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Platter It Up
Platter it up has been flooding our Instagram home page with beautifully assembled, colourful platters for a while now and we knew we must dive headfi
The Cutting Edge in Weaving: Woven by Kandygs
Passed down throughout the ages, weaving is an art that is richly embedded in Sri Lankan culture and tradition.
WTF – Truly Lankan
On WTF this week, I visited a popular Colombo venue that lies in the Trip Advisor Hall of fame as they have received a certificate of Excellence for
Meet The Cast Of ’Yes Prime Minister’
Amphitheatre Productions is bringing the beloved British sitcom to the Sri Lankan stage this June and we couldn’t be more excited!
A King’s Feast at the King’s Bar
With dim lighting, comfortable seating, mouth watering food and of course a generous selection of liquor, the King’s bar at the Kingsbury Hotel is t
Lies parents told us as kids
Since the comments on our last post were an absolute riot, we decided to ask people what lies their parents told them as kids, and boy were there a LO
A Chat with Rifqa Bary
Sri Lankan-born Fathima Rifqa Bary made headlines back in 2009 when she appeared on US television and described herself as an intended victim of an ho
Anoma’s Art on Coexistence at the Palazzo Bembo during the Venice Biennale
The powerful multi-sensory installation incorporating words by Romesh Gunesekera and music by Sharon Smith, on diversity, unity and healing is on unti
Father’s Day
Fathers are truly unsung heroes, their contributions often undermined by that of mothers. Often a child’s first superhero, fathers inspire and motiv
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What is Tarot? Have you ever gotten a reading? We met with Shobana Cooke to learn more about the art of Tarot and how it can guide us.
Ethical Life - King of the Mambo
This week on Ethical Life with Amritaa De Silva, we check out the vegan and vegetarian options at King of the Mambo. We are all craving the pink as
WTF – A Box with Two Windows and a Door
Sometimes you will be shocked to find out where help is needed, and at times it’s not even far from your home.
Sugar Beach Talpe
The state of Sri Lanka tourism hit a well deserved crescendo when Sri Lanka was voted top country for travel in 2019, only to face a damper owing to t
Biriyani Sawan from Ceylon City Hotel.
The Sawan is mostly popular amongst Muslims as food that succeeds in fostering community spirit, especially during the time of Ramadan
An Italian Affair At Cinnamon Grand
Cinnamon Grand’s Italian restaurant ‘Echo’ recently launched its new menu under the vision of their new Head Chef Rino Serra.
’Yes Prime Minister’’ Hits SriLankan Stage
Yes, Prime Minister is a political satire British sitcom written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn and was popular as one of Britain’s best sitcoms an
Ballet Adaptation of “Aladdin” Oozing with Young Talents!
Upon seeing the advert of the musical “Aladdin” hosted by The Deanna School of Dancing and sponsored by Marina Square, Stafford International Scho
Craziest Things we Believed as Children
Once upon a time, we were all gullible little tykes who believed the most ludicrous things, because, that moon was DEFINITELY following us, amirite?
Motown - Reviewed
Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African-American owned record label that achieved significant crossov
When Colombo Swayed To The Motown Blues
Colombo’s Motown lovers flocked at the Hilton Ballroom last Wednesday to witness popular Jazz and Soul musician, Roy G Hemmings of ‘The Drifters
WTF – Had it all
This week we check out Ramada, located in the heart of the city with everything buzzing around it, and so much to do in the little property, spoiling
The Honey Beach Club
A refreshing dip in the pool, a few cold beers and a mouthwatering pizza complemented with a lovely view - what more could one ask for to make a perfe
Tea Avenue: Where Comfort Meets Scrumptious
A popular retreat for the urban folk of Colombo, Tea Avenue has now opened its doors to Kotte.
Newly Introduced Dishes at Calorie Counter
Calorie Counter is a cozy restaurant with branches in Ward Place, Havelock Town and Galle.
Tahira Rifath - Channelling Passion To Create
Freelance Designer and Illustrator Tahira Rifath was once an aspiring coconut plucker.
In Conversation With Prof. Kumar Wickramasinghe
Sometimes, little things take up a lot of space in your life. As for Prof. Hemantha Kumar Wickramasinghe,a greater part of his life was spent studying
Cold Theatre 7 Presents GREASE- The Musical
Colombo, May 31, 2019. Cold Theatre 7 (CT7) is proud to present ‘Grease – The Musical’ in special association with Theatrical Rights Worldwide f
Fashionably Danu - 1331
Fashionably Danu has always been a platform to show what amazing designs we can celebrate from SL- a brand that has been consistent with its collectio
