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A Cheese Affair at Shangri-La Colombo
Meet Olivier Poulard as he delves deep into his plans for Colombo’s cheese connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts during the much-anticipated French
Jaffna Food Festival Returns To Hotel Maradha
Hotel MaRadha announced the much awaited return of its Jaffna Food Festival in collaboration with My Sister’s Kitchen for its second consecutive yea
Back to Stage
‘Back to Stage’ a celebration of 150 years of Bishop’s College this year and 175 years of S. Thomas’ College (to be celebrated in 2026) will
Turning the Pages with Ameena Hussein
Ameena Hussein’s multifaceted endeavors make her a standout f igure in Sri Lanka’s literary landscape. With a background in sociology from the USA
The Ceylon Riding Club: Dr Ineke Ann Pitts venture enhances equestrianism in Sri Lanka
Dr. Ineke Pitts, an International Management Consultant, Business Owner & Entrepreneur has a deep-rooted passion for both horses and Sri Lanka. Her de
’OLU PIPEELA’ A Tribute to Sunil Santha by the De Lanerolle Brothers
On the 5th of May, music enthusiasts in Sri Lanka will be treated to a spectacular event as Dialog together with ‘The Sunil Santha Samajaya’ prese
Basil Horsfall
Basil Horsfall’s body is assumed to lie in a cemetery in Arras, France. His name appears on a memorial there. He was a Ceylon engineer/ rubber pla
Dish It Out: Shereena Neludi Seshani
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, recipe developer and food blogger, Shereena of @thedancingkitchen, takes our Q&A!
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic or long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It is a common ailment among many today. You
Madama Butterfly
The British Council Sri Lanka, in partnership with Scope Cinemas, held its first screening for the Sri Lankan New Year with the cinematic rendition of
Sachi Ediriweera: Designer / Graphic Novelist
Ask a group of people what they do for a living today and no two answers are the same. That’s the beauty of the job market in this millennium – ne
Turning the Pages with: Beverly Pinder
Beverley Pinder was born in Sri Lanka and later moved to Australia. An alumnus of St Lawrence’s School Wellawatte, Beverley has forged a distinguish
Buzz with Danu: Ravindu Amendra, Sathees Nadesan & Hasalaka Thushara
Today I speak about stand up comedy and its potential in Sri Lanka, on the Buzz. I caught up with the team at Nut & Bolt to chat about what makes them
An Open Letter - Safari Jeeps and Street Dogs...
Yesterday morning my partner (he is Dutch) and I were on a safari jeep on our way to Yala, until our jeep driver hit a poor dog on the street. What wa
Star Wars creator answers fan theory: Was Yoda based on Tarsier, an Asian Primate?
Rumour has it Star Wars creator and director, George Lucas based the Star Wars character Yoda, Luke Skywalker’s mentor, off an Asian primate called
GBVH at the Workplace
Gender based violence and harassment (GBVH) is rooted in gender inequality, abuse of power and harmful norms. We spoke to Tusitha Kumarakulasingam,
VICTORIA: An amazing Lake and a Great Lady
Down from the Knuckles Mountain range of over 34 peaks in central Sri Lanka lies the man-made Victoria Lake. In the earlier days of the dam’s creati
New Menu at Bombay Borough
If I had a FAQ next to my name, it would have to be my favourite and most dreaded question of all time - “Where do you recommend for us to eat?”
Layards Wharf: Havelock City Mall’s newest Food Court
Food courts in malls have evolved into vibrant hubs of culinary exploration, inviting shoppers and visitors to embark on a journey of diverse flavours
Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling asleep and /or staying asleep. This is despite the fact that you have ample time and a
The Fearless Collective
Embodying the fearless spirit of their name, artists Minal Wickramatunga has joined forces with Vicky Shahjehan to create a fabulous mural on the wall
Mumbai- ing all the way!
Today I wanted to write about my stay at ITC Maratha, and excited to know that we can have these experiences soon in Sri Lanka with ITC opening its do
Autism Awareness: Challenges Faced by Families
Autism is a neurodevelopment condition of variable severity with lifelong effects that can be recognised from early childhood, mainly characterized by
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation and the British Council, is proud to announce the Longlist for the 31st annual Grat
Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis
In a recent public announcement, Katherine, the Princess of Wales, bravely disclosed her ongoing medical treatment via a video recording, putting an e
Sun Siam Pasikudah: Where Luxury Meets Serenity On Sri Lanka’s East Coast
On an early Thursday morning last week, the Daily Mirror set out on a six-hour journey to the East Coast. Our destination: the newly launched Sun Siya
Boers: Never Bored in Sri Lanka...
About fifteen years ago a group of us were passing the Diyatalawa Railway Station south of Badulla. Inquisitive experiences in Sri Lanka have always l
Dish It Out: Tharushi Perera
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food blogger, Tharushi of @a_blend_of_tastes takes our Q&A!
Iftar at the Court: Ramadan at The Kingsbury, Colombo
This Ramadan, Harbour Court at The Kingsbury extends a warm invitation to patrons to partake in the spirit of the holy month through its exclusive off
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