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Oh! Colombo - The Hospitality Industry
For several decades the hospitality industry has been dealt blow after blow. The past three years were probably the most difficult after the era of fi
Kottugasm at the Galadari
If there’s one food more synonymous with the Sri Lankan palate than rice, it’s definitely kottu! The sliced up pieces of roti, the chopped up vegg
Dish It Out - Chef Shenal
How do our food experts cook and eat? Dubai-based chef, Shenal Weerasinghe takes our Q&A!
Ceylon Curry Club
Located inside the Dutch Hospital, Ceylon Curry Club is a fine dining restaurant that caters mainly to Sri Lankans who want to experience traditional
Why We Love Mind Your Language
Filmed and set in 1970s London, Mind Your Language was the favourite of the era - in the UK and the English-speaking commonwealth especially. It is sa
Aluth Pola
The Aluth Pola – a market for a cause, a fundraiser by Justice for Animals will be held on Sunday 27th March from 10.00am - 6.00pm at Body Bar, No 3
A chat with business coach Manjaree Gamage Brooker
Manjaree Gamage - Brooker is a businesswoman and business coach. Since taking over as CEO of Blue Diamonds Jewellery in 2016, Manjaree has helped coac
SUNDOWN JAM 2022
Sundown Jam 2022, organized by the Western Musicians Association (WMA) took place on Sunday, the 20th of March 2022 at the 80 Club, Colombo. The show
Women In Need launches an anti-cyber violence initiative
As people move into the digital age, violence against women in cyberspace has been identified as a new form of violence. Online violence or technology
SUNDOWN JAM 2022 - The WMA on why it’s an event not to be missed!
The biggest event of Sri Lanka’s biggest Western music artistes, Sundown Jam 2022 is happening tonight! Organized by the Western Musicians Associati
Dish It Out: Ruwandi Peiris
How do our food experts cook and eat? Professional pastry chef, Ruwandi, takes our Q&A!
Tatli Cakes & Sweets
For Azra Banu, the home baker behind the brand ‘Tatli Cakes and Sweets’, baking has always been a passion since her childhood. “My mom has alway
Burley’s: Burgers & Beyond
Located on 32 - Galle Rd, Colombo, right next to the colour lights just before Majestic City, Burley’s is the latest burger joint in Colombo. Howeve
Tag me @danu - Platter Parties
Today I was tagged in a place where every bite is fancy and yummy and I went to do some tasting took some pics and wanted to share the moments with yo
Initiation of a multi-regional monitoring system to conserve the Sri Lankan leopard
The iconic Panthera pardus kotiya or the Sri Lankan leopard has been threatened to the point that conservationists are now taking extra efforts to pre
‘SUNDOWN JAM 2022’ Gathers Top Western Musicians For A Night Of Musical Fun
The Western Musicians Association of Sri Lanka (WMA) presents ‘Sundown Jam 2022’; a night of music and fun with the country’s top western musici
Inside Story: Charitha & Prasanna
Today on Inside Story we feature trailblazing husband and wife duo, Charitha and Prasanna Hettiarachchi, who are doing their utmost to spread the mess
Five vegetarian dishes foodies love at our local restaurants
If you are a vegetarian, you know the struggle of finding good plant-based options on a restaurant menu. While there are ample options for your meat-e
Bakes By Thilushiya
For passionate baker Muruganandan Thilushiya, the Covid-19 pandemic gave her the opportunity to turn her passion to profit. Working a full-time job be
Dish It Out: Manendra Ranathunga
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, @GuywhoCooks Manendra, takes our Q&A!
Buzz with Danu - Equality
Today on the Buzz I speak to a few strong women on what equality means to them. Equality, in my opinion, is understanding the capacity when given the
Reconnecting with the culture and traditions of ancient Tamil country Like Moths to a Flame
The voices and thought processes of Saraswatiammas, Bawas, Velupillais, and Parvatiammas have been brought back to life. Juggling between the various
SLMWC and SAFA Supporting women & the greater community to live in harmony
Incidents of domestic violence, harassment and abuse were experienced by women during the pandemic period. However, even before the pandemic, women in
A majority of women struggling to reach leadership positions in SL : Singh
‘Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow’ the theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is more relevant in the post-COVID context as wo
International Women’s Day #BreaktheBias
IWD2021 - #BreaktheBias : Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 (IWD 2022) is, “Gender
Chandi Dharmaratne
Today in Inside Story, we feature Chandi Dharmaratne, who is currently serving as the Vice President of Human Resources at Virtusa where she is respo
Tag me @danu - CFW and INDI
Today I’m tagged by CFW and I speak to the Designer who rocked the ramp with her grand finale at the Colombo Fashion Week. It elevated the show in a
With My Feet - Absolute Joy goes on stage in April
Naomi Rajaratnam requires no introduction in Sri Lanka’s performance-art scene, but with the two-year lapse in on-stage artistic expression due to t
A trending musician with a passion to make a difference
Having received his primary education at Galahitiyawa Central School, Dinesh Dissanayake was always interested in music. Developing on his inborn tale
Conquering the South Pole - Antarctica
Sri Lankan born Dinuka Karunaratne successfully conquered the challenging Geographical South Pole in Antarctica. The elusive White Continent has been