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The Kitchenette Colombo
For best friends Piyum and Yeheli, the initial lockdown sparked a business idea for a passion they both shared. The Kitchenette, providing custom-ord
Buzz with Danu - George Cooke
Today on the buzz I speak to the very talented George Cooke, the Deputy Director of Bandaranaike Center of International Studies. George has worked on
Anoma Wijewardene
SLDF 2021, billed as Sri Lanka’s first ever virtual design festival to showcase and highlight ‘Designed and Made in Sri Lanka’ will take place f
W@W - Military Aviators Pavithra & Rangana
Last November, Pilot Officers Pavithra Gunarathne and Rangana Weerawardana attached to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made history as the first Lady O
DoubleTree By Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton is a new three-story resort that was recently opened in Weerawila. The resort is owned by KDU Adventures (Private) Limited and ma
2021: The new normal in travel
The year that concluded was catastrophic for the travel and tourism industry. The pandemic saw many planes grounded, fleets reduced and some airlines
Dish It Out: Ornella
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2018 Ornella Gunesekere takes our Q&A!
2021: New Year, New Me
As we get ready to dawn a new year, we asked our readers what they wish to leave behind in 2020 and what they wish to carry forward to 2021. With a co
The Sugar Spot
Passionate about baking from a very young age, Aathikah Emseen Shazran started Sugar Spot as a business in 2016. “I have been greatly inspired by th
Butlers Pub
Butlers Pub is right next to Park Street Mews and it brings you a new experience in dining with their picturesque walls and beautiful lighting; you tr
Sandun Seneviratne Speaks on ‘Vikaari’
It’s truly been a year for the arts as Sandun Seneviratne’s short-film ‘Vikaari’ wins ‘Best Short Film’ at the Screamfest Horror Film Fest
Designer 1-2-1: Sajee Seneviratne
Having launched her brand Mendes in 2018 Sajee had made great strides in Colombo’s fashion sphere. Her designs are fresh, cool and convey a sense of
Environmental Destruction in 2020
Sri Lanka’s environment as well as her wildlife are facing turbulent times. This is evident with several policy-level decisions that were taken to s
Our Christmas Table In A Pandemic
Christmas songs, brightly lit trees, gift exchanges and gatherings one after another – this is what Christmas is usually for a lot of us. But 2020
Dish It Out: Nelum Haththella
Editor of the Brides of Sri Lanka magazine, Nelum is also a well-known foodie. Her page @foodandtravelescapades always show us the most drool-worthy f
Ceylon Muffins
Having always found comfort in baking, Ceylon Muffins by Jaish Parathalingam Jayesingha was a lockdown project that came to life. “I wanted to do so
’Tis the Season for Giving
Christmas is the season for giving, sharing and spreading love. Almost all communities are engaged in some sort of giving during Christmas. Giving bac
Be Their Santa Paws This Christmas ...
Christmas is all about giving and this festive season, as we swap grand celebrations for small, intimate gatherings, these rescues could certainly use
Designer 1-2-1: Araliya Thevapalan
Necessity is the mother of invention and that is what drove Araliya to launch her eponymous brand earlier this year. A graduate in International Relat
All I want for Christmas is……..
We are just days away from Christmas, one of the most joyous festivals of the year which brings hope and happiness to many. Christmas for Christians i
Mental Health Allies
Although discourse on the topic of Mental Health is comparatively widespread, it is still misunderstood. Psychologist Hansini Gunasekara talks about h
WTF - Scoops of Hospitality
This week on WTF, we feature the hospitality queen Yasmin Cader who has opened something blue, cute and yummy “Yasmin’s” Cafe. They scoop out Ca
Dish It Out – Jovanka Jayaweera
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Big Bird Delights’ Jovanka takes our Q&A! Home catering business Big Bird Delights has, true to it
Enjoy - Cuisine of Galle Fort Muslims By Fazeera Ismail
To most people, a menu is a list of dishes one orders from, which could always change. To Galle Fort Muslims a menu refers to an exact, immaculate com
Cafe by Maitland
It’s December! You know what that means, it’s a month full of big meals and festivities. I found the perfect spot too! This time around I decided
Fashionably, Danu – Hugs & Kisses
This week I’m bringing out the child in me with this collection put together by hugs & kisses, just as the brand says it’s a warm and friendly bra
Shafna’s Yummy Kitchen
Operating across the Eastern Province, Abdul Careem Shafna started her home business with a passion for baking. “After giving much thought to the fu
WTF – All I want for Christmas
This week on WTF I wanted to get my Christmas list done with and I made a quick stop at Park Street Gourmet located down Park street. It sure looked l
Christmas Amidst a Pandemic
This year has been a rollercoaster ride with hardly anything going according to plan for anyone. But this year also taught us to be grateful for being
Designer 1-2-1: Sathomi Ekanayake
Based in Japan, Sathomi is heavily influenced by Japanese culture and customs. A graduate of the AOD, Sathomi creates looks that fall into the genre o
