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‘Yasas the Mentalist’ to perform in Dubai this Friday
With a passion to captivate audiences with mind-blowing magic, Yasas Gunaratne, Founder of ‘Knight of Illusions’ – a Sri Lankan premium magic en
‘Yasas the Mentalist’ to perform in Dubai this Friday
With a passion to captivate audiences with mind-blowing magic, Yasas Gunaratne, Founder of ‘Knight of Illusions’ – a Sri Lankan premium magic en
Islands of Hope: Geoffrey Bawa Trust and WNPS PLANT Unite to Restore Sri Lanka’s Vanishing Ecosystems
In a landmark partnership blending ecology and heritage, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, through The Lunuganga Trust, has joined with Preserving Land and Nat
Buzz with Danu – Island Life with Darshi Keerthisena
Fashion, for Darshi Keerthisena, has never been just about clothes. It’s about stories, memories, and carrying the spirit of Sri Lanka into every st
The Fake News Fast Lane: Why We Keep Falling for AI Lies
It began with a single photo. A doctored image of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala surfaced online last week, shared with captions that painte
Why the ‘Now’ Is Your Best Moment
Life moves pretty fast. Like ‘blink and you miss it’ fast. Between studies, work, social media, and all the endless notifications, it’s easy to
8 Tech Books That Transformed My 2025 Reading List
Instead of scrolling through social media during traffic jams, I decided to make better use of my time this year. Here are eight technical books that
RihView: Cops, Coffins, and Caps
The past week was a masterclass in disgrace. A police constable fell harder than his own institution’s credibility, funeral parlour employees turned
Rushing “I Do”?: Love, Laugh… and Wait!
In Sri Lanka, weddings are the ultimate show. The glittering sarees, the ceremonies, the cake structures taller than your little cousins set the stage
Ne-Yo Live in Colombo on December 28
Colombo just got its end-of-year soundtrack. On December 28, 2025, Grammy-winning R&B star Ne-Yo will bring his biggest hits to the Sugathadasa Outdoo
Mama’s Brownie Opens Its Doors In Nugegoda
Over the years, Mama’s Brownies has been known for creating simple ingredients into unforgettable indulgences. It’s a place where little moments t
Historic Gourmet City - Bordeaux
It’s not my first visit to the Bordeaux region of France, as I had previously toured some wineries while working in the duty-free industry. A Tesla
Ramp Up 2025
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) proudly presents Ramp Up 2025, a one-of-a-kind fashion showcase that blends bold creativity, ent
“Liberté de Jayantha Premachandra” An Exclusive Art Exhibition of His Work in Paris
The Jayantha Premachandra Foundation (JPF), in collaboration with La Maison de Colombo, is delighted to present “Liberté de Jayantha Premachandra
Meet the characters bringing ‘The Leading Man’ to life
During the final weekend of August, the Lionel Wendt will come to life with ‘The Leading Man’, another masterpiece written, directed and produced
Buzz with Danu - Dmitri Gunatilake
On today’s Buzz with Danu, I’m sitting down with a powerhouse of talent — singer, stage actress, teacher, and yes, even a law graduate! From Bro
How Savyscakes Turned Cake Into Couture
The wafer paper was delicate, almost too delicate. One wrong brushstroke and it would tear, crumple, or worse, disintegrate into sugar dust. But night
The Instagram Therapy Trap: The Pop Psychology Problem
You don’t need to scroll far to see it. Toxic, triggered, gaslighting, boundaries; the vocabulary of psychology is everywhere, from captions to conv
RihView: Courtrooms to Hospitals, Standing Together & Fingerprinting
The past week was a reminder that in Sri Lanka, accountability is more performance art than practice. Arrested politicians head straight to hospital b
Real Hackers Don’t Wear Hoodies and Type in Green Text
Remember that kid in your neighbourhood who could ’’fix’’ any computer problem and somehow always knew the WiFi passwords of every café in Co
The Loneliness Paradox: Surrounded By People, But Still Alone In The Digital Age
How many times have you typed ’’lol’’ while keeping a straight face? Or hit ’’haha, I’m dying’’ without so much as a twitch of a smi
Feng Shui - Enhancing Business Prospects
Being in the right business at the right time is something which can make one prosper; however, it does not happen all the time. As often mentioned, e
Colourful Complex Croydon… London
Croydon is just over nine miles south of Charing Cross, London. Saffron was produced locally in Roman times in the area. It was referred to in the Dom
NATTER & NOSH: Fusion Cuisine
The siblings behind The Chinwag bring together their latest venture - Natter & Nosh, a fusion cuisine restaurant set right along Gregory’s Road in C
Indu Dharmasena is back with ‘The Leading Man’, a lively social satire
In his upcoming comedy ‘The Leading Man’, veteran playwright and dramatist Indu Dharmasena will return to the stage as Premkumar, a silver screen
‘Vibes of Yesterday’: A Night of Nostalgia, Rhythm, and Giving Back
Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and prepare for a trip down memory lane, because NKAR is going all out to celebrate their 45th anniversary wi
Dmitri Gunatilake on a Decade of Performance
This August, celebrated vocalist Dmitri Gunatilake takes the stage for From Now On, a special recital marking ten years of her journey in song and mus
Balancing Energies for Relationships
Many homes experience bad Feng Shui in the form of arguments, lack of financial support and a lot of stress, which leads to unhappiness, bad relations
The Whinging Pome: Mooching Around Mirissa
It is the second visit to another top villa in Mirissa, right on the beach. They must think, however, that I’m a British tourist, they try and charg
YOROKO AT CINNAMON LIFE
Yoroko is Cinnamon Life’s Japanese offering, but not in the usual bento-box and bamboo-panel sense; this is Japanese-inspired through the Nobu lens;