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Dilu Punchihewa: The force behind O Mirissa Café & Bistro
With creativity coursing through her veins, Dilu Punchihewa is one who is never short of ideas especially when it comes to creative projects be it int
Dish It Out: Nipun Liyanapathirana
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Sydney-based culinary creator Nipun (@nipoopss) takes our Q&A!
Jaith Nathavitharana is the youngest Sri Lankan to summit the Stella Point of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Young Jaith Nathavitharana (13) describes himself as a teenager who loves his sport (football and basketball in particular, he specifies) and has a fo
Buzz with Danu: Child Action Lanka (CAL)
Many children around Sri Lanka start their lives at a disadvantage simply because of who they are and where they come from, and sometimes we think the
Culinary Extraordinaire & Celebrity Chef Gary Mehigan in Sri Lanka!
Brace yourselves, Sri Lanka! Gary Mehigan, the renowned British-Australian Michelin Star celebrity chef and much-famed former original judge of Master
Noises Off
Are you ready to embark on a rib-tickling journey through the world of theatre where anything that can go wrong, will go wrong? Then get ready for an
The Menaechmus Twins: An Epic ‘b’roman Comedy
The stage is set for a truly timeless performance, full of sudden twists, unexpected surprises, and lots of laughter in ‘The Menaechmus Twins’ per
Unveiling Art & Enigma At Brief Garden
ARTRA Magazine’s highly anticipated event, ’Comics and Caricatures,’ claimed the spotlight over the weekend at the Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa. T
Buzz with Danu - Royden Gibbs & Dillai Joseph
Royden Gibbs and Dillai Joseph inspire a spirit of conservation to aid efforts of WNPS. Experience the captivating beauty of Sri Lanka’s heritage an
Caring for the Elderly
Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all, they nurture us, educate us, provide for us and are
A Decade of Classics by COLD Theatre 7
COLD Theatre 7, a pioneering force in Sri Lankan theatre, is thrilled to announce ’’A Decade of Classics,’’ a spectacular celebration of their
Kavita Thulasidas showcases at Paris Fashion Week
Singaporean fashion designer Kavita Thulasidas who also has a presence at One Galle Face in addition to her loyal clientele had the distinction of sho
Theatre Is Back! Julius Caesar The Musical Reviewed
English theatre has been sorely missed. Not that this country has been lacking in theatrics in any way over the last three years or so, but let’s ad
Minarets: Exploring song and sound traditions of Sri Lanka’s Muslim communities
A harmonised recitation of Adhaan (the Islamic call to prayer) echoed while the screen displayed drone footage of Sri Lanka’s southern sea waters, c
WNPS Monthly Lecture By Dr S Wijeyamohan - Wildlife & Wilderness in the North
At the end of the war in 2009, immediate visitors to the North and the East were astonished at the sight of pristine forests, unlike many left in the
SL-France celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations
Sri Lanka and France will be celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year and to celebrate this special occasion, the two countries have pla
Adha Keells eken kamu
In line with their slogan “Adha Keells eke kamu”, the easily accessible meals at the Keells hot food counters and bakery have emerged as a unique
Buzz with Danu - Sanduni de Silva
Today on the Buzz, I have a lady who has made her way into the fashion arena, with her take on Batik. It’s not an easy place to make a name when the
Art Experiential Festival Day 3: Bawa Brothers
Tour by Ismeth Raheem, celebrated architect and art historian who worked very closely with Geoffrey Bawa, together with Azara Jaleel Editor-in-Chief,
Chance to Dance: Tarja de Silva
For the last three decades or more Saturday night out dancing has ranged from disco to baila to some ear-splitting music in a nightclub or a beachside
Colours Transcending - An exhibition by Deepthi Gooneratne
For Deepthi Gooneratne, who will be having an exhibition in a couple of weeks, art is a form of relaxation and a way of expressing herself. She spoke
Winners of the Daily Mirror Online photography competition
A captivating landscape photograph transports you to another world, where nature’s beauty takes center stage. The Daily Mirror online photographic
Apéro - Where Passion Meets Palate
It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon in the bustling heart of Colombo, where the chaotic traffic outside seemed worlds away from the tranquil ambience ins
Evoking Laughter Is A Splendid Skill...
Ahead of ARTRA’s Comics & Caricatures Edition launch, founder and editor-in-chief Azara Jaleel on wit & satire and the power of humour.
Women Of Note by the SOSL
A unique concert by the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL),- ‘Women of Note’ - where ladies will play a major part or be at the forefront, wil
Corridors of Time Artistic Narratives of Heritage & Nature
Royden Gibbs and Dillai Joseph Rodrigo inspire a spirit of conservation to aid the efforts of WNPS. Experience the captivating beauty of Sri Lanka’s
Great or Small - Love Them All , World Animal Day 2023
World Animal Day was first celebrated on 24th March 1925 in Germany by Heinrich Zimmermann, a Cynologist who organized the first celebration at the Sp
Keeping Dance Alive: Thaji Dias
Taking over the mantle as the principal dancer of the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya since the retirement of her aunt Upeka Chitrasena, lissome and beautifu
Stavanger: The fourth largest city of Norway
Cruising along a fjord was an item on my bucket list that I wanted to tick off and when I saw a cheap flight to Stavanger, the fourth largest city in