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Dish It Out: Dasuni Wanigasinghe
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Sydney-based Lankan food blogger @chefme_up, Dasuni takes our Q&A!
Buzz with Danu - Aruni Ganewatte
Today I speak to Aruni who was born in Sri Lanka and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 10 years old. Aruni obtained her M.S
Muslim Ladies Study Circle celebrates its Golden Jubilee
Nationally esteemed social service organization the Muslim Ladies Study Circle (MLSC) is gearing up to mark its Golden Jubilee on 26th August at Hotel
An Eye For Design: Dee Gibson
Brit Lankan Dee Gibson is unashamedly a Lankophile ( to coin a phrase). When it comes to Sri Lanka she wears her heart on her sleeve and promotes anyt
Leopards: our adaptable neighbours
The story of Leopards and Humans is one of two highly adaptable species increasingly having to share the same space. How do we ensure we minimize conf
Shangri-la Colombo to host Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Cheung
This August, Shangri-La Colombo welcomes internationally acclaimed Chef Daniel Cheung, Executive Chinese Chef at Shangri-La Singapore to host four exc
The Magic Of Music
A music teacher takes a child’s hand, opens a mind and deeply touches the young heart. My musical journey started at the age of 4, with Mrs. Shyama
Imparting teaching skills: Pasan Fernando explains his free teaching programmes
Working currently as the Head of the Department for Economics at the University College School (UCS) in the UK, Pasan Fernando is all set to move into
Award-Winning French Lankan Artisan Boulanger: Tharshan Selvarajah
A few weeks ago the French media was saturated with a story about Sri Lankan Tharshan Selvarajah winning the top title of the Meilleure Baguette de Tr
Dish It Out – Dinuka Kalahewathathage
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Dinuka of @Dinux Kitchen takes our Q&A!
Riding the Trail of Dreams: Ty Nitti, the first and only Sri Lankan Cowboy
On a sunny afternoon at the Ceylon Riding Club in Port City, I had the privilege of meeting Ty Nitti, a remarkable individual who is rewriting the nar
Buzz with Danu - A Lasting Impact
Today on the Buzz I speak to the team making A lasting Impact. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Chapter in Sri Lanka is organizing an
Dentistry in 2023: What we need to know…
Dentistry is a very interesting subspecialty of Medicine. This sub speciality was derived when the physicians realised that the issues arising from or
Collecting crowns - Shayleena Wijerathna wins Teen Universal Petite
Creating history yet again Sri Lankan American Shayleena Wijerathna has won the title of Teen Universal Petite. The Universal Petite crowned this year
Headquarters By W15
When you think of Colombo, you often think of the hustle and bustle of the city, the constantly changing skyline, the curbside kades with their street
Cuisine Colombo
Some facts intrigued me when I researched and visited the multi-cuisine restaurant, ‘Cuisine Colombo’ for a review. Sushan Peiris, the founder of
Season 1 of Geoffrey Bawa’s To Lunuganga opens this week
Architect Geoffrey Bawa set up the Geoffrey Bawa Trust 40 years ago in 1982, he made the remarkable decision of issuing a mandate that was to foster e
Discover the charm of Bratislava
Impromptu trips are always the best and that is what really fuels me as a travel aficionado. On a recent visit to Vienna we did just that and hopped o
Buzz with Danu - Soundarie David Rodrigo
Today on the Buzz I speak to Soundarie, and I speak to her about a mission in taking our Sri Lankan talent to the World Choir Games. Recently the Soun
Spreading Social Messages Through Batik: Fusion 14
Saarah Dean Ismail, the founder of Fusion 14 is on a mission to use the artisanal craft of batik to spread social messages. Working with a team of ar
Shani Diluka performs with Chamber Music
On Wednesday night (12th) the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka presented a classical music concert featuring internationally renowned piano virtuoso S
Duava Live In Concert In Sri Lanka
Lankan-Canadian singer/songwriter Duava will host his first ever concert in Sri Lanka on the 22nd of July at the Nelum Pokuna Amphitheatre. A year sin
Sake Colombo Japanese restaurant
Sake Colombo by Tsukiji Uoichi is by no means a new entry to the Japanese food scene in Sri Lanka; the restaurant first opened its doors back in 2010
Miss California Teen USA: A beacon of Positivity
Sri Lankan American Taliya Peiris a resident of San Ramon was recently crowned Miss California Teen USA. Beating 40 other contestants for the title Ta
Flying High .... BIA’s female Air Traffic Controllers
The day in the life of a female Air Traffic Controller (ATC) is filled with the rush of adrenaline at any given minute. Continuous updates from differ
Kumkum Fernando at Coachella
This year the world-famous Coachella Music Festival which was held in the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colora
Sri Lanka’s Finest Hotels to Participate in Upcoming Bocuse d’Or 2023 Competition
In a dazzling display of culinary expertise and gastronomic excellence, Sri Lanka’s finest chefs will take centre stage at the Bocuse d’Or 2023 co
Sri Lankan Malay Food Festival
Malay Jiving, the recent hawker-style street food festival held at The Courtyard in Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, provided a unique opportunity for food en
Uncovering the Historical Charms of The Grand Walawwa
Nestled amidst the scenic region of Kegalle, Sri Lanka, The Grand Walawwa, a new venture by Shri Nadika Gem & Jewellery, offers a retreat that combine