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RihView: Gaza Starving, Millionaire Thieves and Saving Our Animals
This week, we’re starting with what should be front-page news every day. Gaza is starving, and the world is still scrolling. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka co
The Art of Paying Attention - And Why It’s More Fun Than You Think
Have you ever had one of those moments where your friend is halfway through telling you a story and you realise you have absolutely no idea what they
Brown Boy, Big Dreams
When Grammy-winner Ne-Yo lands in Colombo this December, it won’t just be another celebrity concert. It will be the launchpad of Brown Boy Pvt Ltd,
Safeguard Animals and Nature Through Scientific, Humane Policies
A landmark gathering took place in Colombo last week, which brought together members of the Buddhist clergy, animal welfare organisations, corporate r
Q&A with Sanjeev Jayaratnam on “Encore – The 80s, 90s and More”
This August, get ready for a musical experience like no other as Encore – The 80s, 90s and More takes centre stage at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. Pres
Protect wildlife using scientific, humane policies – A united appeal to the govt.
The aggravating human-elephant conflict, decisions on street dogs, proposals to cull monkey populations, distribution of weapons to farmers and statem
The Whinging Pome: Boules and the Naked Lady – Claviers, Provence
On the road from Bargème to Grasse in Provence, France, we climb the hill to the town of Claviers. A small town with a lovely row of large trees all
Top 5 dessert spots in Colombo
I never considered myself a big fan of desserts. I couldn’t care less where we went for sweets and always went along with whatever spot others picke
Ne-Yo Partners with Sri Lankan Visionaries to Launch Brown Boy Pvt Ltd
Sri Lanka will host a landmark concert in December, with Ne-Yo headlining the company’s first event in Colombo.
VIBES OF YESTERDAY
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, NKAR is proud to present Vibes of Yesterday, a one-of-a-kind musical concert that blends timeless classics wit
A “Mess” not to be missed!
Colombo is filled with eateries, cafes, street food and star-class restaurants of mouth-watering cuisine. One among the latest entry of South Indian f
Buzz with Danu - Damith Wijayathunga
This week on Buzz with Danu, we sit down with the charming and grounded star who went from Mister Sri Lanka to playing one of the country’s most bel
Escaping Into the Scroll: When Social Media Becomes Our Safe Place
There’s a point in the evening, usually somewhere between finishing dinner and pretending we’ll go to bed early, where the phone magically appears
RihView: Coldplay, SRK & Toxic Beauty
This week on RihView: A tech CEO gets a little too cosy at a Coldplay concert and ends up jobless. Shah Rukh Khan crushes Lankan hearts with a no-show
How Dogs Are Saving the Sanity of Gen Z and Their Grandparents
Between doomscrolling, burnout, and an overwhelming fear of the future, Gen Z is barely holding it together. And on the other side of the family tree,
Inside Sri Lanka’s First All-Women Hotel: Amba Yaalu, Kandalama
When Amba Yaalu Kandalama first made headlines as Sri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women, the internet did what it does best: ha
Your Digital Study Buddy That Actually Gets It
Remember those painful study sessions where you’d replay the same YouTube lecture five times, frantically scribbling notes while trying to catch eve
Kai Flambert’s Wimbledon Adventure
Fourteen-year-old Kai Flambert recently spent two unforgettable weeks as a ball boy at Wimbledon, standing just metres away from some of the world’s
Cinnamon Life all set to host a grand 80s-themed concert by Billy Fernando with 2Forty2
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, South Asia’s largest integrated resort, is gearing up for an unforgettable evening as it prepares to host its first
Creating comfort zones
Designing a stress-free home may mean rethinking the placement of rooms and furnishings. Expansive open areas will evoke a sense of freedom, but cosy,
Reggae Icon Alpha Blondy to Perform Live in Sri Lanka
Big Blast Events and EarGear Productions are thrilled to announce that reggae legend Alpha Blondy has arrived in Sri Lanka today, July 16, 2025, ahead
Ramoshan Canagasaby’s humble ride to success
Ramoshan Canagasaby’s saga is a tale of tears, turbulence, travails, troubles, and triumph, traversing through Jaffna, Moratuwa, Chennai and now in
“SISTERS”
An unlikely destiny but a very happy karma caused my American mother and North Indian father to make Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) their home shortly after
Top 5 BBQ spots in Colombo
For the longest time, to me, BBQ was just marinated, grilled meat with some salad on the side at a cousin’s birthday. Don’t get me wrong, those BB
DISH IT OUT: SHEHANA VAN GOLEN OF CURRY O’CLOCK
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Shehana – the founder of Curry O’ Clock, bringing Sri Lankan flavours to the Netherlands, takes o
SURIYA AT 25: A Conversation with Founder Ruwanmali Jayasinghe
SURIYA, the iconic Sri Lankan lifestyle brand known for handcrafted furniture, artisan textiles, and soulful design, celebrates an incredible 25-year
Buzz with Danu - Nihari Perera
She’s beauty, brains, and a whole lot of bounce! From slam dunks on the basketball court to spotlight moments on the runway, and now lighting up the
Lanka Comic Con: The Geekiest Weekend of the Year Is Here!
Calling all superheroes, wizards, Jedi, anime lovers, gamers, and comic book fanatics… Come be yourself! Lanka Comic Con is back, and it’s bigger,
The Great Fit Fallacy and Other Myths That Shape How Men Dress Today
For a species that once wrapped itself in loincloths and called it a day, men have come a long way in fashion. Or have they? In 2025, we’re living i
RihView: Dairy Celebration, Secondhand Embarrassment & Sinking Boats
This week served up frothy freedom, secondhand embarrassment, and one very soggy reminder that safety still isn’t a national priority. A man in Assa
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