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Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival to kick off this February
The Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival, scheduled to kick off from February 8-12 is a step towards transforming and elevating the country’s literary
KUKKA V3: Injecting some va va voom into Colombo’s fashion landscape
At the height of her fame, Dileni Weerakoone, aka Kukka was one of Colombo’s highly sought-after models. Her tall lissom frame was perfect for mode
Colomboscope 2024 Meet the Artists: Anoma Wijewardene
Colomboscope will be held from 19-28 January across Colombo. Colomboscope’s “Way of the Forest” is shaped with over 40 Sri Lankan and internatio
Colomboscope - Way of the Forest
Colomboscope “Way of the Forest” will be held from 19 - 28 January 2024 across several venues in Colombo. The eighth edition of the festival is sh
Ringing in 2024
Today as we step into a brand spanking new year with a clean slate our desires for 2024 are many. Personal New Year resolutions aside many in our soci
WCIC Empowering WOMEN
The WCIC is the first women–only Trade Chamber to be set up in Sri Lanka. It is dedicated towards promoting the cause of Sri Lankan business women
Buzz with Danu - Kamilka Perera
Today on the Buzz, I have Kamilka Perera who is known as the painting architect, her love for creativity and colours has made her the most wanted cand
From Crisis to Cocoa: Thisura’s Victory with Vittoria
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s post-pandemic resurgence, a tale of triumph and indulgence unfolds with Vittoria Chocolates. Founded in 2022 by the visi
Twisting Scoops in Sri Lanka: Turkish Ice Cream With Tricks
Introducing the delightful flavours of Turkish ice cream for the first time in Sri Lanka, the Twisting Scoops franchise at One Galle Face Mall (and so
Buzz with Danu: Gary Mehigan
Today on the Buzz, I speak to Gary Mehigan, the renowned British-Australian Michelin Star celebrity chef and famed former original judge of MasterChef
‘Vis Ta Vie’ Mirissa ‘Live your life’ to the fullest
Mirissa and Kamburugamuwa beach stretch undoubtedly is a dream haven for travellers from around the globe. The pristine beach, the rural lifestyle of
World Monuments Fund Officially Endorses ‘88 ACRES’
World Monuments Fund (WMF), the leading global independent organisation devoted to safeguarding the world’s most treasured places, has officially en
Marlon Rae Unveils new collection at Global India Couture Week
Sri Lankan fashion designer Marlon Rae, the founder of fashion label Maluba showcased his collection for the first time internationally at the Global
Anne Rani - Christmas single at number 1 in Danish music charts
Former Hi!! covergirl, Sri Lankan-born Dane, Anne Rani is enjoying success once again as the Christmas single she recorded 25 years ago with the Danis
Galle Lit Fest reveals full 2024 programme as tickets go on sale
The Galle Literary Festival, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), today reveals its much-anticipated programme for 2024
Indhu Rubasingham takes the helm at the National Theatre in the UK
British Sri Lankan Indhu Rubasingham has scaled new heights in British theatre with her appointment as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of
Diving into Food Studio’s Festive Food Fête
Food Studio recently invited Life to sample their Christmas specials, spread across their outlets at Colombo City Centre (CCC) and One Galle Face Mall
At The Mastertable With Gary Mehigan
Celebrity chef and former MasterChef Australia judge, Gary Mehigan took Colombo by storm last week with his visit to Sri Lanka in collaboration with C
Christmas At Paradise Road
The festive season is in full swing across all Paradise Road establishments! They mark the festivities with distinctive style embracing tradition thro
The Holiday Cheer Has Arrived! Holiday Hampers From Park Street Gourmet
Nobody honours the festive spirit of the holiday season quite like how Park Street Gourmet does! Sri Lanka’s premier gourmet food and beverage store
Season 1 of Uniquely Wisconsin “Farm to Table Pizzas” bags Emmy
Sri Lankan-born film producer and travel and tourism enthusiast Jason Rajasinghe bagged his first Emmy award for his work on Season 1 of Uniquely Wisc
Buzz with Danu - Everything Christmassy at PSG
Today on the Buzz I check in at Park Street Gourmet to see what’s new for the season. As always, I speak to the man who really champions the season
EXCELSIOR! From Cradle to Glory
With Christmas, a special time of the year coming up, the choir Sangeet directed by Sanjeev Jayaratnam who needs no introduction will perform a varie
SOSL – Family Concert
The holiday season approaches and the SOSL tunes up once more for its Family Christmas concert—a Yuletide event that has become one of the season’
Thana Sivasambu - Delivering Sri Lankan flavours to the world
In 2012 during a visit to Sri Lanka, Thana Sivasambu came across scenes where farmers in the Northern Province were destroying their crops as they cou
Feroze Kamardeen’s Grow Up Nana! Gets Personal
Feroze Kamardeen hasn’t performed on stage for over 16 years. After his last performance in 2007, the actor turned playwright and director has been
Tag me @danu - SWARA
Today I bring you hot off the runway Serenity. I write about a project which was inspired by true events. SWARA, a movie that revolves around Narmadha
Promoting luxury tourism in Sri Lanka Druvi Gunasekera
Moving from advertising to hospitality, Druvi Gunasekera cut her teeth in the hotel industry when she started working at the Galle Face Hotel before m
Till Divorce Do Us Part
MARRIAGE IS NOT A BED OF ROSES AND ANY MARRIAGE HAS ITS GOOD AND BAD TIMES. BUT TODAY NUMEROUS YOUNG AND EVEN OLDER COUPLES ARE GETTING DIVORCED. WE I
ICCB 2023: A Fusion of Generosity, Culture, and Philanthropy
As the holiday season approaches, anticipation builds for Colombo’s highly awaited event—the International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB). On Dec
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