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Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 11
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
Buzz with Danu - Dinara Punchihewa
Today on the Buzz, I speak to this beauty. It’s refreshing to see new talent ruling the big screen. With her degree in Drama from Queen Mary Univers
Sri Lankan Wins The Diana Award 2020
Chiranthi Senanayake is a youth empowerment advocate whose work within the Sri Lankan community gained recognition at the 2020 Diana Awards. The Diana
Berlin Sky Lounge
Berlin Sky Lounge is a rooftop bar/lounge in the heart of Colombo serving up some hearty food, great drinks and even better views. Welcoming guests po
Fiona Eccles: Bracing ourselves for a second wave
The COVID pandemic has left in its wake thousands of deaths and many infected, crippling the economy in the process. In Sri Lanka, one of the few coun
WTF - Partying with the Angels
On WTF this week, we checked into heaven on earth, on the wings of angels, we enjoyed the sunny coast of Unawatuna. Angel Beach is a first-of-its-kind
Cautiously Optimistic: Pursuing Higher Education Abroad
Students in Sri Lanka hoping to pursue their education overseas are facing unprecedented problems; with most embassies and airports closed, universiti
Buzz with Danu - Jehan Wijayaratne
Today on the Buzz I have a new face in politics, Jehan Wijayaratne, a celebrated athlete of St. Josephs, master photographer and Chairman of the 96-ye
Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 9
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
Buzz with Danu - Udara Rathnayake
Today on the buzz I speak to a young man who is making a name for himself in politics. I’m all for young people serving this country and bringing a
Full DNA - Dharshan Munidasa
Dharshan Munidasa is Sri Lanka’s most renowned chef-restaurateur, best known for having founded Nihonbashi, Ministry of Crab and Kaema Sutra, some o
PappaRich - Malaysian Cuisine Redefined
If you ever get a craving for Malaysian cuisine with a touch of Sri Lankan (and a slight bit of Indian) look no further! PappaRich is a well known glo
Full DNA - Shanth Fernando
In 1987 Shanth Fernando opened his first retail store down Flower Road. It marked the beginning of redefining lifestyle in Sri Lanka. Through his vers
WTF - It’s BIG, it’s yum!
On WTF this week, we wanted to do something interesting and new, and I also wanted to bite into the sandwich that everyone is talking about - BIG MIGH
Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 8
The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of businesses – especially restaurants and cafés relying on hungry custom
W@W - Melanie Kanaka
“In your life’s journey just begin to do the ordinary thing in an extraordinary way and the extraordinary things in your life will simply follow
WTF – A Lazy Weekend Under the Sun
On WTF this week, we wanted to just drive away from the gloom of Colombo and go enjoy a cozy setting, and we found just the right place. Saffron and B
Gratiaen Prize: Meet the Shortlisted Winners
The stage is being set for the 2019 edition of the Gratiaen Prize which will kick off on July 4 from 6.30 pm onwards. The Gratiaen Trust is in the pro
Looming Environmental Disasters
Many decisions regarding the environment taken in the last several months don’t seem to favour the environment. From cancelling permits issued for s
Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 7
The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of businesses – especially restaurants and cafés relying on hungry custom
Il Cielo
Il Cielo is an Italian fine-dining restaurant that is tucked away in the corners of Hunupitiya Lake Road. Offering simple Italian delights and a stunn
Blooming Cupcakes & Bouquets
At some point in our lives, most of us have had to decide between getting someone cupcakes or a bouquet of flowers. It’s never an easy decision, con
Not Fit For Dogs...
For those of us who are in the animal welfare field, the word Nellikulama brings an involuntary shiver and a cringe of disgust and horror, for that na
Gratiaen Prize 2019 Shortlist: Andrew Fidel Fernando
The stage is being set for the 2019 edition of the Gratiaen Prize which will kick off on July 4 from 6.30pm onwards. The Gratiaen Trust is in the proc
The De Lanerolle Brothers Perform from the Lotus Tower
‘From Sri Lanka with love’ will be the theme when a performance of 20 minutes will be “premiered” on YouTube by the brothers on the 28th of Ju
5th Triennial Geoffrey Bawa Awards for Architectural Excellence
The Geoffrey Bawa Trust announced eight shortlisted winners in the run-up to the 5th Geoffrey Bawa Awards for Excellence in Architecture. This effort
Honeybee Desserts
HoneyBee Desserts is a home-based business that’s been in the industry since 2018. Run by mum and daughter duo, HoneyBee Desserts offer cookie bars
Quarantine Home Bakers - 6
The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of business – especially restaurants and cafés relying on hungry customer
WTF - Pedlar’s Inn Cafe
On WTF this week I went to my favourite place on earth, Galle. I dreamed about Galle all through my quarantine time at home. So we took a ride and saw
