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Studio BIY, Where Cooking Becomes a Language of Love
In a world where almost anything we crave can be delivered to our doorstep within minutes, cooking has quietly shifted from necessity to choice. And w
SKRUMPTIOUS : THE BRAND OF AN EMPOWERED WOMAN
While some brands make their presence known immediately, others grow quietly, over time, becoming familiar, trusted, and deeply woven into people’s
Buzz with Danu - where they rest…
I walked into the British Memorial Centre not really knowing what to expect, and I walked out feeling unusually quiet, grounded, and reflective. This
Foreigners Only
Every few months, Sri Lanka seems to rediscover a truth it has never fully confronted. The phrase changes shape depending on who is saying it and wher
We Are Not Stupid. We Are Just Overfed With Information We Never Digest.
We love saying Sri Lankans do not read anymore, that attention spans are shrinking, that nobody has patience for long articles, books, or context, but
Love in the Digital Age: Why Tech Gifts Are the New Language of Romance This Valentine’s
The smartphone buzzes. A smartwatch vibrates gently. Wireless earbuds deliver a favourite song. In 2026, love speaks fluent technology.
The Resilient Isle: ARTS festival @ HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as far more than a cultural showcase. At its core lies a c
Bishop’s College at 150 – stepping into 151: A Celebration to Remember
In 2025, Bishop’s College turned 150 years old, and the celebrations were nothing short of extraordinary. They began with a week that had everyone t
Above the Streets of the Big Apple
We decide to walk from Tribeca to the High Line northwards along the Hudson waterfront in New York. We are heading to the development of an old railwa
Cinnamon Life and John Keells Foundation Present La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation (JKF) and in association with Nations Trust Bank (NTB), announced the staging of the West
Buzz with Danu: A stop at Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram was one of those mornings where I didn’t go with a plan; I just went with the intention to breathe. And honestly, that’s the first thin
Ayr Castle 1922
There is something very Sri Lankan about wanting to get away without actually going away. The desire is not to disappear, but to create just enough di
From Sri Lanka to Australia to London Fashion Week: How Beauty by Rosh Took Its Place on a Global Runway
Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hin
Double Blue Resonance: A Celebration of Wesley College’s Choral Legacy
10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Do
Home Corrections for 2026
The Gregorian New Year begins on January 1st each year. However, from a Feng Shui perspective, both the Chinese Lunar New Year and Solar Calendar calc
“WAVES OF HOPE” Charity Concert Nears Capacity as Support Grows
The momentum behind “WAVES OF HOPE”, the charity concert organised by the Western Musicians Association (WMA) in collaboration with Rotary Distric
“Sing Along with Chandimal” – A Night of Music and Meaning by the Industrial Security Foundation
The Industrial Security Foundation (ISF), the proud representative body of Sri Lanka’s civil security service, is set to host a memorable musical ev
Pettah on Foot
My Pettah walks start with Fort railway station, Colombo. Built in 1908, it is based at Manchester Victoria station in the UK. Ten platforms support s
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival: A Creative Feast for Young Minds
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural gatherings. This year,
PIPPIN – A Passion Project that Evolved into a Growing Retail Brand
Pippin, which commenced as a personal experience of the Founder & Director Dineshika Nanayakkara, has evolved into a one-stop shop catering to newborn
SALAM RAMADAN 2026 - A Celebration of Sri Lankan Muslim Culture
Salam Ramadan is a flagship cultural initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, fi
Read Them, Hear Them, Meet Them: HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
At the heart of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside lies one of its greatest strengths: the rare opportunity to encounter wr
Buzz with Danu - Yes, I’m Jaffna Tamil — And Yes, This Passed the Test
So let me start by saying this: when you’re a Jaffna Tamil, walking into Cinnamon Grand Colombo for something called The Jaffna Table comes with exp
Sri Lanka and the Silk Road of the Sea
In Sri Lanka, Serendib: The Silk Road of the Sea, Dr Sanjiva Wijesinghe invites readers to rethink Sri Lanka’s place in world history — not as a s
HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival
At this year’s HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival, four compelling voices will take the stage, each offering a distinct lens on history, identity
The Wait: When Absurdity Takes Centre Stage
In a world obsessed with speed, certainty, and resolution, waiting is often dismissed as an inconvenience. Yet, in The Wait—an Absurd Theatre Festiv
Forecast for the 12 Chinese Zodiac for the Year 2026
The zodiac prognosis is a general overview based on Feng Shui analysis; however, an individual’s specific luck may vary depending on their exact dat
Emma Rice Company to Conduct Theatre Workshops at the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The Performing Arts pillar of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to take a dynamic international turn with theatre workshops by the Emma
Buzz with Danu: Sun, Sea, Vanakkam & Very Good Fish
Let me tell you something. Some places don’t just welcome you… They emotionally adopt you. That was my weekend at Uppuveli Beach by DSK.
The Kayden Cares Framework
Ensuring that care homes are regulated and vulnerable residents are not exploited due to numerous young and middle-aged workers migrating overseas for
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