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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!
In conversation with Katherine Boo
Katherine Boo is a pulitzer prize winning journalist at The New Yorker and is also an editor for The Washington Post. Katherine’s work focuses on is
Date Bar
This week I’d like to introduce you to a mother and daughter duo, Roshan Ibrahim and Nishreen Savanghan who churn out delicious date based chutneys
Sparkle this season
The festive season is all about sparkle and virtually every major fashion house incorporated sequins, metallics and velvet into their A/W 16 offerings
Celebrate the season with Harpos
With the holiday season upon us, we round up the season at The Bayleaf, Park Street Mews Restaurant, Commons Coffee House, Colombo Fort Cafe, Harpo’
Grocery Box
With Christmas just round the corner, Grocery Box brings to you all that you require to make your Christmas goodies. For busy working mums and also da
Life Online at the Grand Finale of Astra Paint Your Tub!
Children’s dreams are pure, unselfish and creative. To nurture such aspirations, Astra called on the children of Sri Lanka to paint their dreams on
FGLF 2017 Announces Sinhala Day
For the first time ever, the Fairway Galle Literary Festival (FGLF) is excited to announce a FREE Sinhala Day programme at the 2017 Festival. The alld
Tickets now available for MAS Galle Children’s Programme 2017
While the main Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017 is bringing the Galle Fort area to life, the MAS Galle Children’s Programme, has crafted a two
Checking Out with Tymeron Huban Carvalho
No fashion show is complete if Colombo’s favourite runway model is not walking the ramp. A familiar face at most of Colombo’s high end fashion sho
Decorating your home this Christmas
With Christmas only weeks away, if you have not already put up your Christmas tree and decorated your house with baubles and tinsel, then you need to
Introducing Fitness Connection
Fashion and fitness have a symbiotic relationship; in case you were wondering why you’re reading about fitness in a style column, without one can yo
Speaking to the directors behind Peter Pan The Musical
In less than a week the Lionel Wendt stage will be transformed into the whimsical place of Neverland as Kevin and his cast fine tune their interpretat
Questions for the Newly Coupled Girl
Let me just start by saying that questions *never* end. Even if it meant you’ve been single for years, you’re asked why; when you’re finally in
The Colombo Art Biennale kicks off
The Colombo Art Biennale began last week on Friday. This year’s theme is Conceiving Space and Life Online explored some of the programmes that took
A Recital by Dmitri Gunatilake
Christmas is just around the corner and the celebrations have started early! A recital by Dmitri Gunatilake, An evening of Christmas melodies, kicked
Ashok Ferrey on Checking Out
Arguably one of Sri Lanka’s finest writers, Ashok Ferrey is set to launch his latest book The Ceaseless Chatter of Demons. Known for his witty and a
The Tropical Purple Hearing Aids
Nine year old Reshmi Senanayake is an aspiring young author whose preliminary novel, The Tropical Purple Hearing Aids is the perfect gift to give youn
30 Questions with Roshan Ranawana
Life Online takes you inside the heads of people you know and love!
The Dos and Don’ts Of Relationships
When I am asked what I loved most about being single and how it has changed over the last two months with The Boyfriend, I readily say that the three