• 29 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
The Delicacy

Lubna Imtizam has always had a passion for baking and whipping up quick desserts. “Two of my favourite hobbies include baking and decorating, so my

  • 29 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Dinusha Sigera

How do our food experts cook and eat? Dinusha of the food blog The Kitchen Footprints takes our Q&A!

  • 29 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Mong Kok Chinese - Authentic Cantonese and Szechwan Cuisine At One Galle Face

Chinese cuisine is easily one of Sri Lanka’s favourite international cuisines to hit the gastronomy scene and making a distinct mark among the many

  • 28 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
14-year-old Anudi creates ‘COLBY’ - an AI for loneliness

Anudi Nupearachchi (14), was one of the many school children who suddenly found herself homebound due to the ongoing global pandemic of 2020. Anudi, a

  • 28 April 2021
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Reminiscence An expression of life growing up in the war zone by Nirmalavasan

Artist Nirmalavasan will exhibit his work at the Paradise Road Galleries, commencing Thursday 29 April - 2 June 2021, with a Preview on the 29th. Shan

  • 27 April 2021
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Designer 1-2-1: Niroshini Perera

Self-taught designer Niroshini Perera trained and worked as a marketing professional. However, her true love for fashion persuaded her to take a leap

  • 27 April 2021
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Exhibition of Temple Art Interiors

A collection of temple art designs including replicas of an 18th century Makara Thorana, a decorative ceiling painting of the Dalada Maligawa, a pett

  • 23 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Tashiya Captain – Justice For Animals

Over the next 40 years or so, Tashiya continued to be an ardent supporter of the cause; if she was not actively involved with animal welfare work, she

  • 22 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Baking Room By Mudee

Baking Room by Mudee is a brand that depicts a tale that merges past experiences and passion into a brand. Though home-baker Muditha often had a passi

  • 22 April 2021
  • Devini Wettimuny
Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at 3 Brothers Italian Bistro

The 3 Brothers Italian Bistro is located in the heart of Park Road, one of the busiest streets in Colombo. They serve authentic Italian dishes unlike

  • 22 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Raahya & Nadira of Forever Badagini

How do our food experts cook and eat? Colombo’s most candid food bloggers and best friends of over 20 years, Raahya Lafir and Nadira Cassim of @fore

  • 21 April 2021
  • Danu Innasithamby
Buzz with Danu - Talented Artistes

This week on the buzz I speak to a team of people who have taken the time to give back to society. The Covid lifestyle sure did break us financially,

  • 21 April 2021
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021: Two Sri Lankans included in list

Last morning, two Sri Lankans, Yudhanjaya Wijeratne and Bhanuka Harischandra woke up to the exciting news that they have been included in the prestigi

  • 20 April 2021
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Celebrating world’s first cosmonaut

On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to fly to space. His flight lasted 108 minutes as he circled the Earth in Sov

  • 20 April 2021
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Designer 1-2-1: Joanne Stoker

Conceived by designer Joanne Stoker before the arrival of Covid-19, NåD, a designer label had to weather the storm before it was officially launched

  • 09 April 2021
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Avani Kalutara: Affordable Luxury

A fusion of tropical modernism and colonial charm, the recently renovated Avani Kalutara is a sprawling property that effortlessly embodies R&R (rest

  • 09 April 2021
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Sinhala and Tamil New Year - From Traditional to a Modernised Affair...

The transition of the Sun from Aries to Pisces, also known as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a much-awaited season in the Sri Lankan calendar. Duri

  • 09 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Cuppy Cakes

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been

  • 08 April 2021
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‘Tenku’ at Kingsbury: New rooftop restaurant offers a high-end dining experience

The Kingsbury Colombo, known as one of the city’s most indulgent dining destinations, unveiled its newest culinary venture, the ‘Tenku’ Japanese

  • 08 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Hiru and Tharu Jayampathi

How do our food experts cook and eat? Food bloggers, @food_diaries, Hiru and Tharu, take our Q&A!

  • 08 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Heavenly Products by Lalanee Perera

Lalanee Perera is an incredible multitasker. She is the Chairperson of Qwest Destinations (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading destination travel a

  • 08 April 2021
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Pizza Factory: an authentic Italian wood fired pizza experience

The wood-fired pizzas at Pizza Factory, the newest pizza dining experience in Colombo are edible works of art. Finished to perfection with thin and cr

  • 07 April 2021
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2020: Crowned, de-crowned & re-crowned

The much anticipated Mrs Sri Lanka World 2020 pageant ended up in a melee after the crowned contestant was de-crowned following a ’mishap’ with el

  • 06 April 2021
  • Danu Innasithamby
Tag me @danu - Indi Yapa Abeywardena Bride

This column is about promoting everything local and everything interesting. If you feel you have something I need to write about - just tag me @danuin

  • 06 April 2021
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
W@W: Menaka De Alwis

Sri Lanka has a long way to go in terms of establishing a sound system of inclusive education. However, certain progress is being made at an individua

  • 02 April 2021
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Young Leaders For Environment 2021

The ongoing environmental destruction has posed greater threats to all communities living in the country. This includes everybody from the coastal com

  • 01 April 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Sanjay Taiki Warnakulasooriya

How do our food experts cook and eat? Ramen Misoya’s Sanjay, takes our Q&A!

  • 01 April 2021
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An Elephant Dead On Every Day: Extinction May Not Be That Far Away!

As reported in the media on the 25th of March, the Secretary to the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation announced that 83 wild elephants had

  • 01 April 2021
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Tropical Yum Easter Brunch & Kids Egg Hunt!

This year we have had a blessing of celebrating Easter with our family and loved ones. At Tropical Yum they have made it an Easter to remember for you

  • 01 April 2021
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Athi Rasa - Luxurious and bountiful Sri Lankan sweets

It is that time of the year to savour some oily kavum and crispy kokis. But have you ever thought traditional Sri Lankan sweets would also be an attra