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The Buzz with Danu – Damsith Wimalasena
There’s something incredibly inspiring about seeing young Sri Lankans dream big, work hard, and make their mark on the world stage. My guest toda
ENCORE! The 70s, 80s & More… Like You’ve Never Heard Before
Encore! The 70s, 80s & More … Like You’ve Never, a unique production will be held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on July 18 and 19.
Visakesa Chandrasekaram on becoming the first two-time Gratiaen winner and more
We were midway through a WhatsApp call - Chandrasekaram navigating an afternoon in Australia, me on the other end in Colombo - when the question about
Why Advice Alone Won’t Change Your Life
One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed after years in the fitness industry is that people love asking for advice. Every week, I hear some v
Experience the French Art of Living at Colombo’s First French Market
What if a Sunday morning in Colombo could feel a little like a stroll through a French village? On June 21, La Maison de Colombo will host the city
‘Bengal Bungalow’ Box Office is Now Open!
Prepare for a whirlwind of amnesia, eccentric British aristocrats, and a menagerie of mayhem. This July 2026, the Lionel Wendt Theatre will once again
The Whinging Pome: Mount Fuji - Better from a Distance
Tokyo, the largest railway station in the world, is our starting point. Our goal is the amazing Mount Fuji, the holy symbolic cone and its many lakes.
Buzz with Danu - Maria Silva
From the moment she walked into the MasterChef kitchen, her quirky personality, warmth, and authenticity made her impossible not to root for. Week aft
Specialised Elephant Milk Formula Introduced
In a significant conservation collaboration, the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in partnership with the China Merchants F
The End of the Big Fat Sri Lankan Wedding?
As wedding season unfolds, more Sri Lankan couples are choosing intimate celebrations over grand receptions. Is it simply about cost, or are changing
Eco-friendly Feng Shui
There was a time when we all lived in harmony with nature, feeling deep gratitude for all that the bountiful earth provided. Living by the riverside,
Blocking Social Media for U16 Draws Mixed Reactions: Parents for it, children against
Countries that are joining the list for banning social media for U16 are slowly and steadily increasing. With Australia recording a world-first for th
The Whinging Pome: A great story .. Knox / Boyle
I never had the chance of meeting Richard Boyle, who died in Colombo in 2023. His wife recently loaned me two books Richard wrote and published - Knox
Buzz with Danu - The Duet Songbook
I’ve known Shehara and Dinushka for many years and have had the privilege of watching their journeys as artists, both individually and together. Ove
Planning a Destination Wedding
Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning
The profound, unglamorous power of just getting up and moving
It usually starts in the most relatable Sri Lankan way possible. A woman wakes up and says, “Tomorrow I will start walking.” Tomorrow arrives, and
The Friend Who Stopped Showing Up
One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training, coaching, and
Your Smartest Move in 2026? Buy a Dumber Phone
When was the last time you sat through an entire dinner without glancing at your phone? Or watched a full sunset without the urge to photograph it? Or
GREEN CHILIES RETURNS AFTER SEVEN YEARS TO REIGNITE SRI LANKA’S ADVERTISING INDUSTRY SPIRIT
After a seven-year hiatus, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved advertising industry gatherings is making a much-anticipated return. Green Chilies 2026, th
The Smoke that Thunders Victoria Falls, Africa
David Livingstone was the first white explorer to see the Victoria Falls in central Africa in 1865. The Zambezi River drops 354 feet into the gorge an
Rukshan Perera, Back on Stage June 21st After winning the “Lifetime Achievement Award”
After captivating audiences with Rukshan Perera Live in Concert for 10 consecutive years, Rukshan Perera returns to the stage on June 21 at the Bishop
Identifying Memory Changes - Distinguishing between normal aging and Dementia
As we age, our brains change just like our bodies do. Taking longer to learn something new or forgetting where you put your keys can be a normal part
Buzz with Danu: Sukirthan Christhuraja and Jenosan Rajeswar
Today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with the two creative minds behind the Sri Lankan Tamil film Anthony directors — Sukirthan Christhuraja and
A Child. A Cleric. And a Justice System on Trial.
There is a version of Sri Lanka that we like to present to ourselves. Cultured. Spiritual. A country of ancient civilisation and deep moral inheritanc
The Watchlist Whisperer: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge & Desi Bling
This week’s Watchlist is a masterclass in aggressive, over-the-top excess. Just on completely opposite ends of the spectrum. On one side, we have a
Imported Insecurity: How Sri Lanka Mistook Foreign for Fashion
Sri Lanka’s relationship with fashion has long been shaped by a quiet but persistent hierarchy of value: the foreign is aspirational, the local is s
Feng Shui - Healthy life
Feng Shui, the Oriental art of spatial alignment, has gained immense popularity because it is often believed to bring new fortunes and luck in terms o
Up Country Magical Moments
We are climbing up to five thousand eight hundred feet above sea level, heading to the little village of Ohiya. The van driver manages well on the ma
The Daily Leaf Officially Launches in Colombo
Colombo’s vibrant culinary and lifestyle landscape welcomed a soulful new addition with the official launch of The Daily Leaf. Emerging not merely a
Beyond the Plate with Minoli De Silva
Minoli De Silva will headline an exclusive evening, ‘Beyond the Plate’ in conversation hosted by Genesis – The Dilmah Centre for a Sustainable F
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