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W@W - Kashmira Edirisinghe
It is the season to receive and send gifts, although this Christmas will not be the same as before. But choosing gifts will not be too much of a chall
Haphazard development projects testing nature’s will
Ambitious development projects have put the environment to test. Therefore environmentalists are in a constant battle to protect nature. Last week, a
Redefining Masculinity
Harry Styles’ Vogue cover sparked discourse on the constructs of “masculinity” and “gendered dressing”, garnering both praise and criticism
The Éclair Factory
The Éclair Factory by baker Mafaza Haleem promises Colombo luxurious choux patisseries in all shapes, flavours and sizes. What was initially started
Dish It Out: Dush Ratnayake
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Dush takes our Q&A! Dush Ratnayake is the culinary great behind everyone’s favourite CBP brand Bell
WTF - Little Rome
Today on WTF, I write about my last stay in Jaffna, visiting my home town the village Sillalai, situated 10 miles (16 kilometres) away from Jaffna tow
Quarantine Home Bakers - Happy Hours
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
Design 1-2-1: Uddami Wijesekara
Living by her personal motto of ‘being brave, facing challenges and a never-give-up on your dreams’ attitude has helped designer Uddami Wijesekera
ICCB 2020 Virtual Sale
Christmas may not be the same this time with the global pandemic. But that certainly hasn’t stopped the energetic live wires behind International Ch
Muthurajawela - From a biodiversity hotspot to a haven for racketeers
Muthurajawela, a wetland that plays a key role in maintaining the ecological balance in Colombo and Gampaha Districts is now under threat. From its li
Fashionably Danu - LOVI
Today on Fashionably Danu, I wanted to check out the all-new collection from LOVI. When our days are now mostly at home, keeping it simple is what we
Dish It Out: Dinali & Shana
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Café Kumbuk’s powerhouse duo takes our Q&A! Dinali Dandeniya and Shana Dandeniya are the mom-daugh
WTF - From 1847
This week on WTF we visit one of the oldest hospitals in our country - Green Memorial Hospital - which is located in Manipay. This is where I was born
Quarantine Home Bakers: Roo’s Deli & Oh My Oats!
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
Caketoppers.lk
By adding a personal and special touch, Cake toppers are now a ‘must-have’ accessory for all celebratory occasions. Back in 2018, Dheethika Perera
Conservation Ambassadors to Raise Awareness
Featuring some of Sri Lanka’s prominent sportsmen as well as celebrities, WNPS hopes to spark an all-important dialogue amongst the country’s citi
Growing up in Ceylon
The world seen through a child’s eyes is truly a wonderful thing; the lens tinted with innocence and fascination. Despite being a time of many uncer
Designer 1-2-1: Natalie Cathryn Goonetilleke
Graduating from AOD with a degree in Graphic Design, Natalie’s underlying passion veered towards fashion design. After graduating, Natalie took to t
WTF - Grazing Your Party
On WTF this week I had a small Party with platters all for myself. Platter Parties have been around since 2017 and they’ve given new life to parties
Instagram Influencers We Like to Follow - 2
Previously we featured some amazing Instagram accounts that you need to be updated on when it comes to fitness, food, lifestyle & parenting. As promis
Dish It Out: Shiromi Pinidiya – Perera
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Asylum Restaurant’s Shiromi takes the Q&A! Located inside Independence Arcade, Colombo – the Asyl
Quarantine Home Bakers - Best in Town Cakes and Cupcakes
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
Cape Cookies - Love At First Bite
For Ayesha Hiyaz, the idea for a home business started with a craving. Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa – Ayesha moved to Sri Lanka when s
Buzz with Danu - Shivantha Wijesinha
Today on the buzz I have a man with many talents, Shivantha who lives a very creative life as an actor and singer. You would have seen his work in man
Georgia wins Junior MasterChef Australia
Dubbed by the UK’s Guardian newspaper as “an 11-year-old dynamo with a passion for her grandma’s Sri Lankan curries” Georgia emerged the winn
WTF - Sand Fit
On WTF this week I went to sweat it out by the beach as we are all trying to be at our best in terms of health with different diets different methods
Living with PCOS
PCOS affects 1 in 10 women. Why then is it still shrouded in mystery and misinformation? PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder tha
Designer 1-2-1: Najila Ablej Sharhan
Transitioning from a teacher to a fashion designer, Najila made her entry into the industry in 2009. Having first launched her brand KOCAbyRN (which s
Instagram Influencers we like to follow
Literarily everything, everyone and their pets are now on Instagram, and it can be quite a task separating the bland and average accounts from the one
Dish It Out: Aru De Silva
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Sugar Shack’s Aru De Silva takes the quiz! Providing Colombo’s sweet-tooths with all their cravi
