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The Marriage Deadline
“So, what next?” For women in their late twenties and early thirties, the question is rarely about work. It is not about promotions, degrees or
The Discipline of Slowing Down: Preparing for a Month of Fasting
Sri Lanka rarely slows down. Deadlines stack. Prices shift. Conversations escalate before they settle. And yet, in a few days, Ramadan will begin.
After the Roses Fade: Love That Doesn’t Cost a Rupee
The days after Valentine’s are strangely quiet. The heart-shaped balloons begin to sink. The supermarket shelves look less dramatic. The social medi
The Skills That Actually Pay Off: And How to Learn Them Without Burning Out
Every January, the same advice floods your feed: learn to code, master AI, become a data scientist, start a side hustle. By February, you’ve bookmar
Let’s talk about sexual health: Dr Yasuni Manikkage Takes Sexual Health Online
At a time when conversations around sexual health are still often whispered, avoided or cloaked in shame in Sri Lanka, Dr Yasuni Manikkage has chosen
LOVE BEGINS WITH YOU
This Valentine’s Day, discover how nourishing your skin from within reveals confidence, radiance, and natural beauty.
Gifting Made Brew-tifully Easy This Valentine’s with Barista E-gift Vouchers
This Valentine’s season is an opportunity to celebrate appreciation and care for the people who matter most, including family, friends, colleagues,
Nara Japan … nodding deer .. templed out
It’s an early train to Nara from Kyoto, Japan. It is about a forty-five-minute journey. This is perfect as it gives us five hours in this small but
Local Auditions for West End Musical “La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz” Takes Place This Weekend
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation and in association with Nations Trust Bank, announced the staging of the West End-licensed
Julia Quinn: Bridgerton series author in Sri Lanka for HSBC CLAF
When Julia Quinn landed in Sri Lanka for the first time this week, it marked the fulfilment of a long-held dream. The bestselling author of the Bridge
Studio BIY, Where Cooking Becomes a Language of Love
In a world where almost anything we crave can be delivered to our doorstep within minutes, cooking has quietly shifted from necessity to choice. And w
SKRUMPTIOUS : THE BRAND OF AN EMPOWERED WOMAN
While some brands make their presence known immediately, others grow quietly, over time, becoming familiar, trusted, and deeply woven into people’s
Buzz with Danu - where they rest…
I walked into the British Memorial Centre not really knowing what to expect, and I walked out feeling unusually quiet, grounded, and reflective. This
Foreigners Only
Every few months, Sri Lanka seems to rediscover a truth it has never fully confronted. The phrase changes shape depending on who is saying it and wher
We Are Not Stupid. We Are Just Overfed With Information We Never Digest.
We love saying Sri Lankans do not read anymore, that attention spans are shrinking, that nobody has patience for long articles, books, or context, but
Love in the Digital Age: Why Tech Gifts Are the New Language of Romance This Valentine’s
The smartphone buzzes. A smartwatch vibrates gently. Wireless earbuds deliver a favourite song. In 2026, love speaks fluent technology.
The Resilient Isle: ARTS festival @ HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as far more than a cultural showcase. At its core lies a c
Bishop’s College at 150 – stepping into 151: A Celebration to Remember
In 2025, Bishop’s College turned 150 years old, and the celebrations were nothing short of extraordinary. They began with a week that had everyone t
Above the Streets of the Big Apple
We decide to walk from Tribeca to the High Line northwards along the Hudson waterfront in New York. We are heading to the development of an old railwa
Cinnamon Life and John Keells Foundation Present La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation (JKF) and in association with Nations Trust Bank (NTB), announced the staging of the West
Buzz with Danu: A stop at Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram was one of those mornings where I didn’t go with a plan; I just went with the intention to breathe. And honestly, that’s the first thin
Ayr Castle 1922
There is something very Sri Lankan about wanting to get away without actually going away. The desire is not to disappear, but to create just enough di
From Sri Lanka to Australia to London Fashion Week: How Beauty by Rosh Took Its Place on a Global Runway
Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hin
Double Blue Resonance: A Celebration of Wesley College’s Choral Legacy
10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Do
Home Corrections for 2026
The Gregorian New Year begins on January 1st each year. However, from a Feng Shui perspective, both the Chinese Lunar New Year and Solar Calendar calc
“WAVES OF HOPE” Charity Concert Nears Capacity as Support Grows
The momentum behind “WAVES OF HOPE”, the charity concert organised by the Western Musicians Association (WMA) in collaboration with Rotary Distric
“Sing Along with Chandimal” – A Night of Music and Meaning by the Industrial Security Foundation
The Industrial Security Foundation (ISF), the proud representative body of Sri Lanka’s civil security service, is set to host a memorable musical ev
Pettah on Foot
My Pettah walks start with Fort railway station, Colombo. Built in 1908, it is based at Manchester Victoria station in the UK. Ten platforms support s
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival: A Creative Feast for Young Minds
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural gatherings. This year,
PIPPIN – A Passion Project that Evolved into a Growing Retail Brand
Pippin, which commenced as a personal experience of the Founder & Director Dineshika Nanayakkara, has evolved into a one-stop shop catering to newborn
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