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The Buzz with Danu – MasterChef Sri Lanka Winner Special
After months of pressure, passion, and plates that told stories, Sanjula Manoj walked away as the very first winner of MasterChef Sri Lanka. From trav
Why Sri Lankans Must Break Up with Labels
There’s a particular kind of silence that falls in a Colombo room when someone walks in wearing a recognizable aesthetic or logo. It’s not admirat
Artists for Autism Awareness: Merak 2026 Celebrates the Power of Creative Collaboration
A powerful convergence of art, education, and social impact is set to take centre stage in Sri Lanka with Merak 2026, a national initiative spearheade
Buzz with Danu - Apache Indian
I’ve wanted to do this Buzz with Danu for a very long time, and speaking to him over the phone made me realise just how passionate he is about music
Young Sri Lankan Innovators Win Silver at ICIA 2026
Three young innovators from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, have brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by winning the Silver Innovation
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Shortlist for the 33rd Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation and with the support of the British Council, is pleased to share the shortlist for the
RihView: MJ & Vijay
This week felt like a reminder that influence doesn’t always follow logic. Some things hold their place long after their time has passed. Others mov
Why Online Security Is Being Rethought Right Now
There is a conversation happening right now among the world’s most senior technology and security professionals. It is not about a virus, a hacker g
Love, Lies and Wildlife
Few playwrights in Sri Lanka have mastered the delicate balance between humour and insight quite like Indu Dharmasena. With a career spanning decades
Buzz with Danu: When Vari Vari Found Its Way Home
Standing there, watching Dhee bring Vari Vari to life in Sri Lanka, I couldn’t help but pause and take it all in. This wasn’t just another music l
The Watchlist Whisperer: Emily in Paris (S5) & XO, Kitty (S3)
This week’s Watchlist is all about the shiny and new, or at least, things that look new until you look a little closer. We’re heading to Rome for
Don’t Save the Pretty Things for Someday
We’re all creatures of habit, even when we don’t mean to be. We fold away our nicest clothes, keep our favorite perfume for special days, and tell
La Bamba! Set to Ignite the Stage
Colombo is anticipating the arrival of the West End–licensed musical ‘La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz’ at Cinnamon Life, presented by City of Dre
ITC Ratnadipa Presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra
ITC Ratnadipa, in collaboration with the Jayantha Premachandra Foundation, presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra, a retrospective exhibitio
City of Dreams and John Keells Foundation complete screening of Local Talent for La Bamba – Song of Veracruz!
The innovative search for Sri Lanka’s musical theatre talents for an international production has successfully concluded, with a promising group of
The New Face of Digital Fraud This Avurudu Season
This year, the scammer may not sound suspicious. They may sound perfectly human. The voice on the phone knows your name. The SMS from your bank loo
Book Review: Sean Perera’s A Butterfly
Make the mistake of reading Sean Perera’s debut novel, A Butterfly, while hungry, and you will soon find yourself craving all manner of deliciousnes
From Negombo Kitchens to London’s Culinary Spotlight: Sylvia Perera
At 60, Sylvia Perera turned a lifetime of cooking into an award-winning restaurant empire, celebrating Sri Lankan heritage, family, and craft.
Kandy to Lead Sri Lanka’s Historic Debut in Global ‘City Nature Challenge’ 2026
With the distinct and persistent calls of the Asian Koel (Sinhalese: Koha), another calling is gracing Sri Lanka during the month of April. For the fi
The Little Green Owl That Turned Language Learning Into a Daily Habit
There is an app on more than 500 million phones around the world that has made people feel genuinely guilty for missing a vocabulary lesson. If you ha
Women who did it, Anyway: Aysha Aqeedah
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
The Watchlist Whisperer: Inside the Manosphere & Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
This week’s Watchlist is basically about perspective - what we choose to see, and what we only understand later. Inside the Manosphere looks at a ve
Not All Sisterhood Is Sacred: The Truth About Female Friendships, Fallout, and Finally Choosing Peace
We love the idea of girls supporting girls. It looks good on Instagram, sounds empowering in captions, and feels like something we should all belie
Crafting Visibility for Sri Lanka: Mehala Ford’s London Vision
Friday Sari Project founder Mehala Ford is steadily emerging as one of the few independent champions working to secure meaningful international visibi
Resilience in the Face of Adversity - Ms Shyara Seneviratne
Resilience in the Face of Adversity Ms Shyara Seneviratne
Women who did it, Anyway: Dilushi Mendis
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
International Cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz Set to Perform at City of Dreams Sri Lanka!
Sri Lankan audiences are in for a spectacular theatrical experience this April as the international cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz takes the s
Derrick Junkeer with Bright Light: A concert beyond vision
Prepare for an extraordinary evening of music, inspiration, and purpose as internationally acclaimed singer and music producer, Derrick Junkeer, renow
PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA – A DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA, to be held on 29th March at the Cinnamon Grand, in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka [RAS], promises to be a day filled wit
The Green Runway – A Celebration of Eco-Conscious Fashion and Sri Lankan Artistry
In celebration of Zonta Yellow Rose Month, the Zonta Club II of Colombo will present “The Green Runway” a special showcase of environmentally frie
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