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Koggala Revisited
We have had over thirty nights’ stay at this seafront southern town or stretch of Koggala, both before and after the 2004 tsunami. It is thirty minu
Choccan ’Karaikudi Virundhu’, The Taste of True Karaikudi in Colombo
Some restaurants let the food do the talking, and Choccan is one of those places. They’ve been lowkey since opening in September, with barely any ma
Hooves wins International Accolades
The movie Hooves written and directed by Akash Sunethkumara which was screened in numerous film festivals has enabled Sri Lanka to get international r
Buzz with Danu - Shanelle
Ladies and gentlemen… buckle up your dreams and warm up your hearts because on Buzz this week, we have a voice that Sri Lanka has adored for years.
Viana Cosmetics Represents Sri Lanka with Pride at Beautyworld Middle East 2025
Viana Cosmetics, Sri Lanka’s leading clean and conscious beauty brand, made a remarkable mark at Beautyworld Middle East 2025, held from October 27
A focus on your wellbeing at Siddhalepa Pelawatte
In the heart of the city’s hustle, finding a true sanctuary for wellbeing can feel like a quest. That search led me to the Siddhalepa Clinic in Pela
Newark: A Glimpse of Middle England
In my late teen years, I would spend many weekends in Newark-on-Trent in Middle Midlands. For the one to five months of good weather each year, there
MEMOIRS OF A HEART
Memoirs of Heart, reflecting on a journey of progressive inner transformation, is the second solo exhibition by Chandrika Maelge. The exhibition is op
A Market For a Cause: The Aluth Pola Turns Everyday Shopping Into Lifesaving Impact
Colombo’s most meaningful community market, The Aluth Pola, returns on Sunday, 23 November, from 10:00 am. to 6:00 pm. at Body Bar, No. 3, Jawatte A
Streaming Culture: How Binge-Watching Is Shaping the Way We Relax (and Procrastinate)
In the last decade, streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount+ and Disney+ have completely transformed how we consume our daily enter
Are You a Passionate Lover or a Compassionate Lover?
You know that stage when your heart starts racing every time your situationship texts ’’hey’’? When your brain basically turns into a dopamine
The White Shirt: Purity, Power, and Pop Culture
I love how a crisply ironed white shirt just elevates any outfit, even if it’s just a layer. I also love a thick cotton button-down for a meeting. I
Belle Colombo: A Place for Great Steak and Great Stories
Colombo has tested me in many ways, but nothing bruised my spirit quite like the hunt for a decent steak. I spent years searching for a place that cou
Your Passport to Experience Colombo: Sri Lanka Design Festival 2025
As the Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) returns for its 16th edition this November, they are highlighting Colombo and its rich history, culture, creat
Feng Shui: Moderating energy in passages
Adapting the science of Feng Shui, one can create a better place of dwelling and enhance the prospects of business and relationships through proper ar
The Royal Botanical Garden Kandy
I recently spent a half day in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Kandy, which was my first visit. Appalling, considering I’ve lived in Sri
Rushana Cassim Opens Her First Solo Exhibition: Echoes of Galle and Nature
Art has been a quiet, nurturing companion in her life for over two decades. It began many years ago when she accompanied her eldest daughter to her ar
Buzz with Danu – A Classic Christmas 2025 with Billy & Devashrie
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and this year, Sri Lanka’s getting something truly special! They’re back, bigger, brighter, and mor
Cargills & Jehan Aloysius present ’A Christmas Carol - The Musical’!
This year, Cargills partners with CentreStage Productions, one of Sri Lanka’s most innovative and celebrated theatre companies, to present a grand n
The Abeyesundere Family of Galle — the first comprehensive account of a remarkable family legacy
Dr Nirmala M. Pieris, a scientist by profession and storyteller by passion, announces the launch of her publication The Abeyesundere Family of Galle,
SĀRA: A Legacy of Fertility, Family, and Freshly Bottled Goodness
From a coconut plantation in Weriyapola to handcrafted wellness blends in Colombo, SĀRA is more than a brand. It’s a story of three generations bou
You Were the Art All Along: A Note to Creatives On the Hunt For Ideas
From the moment we wake up, we’re already creating. The way sunlight forces its way into your room and lands softly on your wall, the way you drag y
Is Your Phone Actually Working For You?
Every year on the second Thursday of November, the world observes World Usability Day. This year, it falls on November 14, 2025. But this isn’t some
Amilani Perera’s Bold Moment - Designer showcases at Melbourne Fashion Week
Melbourne’s fashion district pulsed with new energy recently as Sri Lankan designer Amilani Perera unveiled her latest collection at the Melbourne F
Art for Conservation: A Journey Through the Wild
Dilmah Conservation presents an exclusive talk by internationally renowned Sri Lankan-born wildlife artist Gamini Ratnavira, titled “Art for Conserv
Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine Week Returns to Colombo for 10th Edition
Organised by the Italian Embassy in Colombo in collaboration with leading hotels and restaurants, the tenth edition of the Worldwide Week of Italian C
FOODS THAT CROSSED THE SEAS
Dr Sanjiva Wijesinha traces the trade journeys that made Sri Lankan cuisine what it is today in his new book, ‘Sri Lanka, Serendib & The Silk Road o
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