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The Future of Design: Exploring Figma’s Role in 2025
Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a design or project but felt limited by complicated software, lack of resources, or the inability to collaborat
A Valentine’s Guide to Love Languages
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you might be scrambling to get her the freshest bunch of roses and only the most delectable chocolates.
Mei’s Jiaozi: Preserving Tradition, One Dumpling at a Time
Sitting down with Yu Mei Kumarasinghe, I was immediately drawn to the sight of her expertly folding delicate sheets of dough with practised ease. Each
GLF: Four Days of Literary Brilliance, Debate, and Cultural Celebration
Galle Literary Festival returned this year in spectacular fashion, drawing writers, thinkers, and book lovers from around the world to Sri Lanka’s h
Lost Roots: A Sri Lankan Adoptee’s 20-Year Search for her Birth Family
For 20 years, Fardau Huisman has been searching for a missing piece of her identity—the truth about her birth family. Born in Sri Lanka in January 1
The Whinging Pome: A Visit to Auschwitz
Last week was the eightieth anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland. Visiting the site has been on my bucket list
GLF 2025: Celebrated Authors, Historians, and Chefs Gather for Galle Literary Festival 2025
The Galle Literary Festival 2025 which begins today will over the next next three days host an exceptional lineup of speakers, each bringing a unique
Buzz with Danu - Ranga Madushanka
Meet AGNAR on the buzz this week, Where Style Meets Self-Expression!
The Endless Thought Loop: Why we overthink and how to stop
Do you ever feel most of your problems would be solved if you could get a grip on your overthinking? If you do, you are correct because when you overt
Patriotism and the youth
77 years ago today, the major economic port, Ceylon, broke free from the British Empire and later established itself as the Democratic Socialist Repub
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Innovation That’s Changing Global Technology
In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, a new player has emerged that’s turning heads worldwide. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot released
Galle Literary Festival 2025: A Celebration of Words, Ideas, and Storytelling
Every year, within the ramparts of Galle Fort, where echoes of colonial history meet the rhythms of modern Sri Lanka, a remarkable gathering unfolds
Gourmet Galle: Andi Oliver
Award-winning TV chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver has enjoyed a rich and varied career rooted in food and music. She has been a judge, contributor, an
The Whinging Pome: A Very Diverse Bangkok … Revisited
It has been twenty years since my last visit to Bangkok. Yet, having done two trips there in six months I see much has changed. A bunch of friends
Hideout Lounge Kandy: Eating (and Feasting) in the Hills
There’s something about Kandy’s crisp evening air that makes a good meal even better. Maybe it’s the mist rolling over the hills, the cool breez
Gourmet Galle: Ravinder Bhogal
Born in Kenya to Indian parents, Ravinder Bhogal is an award-winning journalist, author, chef and restaurateur. Ravinder’s acclaimed restaurant, Jik
Rani: How Swarna’s lifelong dream became a reality
Asoka Handagama’s latest cinematic masterpiece ‘Rani’ delves into the extraordinary life of Dr Manorani Saravanamuttu, mother of a prominent jou
Buzz with Danu - Nadiya De Lanerolle
Nadiya is a powerhouse of creativity and strategy, blending her expertise as a TV producer, PR and Reputation Specialist, and Corporate Trainer into a
Commemorating Jayantha Premachandra At the Alliance Francaise
An event commemorating the 90th Birth Anniversary of Jayantha Premachandra will be held at the Allliance Francaise. We had a chat with his daughter
TikTok: Why the World Can’t Get Enough
In just a few short years, TikTok has gone from being ’’that app for kids’’ to a cultural phenomenon shaping how we consume, create, and share
How to Travel on a Budget and Still Have the Time of Your Life
Think a vacation is out of reach because of your bank balance? Think again. Traveling on a budget isn’t just doable—it’s an adventure in itself!
The Fifth Wave: Top Five Design Predictions for 2025
The world of design is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology and shifting aesthetic preferences. For Sri Lankan creators, 2025 offers
Upendra Siriwardana: Sri Lanka’s Singing Sensation Takes Finland by Storm
In the world of reality television, few contestants leave a lasting impression quite like Upendra Siriwardana. The 33-year-old vocalist from Monaragal
Galle Literary Festival Reveals 2025 Art Trail Programme
Galle Literary Festival has released its full Art Trail programme in partnership with ARTRA Magazine. It is scheduled to run in parallel to the litera
The Whinging Pome: Exploring Little Sigiriya
When travelling around Sri Lanka, you can’t help but see how many temples there are. Not surprising when seventy per cent of the population are Budd
Galle Lit Festival Children’s Programme
We had a chat with Tracy Holsinger, Curator Children’s Programme, on her involvement with the GLF.
HEC and Failed Quick Fixes
Today IN YOUR OPINION we focus on the HUMAN ELEPHANT CONFLICT - “The annual economic value of a wild elephant for tourism : Rs 5,270,762 (USD 31,94
Buzz with Danu: Rehan Amaratunga
Rehan Amaratunga is making his big-screen debut in Rani taking on the role of the iconic Richard de Zoysa. Rehan is stepping into the spotlight with a
2025 Year of the Yin Wood Snake - Yi Si
2025 is known as The Year of the Yin Wood Snake – Yi Si. The Year of the Snake commences on 29th January 2025 and ends on 16th February 2026.
Sri Lankan Parents And Their Beloved Quirks
If there’s one thing all Sri Lankans can agree on, it’s this: our parents are in a league of their own. They’re equal parts hilarious, resourcef
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