The Sri Lankan Leopard
The Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), ‘Kotiya’ in Sinhala and ‘Puli’ in Tamil is one of the 8 recognized Leopard sub species found today.
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Happy home and marriage
Empowering good harmony is the key to a happy married life and in turn a happy home.
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Hilton Colombo
Father’s Day is celebrated in many countries on the third Sunday of June but it is also celebrated widely on other days. At the Hilton Colombo fathers will be honoured and rejoiced on June 17.
Home Hints: Earthy home decor
Home Hints has rounded up a selection of eclectic furniture and earthy home décor available at Paradise Road, Colombo’s most sought after interior design store.
World Dance Council Asian Amateur League Ranking Championships
The ‘World Dance Council Asian Amateur League Ranking Championships’ is scheduled to be held on July 8, 2012 at Galadari Hotel, according to Shiromi Perera, Directress of ‘Rhythm World Dance Studio’ and International Director for the World Dance Council Asian Amateur League for Sri Lanka.
Men in the kitchen: Ishan De Lanerolle
This week on ‘Men in the Kitchen’ we have Ishan de Lanerolle, one half of the famous singing duo, 'The De Lanerolle Brothers’ serenading us with his culinary flair.
The art of growing exotic plants
Exotics are rare plants native to mostly tropical and rain forest regions of the world. Countries with similar climatic and atmospheric conditions may also have similar plants growing as native plants are introduced elsewhere as exotic plants; while other species have been hybridized beyond recognition.
Jetliner Sunset Cruise
Jetliner, the premier ocean entertainment ship in Sri Lanka, has made all arrangements for a Sun Set Cruise along with a gala bash on Saturday 9th of June, commencing from 5.00 PM onwards
Authentic Italian Cuisine by Master Chef Domenico d’Imperio
The romance of Italy comes to life at the Taj Samudra – explore authentic Italian gourmet cuisine along with a host of entertaining events from May 30th to June 10th.
Aviraté Café
The next time you go shopping at Aviraté, do make sure to pop in at Aviraté Café right next door. After all, all that shopping is bound to make you go hungry.
Blossoms of Hope 2012: Peace and beauty at your fingertips
Ikebana International Sri Lanka chapter will be holding its second exhibition on the 9th and 10th of June from 11am to 7pm at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, 78 Galle Road Colombo 03.
An Air hostess' Diary: Laos
Today was one of the best flights I was going to have despite some negative feedback received from the crew who have done this flight before.
Review: The Union Bar and Grill
The Union Bar & Grill, located in the Hilton Residencies at Union Place is the favored location of many corporate clients who seek refuge in the comfort of the deli style seating arrangements after their tiring day at work.
Organic Vegetarian spread on Full Moon Poya Days at MLH
Celebrating Full moon Poya Days also means making special efforts to bring happiness. If so, now is the time to aim for holistic nutrition in your life through the Mount Lavinia Hotel’s “Organic and Green Initiatives”.
Golden Dragon
Fancy a delicious Szechuan meal? Then, a trip to Golden Dragon at the Taj Samudra is just what you need.
Recipe: Jammy Buns
Who wouldn’t welcome the sweet aromatic smells of newly baked ‘Jammy Buns’ wafting from your kitchen. Impossible you say, too much work you scream…not to worry my fellow mums, if you haven’t noticed by now all the recipes I bring forth to you are mum-friendly as well as child friendly
Hilton Colombo offers best of Sri Lankan cuisine through crab promotion
Hilton Colombo today shared details of a crab promotion at its authentic Sri Lankan restaurant, Curry Leaf. Promising to serve some of the most mouth-watering and famous crab dishes cooked in different styles to capture the best of Sri Lankan cuisine, the dinner promotion will run from 7 to 16 June 2012.
Anna's Kitchen: Apricot Meringue Roulade
A delicious and easy recipe for apricot meringue roulade.
Facebook fans participate in exciting Dulux Let's Colour Workshop
There's colour, colour everywhere; but what does one do with it? This was a question that brought forth myriad answers, when Akzo Nobel Paints Lanka, the manufacturers of Dulux Paints held a workshop for its Facebook fans in Sri Lanka at Park Street Mews Colombo recently.
Eco Team creates tourism history yet again with ‘mobile hotels’
Big Game Camps & Lodges now offer a unique way to experience Sri Lanka’s wilderness.
An Airhostess' Diary: Mumbai
It was another Indian turn around flight, it was absolutely normal to expect demanding or rather abnormally demanding customers on these flights.
Man divorces wife after she buys 550 cats
A man from south Israel has divorced his wife after she brought 550 cats into their home.
Garden series: Anthuriums
Originally a native of Columbia, the Anthurium lends itself the world over to being a very popular cut flower for its long lasting qualities. The Anthurium, belonging to the Araceae family is a genus of tropical plants with large and waxy flowers on long stems and large heart shaped leaves extensively hybridized by plant breeders in the USA and Europe.
Confessions of a foodholic: Amrita Hapuarachchi
Our fun loving foodie this week Amrita Hapuarachchi says, “I like to be known as a good mother and a good friend."
Brother makes sewing easy at its “Sewing Café” Workshop
Office Network (Private) Ltd., the Authorized distributor of Brother office equipment & Home Sewing Machines in Srilanka has lined up a two-day workshop to be held on the 25th and 26th of may 2012 at Park Street Mews Warehouse-D, from 9 am to 4 pm.
How your dog can smell a diabetic attack before it strikes
Not only are they our favourite pet, but dogs are now being used to diagnose conditions and even recognise dangerous symptoms.
Sumptuous Sunday Family Buffet at Pegasus Reef Hotel, Wattala
There is something incredibly satisfying about a hearty Sunday lunch; sitting around with family and friends, laughing, catching up and sending yourself into a food coma.
Strawberry magic at the Galadari
The Galadari Hotel’s most sought-after pastry shop the Café 64 comes to life with Strawberry magic from the 25th to the 31st of May 2012, from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm. The café has been energized with an instant boost of strawberry passion as the Hotel’s ‘Strawberry Delights&
Scarlet Room at Colombo Courtyard – delightfully distinct
Vibrant in ambience yet relaxed, Scarlet Room serves the finest global cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean specialties.
Blossoms of Hope 2012
The members of the Ikebana International Sri Lanka Chapter will hold their 2nd flower arrangement exhibition “Blossoms of Hope 2012” on 9th and 10th June from 11am to 7pm at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, 78 Galle Road, Colombo 3. The Chief Guest will be the Ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka, who is the Pat
