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SALAM RAMADAN 2026 - A Celebration of Sri Lankan Muslim Culture
Salam Ramadan is a flagship cultural initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, fi
Read Them, Hear Them, Meet Them: HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
At the heart of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside lies one of its greatest strengths: the rare opportunity to encounter wr
Buzz with Danu - Yes, I’m Jaffna Tamil — And Yes, This Passed the Test
So let me start by saying this: when you’re a Jaffna Tamil, walking into Cinnamon Grand Colombo for something called The Jaffna Table comes with exp
Sri Lanka and the Silk Road of the Sea
In Sri Lanka, Serendib: The Silk Road of the Sea, Dr Sanjiva Wijesinghe invites readers to rethink Sri Lanka’s place in world history — not as a s
HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival
At this year’s HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival, four compelling voices will take the stage, each offering a distinct lens on history, identity
The Wait: When Absurdity Takes Centre Stage
In a world obsessed with speed, certainty, and resolution, waiting is often dismissed as an inconvenience. Yet, in The Wait—an Absurd Theatre Festiv
Forecast for the 12 Chinese Zodiac for the Year 2026
The zodiac prognosis is a general overview based on Feng Shui analysis; however, an individual’s specific luck may vary depending on their exact dat
Emma Rice Company to Conduct Theatre Workshops at the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The Performing Arts pillar of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to take a dynamic international turn with theatre workshops by the Emma
Buzz with Danu: Sun, Sea, Vanakkam & Very Good Fish
Let me tell you something. Some places don’t just welcome you… They emotionally adopt you. That was my weekend at Uppuveli Beach by DSK.
The Kayden Cares Framework
Ensuring that care homes are regulated and vulnerable residents are not exploited due to numerous young and middle-aged workers migrating overseas for
SOLA Festival Returns: Building a Long-Term Model for Conscious Festival Culture
SOLA Festival returns to Sri Lanka’s south coast as an evolving cultural movement, continuing its mission to redefine festivals through community co
The Watchlist Whisperer: Haq & The Diplomat S3
This week’s Watchlist feels like a study in emotional range. On one end, there’s Haq, quiet, heavy, and the kind of film that asks you to sit stil
RihView: Power & Passports
The past week wasn’t about scandals or stats. It was about who gets protected, who gets punished, and who’s expected to swallow it quietly. From a
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival returns for its third edition
At a time when attention is fragmented and discourse increasingly compressed, the need for spaces that allow ideas to unfold thoughtfully has never be
The ethics behind reviving extinct species
The thought of having the Woolly Mammoth, Dodo Bird and many other extinct species roaming around in their usual habitats may be some exciting news fo
Buzz with Danu - Sahan Karunarathne
On Buzz with Danu today, I sit down with Sahan Karunarathne, someone who understands the quiet power of building something with intention. In a time w
“WAVES OF HOPE”: Aid Concert For Flood Victims
“WAVES OF HOPE”, a charity concert organised by Rotary District 3220 and the Western Musicians Association (WMA), will be held on February 8, 20
KALĀ 2026 — TAKE on Art × KALĀ
TAKE on Art × KALĀ returns this January as a cross-border contemporary arts platform, bringing together leading artists, curators, scholars, and cul
Being Mean Has Never Been This Easy
There was a time when a truly nasty comment online still caused a pause. Someone would call it out. Someone would say this is too much. Someone would
RihView: On Women, Blame, and Carrying Too Much
This week, I have a lot to say. The kind of week where everything feels connected, but trying to write about all of it would dilute the point. So I’
From Vision Board to Action Plan: Using Tech Tools to Plan Your Next 11 Months
You’ve seen them everywhere. Pinterest-perfect vision boards with dream vacations, fitness goals, and career milestones. Maybe you’ve even created
Colonial Forts …Sri Lanka
I’m sure most of us living in Sri Lanka have visited locations on the island that include a Fort . The most likely example is Galle Fort, our bigg
ARTRA Trail 2026 Unveils ‘Silenced’, A Powerful Collective Response to Erasure
ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (Jan 16-22) and across Galle Fort (Jan 23-25), primarily revolves around the poi
Buzz with Danu - Shero
Christmas is magical, but the people who create that magic behind the scenes rarely get the spotlight they deserve. Today’s guest is someone I admir
What Does a Meaningful Life Look Like in 2026?
Once upon a time, a meaningful life came with a checklist: wake up at 5 a.m., drink celery juice, conquer the career ladder, travel the world, maintai
RihView: Power, Pause, Processing
This week’s RihView isn’t about pretending things are calm. It’s about sitting with the contradictions. The quiet personal reckoning that happen
Buzz with Danu - Panduka Ekanayake
It’s the season of sparkle, good conversations, and even better company, and today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with someone who makes brands s
The Chef’s Table: Where Five-Star Flavour Meets Everyday Warmth
In the heart of Colpetty, nestled along the vibrant Walukarama Road, a culinary gem has emerged- The Chef’s Table. Since its opening in May 2025, th
Rediscovering Unawatuna
I thought I knew Unawatuna well. I had been there enough times to believe I had already formed an opinion, enough visits for it to slip from an active
I Will Never Forget You
A programme to celebrate the life of Father Claver Perera will be held on December 17 2025, at St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya. We had a chat with
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