Fashion as Fine Art: Senaka De Silva’s New Mission to Trai...

For decades, Senaka De Silva has been a vibrant and influential figure in Sri Lanka’s creative landscape—an artist, designer, model...

International Women’s Day 2026

On March 8, the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, a day that celebrates the achievements of women while confronting the ine...

Let’s talk about sexual health: Dr Yasuni Manikkage Takes...

At a time when conversations around sexual health are still often whispered, avoided or cloaked in shame in Sri Lanka, Dr Yasuni Manikk...

Julia Quinn: Bridgerton series author in Sri Lanka for HSBC ...

When Julia Quinn landed in Sri Lanka for the first time this week, it marked the fulfilment of a long-held dream. The bestselling autho...

The Resilient Isle: ARTS festival @ HSBC Ceylon Literary and...

The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as far more than a cultural showcase. At it...

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival: A Creative Feast for...

The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural gatheri...

Read Them, Hear Them, Meet Them: HSBC Ceylon Literary and Ar...

At the heart of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside lies one of its greatest strengths: the rare opportunity ...

Sri Lanka and the Silk Road of the Sea

In Sri Lanka, Serendib: The Silk Road of the Sea, Dr Sanjiva Wijesinghe invites readers to rethink Sri Lanka’s place in world history...

HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival

At this year’s HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival, four compelling voices will take the stage, each offering a distinct lens on his...

Emma Rice Company to Conduct Theatre Workshops at the HSBC C...

The Performing Arts pillar of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to take a dynamic international turn with theatre worksho...

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival returns for its third...

At a time when attention is fragmented and discourse increasingly compressed, the need for spaces that allow ideas to unfold thoughtful...

Gabriel’s Charity Auction

For over 25 years, Rescue Animals Sri Lanka (RAS) has stood as a beacon of compassion for the voiceless. The driving force behind the o...

Two Worlds Apart: A book of poetry by Catrina Liyanage

Catrina Liyanage, a law and forensic science student, has stepped into the literary world with the release of her first book of poetry,...

The Wedding Chapter by Hameedia

Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, Hameedia, has launched The Wedding Chapter, a new concept that redefines groomswear by celebratin...

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

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

Kai Flambert’s Wimbledon Adventure

Fourteen-year-old Kai Flambert recently spent two unforgettable weeks as a ball boy at Wimbledon, standing just metres away from some o...

Crossing Borders: Modern Art from South Asia

Sri Lanka’s rich contribution to South Asian modernism is receiving long-overdue global recognition at Crossing Borders: Modern Art f...

Inspired by Legacy, Driven by Change: Araliya Thevapalan

Araliya Thevapalan’s recent election to the Colombo Municipal Council marks an inspiring milestone for women’s representation in lo...

Through the Lens: Prasantha Yahampath

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

Love and Women: Nanda Pethiyagoda’s latest literary offeri...

Respected journalist and writer Nanda Pethiyagoda turns her empathetic gaze to the hidden heartbreaks of Sri Lankan women in her latest...

Balmain’s Bold Bags, Designed by Sajith Amaratunga

When I first saw images of Olivier Rousteing the creative director of Balmain carrying a sewing machine bag at the coveted Met Gala, I ...

From Crisis to Columbia University: Journalist Dimuthu Attan...

When Sri Lanka was facing an economic collapse in 2021–2022, journalist Dimuthu Athanayake was staring at a bleak future. She’d lo...

Magga, Where Spirit Meets Structure: Gayan Hemarathne presen...

Blending archaeological motifs and spiritual symbolism, Gayan Hemarathne’s debut solo exhibition, Magga: A Journey of Wisdom, offers ...

Ministry of Crab Lands in Melbourne

Celebrated chef-restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa brings his world-renowned Ministry of Crab to Melbourne, marking its 10th international ...

Wardrobe Warrior

A lifelong devotee of fashion, Sarita Rajendran used the quiet of the pandemic as a chance to turn passion into purpose, qualifying as ...

Jayantha Silva’s Final Bow to ’Expressions’

As respected artist Jayantha Silva prepares to unveil ’’Expressions 18,’’ the final chapter of his long-standing solo exhibiti...

The Rise of The Daily Bread: Nitara Fernando’s new cafe

At just 21 years old, Nitara Fernando has already carved a niche in Colombo’s bustling café scene with The Daily Bread by Nitara, a ...

Accelerating Action: Building a More Inclusive World

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the call to ’’Accelerate Action to Collectively Forge a More Inclusive World f...

Emerging Designers to Watch at CFW

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) returns with its latest edition starting this evening. Spread over the next three days, a fresh crop of desi...