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SOLA Festival Returns: Building a Long-Term Model for Conscious Festival Culture
SOLA Festival returns to Sri Lanka’s south coast as an evolving cultural movement, continuing its mission to redefine festivals through community co
The Watchlist Whisperer: Haq & The Diplomat S3
This week’s Watchlist feels like a study in emotional range. On one end, there’s Haq, quiet, heavy, and the kind of film that asks you to sit stil
RihView: Power & Passports
The past week wasn’t about scandals or stats. It was about who gets protected, who gets punished, and who’s expected to swallow it quietly. From a
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival returns for its third edition
At a time when attention is fragmented and discourse increasingly compressed, the need for spaces that allow ideas to unfold thoughtfully has never be
The ethics behind reviving extinct species
The thought of having the Woolly Mammoth, Dodo Bird and many other extinct species roaming around in their usual habitats may be some exciting news fo
Buzz with Danu - Sahan Karunarathne
On Buzz with Danu today, I sit down with Sahan Karunarathne, someone who understands the quiet power of building something with intention. In a time w
“WAVES OF HOPE”: Aid Concert For Flood Victims
“WAVES OF HOPE”, a charity concert organised by Rotary District 3220 and the Western Musicians Association (WMA), will be held on February 8, 20
KALĀ 2026 — TAKE on Art × KALĀ
TAKE on Art × KALĀ returns this January as a cross-border contemporary arts platform, bringing together leading artists, curators, scholars, and cul
Being Mean Has Never Been This Easy
There was a time when a truly nasty comment online still caused a pause. Someone would call it out. Someone would say this is too much. Someone would
RihView: On Women, Blame, and Carrying Too Much
This week, I have a lot to say. The kind of week where everything feels connected, but trying to write about all of it would dilute the point. So I’
From Vision Board to Action Plan: Using Tech Tools to Plan Your Next 11 Months
You’ve seen them everywhere. Pinterest-perfect vision boards with dream vacations, fitness goals, and career milestones. Maybe you’ve even created
Colonial Forts …Sri Lanka
I’m sure most of us living in Sri Lanka have visited locations on the island that include a Fort . The most likely example is Galle Fort, our bigg
ARTRA Trail 2026 Unveils ‘Silenced’, A Powerful Collective Response to Erasure
ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (Jan 16-22) and across Galle Fort (Jan 23-25), primarily revolves around the poi
Buzz with Danu - Shero
Christmas is magical, but the people who create that magic behind the scenes rarely get the spotlight they deserve. Today’s guest is someone I admir
What Does a Meaningful Life Look Like in 2026?
Once upon a time, a meaningful life came with a checklist: wake up at 5 a.m., drink celery juice, conquer the career ladder, travel the world, maintai
RihView: Power, Pause, Processing
This week’s RihView isn’t about pretending things are calm. It’s about sitting with the contradictions. The quiet personal reckoning that happen
Buzz with Danu - Panduka Ekanayake
It’s the season of sparkle, good conversations, and even better company, and today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with someone who makes brands s
The Chef’s Table: Where Five-Star Flavour Meets Everyday Warmth
In the heart of Colpetty, nestled along the vibrant Walukarama Road, a culinary gem has emerged- The Chef’s Table. Since its opening in May 2025, th
Rediscovering Unawatuna
I thought I knew Unawatuna well. I had been there enough times to believe I had already formed an opinion, enough visits for it to slip from an active
I Will Never Forget You
A programme to celebrate the life of Father Claver Perera will be held on December 17 2025, at St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya. We had a chat with
Alonnisos, A Paradise Found
We head out on a twenty-metre yacht from Skopelos to Alonnisos, both islands of the Northern Sporades of Greece. The biggest island of the group is Sa
AWPA Charity Sale: Fashion for a Cause
The Animals’ Welfare & Protection Association (AWPA) is proud to announce a special charity sale of clothes, shoes, accessories, and sarees on Satur
Activating energy to Improve Luck
Hard work, intelligence, and dedication are the primary factors that contribute to success in everything we do; therefore, many people do not believe
Buzz with Danu - Floods, Filters & a Little Bit of Common Sense
Sri Lanka is flooded again. Not emotionally. Not metaphorically. Properly flooded. Homes underwater, roads gone missing, furniture floating away like
From the Mirabal Sisters to Digital Reality: Why Ending Violence Against Women Matters
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women may fall on 25th November, but its urgency doesn’t belong to a single date. The
Exclusive Backstage Experience Enchants Theatre Supporters!
CentreStage Productions welcomed supporters and members of Sri Lanka’s arts and theatre community to an exclusive backstage experience of ’A Chris
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – THE MUSICAL
Directed by theatre veteran Jehan Aloysius, who not only helms the production but also embodies the central character, Mr Scrooge, ‘A Christmas Caro
The Flood You Don’t See
The past week in Sri Lanka unfolded in a way that left many people feeling slightly off-centre, even if they weren’t directly affected. The floods c
The Tech Gifts That Will Actually Get Used This Christmas
Christmas shopping for tech gadgets should be exciting, not overwhelming. Walk into any electronics store, and you’re bombarded with thousands of op
A Life in Rugby: The Full Circle of Brig. J.P.A. ‘Japana’ Jayawardena
Brigadier J.P.A. ‘Japana’ Jayawardena (Rtd) leans back and smiles as he reflects on a lifetime immersed in the sport he loves. “I have lived rug
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