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Disruptors: Raffealla Fernando
I met Raffealla Fernando at a coffee shop, voice recorder perched between us, and within minutes, I understood why she had to be the one to relaunch t
RihView: Floods, Fees, and Foolish Pride
This week’s news came with plenty of water, way too many zeros, and just enough ego to make you shake your head. From citizens rising up against cor
4 Websites That Saved My Sanity
It’s 2 AM, you’re still staring at your laptop screen, and tomorrow’s presentation feels like climbing Sigiriya in flip-flops. Sound familiar? B
The Rise of “Chosen Families”
In today’s world, the definition of family has truly evolved and continues to do so. Once confined strictly to bloodlines and legal ties, the idea o
Gabriel’s Charity Auction
For over 25 years, Rescue Animals Sri Lanka (RAS) has stood as a beacon of compassion for the voiceless. The driving force behind the organisation is
Blooming Breakfast Resto Bar & Café: A Round-the-Clock Feast
Colombo’s dining scene is no stranger to trends - cafés that bloom and fade, bars that pop up and vanish, menus that promise the world but deliver
The Whinging Pome: Brighton Beyond the Beach
We set off to the English south coast, following a trend that began in the eighteenth century. We are heading for Brighton. Time Out voted it the “m
Country Roads is back with a “Bang-Bang” on October 19
Sri Lanka and South Asia’s longest-running charity concert for children, Country Roads, returns in 2025 for its 37th anniversary show. And it’s ba
5 fun & easy hobbies to pick up as an adult
Most of us are now just moving from one screen to another. From the work computer to the phone to the TV. Sometimes, what you really need is to do som
Birds of a Feather: Creativity Beyond Age
At 50, Push Nanayakkara picked up her first paintbrush. Not in an art class, not as part of a childhood passion finally rekindled, but as a complete b
Home-Cooked with Love: My Sister’s Kitchen Brings Jaffna Flavours to the Table
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens around a dining table. Plates fill up, laughter spills over, and every dish seems to carry a memory alo
Buzz with Danu - Nilusha Shivaraj & Heshani Bogollogama
Isle of Rataa x Sahesh by IoR is where island vibes meet fierce fashion – and honestly, it’s giving everything we need right now! Behind the magic
The Island Market
The Island Market will be held on September 27 at the Town Hall car park from 11 am to 5.30 pm. We had a chat with Nisreen Dissanayake, the Founder a
RihView: Violence, Vanity, Vindaloo
The past week was one big irony reel. A man who once said gun deaths were “worth it” met that fate himself, a local tourist decided a UNESCO site
Layers of Love: The Story Behind Cuppacreme
For Aaliyah Mansoor, baking is both art and memory. It began with the fascination of watching her aunt frost a cake, and grew into a passion that now
These Are the Good Old Days (You Just Don’t Know It Yet)
There are some things in life that quietly remind us that time doesn’t stop for anyone. The rain falls whether you’re happy or heartbroken, and th
The Technology That Finally Leaves You Alone
Your phone buzzes. A notification pops up. Your smartwatch vibrates. Another alert sounds. Welcome to modern life, where technology seems designed to
Buzz with Danu – Samantha Louise Piper
On today’s Buzz with Danu, I sit down with someone who has dedicated her life to compassion in action. Meet Samantha Louise Piper, the passionate Di
’’This award is that full-circle moment’’ - Bhagya
Bhagya Iddamalgoda is still afresh since tasting her success, her first recognition as an emerging entrepreneur. Making her mark as a businessperson,
Bollywood Icon Arjun Rampal Brings Star Power to City of Dreams
As part of its ongoing commitment to curating world-class lifestyle experiences, City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to host Signature Glam, a two-day cel
Why Sri Lanka Still Fumbles Sex Ed: And What That’s Doing to Our Youth
It’s not often that a piece of latex makes national headlines. But Sri Lanka is once again debating whether condom use belongs in classrooms, with t
RihView: Moons, Ministries, and Malware
This week gave us celestial drama, ministry squabbles, and a reminder that your phone might be the easiest pickpocket in town. The blood moon had phot
When ’Not Yet Married’ Feels Like a Crime
At some point during the transition between the age of innocence and the age of ’’so when is the wedding?’’Every Sri Lankan woman faces her ul
Two Worlds Apart: A book of poetry by Catrina Liyanage
Catrina Liyanage, a law and forensic science student, has stepped into the literary world with the release of her first book of poetry, Two Worlds Apa
The Wedding Chapter by Hameedia
Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, Hameedia, has launched The Wedding Chapter, a new concept that redefines groomswear by celebrating style, tradit
How AI Workers Will Change Your Job (And What You Need to Do Now)
Your next coworker might not need tea breaks or festival holidays. Agentic AI, think of it as AI that actually works instead of just answering questio
Voices that Inspire: a Debut Performance by the Soul Sounds Academy Community Choir
On the 23rd of August, the Club House at Havelock City opened its doors to an audience of over 350 people, for ‘’Why We Sing’’ the debut perfo
Exploring Paris Outside the Guidebook
Paris is made up of twenty administrative districts, many with unique features, history, importance, architecture, ethnic mix, retailing pitch, etc. S
Sri Lankan takes Australia by storm
Sri Lankan cuisine is stepping into the global spotlight, with Sydney-based culinary personality, budding chef and digital creator - Nipun Liyanapathi
Secrets of Giving a Thoughtful Gift
The most memorable gifts aren’t the most expensive; they’re the most thoughtful. A thoughtful gift shows you see, understand, and cherish the reci
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