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Rukshan at 70: A Musical Journey Without Boundaries
Rukshan’s creativity knows no boundaries. Unconfined by genre, he is a composer, director, multi-instrumentalist, and performer who continually deli
Four Waterfront Walks in Colombo
I’m a daily walker living opposite Galle Face Green and the sea. I draw the curtains most days and feel blessed, whether it’s rain, wind or sunshi
Buzz with Danu: Room Number 106
Room Number 106: The Suitcase That Shocked Sri Lanka… and the Story We May Never Truly Know Some stories refuse to leave us. Not because we kn
The Weight You Can’t See
Years of working in the fitness industry have taught me that the heaviest things people carry into a gym are rarely the weights they lift. They’re t
The Age of Digital Deception
Here is a question worth sitting with before you scroll any further today. The last video that made you gasp, laugh, or feel outraged online, did you
Buzz with Danu - Dhananjaya Siriwardena
There are actors who perform a role, and then there are actors who completely disappear into one. Dhananjaya Siriwardena belongs in the second categor
Dress Codes, Power Plays, and the Myth of Gendered Clothing
South Asia has a long history of drape, softness, and unstructured silhouettes, but somehow, in 2026, the most controversial thing a person can do is
Rukshan Perera, A Musical Journey, 21st June
As the evergreen and debonair Mr Rukshan Perera prepares to celebrate a special birthday, we wish him much success in the years to come. Undoubtedly,
‘Udayshanth Fernando: Living Design’ Debuts in Mumbai following International Launches in Milan and Colombo
The Paradise Road Group of Companies is delighted to announce the Mumbai launch of ‘Udayshanth Fernando: Living Design’, the definitive monograph
The Whinging Pome: Royal Forest Park... Kandy
Kandy is my least favourite city in Sri Lanka. Every visit confirms it: traffic, pollution, and a general sense that the place is a bit grubby. Yet he
The Buzz with Danu – Damsith Wimalasena
There’s something incredibly inspiring about seeing young Sri Lankans dream big, work hard, and make their mark on the world stage. My guest toda
ENCORE! The 70s, 80s & More… Like You’ve Never Heard Before
Encore! The 70s, 80s & More … Like You’ve Never, a unique production will be held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on July 18 and 19.
Visakesa Chandrasekaram on becoming the first two-time Gratiaen winner and more
We were midway through a WhatsApp call - Chandrasekaram navigating an afternoon in Australia, me on the other end in Colombo - when the question about
Why Advice Alone Won’t Change Your Life
One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed after years in the fitness industry is that people love asking for advice. Every week, I hear some v
Experience the French Art of Living at Colombo’s First French Market
What if a Sunday morning in Colombo could feel a little like a stroll through a French village? On June 21, La Maison de Colombo will host the city
‘Bengal Bungalow’ Box Office is Now Open!
Prepare for a whirlwind of amnesia, eccentric British aristocrats, and a menagerie of mayhem. This July 2026, the Lionel Wendt Theatre will once again
The Whinging Pome: Mount Fuji - Better from a Distance
Tokyo, the largest railway station in the world, is our starting point. Our goal is the amazing Mount Fuji, the holy symbolic cone and its many lakes.
Buzz with Danu - Maria Silva
From the moment she walked into the MasterChef kitchen, her quirky personality, warmth, and authenticity made her impossible not to root for. Week aft
Specialised Elephant Milk Formula Introduced
In a significant conservation collaboration, the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in partnership with the China Merchants F
The End of the Big Fat Sri Lankan Wedding?
As wedding season unfolds, more Sri Lankan couples are choosing intimate celebrations over grand receptions. Is it simply about cost, or are changing
Eco-friendly Feng Shui
There was a time when we all lived in harmony with nature, feeling deep gratitude for all that the bountiful earth provided. Living by the riverside,
Blocking Social Media for U16 Draws Mixed Reactions: Parents for it, children against
Countries that are joining the list for banning social media for U16 are slowly and steadily increasing. With Australia recording a world-first for th
The Whinging Pome: A great story .. Knox / Boyle
I never had the chance of meeting Richard Boyle, who died in Colombo in 2023. His wife recently loaned me two books Richard wrote and published - Knox
Buzz with Danu - The Duet Songbook
I’ve known Shehara and Dinushka for many years and have had the privilege of watching their journeys as artists, both individually and together. Ove
Planning a Destination Wedding
Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning
The profound, unglamorous power of just getting up and moving
It usually starts in the most relatable Sri Lankan way possible. A woman wakes up and says, “Tomorrow I will start walking.” Tomorrow arrives, and
The Friend Who Stopped Showing Up
One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training, coaching, and
Your Smartest Move in 2026? Buy a Dumber Phone
When was the last time you sat through an entire dinner without glancing at your phone? Or watched a full sunset without the urge to photograph it? Or
GREEN CHILIES RETURNS AFTER SEVEN YEARS TO REIGNITE SRI LANKA’S ADVERTISING INDUSTRY SPIRIT
After a seven-year hiatus, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved advertising industry gatherings is making a much-anticipated return. Green Chilies 2026, th
The Smoke that Thunders Victoria Falls, Africa
David Livingstone was the first white explorer to see the Victoria Falls in central Africa in 1865. The Zambezi River drops 354 feet into the gorge an
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