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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
ALL YOU CAN EAT CURRY NIGHT AT THE CHINWAG
If you have settled into knowing The Chinwag as one of Colombo’s best hole-in-the-wall joints for juicy, flavour-packed dumplings (I’m thinking of
Buzz with Danu - Lakmal Darmarathna
He conned his way into our hearts with Koombiyo, and now he’s stealing the spotlight on the silver screen. Meet Lakha—a storyteller who doesn’t
Review: An Evening of ‘’Family, Fun and Love’’ - Sanjeev in Concert with Tharuka and Cheran
On the evening of April 25th, the Lionel Wendt Theatre was filled with warmth, music, and a sense of togetherness as ‘Sanjeev in Concert with Tharuk
DK to celebrate 50 years in showbiz this May
There has never been a dull moment at concerts organized by Damayantha Kuruppu – the man who elevated Sri Lanka’s showbiz industry to greater heig
From Crisis to Columbia University: Journalist Dimuthu Attanayake shares her story
When Sri Lanka was facing an economic collapse in 2021–2022, journalist Dimuthu Athanayake was staring at a bleak future. She’d lost everything
The Other Woman: She Knew. She Stayed. She’s Telling You Why.
They’ve been called homewreckers, temptresses, and worse. But the women we never hear from - the “other” women - are finally speaking up.
RihView: Zoo Animals, Sperm Races and First Aid
The past week had everything: giraffes arriving in a country that can’t even keep its bears fed, American sperm racing for awareness (because of cou
Elevate Your 2025 Job Search: Essential Courses for a Standout Resume
In today’s fast-moving world, learning doesn’t stop at graduation - it’s what keeps your career growing. For Sri Lankans navigating the twists a
Being ‘Fine’ All the Time is Exhausting
May might not ring any bells when it comes to mental health in Sri Lanka. It usually pops up more in October, when World Mental Health Day rolls aroun
Seillans: My favourite little village in Provence, France
It’s easy to miss the little village of Seillians as you drive from Bargemon to Fayence along the bottom of the hill in Provence, southern France. T
The Handcrafted Journey of Lasanthi Limited Edition
It all started with 20 handmade clutch purses, a few greeting cards, and a batch of brownies. Lasanthi never imagined that her small stall at a Kandy
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Shortlist for the 32nd Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in proud partnership with John Keells Foundation, is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 32nd Gratiaen Prize, celebrating
CHAYHANE: A little Turkish delight in Colombo
As a travel consultant of 10 years, Naura Aufer has journeyed across the world, but there’s something about Turkey that always draws her back- the w
Buzz with Danu - Vraie Cally Balthazaar
Today on Buzz with Danu, I sit down with the Mayoral Candidate for the NPP for Colombo City Vraie Cally Balthazaar — a fresh yet fearless voice in p
Weddings by Shangri-La - The Luxe Edit
Shangri-La Colombo is set to redefine luxury weddings with Weddings by Shangri-La – The Luxe Edit, an exclusive showcase of exquisite wedding experi
Feel the rhythm of unity, harmony, and celebration!
Experience the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka alongside Bathiya & Santhush (BNS), Sheeam Dean, Dr. Aruran Arunanthy, and The Old Joes’ Choir under
Grammy Winner Ne-Yo Set to Perform Live in Sri Lanka This December
Renowned American R&B superstar and three time Grammy award winner Ne-Yo is set to electrify Sri Lanka with his first-ever live performance in Colombo
The Watchlist Whisperer: When Life Gives You Tangerines & You
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
RihView: Movies, Trash, and Kindness
Some weeks, Sri Lanka feels like a whole series of plot twists that nobody bothered to edit. The past week, between cinema surprises, trash trails, an
Mental Health, But Make It Aesthetic: The Soft Era of Healing
Healing is not something we do behind closed doors anymore. Whether it is shared through playlists, scribbled in journals, whispered through guided me
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