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Why Sri Lanka Still Fumbles Sex Ed: And What That’s Doing to Our Youth
It’s not often that a piece of latex makes national headlines. But Sri Lanka is once again debating whether condom use belongs in classrooms, with t
RihView: Moons, Ministries, and Malware
This week gave us celestial drama, ministry squabbles, and a reminder that your phone might be the easiest pickpocket in town. The blood moon had phot
When ’Not Yet Married’ Feels Like a Crime
At some point during the transition between the age of innocence and the age of ’’so when is the wedding?’’Every Sri Lankan woman faces her ul
Two Worlds Apart: A book of poetry by Catrina Liyanage
Catrina Liyanage, a law and forensic science student, has stepped into the literary world with the release of her first book of poetry, Two Worlds Apa
The Wedding Chapter by Hameedia
Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, Hameedia, has launched The Wedding Chapter, a new concept that redefines groomswear by celebrating style, tradit
How AI Workers Will Change Your Job (And What You Need to Do Now)
Your next coworker might not need tea breaks or festival holidays. Agentic AI, think of it as AI that actually works instead of just answering questio
Voices that Inspire: a Debut Performance by the Soul Sounds Academy Community Choir
On the 23rd of August, the Club House at Havelock City opened its doors to an audience of over 350 people, for ‘’Why We Sing’’ the debut perfo
Exploring Paris Outside the Guidebook
Paris is made up of twenty administrative districts, many with unique features, history, importance, architecture, ethnic mix, retailing pitch, etc. S
Sri Lankan takes Australia by storm
Sri Lankan cuisine is stepping into the global spotlight, with Sydney-based culinary personality, budding chef and digital creator - Nipun Liyanapathi
Secrets of Giving a Thoughtful Gift
The most memorable gifts aren’t the most expensive; they’re the most thoughtful. A thoughtful gift shows you see, understand, and cherish the reci
‘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
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