Ramoshan Canagasaby’s humble ride to success

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Ramoshan Canagasaby’s saga is a tale of tears, turbulence, travails, troubles, and triumph, traversing through Jaffna, Moratuwa, Chennai and now in California. Born in Colombo, Ramoshan had his early education at Hindu College, Bambalapitiya. His father was attached to the Ceylon

“SISTERS”

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An unlikely destiny but a very happy karma caused my American mother and North Indian father to make Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) their home shortly after their marriage in the USA. My parents regarded Sri Lanka as the home of their hearts, if not that of their birth. At the age of 23, my highly qualified mother found herself the Principal of Visakha Vidyalaya, probably the youngest Principal EVER to head a school in Sri Lanka.

Top 5 BBQ spots in Colombo

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For the longest time, to me, BBQ was just marinated, grilled meat with some salad on the side at a cousin’s birthday. Don’t get me wrong, those BBQ meals were amazing. But I didn’t know what BBQ was supposed to taste like until I tried real BBQ. Now I judge every BBQ place I try out based on two things: 1) Does it make me involuntarily close my eyes on first bite? 2) Would I order just for myself instead of sharing? The answer is yes and yes for

DISH IT OUT: SHEHANA VAN GOLEN OF CURRY O’CLOCK

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How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Shehana – the founder of Curry O’ Clock, bringing Sri Lankan flavours to the Netherlands, takes our Q&A!

SURIYA AT 25: A Conversation with Founder Ruwanmali Jayasinghe

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SURIYA, the iconic Sri Lankan lifestyle brand known for handcrafted furniture, artisan textiles, and soulful design, celebrates an incredible 25-year journey. From its humble beginnings to becoming a globally respected name, SURIYA’s story is one of passion, purpose, and divine guidance. We sat down with its founder, Ruwanmali Jayasinghe, to reflect on the past, present, and the exciting future ahead.

Buzz with Danu - Nihari Perera

Buzz With Danu

She’s beauty, brains, and a whole lot of bounce! From slam dunks on the basketball court to spotlight moments on the runway, and now lighting up the silver screen—she’s doing it allwith style and a smile!

Lanka Comic Con: The Geekiest Weekend of the Year Is Here!

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Calling all superheroes, wizards, Jedi, anime lovers, gamers, and comic book fanatics… Come be yourself! Lanka Comic Con is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and geekier than ever! Turning 10 this year, Lanka Comic Con lands on August 30th and 31st at Kolamba Kamatha at BMICH, a perfect combo of indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for cosplay struts, artist alleys, and all-out fandom fun. From humble beginnings back in 2015, LCC has grown into the pla

The Great Fit Fallacy and Other Myths That Shape How Men Dress Today

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For a species that once wrapped itself in loincloths and called it a day, men have come a long way in fashion. Or have they? In 2025, we’re living in a world where men’s closets are bigger, sneaker collections are sacred, and grooming kits have their own PR reps. Yet, a few persistent myths still shape how men dress—and not always in the most liberating ways. This month of inclusivity, I wanted to discuss gender and what not directly. Let’s pop t

RihView: Dairy Celebration, Secondhand Embarrassment & Sinking Boats

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This week served up frothy freedom, secondhand embarrassment, and one very soggy reminder that safety still isn’t a national priority. A man in Assam celebrates his divorce by bathing in milk. Trump butchers two diplomatic letters in one go, managing to both misgender and misspell world leaders (including ours). And back home, a boat packed with tourists sinks off the Delft coast, reminding us that while we’re busy wooing travellers, we might wan

Beyond the Basic Notebook: Five Game Changing Visual Journaling Tools

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Remember when journaling meant grabbing a notebook and hoping your handwriting wouldn’t look like a doctor’s prescription by page three? Those days are officially behind us. The digital world has blessed us with tools that make organizing thoughts as satisfying as arranging your mother’s spice rack, everything has its place, looks beautiful, and actually makes sense.

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