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How knowledge was spread
Memory – as much as it’s a blessing we also blame our memory when we forget something important. But what would it have been like to store informa
The Golden Dragon
I found myself wandering about the Taj Samudra Hotel last Saturday in search of The Golden Dragon, having never been, and couldn’t help but notice h
WTF: It’s a Steal!
On WTF this week I did some Christmas shopping at Home Bargains. This is a little place with a lot of amazing and one of a kind items which make it an
Veganism: A growing way of life
With increasing numbers of people becoming more aware of their diet and lifestyle, veganism as a way of life is being embraced especially among millen
Dish It Out: Wayne Onray Seneviratne
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, The Dude with the Food takes our Q&A! It takes a lot to be titled ‘The Dude with the Food’ and Wa
Quarantine Home Bakers - The Brownie Jar
For baker Zuhara Faj – dessert is everything. With a strong passion for baking since she was very young, it seemed only natural for her to start her
More Than Just a Hobby
Last time we spoke about how any hobby can be monetised and be made a profession and we introduced three upcoming individuals who were following their
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