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Women who did it, Anyway: Aysha Aqeedah
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
The Watchlist Whisperer: Inside the Manosphere & Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
This week’s Watchlist is basically about perspective - what we choose to see, and what we only understand later. Inside the Manosphere looks at a ve
Not All Sisterhood Is Sacred: The Truth About Female Friendships, Fallout, and Finally Choosing Peace
We love the idea of girls supporting girls. It looks good on Instagram, sounds empowering in captions, and feels like something we should all belie
Crafting Visibility for Sri Lanka: Mehala Ford’s London Vision
Friday Sari Project founder Mehala Ford is steadily emerging as one of the few independent champions working to secure meaningful international visibi
Resilience in the Face of Adversity - Ms Shyara Seneviratne
Resilience in the Face of Adversity Ms Shyara Seneviratne
Women who did it, Anyway: Dilushi Mendis
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
International Cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz Set to Perform at City of Dreams Sri Lanka!
Sri Lankan audiences are in for a spectacular theatrical experience this April as the international cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz takes the s
Feng Shui: Main door and entry way
Designing and installing the main door and frame is an essential part of building construction. Adopting the correct dimensions, materials, and placem
The Whinging Pome: Manly by the Sea…
The ferry leaves from wharf 3 circular Quay Sydney . It’s mid-week and mid-day, so only thirty percent full. Departure time is fixed. It’s the fi
The Invisible Frontline: How Global Wars are Reshaping Sri Lanka
As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its 21st day, with the conflict increasingly spilling across the region, Anusha David poses a pertinent question
Derrick Junkeer with Bright Light: A concert beyond vision
Prepare for an extraordinary evening of music, inspiration, and purpose as internationally acclaimed singer and music producer, Derrick Junkeer, renow
PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA – A DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA, to be held on 29th March at the Cinnamon Grand, in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka [RAS], promises to be a day filled wit
Women who did it, Anyway: Ayomi Gunawardena
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
The Green Runway – A Celebration of Eco-Conscious Fashion and Sri Lankan Artistry
In celebration of Zonta Yellow Rose Month, the Zonta Club II of Colombo will present “The Green Runway” a special showcase of environmentally frie
Rocking on the Rocks
We land in Sydney, and the Rocks have heavy rain, and it’s late in the evening. A pleasant, young, well-educated Indian taxi driver from Hyderabad
Fashion as Fine Art: Senaka De Silva’s New Mission to Train Designers
For decades, Senaka De Silva has been a vibrant and influential figure in Sri Lanka’s creative landscape—an artist, designer, model trainer and fa
Buzz with Danu - Fairytales Suck
Anonymous Productions will bring back the bold and witty stage production Fairytales Suck! , marking the return of a show that blends humour, satire,
The Business of Loneliness
Not long ago, loneliness was considered a private ache, something people endured quietly and rarely discussed in polite company. Today, it is a market
RihView: Fuel Queues & School Extra Curricular Costs
This week’s news had a very familiar Sri Lankan theme: other people make the mess, and somehow we end up standing in line for it. Fuel queues are cr
AI’s Quiet Takeover of How Work Actually Gets Done
Something fundamental changed in how businesses operate, and it happened so gradually that many didn’t notice the transition. AI stopped being the s
Why Most People Quit the Gym (PS. It’s Not Laziness)
This is the most common explanation given when someone stops going to the gym. After more than a decade in the fitness community, I can confidently sa
Women who did it, Anyway : Neomi Koswatte
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
Buzz with Danu - Not in India
Last evening, I found myself heading up to Level 23 at Indiya, Cinnamon Life, and it turned out to be one of those dinners that simply reminds you why
Women who did it, Anyway: Sarrah Sammoon
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
“A SHOW FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL MAKE YOU GET UP AND DANCE!”: DIRECTOR PAUL MORRISSEY ON LA BAMBA!
In early February, City of Dreams and the John Keells Foundation announced the staging of the West End-licensed musical “La Bamba! The Song of Verac
The Watchlist Whisperer with Rihaab Mowlana
This week’s Watchlist came together in two very different ways: one show I’d been waiting years to see return, and one film I watched almost by ac
The Morning After Women’s Day
By the time you read this, Women’s Day is already behind us. The pink graphics have slowed down. The WhatsApp forwards declaring “Here’s to s
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026
International Women’s Day is a global day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also calls for ac
Nail It: A Guide to Safe Fake Nails
Nails are more than just a small detail in a woman’s appearance; they can be a canvas for creativity, a boost of confidence, and even a little daily
Empowering Sri Lankan Women Through Enterprise and Opportunity
Empowering Sri Lankan Women Through Enterprise and Opportunity