• 30 March 2022
Take a peek at Eat Street CMB

We decided to check out the ’’Eat Street Colombo’’ ( Eat Street CMB ) Street Food Festival!

  • 11 March 2022
Historical landmarks in Pottuvil

Pottuvil is home to an abundance of archaeology sites, steeped in history. Once part of the flourishing Kingdom of Ruhuna, these ancient sites give a

  • 04 March 2022
CONQUERING THE SOUTH POLE, ANTARCTICA

Ever wondered what it’s like to tour the Antarctic? Sri Lankan-born Dinuka Karunaratne shares his journey to the Geographical South Pole, Antarctic

  • 14 February 2022
A love story - 1948

This Valentine’s Day, we bring you a timeless love story as 102-year-old Lionel Sirimanne recounts how he met the love of his life and how their lov

  • 14 February 2022
Exploring Kumana

The Kumana National Park is home to an abundance of flora and fauna and many archaeological sites. Join us as we take you through its serene environs.

  • 19 January 2022
Meet the oldest aviator in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s first ever Flight Radio Officer/ Navigator, the now retired Lionel Sirimanne has always lived life on his own terms. Independent and ent

  • 17 December 2021
SRI LANKA’S FIRST DOG PARK

Canis Lanka, the pet-food company behind Sri Lanka’s first ever dedicated space for the four-legged member of your family, The Dog Park is giving do

  • 12 December 2021
In conversation with Bhoomi

Bhoomi Harendran was recently adjudged the Transgender Hero at the 2021 APCOM Heroes Award ceremony. Here she shares her life story and how Sri Lanka

  • 26 November 2021
Spotlight on Cannabis

Cannabis is a plant that has long been banned in Sri Lanka. However, it’s commercial uses are manifold. Here, Dr. Wasantha Sena Weliange explains th

  • 27 October 2021
Tackling abuse and exploitation in Sri Lanka

In the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s grim rising statistics of abuse and exploitation cases, ESTER Advocacy is an organization that aims to work towards c

  • 03 October 2021
World Animal Day 2021

In this World Animal Day, let’s reflect on how choices made by humans affect animals.

  • 27 September 2021
HOW TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

If your business is already on the internet, see whether you have followed the right steps so that you can optimize accordingly. If you’re just star

  • 15 September 2021
The new gazette and plight of captive elephants

Animal rights activists have highlighted several questionable clauses in the new gazette issued on the Protection, Wellbeing and Registration of Tamed

  • 06 August 2021
EXPLORING THE KOGGALA LAKE

The Koggala Lake is already famous. It’s home to the island of Madol Doova which inspired Martin Wickramasinghe’s eponymous book. Over the years,

  • 29 July 2021
Meet COLBY!

This AI powered chatbot by 14 year old Anudi Nupearachchi is a finalist at the global Technovation Girls 2021 competition. She is the only Sri Lankan

  • 06 July 2021
Makeup & Mechanics: Rudisha N

Sri Lanka’s first female car reviewer Rudisha Nammuniarachchi is as adept with the wrench as she is with a makeup brush. The Daily Mirror Life caugh

  • 02 July 2021
Tried something new in the kitchen during lockdown?

We asked you to send in some of your most creative dishes. From those that were made to delight your kids and family to the first time dishes you trie

  • 28 June 2021
Green Revolution and its impacts

Back in the 1960s the Green Revolution was introduced to increase the yield of various crops. But several years later it had a drastic impact on agric

  • 08 June 2021
BLOW BY BLOW

Aristocratic couturier Selena Blow speaks on her Sri Lankan heritage and her life in fashion

  • 05 June 2021
World Environment Day 2021

As a responsible citizen it is your duty to protect the environment. This Environment Day, let’s reflect on the threat we humans have posed on the e

  • 19 May 2021
Chaiwala Colombo

Here’s an inspiring story of a group of entrepreneurs who dared to think out-of-the-box during a pandemic.

  • 29 April 2021
Can social dancing help lose weight?

Kasun Dias and Anastasia April of Body Bar speaks about the social dancing culture in Sri Lanka.

  • 20 April 2021
Natural wonders of Matale

A visit to Matale isn’t complete if you don’t visit Sera Ella and Riverston, two breathtaking sights that will make you want to spend more time wi

  • 20 April 2021
Turning the pages with Yudhanjaya

Shortlisted for a Nebula Award, one of the most prestigious awards for Sci-fi writing, in the world, author Yudhanjaya Wijeratne unravels the mysterie

  • 08 April 2021
I didn’t think I’ll go VIRAL globally

Creating a sensation when he went viral with his song covers, Sandaru Sathsara​ shares his amazing story on his journey from a virtual unknown to a

  • 01 April 2021
The art of Ola Leaf Writing

Ancient texts in Sri Lanka were written on Ola leaf manuscripts, a practice that is continued by members of the Sangha.

  • 23 March 2021
HSBC Emerging Designers 2021

Here we go backstage with the 11 emerging designers who will showcase their collections at HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2021.

  • 19 March 2021
Turning the pages with Yashodhya

Hailing from the deep south, young writer Dilshani Yashodya speaks about her maiden novel “The Demon Within”.

  • 19 March 2021
Limestone industry in Matale

a second generation limestone quarry owner from Matale speaks about the age-old industry, challenges and suggestions for its sustainability in future.

  • 11 March 2021
Tattoos and Taboos

Sri Lanka has had a budding tattoo culture for a long time but it is in recent years that we’ve seen the culture fully bloom into something more sus