Serenity by Mims

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Serenity by Mims an online store selling semi-precious crystal jewellery was launched in Sri Lanka recently. It was something that started as a hobby for it owner Neelika Rambukwella and she decided to showcase her products in her motherland after many stalls at fairs in Dubai. We spoke to her about her venture.

Gourmet Galle 2025: A Feast of Culinary Adventures on Sri Lanka’s South Coast

Food

Gourmet Galle 2025, is seven weeks of mouth-watering gourmet events that span from January 27 to March 9, 2025, bringing together globally celebrated and homegrown chefs to host intimate dinners, cocktails, pop-up events and culinary masterclasses at Sri Lanka’s finest boutique hotels, private villas, and luxury venues along the South Coast.

The Whinging Pome: Hikka Beaches Boats, and Booze

Travel

For the first decade of living in Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa was a place I drove through to get to my favourite city of Galle. It is seventeen kilometres away but then the highway came. Stopping wasn’t an option in the early days as the place was called the party town, full of drinking, dancing and young foreigners. It’s been a surfing, and nightlife town since the 1960s.

WNPS Monthly Lecture: Carbon Credits & Blue Forest Finance

Entertainment

Mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes—known as ’’blue carbon ecosystems’’—play a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide, making them essential in climate change mitigation. These ecosystems not only bolster food security and livelihoods by supporting fisheries and tourism but also offer adaptive solutions for coastal communities to combat the effects of climate change and mitigate extreme events. Securing funding for their protection and resto

Sri Lanka’s Youth Converge this weekend at Play Expo and Colombo Comic Expo

Entertainment

Gamer.LK proudly announces the return of Play Expo & Colombo Comic Expo 2024 powered by Coca-Cola, Sri Lanka’s largest festival of youth, gaming, and pop culture, set to take place on December 7th and 8th at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC). As the country’s premier platform for creativity and innovation, Play Expo unites gamers, pop culture fans, creators, and enthusiasts for an exciting celebration of talent and culture.

Christmas At Barista

Food

It’s finally here! Barista has launched their Christmas menu for 2024 and yes… it’s festive and delicious. The Christmas menu includes six festive drinks, six flavourful savories, and three Christmasy desserts.

Mad Dogs launches their latest Italian menu

Food

Unveiling its newest culinary venture, a delectable Italian menu, Mad Dogs continue to showcase their expanded expertise in the art of gastronomy.

From Los Angeles to Colombo

Life Columns

Renowned Sri Lankan musician Mahesh Balasooriya, an accomplished pianist, composer, and arranger, is set to perform at Amari Colombo Hotel on 12th and 13th December 2024.

Buzz with Danu - Dhanush De Costa

Buzz With Danu

It all started when Dhanush and Shani had a baby—and his adorable little face got snapped! That’s when they fell in love with the idea of creating magical Christmas sets for all of us to enjoy.

The Watchlist Whisperer: Movies based on true events

Plus

Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch next? Worry no more, because The Watchlist Whisperer is here to guide you! We’ll be your trusted source for must-watch picks, from captivating dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies to thrilling documentaries and thought-provoking films. Consider us your personal concierge for all things screen-worthy.

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