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Reggae Icon Alpha Blondy to Perform Live in Sri Lanka
Big Blast Events and EarGear Productions are thrilled to announce that reggae legend Alpha Blondy has arrived in Sri Lanka today, July 16, 2025, ahead
Ramoshan Canagasaby’s humble ride to success
Ramoshan Canagasaby’s saga is a tale of tears, turbulence, travails, troubles, and triumph, traversing through Jaffna, Moratuwa, Chennai and now in
“SISTERS”
An unlikely destiny but a very happy karma caused my American mother and North Indian father to make Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) their home shortly after
Top 5 BBQ spots in Colombo
For the longest time, to me, BBQ was just marinated, grilled meat with some salad on the side at a cousin’s birthday. Don’t get me wrong, those BB
DISH IT OUT: SHEHANA VAN GOLEN OF CURRY O’CLOCK
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Shehana – the founder of Curry O’ Clock, bringing Sri Lankan flavours to the Netherlands, takes o
SURIYA AT 25: A Conversation with Founder Ruwanmali Jayasinghe
SURIYA, the iconic Sri Lankan lifestyle brand known for handcrafted furniture, artisan textiles, and soulful design, celebrates an incredible 25-year
Buzz with Danu - Nihari Perera
She’s beauty, brains, and a whole lot of bounce! From slam dunks on the basketball court to spotlight moments on the runway, and now lighting up the
Lanka Comic Con: The Geekiest Weekend of the Year Is Here!
Calling all superheroes, wizards, Jedi, anime lovers, gamers, and comic book fanatics… Come be yourself! Lanka Comic Con is back, and it’s bigger,
The Great Fit Fallacy and Other Myths That Shape How Men Dress Today
For a species that once wrapped itself in loincloths and called it a day, men have come a long way in fashion. Or have they? In 2025, we’re living i
RihView: Dairy Celebration, Secondhand Embarrassment & Sinking Boats
This week served up frothy freedom, secondhand embarrassment, and one very soggy reminder that safety still isn’t a national priority. A man in Assa
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
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