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Don’t Save the Pretty Things for Someday
We’re all creatures of habit, even when we don’t mean to be. We fold away our nicest clothes, keep our favorite perfume for special days, and tell
The Alchemy of the Golden Hour: A New Chapter at Tiki Bar, Shangri-La Colombo
There is a specific, fleeting window of time in Colombo where the city seems to hold its breath. It happens just as the sun begins its slow descent in
Feng Shui: Motivation for children
In the sciences of Vaastu and Feng Shui, each compass direction is believed to represent an important aspiration in our lives. The sectors associated
The Whinging Pome: Lest WE forget
I am particularly reminded at this time of the year of 11,500 Australians and New Zealanders who died on the battlefields of Gallipoli, Turkey, in 191
Local Animal Welfare Activists hope for Greater Awareness and Compassion with the Arrival of Aloka the Peace Dog
With the arrival of Aloka, the “peace dog,” local animal welfare organizations and activists, along with compassionate citizens, hope that this un
Buzz with Danu – Pawan Perera
You know I love a good story, but I live for the ones that come with a little chaos, a lot of freedom, and zero fixed plans. This week on Buzz with Da
La Bamba! Set to Ignite the Stage
Colombo is anticipating the arrival of the West End–licensed musical ‘La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz’ at Cinnamon Life, presented by City of Dre
The Silence of the ‘Good’ Man: Why Your Social Comfort is Killing Us
The world was first forced to look at this in 2024 during the trial of Dominique Pelicot in France. We watched in horror as a 71-year-old man admitted
Google Search Is Changing
The way people search for information is changing faster than most people realise. And in April 2026, that change just became impossible to ignore.
The Unspoken Gym Rule: We Need to Talk About Hygiene
There’s an unwritten rule in every gym that no one says out loud or puts on a poster, but everyone knows it exists, or at least, we hope they do. Th
“CURRY KING” – SRI LANKA’S LASTEST FOOD-TECH COMPANY FOR RICE & CURRY
If there’s one thing Sri Lankans don’t mess around with, it’s rice & curry. It’s the ultimate staple, the king of our local cuisine, consumed
ITC Ratnadipa Presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra
ITC Ratnadipa, in collaboration with the Jayantha Premachandra Foundation, presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra, a retrospective exhibitio
City of Dreams and John Keells Foundation complete screening of Local Talent for La Bamba – Song of Veracruz!
The innovative search for Sri Lanka’s musical theatre talents for an international production has successfully concluded, with a promising group of
Dilmah Announces 2nd Annual One Earth Photography Competition to Inspire Conservation Visual Storytelling
The Dilmah One Earth Photography Competition returns for its second year, inviting nature enthusiasts, students, and professionals to use visual story
Buzz with Danu – Asanka De Mel
Some people don’t just build brands, they build movements. And when it comes to fashion that speaks identity, ambition, and a little bit of attit
The New Face of Digital Fraud This Avurudu Season
This year, the scammer may not sound suspicious. They may sound perfectly human. The voice on the phone knows your name. The SMS from your bank loo
The Hidden Challenges Women Face at Work
In many Sri Lankan workplaces, toxicity doesn’t look aggressive. Instead, it looks polite. It’s the forced smile in the morning, the “aiyo no pr
Book Review: Sean Perera’s A Butterfly
Make the mistake of reading Sean Perera’s debut novel, A Butterfly, while hungry, and you will soon find yourself craving all manner of deliciousnes
From Stylist to Designer: Gayantha Perera Unveils ELUSIV
For years, Gayantha Perera — better known in fashion circles as stylist.lk — has been the invisible hand behind some of Sri Lanka’s most strikin
The Whinging Pome: Osaka for Eight Hours… Is It Enough?
We arrive at Kyoto Station, flash our two-week Japan Rail card and get to our platform easily. Where we stand on the platform becomes a question, but
Feng Shui: Boundaries and Demarcation
There was a time when homes had no specific boundaries and were situated amidst nature, surrounded by large gardens and greenery. However, modernizati
From Negombo Kitchens to London’s Culinary Spotlight: Sylvia Perera
At 60, Sylvia Perera turned a lifetime of cooking into an award-winning restaurant empire, celebrating Sri Lankan heritage, family, and craft.
Kandy to Lead Sri Lanka’s Historic Debut in Global ‘City Nature Challenge’ 2026
With the distinct and persistent calls of the Asian Koel (Sinhalese: Koha), another calling is gracing Sri Lanka during the month of April. For the fi
The Cost of a Break
A long weekend in Sri Lanka usually begins in a group chat. Someone throws out a casual “shall we go somewhere?” and within minutes, it’s no lon
RihView: Hot Weather & Easter Attack Debates
This week feels like a loop. The heat is getting harder to ignore, Parliament is revisiting one of the country’s most painful chapters yet again, an
The ‘No Days Off’ Lie We Need to StopBelieving
“No days off.” It sounds powerful. Motivating. Disciplined. But after years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that this mindset has
The Little Green Owl That Turned Language Learning Into a Daily Habit
There is an app on more than 500 million phones around the world that has made people feel genuinely guilty for missing a vocabulary lesson. If you ha
The Whinging Pome: Fort, the Glory Years
The British occupation of Colombo created the heyday of Fort. It was a gateway to the British Empire, north, east and west. This area was once a walle
Buzz with Danu: Uncle Mano — The Art of Living, Beautifully
Some lives are lived quietly. And then there are lives like Uncle Mano’s… lived in full volume, rich, layered, and unforgettable. To speak o
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