Sri Lanka’s Human-Elephant Conflict Hits Breaking Point

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As Sri Lanka marks World Elephant Day, the Wildlife & Nature Protection Society (WNPS) underscores both the urgency of the human-elepha...

Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa: Slow Days in a Heritage Home

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When you turn off the main road in Rambukkana and slip into the shade of a coconut plantation, the pace of life shifts without you even...

RihView: Pricey vehicles, love assaults & good news for elep...

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The past week was brought to you by high price tags, questionable priorities, and the occasional glimmer of common sense. We found out ...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Wednesday & The Hunting Wives

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This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’ve got two very different warnings: never underestimate a girl with a typewriter stare, and ...

Sri Lanka Says No to Toxic Whitening Creams

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What if the ‘golden ticket’ to lighter skin came with a hidden cost? I’m sure all our bathrooms are neatly stocked with various c...

Goodbye Plastic, Hello Green: Sinhalite Leads the Way with C...

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Sri Lanka’s war on single-use plastics has gained a powerful new ally. Sinhalite, a homegrown brand, has just launched compostable lu...

Country Roads Concert Returns for its 37th Year

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South Asia’s longest-running concert for children, the Country Roads Concert, is set to return for its landmark 37th edition this Oct...

Born With Broken Hearts. Saved by Strangers.

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For children born with congenital heart defects (CHD), time is not a guarantee. In many poor families, it is a race against death; one ...

EXCELSIOR: A TRIBUTE TO IMAGINATION

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On the 2nd and 3rd of August, the Harold Peiris Gallery in Colombo 7 hosted Excelsior, Sri Lanka’s first-ever photographic exhibitio...

A Decade of Song: Dmitri Gunatilake’s Recital ‘From Now ...

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In celebration of 10 years as a solo artist, vocalist Dmitri Gunatilake will take the stage on the 24th of August at 7 PM at the Bishop...

Cafés to Work Remotely in Colombo - With Great Coffee!

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The right café can make all the difference when you’re trying to be productive. Luckily, Colombo has plenty of options with reliable...

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek 2025

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A group of keen amateur hikers from the United Kingdom set themselves the ambitious task of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Mou...

The River Plate Battle: Courage, Deception, and Legacy

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It’s an early start. The ferry goes at 7:15 a.m. from the seaport of Buenos Aires, which means a wake-up call at five a.m. The taxi i...

Fort Cafe by Tasty Caterers: A Quiet Escape Amidst the Hustl...

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The Fort Cafe by Tasty Caterers, located at No. 54 Australia Building, York Street, Colombo 1 is the newest addition to the city’s ...

Bringing Them Back to the Wild: Inside the Care and Release ...

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In a nation famed for its elephants but scarred by rising human-elephant conflict, a sanctuary tucked into the edge of the Udawalawe Na...

Buzz with Danu - Elephant Free Elephant Walk

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Today on Buzz, I’m trading glitz for grit — and trust me, it’s a vibe! Forget red carpets, we’re rolling out eco-mats because t...

DevOps Isn’t Just for the IT Crowd

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You’re sitting at a tea shop scrolling through job sites, and suddenly every other posting mentions ’’DevOps Engineer - High Sala...

12 Affordable Ways to Romanticize Your Life

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Let’s face it, life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. But what if I told you that you don’t need a fancy vacation or expensi...

RihView: Trash, Scream Therapy & Radioactive Horns

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This week was a strange cocktail of mess and meaning. From radioactive rhino horns and lakefront scream sessions to yet another reminde...

Bistro Des Marées: Lunch, Refreshed

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Cinnamon Life’s bistro leans into lighter lunches, comfort dishes, and less decision fatigue. For a while, Bistro Des Marées felt l...

Baritone Dhilan Gnanadurai in Concert

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The Chamber Music Society of Colombo is proud to present an evening of vocal and instrumental artistry on Friday, 22 August 2025, at 7:...

The Whinging Pome: Blossom and Sumo’s Roaming… Tokyo

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It’s early April and we arrive in Tokyo for the first time. It’s the peak of the short blossom season, our guide, Mari, takes us to...

Shorter, smarter? Why more Teens are skipping the A Level tr...

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In today’s ever-evolving world, alternatives are everywhere. From journaling on a sleek device instead of scribbling in a forgotten n...

Buzz with Danu ft. Dhiren Fernando

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Today on Buzz with Danu, I think I’m hitting all the right notes—literally. He’s just 18, but already making waves on the grandes...

NÜWA Hotel Unveiled at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

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NÜWA, the flagship luxury hotel brand of Melco Resorts and Entertainment, has officially opened at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. Located a...

Gourmet Galle 2026

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Gourmet Galle, the island’s signature food festival, is set to return from 26 January to 1 February 2026 with a fresh and immersive f...

Hrithik Roshan to Ignite the Entertainment Journey of City o...

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City of Dreams Sri Lanka will begin its much-anticipated journey of being Sri Lanka’s entertainment Hub with Indian superstar Hrithik...

RihView: Gaza Starving, Millionaire Thieves and Saving Our A...

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This week, we’re starting with what should be front-page news every day. Gaza is starving, and the world is still scrolling. Meanwhil...

The Art of Paying Attention - And Why It’s More Fun Than Y...

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Have you ever had one of those moments where your friend is halfway through telling you a story and you realise you have absolutely no ...