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Beyond the Basic Notebook: Five Game Changing Visual Journaling Tools
Remember when journaling meant grabbing a notebook and hoping your handwriting wouldn’t look like a doctor’s prescription by page three? Those day
The Watchlist Whisperer: My Life With the Walter Boys & Thug Life
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
The Great ‘Soft Life’ Lie
There was a time when ambition was everything. We glamorised the hustle. We made to-do lists for our to-do lists. We wore “busy” like a badge of h
Crossing Borders: Modern Art from South Asia
Sri Lanka’s rich contribution to South Asian modernism is receiving long-overdue global recognition at Crossing Borders: Modern Art from South Asia,
Capturing Life’s First Moments
There’s something profoundly beautiful about the first chapters of bringing life to this world. Those memories are extremely precious and pass by al
WMA SING ALONG with MISTY IN AID OF “CARE FOR WMA COMMUNITY”.
The Western Musicians’ Association (WMA) is once again in the process of organizing their annual fundraiser under the theme “Care for WMA Communit
Buzz with Danu - Sammani and Ridma
In a world where fashion often speaks louder than words, Olive Couture’s latest project Sankárá takes that voice and sets it to music, movement, a
RihView: Masterchef Sri Lanka, Ali Express and Shah Rukh Khan
This week served up a mix of heat, hype, and a whole lot of heartburn. A globally beloved cooking show finally lands on Lankan soil. Shah Rukh Khan is
The Sound of Drums: A Musical Celebration by St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7
St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7 proudly presents The Sound of Drums, a spectacular musical celebration that will echo with rhythm, unity, and spiri
Tea, Tuk-Tuks, and UI Tricks: Meet Your New Design Guru
You’re sipping your morning coffee, sketching a rough app interface on a napkin, when suddenly you realize, what if this doodle could become a fully
A Love Letter to Sunsets and Beautiful Endings
It was one of those evenings. The kind where your phone is on 3%, your to-do list is still yelling at you, and your brain feels like a browser with to
Celebrate World Chocolate Day at Chocoholics
Chocoholics was founded with the aim of introducing world-class chocolate to Sri Lanka. With four different outlets, premium Belgian chocolate is now
Suppressing Conflicts
Home is said to be a place where you can relax, rejuvenate and plan your aspirations with your loved ones in good harmony. However in the present time
The Whinging Pome - Fort Hammenhiel: The Fort in the Sea
I’ve visited many of the thirty-eight forts built by the Dutch and Portuguese in Sri Lanka, but the one with the biggest wow factor is one of the s
Top 5 Brunch Spots in Colombo
I didn’t choose the brunch life. The brunch life chose me. But there was a time when I used to stress about picking a good brunch spot to eat. Those
Buzz with Danu - My First Time in New York… and Juliet Did Not Come to Play
So here I was—first time in New York, wide-eyed, jet-lagged, and hoping to spot at least one pigeon that looked like it had Broadway training. But i
Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with its 13th edition
After the resounding success of its 2025 edition, the Galle Literary Festival is set to return for its 13th year from 22–25 January 2026, with the e
RihView: Chaotic Lift Rides, Adult Toddlers, & Princess Diana
A lift ride that turned into a contact sport. A cinema full of adult toddlers. And a birthday tribute to the one royal South Asians will defend like s
Double Shift, Double Dream: Inside Sri Lanka’s Tech Side Hustle Boom
In the bustling tech hubs of Colombo and beyond, a quiet revolution is taking place. After clocking out from their 9-to-5 jobs, software engineers, QA
How to be a good listener
Everyone is always yapping, oversharing on stories, ranting in group chats, sending voice notes like they are podcasting from the trenches. But you kn
St. Bridget’s Brings ‘Sound of Drums’ to Life at Nelum Pokuna
This July, the heart of Colombo will throb to the rhythm of drums and the spirit of youth! St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07, proudly presents ’
The Whinging Pome: Taj Mahal Hotel, India’s Icon of Elegance
Arrival at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba , Mumbai, is quite smooth. We are whisked away to sit on the deck facing the amazing swimming pool. The impress
Dish It Out: Chef Sudeera Bandara
How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, chef Sudeera – the man behind the famous Lost Flavours of Ceylon series, takes our Q&A!
Dhananjaya Bandara celebrates 25 years of creative excellence
The halls of the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Colombo came alive on Tuesday (24) with rich Sri Lankan music, dance and fashion as Dhananjaya Bandara, expe
The off-the-grid adventures in Sri Lanka: Kalupahana
One of the biggest reasons I love this beautiful island is our mountains. Today, I want to share about Kalupahana, one of those special places hidden
“They’re Just My Work Spouse”: But Your Real One Isn’t Laughing
More and more Sri Lankans are adopting the “work husband / work wife” label: that one colleague you vent to, lunch with, confide in, and maybe eve
RihView: Bad Meds, Trump & Hate
What a week! From Sri Lanka’s scandal-prone elite suddenly discovering the legal system does, in fact, apply to them… To Donald Trump dropping bom
I Don’t Belong Here: The Secret Struggle of Sri Lankan Developers
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning tech landscape, a silent challenge lurks beneath the surface of innovative solutions and complex algorithms.
The Invisible Line: How Far Can Men Really Go With Fashion in Sri Lanka?
Recently, I was at an event, and a rather fierce personality and iconic individual was wearing a tulle skirt and a blazer as their outfit. It was an a