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Hachajah puts Sri Lanka on the Global Music Map with Double Win at the CARAs
Sri Lanka celebrates a moment of immense national pride as hachajah - the artistic moniker of Colombo-born singer, songwriter and producer Charith Per
A chat with Yanika..
Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna has made it to the prestigious Forbes, listing her as one of the three Sri Lankans in Asia’s 30 under 30, the only woman
A Concert of Light That Shines Brighter
In a heartwarming celebration of courage, talent, and perseverance, the visually impaired students of Riversheen School of Music are set to light up t
Buzz with Danu - A Tribute to the Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema, Malini Fonseka
She wasn’t just a star. She was the sky. From her unforgettable debut in Punchi Baba in 1968, Malini Fonseka transformed the landscape of Sri Lan
’’Beneath the Blue’’: Underwater Photography Exhibition for Ocean Conservation
The ocean is a world of wonder, mystery, and breathtaking beauty that few of us witness firsthand. But from June 5th to 9th, Curado Art Space will bri
“Why Didn’t She Leave?” Is the Wrong Question
The surveillance footage of Cassie and Diddy is gut-wrenching. It’s raw. Violent. The kind of video you watch once and then wish you hadn’t. And y
Doomscroll, Panic, Repeat: Why You’re Glued to Bad News
You know that person who posts every breaking news update before the journalists even have time to verify it? Who shares three different links about a
RihView: Brit traveller, Confirmation Bias & 3* Experiences
The past week gave us a lot - a British traveller got caught with £1.2 million worth of cannabis; people continued to believe (and forward) absolute
Beyond the Mic: Unmute Potential, Transform voices, Elevate Events
In a world where communication is the key to success, Beyond the Mic (BTM) emerges as a game-changer in the realm of public speaking and event hosting
Devamala at Barefoot
On June 14 the dancers of ‘Natyapoorna Dr. Nirmala John’s Nirmalanjali Academy in collaboration with Barefoot will perform Devamala (‘ A Garland
Ahangama:Surf Sounds and Sundowners
Ahangama, eighteen kilometres beyond Galle, was once a sleepy, one-street town. Its only claim to fame was its location between Koggala and Weligama.
5 Experiences you should not miss in Trincomalee
You know how some places look great in photos but feel underwhelming in real life? Trincomalee is NOT one of those places. What surprised me the most
Buzz with Danu - Wild Cookbook
Behind the viral TikToks, the smoky jungle grills, and the clay pots bubbling with spice, there’s a young man who’s not just cooking—he’s stor
The Unofficial Guide to Surviving a Sri Lankan Wedding
There’s nothing quite like a Sri Lankan wedding. It’s not just a celebration - it’s an epic. A multi-day affair wrapped in lace, ritual, gold je
Goodbye Skype: The End of an Internet Era
After 20 years of global video calls, Microsoft officially announced Skype’s retirement in May 2025. Launched in 2003 and widely used for internatio
RihView: Wrong Questions, Mother’s Day for Single Dads & Road Accident
The past week gave us a lot - people questioning Cassie like abuse comes with a script, dads getting Mother’s Day shoutouts like fatherhood isn’t
Well-being is Your Life, Literally
Let’s be real. When someone mentions well-being, most of us picture a girl doing yoga at sunrise or a guy sipping green juice while manifesting his
Napkin.ai is Your NEW Professional Design Companion
Let’s talk straight - in the world of professionals, your presentation is like your Sunday best. Just like how a perfectly pressed shirt can make al
Don’t Miss the Final Run of “Madai Tommiya Colomba Giya”
Back in the early ‘90s, a lovable, wide-eyed village boy named Tommiya first stepped onto the Sri Lankan stage - and he never quite left. First winn
Love and Women: Nanda Pethiyagoda’s latest literary offering
Respected journalist and writer Nanda Pethiyagoda turns her empathetic gaze to the hidden heartbreaks of Sri Lankan women in her latest tome Love and
Salzburg: The City of The Sound of Music
Walking in Salzburg for the first time, Jessabel and I are led by Steffie, our close friend, who was brought up locally and is a specialist on her hom
Cinnamon Signature Selection Presents ‘Signature Weekend’ with Deepa Mehta
This May, Sri Lanka sets the stage for a remarkable cinematic celebration as Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, under its Signature Selection brand, hosts the
From Code to Cookies: The Sweet Journey of Tutu’s Kookies by Tharusha Perera
In 2020, while the world was locked down, one Sri Lankan IT professional discovered an unexpected passion—decorated cookies. What started as a lockd
Buzz with Danu - Chef Phillip Davenport
As the iconic London Grill at Cinnamon Grand Colombo marks its golden jubilee, it isn’t just a celebration of five decades of fine dining—it’s t
Balmain’s Bold Bags, Designed by Sajith Amaratunga
When I first saw images of Olivier Rousteing the creative director of Balmain carrying a sewing machine bag at the coveted Met Gala, I was blown away
Gehenu Lamai at Cannes
Gehenu Lamai directed by the late Dr. Sumitra Peries will be screened next week in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival under the catego
Final Bow for Tommiya: Indu Dharmasena’s Beloved Village Boy Returns One Last Time
After more than three decades on stage, Tommiya is taking his final bow. Indu Dharmasena, who both directs and stars in the production, returns as the
An Integrated Holistic approach to healing Chikungunya
Integrated holistic medical systems have gentle and effective solutions to treat chikungunya. Chikungunya, the mosquito bourne viral outbreak is curr
Their sacrifice for our future
As the road bends on a peaceful hillside twenty minutes drive from the centre of Kandy we find the final resting place of 203 souls. What is striking
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