starts becoming who we are.

House moving is a very important activity, as it determines the prospects and aspirations of the occupants. This is influenced by the kind of energy they bring with them during the relocation, as well as by the fact that the space itself exerts an influence.