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Alonnisos, A Paradise Found
We head out on a twenty-metre yacht from Skopelos to Alonnisos, both islands of the Northern Sporades of Greece. The biggest island of the group is Sa
AWPA Charity Sale: Fashion for a Cause
The Animals’ Welfare & Protection Association (AWPA) is proud to announce a special charity sale of clothes, shoes, accessories, and sarees on Satur
Activating energy to Improve Luck
Hard work, intelligence, and dedication are the primary factors that contribute to success in everything we do; therefore, many people do not believe
Buzz with Danu - Floods, Filters & a Little Bit of Common Sense
Sri Lanka is flooded again. Not emotionally. Not metaphorically. Properly flooded. Homes underwater, roads gone missing, furniture floating away like
From the Mirabal Sisters to Digital Reality: Why Ending Violence Against Women Matters
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women may fall on 25th November, but its urgency doesn’t belong to a single date. The
Exclusive Backstage Experience Enchants Theatre Supporters!
CentreStage Productions welcomed supporters and members of Sri Lanka’s arts and theatre community to an exclusive backstage experience of ’A Chris
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – THE MUSICAL
Directed by theatre veteran Jehan Aloysius, who not only helms the production but also embodies the central character, Mr Scrooge, ‘A Christmas Caro
The Flood You Don’t See
The past week in Sri Lanka unfolded in a way that left many people feeling slightly off-centre, even if they weren’t directly affected. The floods c
The Tech Gifts That Will Actually Get Used This Christmas
Christmas shopping for tech gadgets should be exciting, not overwhelming. Walk into any electronics store, and you’re bombarded with thousands of op
A Life in Rugby: The Full Circle of Brig. J.P.A. ‘Japana’ Jayawardena
Brigadier J.P.A. ‘Japana’ Jayawardena (Rtd) leans back and smiles as he reflects on a lifetime immersed in the sport he loves. “I have lived rug
Koggala Revisited
We have had over thirty nights’ stay at this seafront southern town or stretch of Koggala, both before and after the 2004 tsunami. It is thirty minu
Choccan ’Karaikudi Virundhu’, The Taste of True Karaikudi in Colombo
Some restaurants let the food do the talking, and Choccan is one of those places. They’ve been lowkey since opening in September, with barely any ma
Hooves wins International Accolades
The movie Hooves written and directed by Akash Sunethkumara which was screened in numerous film festivals has enabled Sri Lanka to get international r
Buzz with Danu - Shanelle
Ladies and gentlemen… buckle up your dreams and warm up your hearts because on Buzz this week, we have a voice that Sri Lanka has adored for years.
Viana Cosmetics Represents Sri Lanka with Pride at Beautyworld Middle East 2025
Viana Cosmetics, Sri Lanka’s leading clean and conscious beauty brand, made a remarkable mark at Beautyworld Middle East 2025, held from October 27
A focus on your wellbeing at Siddhalepa Pelawatte
In the heart of the city’s hustle, finding a true sanctuary for wellbeing can feel like a quest. That search led me to the Siddhalepa Clinic in Pela
Newark: A Glimpse of Middle England
In my late teen years, I would spend many weekends in Newark-on-Trent in Middle Midlands. For the one to five months of good weather each year, there
MEMOIRS OF A HEART
Memoirs of Heart, reflecting on a journey of progressive inner transformation, is the second solo exhibition by Chandrika Maelge. The exhibition is op
A Market For a Cause: The Aluth Pola Turns Everyday Shopping Into Lifesaving Impact
Colombo’s most meaningful community market, The Aluth Pola, returns on Sunday, 23 November, from 10:00 am. to 6:00 pm. at Body Bar, No. 3, Jawatte A
Streaming Culture: How Binge-Watching Is Shaping the Way We Relax (and Procrastinate)
In the last decade, streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount+ and Disney+ have completely transformed how we consume our daily enter
Are You a Passionate Lover or a Compassionate Lover?
You know that stage when your heart starts racing every time your situationship texts ’’hey’’? When your brain basically turns into a dopamine
The White Shirt: Purity, Power, and Pop Culture
I love how a crisply ironed white shirt just elevates any outfit, even if it’s just a layer. I also love a thick cotton button-down for a meeting. I
Belle Colombo: A Place for Great Steak and Great Stories
Colombo has tested me in many ways, but nothing bruised my spirit quite like the hunt for a decent steak. I spent years searching for a place that cou
Your Passport to Experience Colombo: Sri Lanka Design Festival 2025
As the Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) returns for its 16th edition this November, they are highlighting Colombo and its rich history, culture, creat
Feng Shui: Moderating energy in passages
Adapting the science of Feng Shui, one can create a better place of dwelling and enhance the prospects of business and relationships through proper ar
The Royal Botanical Garden Kandy
I recently spent a half day in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Kandy, which was my first visit. Appalling, considering I’ve lived in Sri
Rushana Cassim Opens Her First Solo Exhibition: Echoes of Galle and Nature
Art has been a quiet, nurturing companion in her life for over two decades. It began many years ago when she accompanied her eldest daughter to her ar
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