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Celebrating the festive season safely and responsibly
With Christmas tomorrow and New Year’s approaching, it is a time filled with anticipation, celebration and joy. However, it is essential to prioriti
Blast Thru 2024 to 2025: The Ultimate Countdown Experience
As the year draws to a close, Ramada by Wyndham Colombo is gearing up to host Colombo’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration. The ’’Bla
The HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival is set for January 17-19, 2025, under the curation of Mita Kapur, who has assisted in implementing the visi
The Whinging Pome: Nelson Mandela - a visionary and my hero
Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei South Africa in 1918, into a tribal royal family. He spent 27 years however in prison, including periods of hard
Workspace energies
When you can learn to balance the energy in your work environment, your own energy will be in harmony. When that happens, all of the things you want i
The Story Behind My Sister’s Kitchen: A Conversation with Thushara Innasithamby
When it comes to authentic Jaffna cuisine, My Sister’s Kitchen (MSK) has made its mark as a trusted name for over a decade. A home-based cloud kitch
Buzz with Danu - Nishan Silva
Today on the buzz I have Nishan Silva: The Game-Changer in Hospitality. Nishan Silva is a name synonymous with innovation, passion, and exceptional le
Eat the Rainbow
We are no strangers to infamous sayings such as “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” or “you are what you eat” which were devised to promote
Design Beyond Limits: The Reinvention of Notebook Culture
Imagine a world where design isn’t just about pixels and perfection, but about passion, personality, and pure creative joy. Welcome to the universe
Why goodbye matters
Whether it’s the final page of a book, the last day of the year, or the end of a relationship, endings are a part of life that we all encounter, and
Mastering the Art of Leather Craft: Rosaria Liyanage
At just 31, Rosaria Liyanage has carved a niche as a leather artisan, seamlessly blending traditional Italian craftsmanship with a global perspective.
Sew Much Joy
The Patchwork Cloth Doll and Craft Expo is coming to the BMICH Mihilaka Medura on 20th, 21st and 22nd December 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6.00p.m. and it pr
Feng Shui: Dissipate unfavorable energies
A normal concern in any home is to keep the family free of negative influences, bad luck and ill health. Over a period of time the house normal gather
The Whinging Pome: Don’t go chasing waterfalls
There are said to be over four hundred waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Lanka Council of Waterfalls say there could be more, some known to locals but not logg
Tag me @danu - Ultimate Christmas Experience
Welcome to the Ultimate Christmas Experience at Park Street Gourmet! The season of joy, indulgence, and giving is here, and PSG is ready to make your
Modern Friendships in the Age of Ghosting
Friendships have always been fluid, shaped by life’s inevitable ebbs and flows. But in the digital age, the landscape of human connection has underg
The not-so-jolly side of the season
Behind the jingle bells and clinking glasses at midnight, Christmas and New Year’s can be a lot harder to power through than it looks. Amidst a mult
KALĀ 2025: Celebrating South Asian Art and the 75th Anniversary of UVPA
The second edition of KALĀ, a premier platform for South Asian modern and contemporary art, is set to return to Sri Lanka in 2025. KALĀ aims to str
Serenity by Mims
Serenity by Mims an online store selling semi-precious crystal jewellery was launched in Sri Lanka recently. It was something that started as a hobby
Gourmet Galle 2025: A Feast of Culinary Adventures on Sri Lanka’s South Coast
Gourmet Galle 2025, is seven weeks of mouth-watering gourmet events that span from January 27 to March 9, 2025, bringing together globally celebrated
The Whinging Pome: Hikka Beaches Boats, and Booze
For the first decade of living in Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa was a place I drove through to get to my favourite city of Galle. It is seventeen kilometres aw
WNPS Monthly Lecture: Carbon Credits & Blue Forest Finance
Mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes—known as ’’blue carbon ecosystems’’—play a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide, making them es
Sri Lanka’s Youth Converge this weekend at Play Expo and Colombo Comic Expo
Gamer.LK proudly announces the return of Play Expo & Colombo Comic Expo 2024 powered by Coca-Cola, Sri Lanka’s largest festival of youth, gaming, an
Christmas At Barista
It’s finally here! Barista has launched their Christmas menu for 2024 and yes… it’s festive and delicious. The Christmas menu includes six fest
Mad Dogs launches their latest Italian menu
Unveiling its newest culinary venture, a delectable Italian menu, Mad Dogs continue to showcase their expanded expertise in the art of gastronomy.
From Los Angeles to Colombo
Renowned Sri Lankan musician Mahesh Balasooriya, an accomplished pianist, composer, and arranger, is set to perform at Amari Colombo Hotel on 12th and
Buzz with Danu - Dhanush De Costa
It all started when Dhanush and Shani had a baby—and his adorable little face got snapped! That’s when they fell in love with the idea of creating
The Watchlist Whisperer: Movies based on true events
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 Dichotomy of Sri Lankan Work Culture
Sri Lanka’s work culture paints a tale of two extremes. On one side, the private sector is synonymous with relentless hustle, where employees are of
Level up your life before 2025
With 2025 less than a month away, it is natural to reflect on where you stand in life. Are you feeling a pang of disappointment or stressed out if you