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Feng Shui: Boundaries and Demarcation
There was a time when homes had no specific boundaries and were situated amidst nature, surrounded by large gardens and greenery. However, modernizati
From Negombo Kitchens to London’s Culinary Spotlight: Sylvia Perera
At 60, Sylvia Perera turned a lifetime of cooking into an award-winning restaurant empire, celebrating Sri Lankan heritage, family, and craft.
Kandy to Lead Sri Lanka’s Historic Debut in Global ‘City Nature Challenge’ 2026
With the distinct and persistent calls of the Asian Koel (Sinhalese: Koha), another calling is gracing Sri Lanka during the month of April. For the fi
The Cost of a Break
A long weekend in Sri Lanka usually begins in a group chat. Someone throws out a casual “shall we go somewhere?” and within minutes, it’s no lon
RihView: Hot Weather & Easter Attack Debates
This week feels like a loop. The heat is getting harder to ignore, Parliament is revisiting one of the country’s most painful chapters yet again, an
The ‘No Days Off’ Lie We Need to StopBelieving
“No days off.” It sounds powerful. Motivating. Disciplined. But after years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that this mindset has
The Little Green Owl That Turned Language Learning Into a Daily Habit
There is an app on more than 500 million phones around the world that has made people feel genuinely guilty for missing a vocabulary lesson. If you ha
The Whinging Pome: Fort, the Glory Years
The British occupation of Colombo created the heyday of Fort. It was a gateway to the British Empire, north, east and west. This area was once a walle
Buzz with Danu: Uncle Mano — The Art of Living, Beautifully
Some lives are lived quietly. And then there are lives like Uncle Mano’s… lived in full volume, rich, layered, and unforgettable. To speak o
Women who did it, Anyway: Aysha Aqeedah
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
The Watchlist Whisperer: Inside the Manosphere & Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
This week’s Watchlist is basically about perspective - what we choose to see, and what we only understand later. Inside the Manosphere looks at a ve
Not All Sisterhood Is Sacred: The Truth About Female Friendships, Fallout, and Finally Choosing Peace
We love the idea of girls supporting girls. It looks good on Instagram, sounds empowering in captions, and feels like something we should all belie
Crafting Visibility for Sri Lanka: Mehala Ford’s London Vision
Friday Sari Project founder Mehala Ford is steadily emerging as one of the few independent champions working to secure meaningful international visibi
Resilience in the Face of Adversity - Ms Shyara Seneviratne
Resilience in the Face of Adversity Ms Shyara Seneviratne
Women who did it, Anyway: Dilushi Mendis
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
International Cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz Set to Perform at City of Dreams Sri Lanka!
Sri Lankan audiences are in for a spectacular theatrical experience this April as the international cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz takes the s
Feng Shui: Main door and entry way
Designing and installing the main door and frame is an essential part of building construction. Adopting the correct dimensions, materials, and placem
The Whinging Pome: Manly by the Sea…
The ferry leaves from wharf 3 circular Quay Sydney . It’s mid-week and mid-day, so only thirty percent full. Departure time is fixed. It’s the fi
The Invisible Frontline: How Global Wars are Reshaping Sri Lanka
As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its 21st day, with the conflict increasingly spilling across the region, Anusha David poses a pertinent question
Derrick Junkeer with Bright Light: A concert beyond vision
Prepare for an extraordinary evening of music, inspiration, and purpose as internationally acclaimed singer and music producer, Derrick Junkeer, renow
PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA – A DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA, to be held on 29th March at the Cinnamon Grand, in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka [RAS], promises to be a day filled wit
Women who did it, Anyway: Ayomi Gunawardena
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
The Green Runway – A Celebration of Eco-Conscious Fashion and Sri Lankan Artistry
In celebration of Zonta Yellow Rose Month, the Zonta Club II of Colombo will present “The Green Runway” a special showcase of environmentally frie
Rocking on the Rocks
We land in Sydney, and the Rocks have heavy rain, and it’s late in the evening. A pleasant, young, well-educated Indian taxi driver from Hyderabad
Fashion as Fine Art: Senaka De Silva’s New Mission to Train Designers
For decades, Senaka De Silva has been a vibrant and influential figure in Sri Lanka’s creative landscape—an artist, designer, model trainer and fa
Buzz with Danu - Fairytales Suck
Anonymous Productions will bring back the bold and witty stage production Fairytales Suck! , marking the return of a show that blends humour, satire,
The Business of Loneliness
Not long ago, loneliness was considered a private ache, something people endured quietly and rarely discussed in polite company. Today, it is a market
RihView: Fuel Queues & School Extra Curricular Costs
This week’s news had a very familiar Sri Lankan theme: other people make the mess, and somehow we end up standing in line for it. Fuel queues are cr
AI’s Quiet Takeover of How Work Actually Gets Done
Something fundamental changed in how businesses operate, and it happened so gradually that many didn’t notice the transition. AI stopped being the s
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