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Dish It Out: Hashini Manamendra
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food blogger Hashini of @homeyfoodies – well known for her creative obento boxes, takes our Q&A!
Voice Print Music Academy Scores Big Win
Brightening up the current pensive mood in Sri Lanka, the Voice Print Music Academy’s win at the Children’s Choir Category at the 3rd Bandung Chor
Buzz with Danu - Promoting Unity through Photography
This week on the Buzz I speak to Jagath De Almeida, who is working with a team of young and talented people who are making Sri Lanka look pretty from
Designer 1-2-1: Shahani Gunawijaya
Launched in February 2021 RINA by essgee is a new jewellery label created by Shahani Gunawijaya. An ardent fan of accessories since her young days,
Aunty Mani Celebrates 100 Years
It’s very rarely that you meet a centenarian. What’s more, one who is fit, healthy, mentally alert, fiercely independent, cheerful and happy and a
Chaiwala Colombo - A brew to spice-up your taste buds
A small tea kiosk down Marine Drive has been the talk of the town as of late. Serving spice-infused tea, better known as Chai, Chaiwala Colombo is the
Bacon Jam - A versatile spread
Trying any type of new food is a challenge I accept with glee. Therefore when I was tasked with reviewing Bacon Jam by Anjo’s I took to the task lik
Celebrate this Mother’s Day With Park Street Gourmet
Park Street Gourmet is back again with an amazing hamper collection to celebrate yet another important day. Following the success of their Valentine
Stigmata - 21 Years of Heavy Metal
Stigmata is back on the map (Not like they ever left, but you know what I mean), and they are back with a brand new, hair raising, exciting single,
Buzz with Danu - Kumudini David
The Buzz takes a visit this week into the quarantine centre all thanks to Kumudini who has been making positive waves on social media in collecting fu
Raising Awareness for a Safe Environment for Women
For a country that made history around the world by electing the first female Prime Minister many decades ago, Sri Lanka has made slow growth in terms
Tales From The Crypt: A Conversation On Visibility, Advocacy And Storytelling
Creating a safe space for experiences, thoughts, fears and dreams, ‘Tales From The Crypt’ is a collection of Tamil and English stories, poems and
The Delicacy
Lubna Imtizam has always had a passion for baking and whipping up quick desserts. “Two of my favourite hobbies include baking and decorating, so my
Dish It Out: Dinusha Sigera
How do our food experts cook and eat? Dinusha of the food blog The Kitchen Footprints takes our Q&A!
Mong Kok Chinese - Authentic Cantonese and Szechwan Cuisine At One Galle Face
Chinese cuisine is easily one of Sri Lanka’s favourite international cuisines to hit the gastronomy scene and making a distinct mark among the many
14-year-old Anudi creates ‘COLBY’ - an AI for loneliness
Anudi Nupearachchi (14), was one of the many school children who suddenly found herself homebound due to the ongoing global pandemic of 2020. Anudi, a
Reminiscence An expression of life growing up in the war zone by Nirmalavasan
Artist Nirmalavasan will exhibit his work at the Paradise Road Galleries, commencing Thursday 29 April - 2 June 2021, with a Preview on the 29th. Shan
Designer 1-2-1: Niroshini Perera
Self-taught designer Niroshini Perera trained and worked as a marketing professional. However, her true love for fashion persuaded her to take a leap
Exhibition of Temple Art Interiors
A collection of temple art designs including replicas of an 18th century Makara Thorana, a decorative ceiling painting of the Dalada Maligawa, a pett
Tashiya Captain – Justice For Animals
Over the next 40 years or so, Tashiya continued to be an ardent supporter of the cause; if she was not actively involved with animal welfare work, she
Baking Room By Mudee
Baking Room by Mudee is a brand that depicts a tale that merges past experiences and passion into a brand. Though home-baker Muditha often had a passi
Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at 3 Brothers Italian Bistro
The 3 Brothers Italian Bistro is located in the heart of Park Road, one of the busiest streets in Colombo. They serve authentic Italian dishes unlike
Dish It Out: Raahya & Nadira of Forever Badagini
How do our food experts cook and eat? Colombo’s most candid food bloggers and best friends of over 20 years, Raahya Lafir and Nadira Cassim of @fore
Buzz with Danu - Talented Artistes
This week on the buzz I speak to a team of people who have taken the time to give back to society. The Covid lifestyle sure did break us financially,
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021: Two Sri Lankans included in list
Last morning, two Sri Lankans, Yudhanjaya Wijeratne and Bhanuka Harischandra woke up to the exciting news that they have been included in the prestigi
Celebrating world’s first cosmonaut
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to fly to space. His flight lasted 108 minutes as he circled the Earth in Sov
Designer 1-2-1: Joanne Stoker
Conceived by designer Joanne Stoker before the arrival of Covid-19, NåD, a designer label had to weather the storm before it was officially launched
Avani Kalutara: Affordable Luxury
A fusion of tropical modernism and colonial charm, the recently renovated Avani Kalutara is a sprawling property that effortlessly embodies R&R (rest
Sinhala and Tamil New Year - From Traditional to a Modernised Affair...
The transition of the Sun from Aries to Pisces, also known as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a much-awaited season in the Sri Lankan calendar. Duri
Cuppy Cakes
In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been
