When two families hear about an eligible bachelor who is returning to Sri Lanka after 20 years, they decide to visit his residence on the day of his arrival. What begins as a casual conversation soon turns into chaos and drama when both families realise that they are competing for the same prize. This meticulously written, deceptively chaotic play by veteran playwright Indu Dharmasena titled ‘Must Be Looking for a Bride, no?’ guarantees approxima

Every nation tells stories about itself. Some do it through museums. Others through history books, national anthems or political speeches. Increasingly, however, countries are choosing a different stage altogether. They are telling their stories through tourism, transforming identity into experiences that can be watched, photographed, shared and, ultimately, remembered. Malaysia’s Citrawarna, or Colours of Malaysia, is one such story.

This week’s lineup is a total study in contrasts: a massive, highly anticipated return that devolved into an insufferable, bloated drag, and a cosy comfort favourite that actually delivered one of its best seasons yet. Up first, Euphoria Season 3 proves that a long wait doesn’t always pay off when a show completely loses its mind and edge. On the flip side, Sweet Magnolias Season 5 serves up the exact low-stakes, comforting melodrama its audience

Ask almost any parent what they worry about, and somewhere on the list, often near the top, sits the same quiet guilt. My child is on a screen too much. It has become one of those beliefs nobody really questions anymore. Screens bad, real world good. Less tablet, more childhood. Say it at a school gate or a family dinner, and nobody will argue with you. It has the comfortable feel of common sense.

What started as a personal experience for Rashmi Wijekoon, the Founder and CEO of Joey Clothing Private Limited, has today grown into a very successful business venture. We had a chat with Rashmi on starting her brand and on future plans for her business.

Sri Lanka’s leopard stands as the island’s apex predator, a symbol of ecological balance and resilience. Yet, beneath this image lies a growing and deeply concerning reality. The threat facing this species is no longer limited to declining numbers alone. It is far more structural, quietly dismantling the very foundation required for long-term survival.

Theatre is back! The Remix Shakespeare Company (RMS) is back with its most ambitious production yet – a bilingual take on the classic romantic tragedy Romeo & Juliet, sung and spoken both in English and Sinhala, and apparently, still the “original” Shakespeare play.

Sri Lankan pop sensation Yohani De Silva is set to showcase what is said to be the ‘most intimate show of her career’ in August this year. Titled Aadarei (meaning love in Sinhala), Yohani would perform some of her most loved songs, reimagined for a live orchestral arrangement. In her own words, performing a two-hour set list with a live orchestra and a headline show built entirely around that sound is ‘new ground’ for this young star. At next mon

I’ve known Dilip since my school days. Yes, he was way ahead of me in school, and when it comes to music, he was born with the talent! What has always fascinated me is that his talent isn’t something that came from textbooks. It’s all by ear. Put him in front of any piano, in any room, with any audience, and he’ll somehow make the music feel like it was written for that very moment.

I’ve known Lilanka Boteju for a long time, and if there’s one word I’d use to describe her, it’s headstrong in the best possible way. She knows what she wants, she knows what she’s talking about, and she’s never been afraid to brew her own path… quite literally, in this case!