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Mongolian Street - New Year, New Beginnings
When I first visited Mongolian Street down Chitra Lane in 2021, Shevon told me how he hoped to move to a bigger and better location in a couple of yea
Buzz with Danu: Rhonda De Silva
Today I speak to Rhonda about her journey in the world of fashion. Here is her story...
Tiny Beautiful things
“A play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken and finding the courage to take on the questions which have no answers’
Designer 1-2-1: Catherine Rawson
One of the hippest fashion brands to emerge from Galle, The Old Railway has come a long way since its launch in 2013. Its founder, Brit Catherine Raws
Dubai Expo 2020 : A chat with Rohan De Lanerolle
Being one of the most popular personalities of the music industry in Sri Lanka, a part of the duo that makes up the “De Lanerolle Brothers” and an
INSIDE STORY - Jeremy Liyanage
Jeremy Liyanage has worked in senior public policy and programme positions in local government in the Australian states of Victoria and Queensland for
COLOMBOSCOPE 2022: In Conversation With Anushka Rajendran & Natasha Ginwala
This year’s Colomboscope is curated by Anushka Rajendran, a Delhi based independent curator and writer whose other curatorial projects include the K
Colomboscope 2022 Opens Today!
The seventh edition of Colomboscope: Language is Migrant, is now open to the public till 30 January 2022. This interdisciplinary arts festival brings
Street Burger
From their humble beginnings as a street food truck to a popular burger joint with 3 locations, Street Burger has accumulated a cult following of fans
Dish It Out - Ranji Thangiah
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, recipe developer, food stylist and photographer Ranji of @tootingmama takes our Q&A!
Sweet Sensations
For sisters, Aysha Farook and Haleema Farook, their journey as home bakers started in 2014 at the tender ages of 12 and 16. Since then, they’ve seen
JunctionTen48 - A cosy restaurant space for sports fans and foodies
Colombo’s restaurant scene is ever-expanding and it continued, even amidst the lockdown period. JunctionTen48 is one of the latest additions to Colo
Fashionably Danu - Carnage
This week on Fashionably Danu I speak to a team of fitness enthusiasts about a lifestyle and active brand that has been making headlines.
Jayantha Premachandra Foundation
Jayantha Premachandra was an internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan artist who left an unforgettable mark through his artistic prowess. His paintings pu
Want To Adopt A Sri Lankan Child?
A child is considered a blessing, but due to unforeseen circumstances, having a child could remain a dream for some who aspire to be parents. The conc
Celebrating Art, Architecture And Design In 2022
Despite pandemic uncertainty, 2022 is gearing up to offer plenty to look forward to in a year of cultural highlights in art, architecture and design.
Akalanka Peiris - Probing the life of a Champion Swimmer
Having established himself as the 37th fastest swimmer in the world at the recently concluded Swimming World Championships held in Abu Dhabi, Akalanka
Dr.Chamara Wijesinghe
Dr. Chamara Wijesinghe studied at Royal College Colombo and Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. He trained to be a psychiat
Tag me @Danu - It’s been 10 years
Today on my social handles what’s buzzing apart from the sad life we are living as Lankans in the launch of the all #RFCC Calendar for 2022, as some
Conservationists urge public to adjust and coexist with Crocodiles
Crocodiles are the most advanced surviving reptiles while many of their features are more similar to mammals or birds than to other reptiles. Therefor
Dish It Out - Aruni Jayathilaka
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, recipe developer, food photographer, and food stylist, Aruni of @yummyorhealthy, takes our Q&A!
WNPS Monthly Lecture - Shipwrecks in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has long been at the centre of ancient maritime routes, attracting explorers, traders and invaders for centuries. As with all of mankind’s
Tribute To Desmond De Silva - Artistes And Friends Recollect Fond Memories
Sri Lankan parties always have one song in common, often played towards the end to wrap things up. The lyrics of ‘Sumihiri pane’ by Desmond De Sil
Down Memory Lane with Radio Officer/Navigator, Centenarian Lionel Sirimanne
For the now-retired Radio Officer Don Lionel Sirimanne, it was love at first sight when he spotted fighter planes while passing the Colombo Race Cours
Dr. Jayamaha: ’’People need not worry to get themselves vaccinated’’
“Vaccines are given to millions of people and any vaccine could have rare or adverse side effects,” opined Dr. Jude Jayamaha, Consultant Virologis
INSIDE STORY - Visakha Tillekeratne
INSIDE STORY will deal with every aspect of ‘INSIDE’, whether it be your garden, your home, your head, your thoughts, your handbag, your library,
The Divine Villa: The Heart of Tranquility
Luxury boutique property The Divine Villa recently opened its doors welcoming both local and international tourists. A passion project of French trave
Expectations for the New Year across various sectors
Although Sri Lankans are slowly adjusting to normalcy amidst the pandemic, more issues have added to the burden. The economy, unpredictable COVID vari
Dish It Out - Gimhani Corea
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, the duo behind Barcelona’s first Sri Lankan Supper Club ‘Kamu’, Gimhani and JD, take our Q&A!
Miris By Islandmom
Islandmom, Shivani A. Tyronne, started her home-based venture completely by chance when she experimented with a handful of naimiris at home. After her