Koneswaram was one of those mornings where I didn’t go with a plan; I just went with the intention to breathe. And honestly, that’s the first thing that hits you. The air. It’s fresh in a way Colombo could only dream of. Salty, clean, wide-open. The kind of air that makes you realise how shallow you’ve been breathing lately, emotionally and otherwise.

There is something very Sri Lankan about wanting to get away without actually going away. The desire is not to disappear, but to create just enough distance to breathe, to slow the body without disrupting the week too much, to feel rested without the effort of planning an escape that requires commitment. Ayr Castle 1922 understands this instinct better than most.

Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hindsight. This season, Beauty by Rosh will partner with designers on the main schedule at London Fashion Week, a development that reflects not a sudden breakthrough but the accumulation of years spent building credibility across borders. London Fashion Week is one of four events that continue to defi

10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Double Blue Resonance was not merely a choral performance; it was a celebration of Wesley’s rich musical heritage and the opening chapter of the Main Hall Development Project, organised by the Old Boys’ Union (OBU).

The Gregorian New Year begins on January 1st each year. However, from a Feng Shui perspective, both the Chinese Lunar New Year and Solar Calendar calculations are considered. The solar calendar, commonly known as the was traditionally used for farming activities such as sowing and harvesting. It indicates the seasons, astronomical constellations, and their implications. According to this calendar, the Solar New Year falls annually on February 4th

The momentum behind “WAVES OF HOPE”, the charity concert organised by the Western Musicians Association (WMA) in collaboration with Rotary District 3220, continues to build as the event rapidly approaches a full house. At the time of writing, only 4 tables out of the original 50 remain available, underscoring the overwhelming public response and strong support for this national cause.

The Industrial Security Foundation (ISF), the proud representative body of Sri Lanka’s civil security service, is set to host a memorable musical evening titled “Sing Along with Chandimal” on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, at 7.00 p.m. at Ape Gama, Battaramulla.

My Pettah walks start with Fort railway station, Colombo. Built in 1908, it is based at Manchester Victoria station in the UK. Ten platforms support seventy-three million passengers a year. Check out the unusual statue in front of the station. We then cross the road into Pettah.

The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural gatherings. This year, Edition Three places a special spotlight on its youngest audience with a thoughtfully curated Children’s Festival, designed to spark imagination, nurture creativity and cultivate a lifelong love of reading, storytelling and the arts.

Pippin, which commenced as a personal experience of the Founder & Director Dineshika Nanayakkara, has evolved into a one-stop shop catering to newborns, pregnant mothers, and children up to six years. We had a chat with Dineshika.