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Wiz Phonics: Making learning fun and simple
Zahara Tharique, mom of 6-year-old twins Liyanah and Eesa, kickstarted Wiz Phonics after researching ways in which she could teach them letters and so
Timeless and priceless vinyl records...
Following the pattern of many things in history, vinyl records have faded with time only to gain popularity amongst music lovers once again. The price
Mass Deforestation
Invasive species have been identified as a threat to biodiversity. While these are brought into the country by different means, native species could a
Yasmin’s by the One and Only Yasmin Cader
Yasmin’s by Yasmin Cader opened last Saturday, on the 5th of December, 2020 and it is situated in Madiwela, on the top floor of Master Pieces by She
Festive Afternoon Tea At The Sapphyr Lounge, Shangri-La Colombo
Welcoming the season, Shangri-La Colombo is geared up for a festive and safe celebration this Christmas inviting guests to create memories with close
Magic Whisk
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
Buzz with Danu - Isuru & Natasha Fonseka
Today on the Buzz I have a fit couple who are a perfect fit too, Isuru and Natasha are cute together and what they have achieved as one is very impres
Designer 1-2-1: Gayanth Karunarathne
Swapping his knowledge of legal jargon law student Gayanth Karunaratne could not resist the calling to be a fashion designer and after one year of stu
Patta History: Making Our History Accessible and Fun to Watch
It is a pity that many Sri Lankans have barely shown an interest in our island nation’s rich history, something the team behind Patta History are se
How knowledge was spread
Memory – as much as it’s a blessing we also blame our memory when we forget something important. But what would it have been like to store informa
The Golden Dragon
I found myself wandering about the Taj Samudra Hotel last Saturday in search of The Golden Dragon, having never been, and couldn’t help but notice h
WTF: It’s a Steal!
On WTF this week I did some Christmas shopping at Home Bargains. This is a little place with a lot of amazing and one of a kind items which make it an
Veganism: A growing way of life
With increasing numbers of people becoming more aware of their diet and lifestyle, veganism as a way of life is being embraced especially among millen
Dish It Out: Wayne Onray Seneviratne
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, The Dude with the Food takes our Q&A! It takes a lot to be titled ‘The Dude with the Food’ and Wa
Quarantine Home Bakers - The Brownie Jar
For baker Zuhara Faj – dessert is everything. With a strong passion for baking since she was very young, it seemed only natural for her to start her
More Than Just a Hobby
Last time we spoke about how any hobby can be monetised and be made a profession and we introduced three upcoming individuals who were following their
W@W - Kashmira Edirisinghe
It is the season to receive and send gifts, although this Christmas will not be the same as before. But choosing gifts will not be too much of a chall
Haphazard development projects testing nature’s will
Ambitious development projects have put the environment to test. Therefore environmentalists are in a constant battle to protect nature. Last week, a
Redefining Masculinity
Harry Styles’ Vogue cover sparked discourse on the constructs of “masculinity” and “gendered dressing”, garnering both praise and criticism
The Éclair Factory
The Éclair Factory by baker Mafaza Haleem promises Colombo luxurious choux patisseries in all shapes, flavours and sizes. What was initially started
Dish It Out: Dush Ratnayake
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Dush takes our Q&A! Dush Ratnayake is the culinary great behind everyone’s favourite CBP brand Bell
WTF - Little Rome
Today on WTF, I write about my last stay in Jaffna, visiting my home town the village Sillalai, situated 10 miles (16 kilometres) away from Jaffna tow
Quarantine Home Bakers - Happy Hours
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
Design 1-2-1: Uddami Wijesekara
Living by her personal motto of ‘being brave, facing challenges and a never-give-up on your dreams’ attitude has helped designer Uddami Wijesekera
ICCB 2020 Virtual Sale
Christmas may not be the same this time with the global pandemic. But that certainly hasn’t stopped the energetic live wires behind International Ch
Muthurajawela - From a biodiversity hotspot to a haven for racketeers
Muthurajawela, a wetland that plays a key role in maintaining the ecological balance in Colombo and Gampaha Districts is now under threat. From its li
Fashionably Danu - LOVI
Today on Fashionably Danu, I wanted to check out the all-new collection from LOVI. When our days are now mostly at home, keeping it simple is what we
Dish It Out: Dinali & Shana
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Café Kumbuk’s powerhouse duo takes our Q&A! Dinali Dandeniya and Shana Dandeniya are the mom-daugh
WTF - From 1847
This week on WTF we visit one of the oldest hospitals in our country - Green Memorial Hospital - which is located in Manipay. This is where I was born
Quarantine Home Bakers: Roo’s Deli & Oh My Oats!
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
