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Dec. 09 , By Kavya Thathsarani

From the Mirabal Sisters to Digital Reality: Why Ending Violence Against Women Matters

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women may fall on 25th November, but its urgency doesn’t belong to a single date. The reality is that violence, especially in its growing digital forms, remains a daily threat. Not a once-a-year conversation. That’s why this year’s theme, ’’UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls’’, still feels just as resonant now as it did on the 25th. Abuse has crept into the onlin

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Nov. 18 ,

Off The Hook Reviewed

Almost a year since they’ve opened,

Nov. 18 ,

A Minute by Tuk Tuk

Situated at the Dutch Hospital in the Galle Fort, A Minute by Tuk Tuk dishes out some of the most delicious food in the Galle area.

Nov. 17 ,

Recipe : Eggs Benedict Casserole

I love Eggs Benedict and boy was I in foodie heaven to find this recipe which introduces it as a casserole. Deflecting into the casserole

Nov. 16 ,

TSC - Sautéed Apple

Everyone’s favourite holiday season is coming up, which means you will have plenty of those unannounced guests. Food for these

Nov. 12 ,

FGLF 2016 Announces Authors

With the Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2016 set to take place over three weeks in January, the festival announced the lineup of authors,

Nov. 11 ,

TSC - Avocado Chicken Sandwiches

Often used in a variety dishes, Avocado is an immensely popular fruit in the west. It is the base of guacamole, salads and often used as a

Nov. 11 ,

B’s Delights

Fathema Huzaifa is the young lady behind B’s Delights which she has named after her daughter, Bathul. Her brownies are cakey and fudgy

Nov. 11 ,

Recipe : Cheesy Potato Casserole

In a house full of young children, potatoes are eaten by the bushel full. Of course it goes without saying my kids will survive on French fries if

Nov. 09 ,

The Wedding Flowers

We at ‘The Wedding Flowers’ undertake a wide spectrum of events ranging from intimate settings to grand events like weddings.

Nov. 09 ,

The Blackpool Hotel : Reviewed

Standing at an altitude of 1876m and surrounded by tea estates, vegetation and mountains The Blackpool Hotel offers you a panoramic view

Nov. 06 ,

ICCB this November

The 35th International Christmas Charity Bazaar(ICCB) will be organized by a committee of likeminded local and expatriate ladies with a

Nov. 06 ,

Dangers of Sausages

Sausages and other such products appeared in headlines as it was found that they could lead to serious non-communicable diseases as

Nov. 05 ,

Vacation Diaries - Rochana Cooray

My trip to Malawi was my first ever trip to the African continent. While it was quite a short trip in duration, it was one of the happiest weeks of

Nov. 04 ,

Indian Summer

Having opened their doors to customers last year, Indian Summer will celebrate one year of having opened in Colombo this December. With

Nov. 04 ,

Calorie Counter opens new outlet

The people of Pelawatte can now enjoy all the benefits of healthy eating, without sacrificing on tasty and filling, yet nutritious, meals as

Nov. 03 ,

Recipe : Baked Chicken Bites

Filling lunchboxes are a constant conundrum I face on a daily basis. Of course I could opt for the easier route and rely on my favorite short-

Nov. 02 ,

Noodle-Mite Launches

Hot on the heels of its recent launch Chocolate-Mite, Unilever Sri Lanka takes the gastronomic adventure to another level with the launch of

Oct. 30 ,

TSC - Cookie Dough Fudge

Indulging in cookie dough is just one of those compulsory activities one has to engage in when baking a batch of cookies. Cookie dough is

Oct. 28 ,

Cookies & You

Cookies & You bakes delicious chewy cookies, rustic cakes, a few desserts and even churros. The baker behind these lovely treats is

Oct. 27 ,

Recipe : Mango Strawberry Delight

The recipes I share with you are essentially what I would make as a harassed mother of four. They are sometimes not pretty, but always

Oct. 26 ,

Outdoor Weddings - Do's & Don'ts

Yolande tells us the must do’s and the must don’ts of planning an outdoor wedding.

Oct. 23 ,

TSC - Mixed Vegetable Curry (2)

I am not a fan of cabbage. It is not that I totally dislike it, but it is certainly not my favourite vegetable. Therefore to sort of adapt to my

Oct. 22 ,

Meet Lassie!

So we've all watched Lassie (a dog lover wouldn't miss it for the world) and immediately wanted a dog just like her both brave and loyal!

Oct. 21 ,

The Original Rocket Burger

The Original Rocket Burger located in the Galle Fort is possibly the best option for a tasty, juicy burger with a delectable, crispy side of fries

Oct. 21 ,

Amber Poolside Lunch : Reviewed

Colombo Courtyard’s ‘Amber Poolside’ is a great place for a chilled out lunch. Operating from 10am to 5pm - it’s a place where you can walk

Oct. 20 ,

Recipe : Pineapple Puff Slice

We live in the tropics after all and nothing entices the tastebuds other than a pineapple oriented fruity dessert. Quick and delicious, this is

Oct. 16 ,

Launch of Chocolate-Mite

Marmite is a brand that we have all grown up with – my fondest memory of Marmite is on toast with butter or with coconut sambol in a

Oct. 15 ,

TSC - Toffee Pudding

Being oven-less is most disadvantageous. Those sudden and unannounced hankerings for sweet treats cannot be satisfied. However the

Oct. 14 ,

Chocomazing

“I am a chocolate fan and I get excited with anything related to chocolate!” Dionne Weeraratne quips. Dionne is the chirpy chocolate and

Oct. 14 ,

Little Italy (Caffitaly)

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Vivekananda Road lies a new addition to Colombo’s ever-growing plethora of coffee shops. Little Italy, also

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