Quarantine: In Retrospect

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Crossing off a month of compulsory curfew; what has self-isolation taught you? What are you grateful for the most? What have you learne...

To Have And To Hold… Until Coronvirus Intervenes

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Engaged couples who have spent months and years planning their weddings have been compelled to postpone their weddings due to the uncer...

Rising From The Ashes Of Terror

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Reaching the end of their stay in Sri Lanka, Amelie and Daniel and their father were staying at the Shangri-La in Colombo. While at the...

Easter Sunday attack : One year after tragedy struck

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It was around 8.44 am on April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday. Some were immersed in prayer, some children were having their breakfast afte...

Rediscovering the joys of pursuing hobbies and interests

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Back in the day, people were free to pursue their hobbies and interests unapologetically. But as a result of the rat race that is life,...

Surviving in the time of Corona

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With the declaration of a global pandemic and as countries all over the world fight the coronavirus which is wreaking havoc on lives an...

Stranded Abroad

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With the entire world experiencing a lockdown and many countries closing their borders, masses of Sri Lankan students overseas are faci...

Movie Pandemic

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Global pandemics appear to have been the theme for many movie makers from the distant past where zombie were the precursor to viral pan...

Indefinite curfew: What about the pets?

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While humans in areas with indefinite curfew periods are struggling to find essential items and vegetables, it may also be a challengin...

Paying Tribute to the Co-Creator of Asterix

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Co-creator of Asterix (better known as Soora Pappa to many Sri Lankans), Albert Uderzo passed away recently at the age of 92 due to a h...

Swimming The Palk Strait

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Setting off Talaimannar Beach, Sri Lanka on 26th January 2020 and swimming the 29km Palk Strait to India in a record time of 10 hours a...

The queuing calamities

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The dawn of 24th March saw a mass exodus of citizenry eager to leave the confines of their home and stock up on their fast-dwindling gr...

Working From Home

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to rethink their business practices completely as they have been asked to allow their e...

Keeping busy during the COVID-19 curfew

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If you are social distancing, self quarantined or have days off work, chances are you’re bored out of your mind, worried sick, or bot...

The Ravages of Ragging

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Pasindu Hirushan was a bright eyed fresher walking through the gates of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura full of hopes and dreams ...

Shakya Radio : An initiative by a Bikkhuni

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Shakya Radio, Sri Lanka’s first online Buddhist radio channel initiated by a Bikkhuni, namely Ven. Weliweriye Gothami Mehenin Wahanse...

W@W - Nisha de Silva

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“What would I be proud to have written about me in my memoir?”... The simple, yet profound question drives everything Dr Nisha de S...

Ornella Gunesekere breaks the Guinness World Record

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The reigning Miss Universe Sri Lanka, Ornella Gunesekere (28), was the only Sri Lankan and Miss Universe contestant to break the Guinne...

Swiss Dessert Promotion at Movenpick

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The Movenpick Colombo recently hosted a select gathering at a high tea to introduce the dessert lineup available for their Swiss Desser...

WTF: FUN-ctional

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On WTF this week I visited a home full of yummy goodies. Dish Functional is a home run business which serves you on Uber eats and even ...

The Fat Crab: ‘No fuss – make a mess’

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Looking for a reasonable place to eat crabs in Colombo? The Fat Crab is a restaurant that has been around for a while and has gained qu...

Seafood Dinner Buffet at Movenpick

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Movenpick Hotel Colombo’s all day dining restaurant AYU hosts theme nights for each day of the week; on Thursday’s it’s their Sea...

Anna-Marie Ondaatje preps for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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Having started rhythmic gymnastics at the age of nine, Anna-Marie Ondaatje had pretty much had an eventful journey in her life. What is...

ON14

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ON14, the magnificent rooftop lounge and bar at OZO Colombo launched its new F&B menu on the 22nd of January. The menu was launched und...

Proposed Animal Welfare Bill as a national priority

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Sri Lanka’s wildlife and animal welfare in general is at a critical condition with repeated incidents of cruelty towards animals bein...

DAVID’S DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS CHAR SIU

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We first dropped by David’s Dangerously Delicious (DDD) Char Siu down Rosmead Place back in June last year. Six months later, DDD has...

Richard Quest features Sri Lanka on CNN

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CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and presenter Richard Quest will feature Sri Lanka in the newest edition of CNN B...

Maldives: Beyond An Ultra Luxe Honeymoon Destination

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The Disneyland of honeymoons. The playground of the super rich. Maldives is the ultimate vacation destination that oozes opulent indulg...