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Colombo Oktoberfest 2022 comes alive at The Beach Park, Port City
Sun, sea, sand and a carnival are what Colombo Oktoberfest promises this year. Adding large doses of joie de vivre for the entire family, it’s five
W@W - Alexandria de Lima
Dr. Alexandria de Lima enjoys working with horses and larger animals. Having had her primary education at Royal Institute International School, Nugego
Fashionably Danu - Gentleman Street
Today I speak to Chalith Hemachandra who is championing the brand Gentleman Street. They have been amazing to work with, especially on Date with Danu,
“Modern dance is all about expression through movement” - Oxana Karnovich
Ballet is an art form originating in the Italian Renaissance courts in the 15th Century. During the 16th Century Catherine de Medici, wife of Henry II
SLCREATIVES.LK - Sri Lanka’s Creative And Design Talent Now Under One Directory
Randy Chriz Perera and Portia Ratnayake are the Founders of SL Creatives, a new dot com directory of Sri Lankan creatives, which offers a fresh (and m
Fashionably Danu - UGO
The Men’s Suit embodies a few things - the attitude and the charm and the fashionable details of pants. A two-piece suit is the most basic type of s
Dileepa’s exploration of self on canvas ‘My Golden Line’
“I can see the truth in my face from ‘My Golden Line”, says artist Dileepa Jeewantha summarising his latest exhibition that has opened doors to
Dish It Out: Chef Shehan Lee
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, chef Shehan Lee takes our Q&A!
Village-Style Sri Lankan Dining At Thuna Paha By Waters Edge
Thuna Paha by Waters Edge is by no means a new addition to Colombo’s dining scene – it’s been around since 2017 and is known by many as a go-to
Buzz with Danu - Kamilka Perera on Thyroid Cancer awareness month
Today on the Buzz, I feature Kamilka who has battled her demons with Thyroid Cancer. You may ask why I’m doing a write-up on this. The reason is tha
Farewell Monarch
Today the eyes of the entire world will be focused on the funeral of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as her life is celebrated with a service at Westmi
Expansion of 1926 Mental Health Helpline to WhatsApp
The COVID-19 pandemic followed by the unprecedented economic crisis impacted the lives of Sri Lankans with feelings of uncertainty, taking a heavy tol
The silver screen is on the lookout for young creators !
In a bid to gear up the Sri Lankan film industry with young blood, international filmmaker and entrepreneur Chandran Rutnam has joined hands with the
Young peace activist Anojitha Sivaskaran attends One Young World Summit 2022
Sri Lankan youth peace activist, Anojitha Sivaskaran was the only Sri Lankan to receive the EU Peace Ambassadors Scholarship to attend the One Young W
Additional Cooker Alternatives To Your Gas Stove
After what felt like a lifetime, winding queues and dwindling hope we can finally manage to get our hands on our gas cylinders. But, if living in Sri
All You Can Eat Maki At Yumi Japanese Resto Bar
Weekday lunch hours just got a lot more appetising this September! The All You Can Eat Maki promotion at the YUMI by Taj offers an exciting array of a
Memories from the Margin
“We the Kalladi Village people (at Verugal) lost our traditional heritage over the past few years. For instance, the history of the Festival at Kall
Bitter Sweet Corner
Home-based cook and baker, Sahistha Ashraf Suhaib has always had a passion for food and cooking from a very young age. After her marriage, she reignit
W@W: Nayomi Handunnetti
Women are known to be masters at multitasking but juggling between the roles of a mother, entrepreneur, marketing professional and powerlifter can be
World Wellness Weekend with Cinnamon City Hotels
Sri Lanka is a land rich in culture and tradition. For centuries we have heard stories of the strength, grit and determination of our ancestors who li
“iBELONG”: A socio-humanitarian programme by the Embassy of Egypt
The Embassy of Egypt in Colombo launched their ‘iBelong’ programme, a social humanitarian programme that aims to create social inclusion for vulne
Shyamala School Of Art On Remebering Frida Kahlo
On Saturday, 27th August 2022 parents and art students gathered at the Shyamala School of Art for the first-ever opening of a children’s gallery mus
A Weekend in Jaffna - A deliciously sensory experience
Jaffna has always held a special place in my heart for its inexplicably endearing vibe, but mostly, for its excellent food. Still, my experience with
Buzz with Danu - Harith Wijeratne
Today on the Buzz I feature the VOICE Sri Lanka winner Harith Wijeratne, who has made headlines for his singing and for his amazing presence on stage.
Sri Lankan-Canadian singer ’Duava’ releases first album - Bahu
A year ago, Sri Lankan/Canadian artist Duava was celebrating the success of his hit single ‘Colombo Rain’. He’s been making music for years and
Wildlife Photography Competition 2022
Elephant Reach Yala, in celebration of International Elephant Day in the month of August, will collaborate with the National Association of Photograph
Sweet Treats By Humi
A preschool teacher with a passion for baking, Humairah Husni used to bake cakes for friends, family and colleagues at work as a hobby. At their encou
Tag me @danu - MaRadha
This week I was tagged by the all-new city hotel experience - Hotel Maradha. This crisp new building is conveniently situated hotel on Marine Drive ov
Measures to minimise crop damage by wild animals
Crop damage is considered to be the biggest challenge faced by farmers in wildlife inhabited areas. Research conducted by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrar
AYURVEDA FOR THE BODY, MIND & SOUL - AYUWANNA BY BARBERYN
For Sri Lankans suffering from ailments, turning to the holistic science of Ayurveda has been a practice for generations. Meaning the ‘Science of Li