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Bubbluscious
For the love of all things bubble, Bubbluscious opened its doors on December 18! Introducing a range of Bubble Teas, Bubble Coffees and Bubble Dessert
Mathaka Mal by Lasith Fernando
Singer-songwriter Lasith Fernando will be releasing his debut single Mathaka Mal on January 21, 2017. He has made a name for himself as a working musi
Weekend Happenings
Wondering what to do this weekend? There are tons of options! Pick a few from the events below to have yourself a fabulous weekend!
Beach boys and Lankan tourism
Tourism in Sri Lanka has had its ups and downs for the past few years. As in many other parts of the world, here too there is another side to the indu
Lipton Tea Room at The Galle Literary Festival 2017
The biggest tea brand in the world, Lipton Tea set up a one of a kind tea room at one of the biggest events of the Sri Lankan calendar. Lipton Tea in
Why should I keep my skin well-hydrated?
It’s not merely an old wives’ tale that “healthy skin is well-hydrated skin”. Every day you step out into a minefield of germs, bacteria, dirt
In conversation with Peter Frankopan
The 8th edition of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival is back bigger than ever and will take place from the 11th to the 15th of January 2017. With th
Gavin Hannibal
Today on the Buzz, I feature a very friendly hairmaster, in a country where more and more people are coming forward to look their best!
A chat with FGLF Director Amrita Pieris
The walled Galle Fort will come alive with authors and literary enthusiasts as they gather to celebrate the written word. Since its inception ten yea
Apathy and the young adult
If there is a choice between dealing with aggressive behaviour or apathy, I might well choose aggressive behaviour. Why? Because, aggression can be pi
On the fringe of FGLF 2017
Apart from the main Fairway Galle Literary Festival, many other events are billed to take place on the sidelines. Exhibitions, food related events, Ja
In conversation with John Gimlette
The 8th edition of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival is back bigger than ever and will take place this week from the 11th to the 15th of January 20
Food spots you should check out around the Galle Fort
Once you have satiated your appetite for all things literary and you need some real grub to fill your rumbling tummy, the many eateries dotted around
Dinah Jefferies will not be attending FGLF 2017
Dinah Jefferies was suddenly taken ill on Wednesday January 4th evening. In her keen desire to attend the Festival, she held off cancelling in the hop
Different Strokes for 2017
Our question to a cross section of the society was, just how much they would like to do things differently in 2017? We have a bag full of ideas. Lets
BIA runway resurfacing project
The much anticipated renovation of the runway at the Bandaranaike International Airport will commence today. The runway has been in use for three deca
Men will be men?
In the face of the recent mass molestation of female revellers at a New Year’s event in Bengaluru, the words
Baker’s Choice Reviewed
You need to meet Laki Ratnayake and only then would understand the concept behind some of the finest European sourdough breads you can get your hands
The Banyan by Heritance Negombo
Situated opposite the Heritance Negombo is The Banyan – a fine dining space built by the hotel for outside guests who would like to dine in, either
In conversation with DOM MEE
Exroyal Marine, arctic explorer and maritime security expert, Dom Mee’s love for the ocean began at a very young age. An adventurer and explorer, Do
Inle Lake
As our journey around magical Myanmar comes to end we visit the scenic Inle Lake, an ethereal place that has a captivating beauty which will leave you
A Single Girl’s Guide to 2017
As 2017 is fast approaching, it’s only fair Singletons avoid sitchuations in the year ahead. Having said that, be warned that there are certain matt
Wisdom from the streets!
We see them almost every day, diligently doing their work, despite the dust and vehicles around them. Here’s an honest look at a day in the life of
Massimo Mello on Checking Out
A traveller by definition, Massimo has spent the last few years of his life travelling around the world. His journeys have taken him to many farflung
World’s Tallest Artificial Christmas Tree a success or a failure?
Sri Lanka is home to people of many nationalities, ethnic backgrounds and religions. Over the years it has evolved to be a ’diversity culture’ wel
PRIVATE AFFAIRS NOT TO BE MISSED AT FGLF 2017!
Some good food and some oneonone company with some of your favourite festival attendees? Get your hands on these intimate private affair events now fo
CHRISTMAS AROUND COLOMBO
We checked out some of the pretty Christmas deco in and around Colombo by night!
