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Sajeira & Chinthaka
Sajeira and Chinthaka launched “The Heart Aid Center” (HAC) in February 2019, under the Sisili Group of Companies, as the Group’s first foray in
Representation: A timely initiative or pandering to woke culture?
Discourse surrounding representation in movies and tv series has seen a barrage of support, but also dissent. While most welcome the inclusion of char
‘Colomboscope 2022: Language Is Migrant’
The interdisciplinary arts festival, Colomboscope 2022: Language is Migrant, took place from 21-30 January 2022 with exhibitions and events hosted acr
Lia’s Bakes
From baking as a simple hobby to starting a homemade business, Lia’s Bakes has rapidly grown since its inception. Aalia Junaid, the eighteen-year-ol
Dish It Out: Nihani Silva
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Sri Lankan home-based chef living in Bangladesh, Nihani takes our Q&A!
Flayvors - An Unforgettable Sweet Tooth Experience!
Who doesn’t love Chocolate Biscuit Pudding (CBP)? That rich, silky smooth texture, a creamy chocolate glaze topped off with bite-sized chocolate chi
Manju’s Bakerliciouz
A banker by profession, Manjula Hirdaramani moved back to Sri Lanka 3 years ago and embarked on a passion project – baking. Manju’s Bakerliciouz o
Love is in the air at Galadari
The air will be filled with love this Valentine’s at the Galadari Colombo. The hotel is gearing towards making this special day unforgettable. Comme
Buzz with Danu - Chandimal
Today on the Buzz I feature a special edition of Danu ta Kiyanna which unravelled at the Cinnamon Grand with guest Chandimal Jayasinghe, the National
WNPS Monthly Lecture: Action To Protect Wetlands For People And Nature
Colombo is a ‘City of Wetlands’. They play a vital role in reducing the impact of flooding, in absorbing pollutants from the air, and in improving
Read & Return.Co
Inspired by her passion for reading, Chamya Liyanage is the founder of Read & Return.Co, an initiative that was started with the aim of raising funds
Colomboscope2022: Artist Encounters
The Artist Encounters event was a series of dialogues among participating artists of Colomboscope 2022 and cultural organizers of Language is Migrant.
Exploring lesser known attractions of the Kingdom of Ruhuna
The Kingdom of Ruhuna comprised the Southern and Eastern provinces and took on different roles in the history of Sri Lanka. Ruhuna is known to be the
TikTok video of harassing an elephant: How human stupidity creates so-called ‘problem Elephants’
Chasing an elephant with heavy flashlights, recording it on video with party music on is not the best way to go on a safari. But, in a video that is c
‘Encounters’ at the MMCA Sri Lanka
‘Encounters’ is an exhibition of Sri Lankan modern and contemporary art that will be launched in February. The exhibition will bring together six
“Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There”
Nations Trust Bank Private Banking, the premier banking service for the discerning, partners with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust for its first major exhibiti
Tehani Mathew
Tehani Sharnez Alenka Mathew (née Fernando) received her education at Ladies College, Colombo 7 and went on to do her Bachelor of Arts in Political S
Mahananda Gallery Wildlife Photography Exhibition
Madhava Arunashanta is acclaimed among furniture enthusiasts as the owner of “Gedara Leebadu” one of the best and most reliable places to purchase
‘COLOMBOSCOPE 2022: LANGUAGE IS MIGRANT’
The interdisciplinary arts festival, Colomboscope 2022: Language is Migrant, took place from 21-30 January 2022 with exhibitions and events hosted acr
Dish It Out - Chathu Ranathunge
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, the scientist with an (un)healthy baking addiction, Chathu of @doughscientist, takes our Q&A!
Fernando’s Lamprais - Redefining the Lamprais Experience
For home business owner Ravin Fernando it’s all about family. Having worked in the hotel industry for the majority of his professional career, Ravin
Podibakes
Inspired by her lack of a sweet tooth for desserts, Dasini Nimalsiri founded ‘Podibakes’, where baked goods are offered in bite-sized versions. Bo
Tag me @danu - Villa Birdlake
This week I was tagged in a new location that’s trending, Villa Birdlake which is located in Hikkaduwa Overlooking breathtaking garden and lake vi
W@W - Harini Amarasuriya
When the National People’s Power (NPP) nominated Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to fill the only National List position in Parliament, it was indeed a momen
Lanka Jayasuriya Dissanayake
Dr. Lanka Jayasuriya Dissanayake is a medical graduate who obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from Leeds University, UK
Base Camp Kithulgala
Since late 90s, Kithulgala started to open out to the world of adventure as one of the best destinations in Asia for White Water Rafting (WWR).
Touring Arugam Bay during the off-season
If you take a trip towards the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, then spending a day or two in Arugam Bay should definitely be on your bucket list. Popul
’’Ammi’’ - A cookbook with heart, soul and a mother’s wisdom
“Ammi: An Expression Of Love… From The Kitchen Of My Mother Nirmala Pandarinathan” by Prasanna Pandarinathan is more than just another mundane c
Sensational Savouries
A passionate cook, Fazla Fazuldeen has always been encouraged to start a home business by family and friends. “That is when I decided to start Sensa
Dish It Out: Chef Charith Mallawa
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Chef Charith who was in the final 8 of Masterchef – The Professional Contestants in 2021, takes our