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Event Planning Blues Meet Their Match as Apple Revolutionises Digital Invitations
Tired of juggling multiple apps and endless message threads to plan your next gathering? The newly launched Apple Invites brings a breath of fresh air
Dublin: The City That Took on the Empire and Won
In my second book, The Whinging Pome: To The Point, I noted that Ireland’s most notable exports have been people, Guinness, and the Irish pub concep
Accelerating Action: Building a More Inclusive World
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the call to ’’Accelerate Action to Collectively Forge a More Inclusive World for Women’’
Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also calls a mark
Paw-Sperity: An Avurudhu and Easter Xtravaganza
The sound of the Koha, the patter of little bunny feet, the beat of the Rabana; all herald the onset of some of the best-loved festivities and celebr
Gourmet Galle 2025
Allen is the Founder of the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School and Ballymaloe Organic Farm School in the midst of a 100-acre biodiverse organic farm, ga
Buzz with Danu - Every Mind Matters
Welcome to The Buzz with Danu. Today, we dive into a topic that goes beyond entertainment and into the heart of transformation—one that has the powe
‘Small Island Vol.1.’ Debut Exhibition by Yashara Wickramasurendra
Colombo-based artist Yashara Wickramasurendra will present her debut solo exhibition, a series of paintings, at the Lionel Wendt Gallery on March 19th
Seven Simple Hobbies to Keep Your Boredom at Bay
Ever find yourself staring at the clock, wondering how time can move so slowly when you have nothing to do? We all experience boredom occasionally, es
Build Your Dream Website in Minutes: How AI is Revolutionising Web Development
In a world where having an online presence is no longer optional, many Sri Lankans from students to entrepreneurs find themselves caught between the d
Break the silence, end menstrual stigma
Any girl post-puberty understands the awkwardness of asking a friend to check for that specific stain on her dress after getting up from a chair. The
Unawatuna...
It’s life, Jim, but not as we know it. I have just walked the length of the main beach street of Unawatuna, the southern Sri Lankan town noted for i
Feng Shui for Buying Property
Buying real estate can be one of the biggest decisions of your life. Whether you buy a home or a business location, it is immensely valuable to know w
Beyond the Crown - The reigning Miss World Sri Lanka
Anudi Gunasekera speaks of her journey thus far Crowned Miss World Sri Lanka 2025, Anudi Gunasekera is redefining what it means to be a beauty queen.
A Taste of Royalty - Gourmet Galle Welcomes Tom Parker Bowles
Gourmet Galle hosts Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Camilla, at the 1864, Galle Face Hotel in Colombo for an unforgettable Royal Banquet.
Buzz with Danu: Innovation, Ideas & Island Magic!
You know I love a good gathering—especially when it’s got power, brains, and a whole lot of buzz! And honey, the Innovation Island Summit was exac
Unorthodox Schooling
There has been a troubling unprofessionalism in the Dept. of Education these last few decades and it is pleasing to see that the advent of AI has forc
A walk through Kala Commune at Horton Place
‘PIVOT GLIDE ECHO’ is the current show on display which started on the 10th of February and goes on till the 28th of February. The space is exquis
From Survivor to Advocate: Rosh’s Mission to Empower Women Through BARE
Rosh Kumarasinghe, widely recognised as Beauty by Rosh, has never been ashamed of her past. Her experience in an abusive relationship did not break he
Dish It Out: Duaine Peiris
How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, the founder of Calorie Counter, celebrating its 10th year anniversary, Duaine Peiris takes our Q&A!
Tag me @danu - Tea, Biscuits, and a Dash of Madness at Helga’s Folly
If Alice in Wonderland had a Sri Lankan chapter, it would be set at Helga’s Folly—a place where art spills from the walls, history dances in the c
Emerging Designers to Watch at CFW
Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) returns with its latest edition starting this evening. Spread over the next three days, a fresh crop of designers who are p
The Watchlist Whisperer
This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’re diving into two documentaries that couldn’t be more different if they tried—one takes you to the cha
Is your financial literacy up to the mark?
As vision boards took the world by storm this New Year, images of long-awaited holiday destinations, a sleek sports car (maybe two) and modern designe
Shop Now, Ship Later: Inside Temu’s Gamified E-commerce Empire
In the ever-evolving landscape of global e-commerce, a new player has emerged that’s turning heads and disrupting traditional retail models. Temu, l
The Whinging Pome: Shame in Colombo
There are two waterfront walks I’ve been doing for over a decade in Colombo. They are both around two Beira Lakes and their canal links. Sadly, they
From Valentine’s to wedded couples: A reflection on their journey
Valentine’s Day over the years has increasingly become a fashionable concept and marketing material, with business entities making the most for prom
Love, Loss, and Letters: The Cast of Love Letters Reflect on Their Roles
As Love Letters takes centre stage at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, audiences are being drawn into A.R. Gurney’s evocative romantic comedy, which captur
Flavours of Bali, Indonesia At Hilton Colombo Residencies
A slice of Bali arrives in Colombo as Hilton Colombo Residencies hosts its Balinese Food Festival from 7 to 21 February 2025 to journey to the heart o
Buzz with Danu: Shashi Jayawardena
Welcome back to another edition of Buzz with Danu, where we spill the tea on industry leaders, game-changers, and those who make the world a little mo
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