We Stopped Drawing, Ghibli Didn’t: A Wake-Up Call!

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Those random days where we sit on the sofa on a rainy day and notice in a world where artificial intelligence can churn out artwork in ...

Deepa Mehta Celebrates Cinema and Sri Lanka

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Over the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, 2025, Oscar-nominated Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta launched Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts...

Rebuilding at REBUILD! Sripali Weerakkody’s Ladies-Only Fi...

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Back in 2004, a 17-year-old Sripali caught the 2 AM bus from Kandy to Colombo for cricket practice every day for a year. In 2024, she c...

Sashane Dassanayake Secures Landmark Win

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In a year already marked by remarkable global achievements for Sri Lanka, Sashane Dassanayake added another prestigious accolade to the...

Buzz with Danu - Turkey Tales

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There’s a special kind of thrill that hits you the moment your plane touches down in a new country — and on the 14th of May, as I f...

The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Winners

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The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, is proud to announce the winners of the 32nd Gratiaen Prize for English...

Breaking the stigma around male infertility in Sri Lanka

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In the South Asian context, childless couples are often subject to social scrutiny. While fingers are usually pointed towards females, ...

“I Use ChatGPT to Train My Boyfriend” And Other Absolute...

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When ChatGPT first entered the chat, most people used it for pretty tame things: fixing emails, brainstorming Instagram captions, writi...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Another Simple Favour & Jimmy Savil...

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This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’re going from designer delusion to documented horror, and somehow both are hard to look away...

RihView: Courtrooms, Catwalks, and Cyclones

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This past week served chaos in every flavour: courtrooms, catwalks, and cyclones. We had two ex-ministers actually sentenced without sp...

Google Has a New ’G’ Logo: Can You Spot the Difference?

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In a world where change happens at lightning speed, even tech giants like Google know when it’s time for a subtle refresh.

Romanticising Life: The Art of Living Life Like It’s a Mov...

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Let’s be honest, life can feel like a never-ending cycle of to-do lists, emails, chores, and the occasional existential scroll throug...

Through the Lens: Prasantha Yahampath

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From the quiet solitude of a darkroom in Holland to the electric energy of Paris Fashion Week, photographer Prasantha Yahampath has com...

Review on ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’

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Indu Dharmasena’s beloved stage comedy ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’ made a triumphant return to the Lionel Wendt Theatre this past...

Sri Lanka: From paradise to global film destination

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From ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ to ‘Indiana Jones : The Temple of Doom’ Sri Lanka’s scenic locations have set the backdro...

Hachajah puts Sri Lanka on the Global Music Map with Double ...

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Sri Lanka celebrates a moment of immense national pride as hachajah - the artistic moniker of Colombo-born singer, songwriter and produ...

A chat with Yanika..

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Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna has made it to the prestigious Forbes, listing her as one of the three Sri Lankans in Asia’s 30 under 30,...

A Concert of Light That Shines Brighter

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In a heartwarming celebration of courage, talent, and perseverance, the visually impaired students of Riversheen School of Music are se...

Buzz with Danu - A Tribute to the Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema...

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She wasn’t just a star. She was the sky. From her unforgettable debut in Punchi Baba in 1968, Malini Fonseka transformed the lands...

’’Beneath the Blue’’: Underwater Photography Exhibit...

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The ocean is a world of wonder, mystery, and breathtaking beauty that few of us witness firsthand. But from June 5th to 9th, Curado Art...

“Why Didn’t She Leave?” Is the Wrong Question

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The surveillance footage of Cassie and Diddy is gut-wrenching. It’s raw. Violent. The kind of video you watch once and then wish you ...

Doomscroll, Panic, Repeat: Why You’re Glued to Bad News

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You know that person who posts every breaking news update before the journalists even have time to verify it? Who shares three differen...

RihView: Brit traveller, Confirmation Bias & 3* Experiences

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The past week gave us a lot - a British traveller got caught with £1.2 million worth of cannabis; people continued to believe (and for...

Beyond the Mic: Unmute Potential, Transform voices, Elevate ...

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In a world where communication is the key to success, Beyond the Mic (BTM) emerges as a game-changer in the realm of public speaking an...

Devamala at Barefoot

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On June 14 the dancers of ‘Natyapoorna Dr. Nirmala John’s Nirmalanjali Academy in collaboration with Barefoot will perform Devamala...

Ahangama:Surf Sounds and Sundowners

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Ahangama, eighteen kilometres beyond Galle, was once a sleepy, one-street town. Its only claim to fame was its location between Koggala...

5 Experiences you should not miss in Trincomalee

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You know how some places look great in photos but feel underwhelming in real life? Trincomalee is NOT one of those places. What surpris...

Buzz with Danu - Wild Cookbook

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Behind the viral TikToks, the smoky jungle grills, and the clay pots bubbling with spice, there’s a young man who’s not just cookin...