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12 Affordable Ways to Romanticize Your Life
Let’s face it, life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. But what if I told you that you don’t need a fancy vacation or expensive hobbies to m
RihView: Trash, Scream Therapy & Radioactive Horns
This week was a strange cocktail of mess and meaning. From radioactive rhino horns and lakefront scream sessions to yet another reminder that we treat
Bistro Des Marées: Lunch, Refreshed
Cinnamon Life’s bistro leans into lighter lunches, comfort dishes, and less decision fatigue. For a while, Bistro Des Marées felt like the kind of
Baritone Dhilan Gnanadurai in Concert
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo is proud to present an evening of vocal and instrumental artistry on Friday, 22 August 2025, at 7:30 PM, at the G
The Whinging Pome: Blossom and Sumo’s Roaming… Tokyo
It’s early April and we arrive in Tokyo for the first time. It’s the peak of the short blossom season, our guide, Mari, takes us to Shinjuka Park.
Shorter, smarter? Why more Teens are skipping the A Level tradition
In today’s ever-evolving world, alternatives are everywhere. From journaling on a sleek device instead of scribbling in a forgotten notebook, to wal
Buzz with Danu ft. Dhiren Fernando
Today on Buzz with Danu, I think I’m hitting all the right notes—literally. He’s just 18, but already making waves on the grandest stages with f
NÜWA Hotel Unveiled at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
NÜWA, the flagship luxury hotel brand of Melco Resorts and Entertainment, has officially opened at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. Located at 01 Justice Ak
Gourmet Galle 2026
Gourmet Galle, the island’s signature food festival, is set to return from 26 January to 1 February 2026 with a fresh and immersive format. Against
Hrithik Roshan to Ignite the Entertainment Journey of City of Dreams
City of Dreams Sri Lanka will begin its much-anticipated journey of being Sri Lanka’s entertainment Hub with Indian superstar Hrithik Roshan making
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,