Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Tina Edward Gunawardhana is a journalist specialising in travel, fashion, lifestyle, cuisine and personalities. She is also the Deputy Editor for Hi!! Magazine. An intrepid traveller, she likes to show readers the world through her eyes and experiences. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - tinajourno [email protected]
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Love, Lies and Wildlife
Few playwrights in Sri Lanka have mastered the delicate balance between humour and insight quite like Indu Dharmasena. With a care
From Stylist to Designer: Gayantha Perera Unveils ELUSIV
For years, Gayantha Perera — better known in fashion circles as stylist.lk — has been the invisible hand behind some of Sri La
From Negombo Kitchens to London’s Culinary Spotlight: Sylvia Perera
At 60, Sylvia Perera turned a lifetime of cooking into an award-winning restaurant empire, celebrating Sri Lankan heritage, family
Crafting Visibility for Sri Lanka: Mehala Ford’s London Vision
Friday Sari Project founder Mehala Ford is steadily emerging as one of the few independent champions working to secure meaningful
Fashion as Fine Art: Senaka De Silva’s New Mission to Train Designers
For decades, Senaka De Silva has been a vibrant and influential figure in Sri Lanka’s creative landscape—an artist, designer,
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 th
Let’s talk about sexual health: Dr Yasuni Manikkage Takes Sexual Health Online
At a time when conversations around sexual health are still often whispered, avoided or cloaked in shame in Sri Lanka, Dr Yasuni M
Julia Quinn: Bridgerton series author in Sri Lanka for HSBC CLAF
When Julia Quinn landed in Sri Lanka for the first time this week, it marked the fulfilment of a long-held dream. The bestselling
The Resilient Isle: ARTS festival @ HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as far more than a cultural showcase.
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival: A Creative Feast for Young Minds
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural ga
Read Them, Hear Them, Meet Them: HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
At the heart of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside lies one of its greatest strengths: the rare opportu
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 hi
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 o
Emma Rice Company to Conduct Theatre Workshops at the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The Performing Arts pillar of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to take a dynamic international turn with theatre wo
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival returns for its third edition
At a time when attention is fragmented and discourse increasingly compressed, the need for spaces that allow ideas to unfold thoug
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
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 po
The Wedding Chapter by Hameedia
Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, Hameedia, has launched The Wedding Chapter, a new concept that redefines groomswear by celeb
Goodbye Plastic, Hello Green: Sinhalite Leads the Way with Compostable Lunch Sheets
Sri Lanka’s war on single-use plastics has gained a powerful new ally. Sinhalite, a homegrown brand, has just launched compostab
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 s
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
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
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 ha
Love and Women: Nanda Pethiyagoda’s latest literary offering
Respected journalist and writer Nanda Pethiyagoda turns her empathetic gaze to the hidden heartbreaks of Sri Lankan women in her l
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 Gal
From Crisis to Columbia University: Journalist Dimuthu Attanayake shares her story
When Sri Lanka was facing an economic collapse in 2021–2022, journalist Dimuthu Athanayake was staring at a bleak future. She
Magga, Where Spirit Meets Structure: Gayan Hemarathne presents his solo exhibition
Blending archaeological motifs and spiritual symbolism, Gayan Hemarathne’s debut solo exhibition, Magga: A Journey of Wisdom, of
Ministry of Crab Lands in Melbourne
Celebrated chef-restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa brings his world-renowned Ministry of Crab to Melbourne, marking its 10th internati
Wardrobe Warrior
A lifelong devotee of fashion, Sarita Rajendran used the quiet of the pandemic as a chance to turn passion into purpose, qualifyin
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 exh