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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Scheduled to be held on the 26th and 27th of July, the students of Methodist College are eager to make their much-anticipated comeback on stage with t
Parenting and Growing Up in the 21st Century
Today we commence a new column titled IN YOUR OPINION, where important, newsworthy and salient subjects are addressed by a cross section of people, in
Buzz with Danu: Dishnira Saparamadu - Ariyarathne
Today on the Buzz I speak to a very talented and enthusiastic person, who is always on the go and ever so willing to see the best come out of any situ
How Virtual and Artificial Reality are Shaping the Future
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies that are reshaping how we interact with digital content and the world around us. Whil
The Friendship Recession: From weekly drinks to radio silence
The days of calling up the old gang for lunch, chatting it up with your girlfriends as you pull out a tacky dress from the hangers at a mall, or shari
From Reel Life to Real Life: The Impact of 2020s TV & Film on Fashion
From the runways to street style, the influence of popular media on what we wear has been profound. I myself was recently referring back to the TV sho
REVERIE: Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the De Lanerolle Brothers
The De Lanerolle Brothers pulled off yet another spectacular show in Colombo last evening, featuring international sopranos Sabina Cvilak and Helen Ma
Rag Set To Wow Colombo!
Veteran director, composer and playwright Jehan Aloysius and his dynamic theatre company CentreStage Productions are now set to stage the spectacular
Nimesha Wijewardana: Making a career in fashion
Young entrepreneur Nimesha Wijewardana always knew her career lay in fashion. From her young days she dreamed of being a designer. Today she is the pr
Sabina & Helen Set to Perform at Reverie
The much-anticipated show ‘Reverie’, scheduled to be held on the 14th of July 2024 at the Hilton Colombo Grand Marquee, promises to be an enchanti
Fashionably Danu - Suit By Embellir
Today I speak about suiting up, if you know me, I’m a big fan of getting a well fitted suit and it’s gives so much of confidence, it’s my life l
Yi Jing At ITC Ratnadipa
Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, promises a “symphony of Asian culinary traditions,” and based on my recent experience, it deliv
Naomi Rajaratnam’s Epic Black Prepares to Take Centre Stage
If there was ever a perfect embodiment of the saying ‘the show must go on,’ it would be the upcoming dance production, ‘Epic Black’. Scheduled
BeWaxed Unveils App
Durga Kenny, the founder and director of BeWaxed, Sri Lanka’s first dedicated waxing salon, has always been a trendsetter. In 2013, she recognised a
Dancesport Championship 2024
The Dancesport Championship 2024 Sri Lanka, held on July 7th at the Golden Rose in Boralesgamuwa, was a vibrant celebration of movement, music, and r
EPIC BLACK: A Tribute to Resilience and the Power of Dance
The well-known dance production house, With My Feet, is set to stage Epic Black choreographed by Naomi Rajaratnam – the legendary dancer and choreog
Tarlton Tea Shop & Cafe
Situated in the heart of Colombo Fort, Tarlton Tea Shop & Cafe is a cosy haven for all tea lovers who are on a quest to elevate their palate. Ventura
The Whinging Pome: Arugambay
Arugam Bay is the most popular tourist destination in the east of Sri Lanka and is a premier surfing and chill location for the young at heart. For me
TEN.30: A Hideaway in Hikkaduwa
Travelling down south is always a pleasurable experience. This time was no different as I stayed at Ten.30 Villa in Hikkaduwa which was an exceptiona
Buzz with Danu: Kosh Hewage
Today on the Buzz I speak to a young and hardworking individual who has worked his way up in the world of fashion. He has also been instrumental in ma
What is your skin colour’s season? A look into personal colour analysis
“Maybe you should go for the black dress instead of purple, everyone looks great in black!” Not really. If you’ve taken a look at the lat
Sleep Your Way to Success: How Rest Boosts Your Brainpower and Creativity
Forget expensive energy drinks and brain-boosting supplements. The secret weapon for peak physical and mental performance and even unlocking your crea
Canva vs. Designers: Will DIY Tools Kill Creativity?
Canva, founded by Melanie Perkins in 2012, revolutionised graphic design by making it accessible to everyone. Frustrated with complex design software,
Druvi Gunasekera
Druvi Gunasekera has been a prominent figure in the travel industry for over 15 years. She is widely recognized as the flagbearer for Sri Lankan bouti
The Whinging Pome: Galle’s Rich Past and Vibrant Future
My favourite seaside place in Sri Lanka is Galle, on the south-east coast. It’s also my most visited location on the island. Despite all these trips
Celebrating Pride: Breaking Barriers
n June, we celebrate and recognize LGBTQ Pride Month in honour of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. This commemorative month acknowledges the significant i
Buzz with Danu - Dr. Anusha Rajamohan
Today on the Buzz I feature this talented lady, who has carved a place for her in the beauty industry, yet keeping her cool and calm personality. Toda
Wedding Bliss or Miss? The Controversy of Child-Free Celebrations
The clinking of glasses, the laughter echoing through a beautifully decorated hall, the joy radiating from the newlyweds – weddings are supposed to
The Watchlist Whisperer: Indian Documentaries
This week, we’re taking a spicy trip across the border for a taste of true-crime documentaries from our fascinating neighbour, India. Get ready to d
The Gentle Art of Slow Living: The Art of Cultivating Calm in a Frantic World
“What if we stopped celebrating ‘busy’ as a measurement of importance? What if instead, we celebrated how much time we had spent enjoying time w