Entertainment
Crossing Borders: Modern Art from South Asia
Sri Lanka’s rich contribution to South Asian modernism is receiving long-overdue global recognition at Crossing Borders: Modern Art from South Asia,
Capturing Life’s First Moments
There’s something profoundly beautiful about the first chapters of bringing life to this world. Those memories are extremely precious and pass by al
The Sound of Drums: A Musical Celebration by St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7
St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7 proudly presents The Sound of Drums, a spectacular musical celebration that will echo with rhythm, unity, and spiri
Tea, Tuk-Tuks, and UI Tricks: Meet Your New Design Guru
You’re sipping your morning coffee, sketching a rough app interface on a napkin, when suddenly you realize, what if this doodle could become a fully
Buzz with Danu - My First Time in New York… and Juliet Did Not Come to Play
So here I was—first time in New York, wide-eyed, jet-lagged, and hoping to spot at least one pigeon that looked like it had Broadway training. But i
Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with its 13th edition
After the resounding success of its 2025 edition, the Galle Literary Festival is set to return for its 13th year from 22–25 January 2026, with the e
RihView: Chaotic Lift Rides, Adult Toddlers, & Princess Diana
A lift ride that turned into a contact sport. A cinema full of adult toddlers. And a birthday tribute to the one royal South Asians will defend like s
Double Shift, Double Dream: Inside Sri Lanka’s Tech Side Hustle Boom
In the bustling tech hubs of Colombo and beyond, a quiet revolution is taking place. After clocking out from their 9-to-5 jobs, software engineers, QA
St. Bridget’s Brings ‘Sound of Drums’ to Life at Nelum Pokuna
This July, the heart of Colombo will throb to the rhythm of drums and the spirit of youth! St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07, proudly presents ’
Dhananjaya Bandara celebrates 25 years of creative excellence
The halls of the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Colombo came alive on Tuesday (24) with rich Sri Lankan music, dance and fashion as Dhananjaya Bandara, expe
I Don’t Belong Here: The Secret Struggle of Sri Lankan Developers
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning tech landscape, a silent challenge lurks beneath the surface of innovative solutions and complex algorithms.
Kosh Hewage: A New Era for Miss Universe Bahrain and Egypt
In a groundbreaking appointment, Sri Lankan creative visionary Kosh Hewage has been named the Deputy Director of Miss Universe Bahrain and Miss Univer
Inspired by Legacy, Driven by Change: Araliya Thevapalan
Araliya Thevapalan’s recent election to the Colombo Municipal Council marks an inspiring milestone for women’s representation in local government.
Of BTS, Bias, and the Burden of Colonised Thinking
Earlier this month, millions of fans around the world rejoiced as BTS, the global pop sensation from South Korea, were reunited after completing their
RihView: Ghosting Telcos, Mean Comments & Lucky Seats
From telcos that ghost you mid-bill cycle to Facebook groups where kindness still comes with a trigger warning, it’s been another week of “only in
Pages & Perspectives: Raffealla Fernando
A person’s bookshelf tells a story of interests, inspirations, and ideas that have shaped them. In Pages & Perspectives, we ask people to share what
How Gemini AI Can Save Your Exam Season
The familiar panic is setting in. Your A/L examination is just weeks away, and you’re staring at a mountain of syllabus content that seems impossibl
Review: “Bright Light” Illuminates the Stage with Passion and Purpose
On the evening of June 7, 2025, the MJF Centre Auditorium in Katubedda, Moratuwa, transformed into a powerful symbol of inclusion, determination, and
We’re All Addicted to Being Mad Online
Recently, a local influencer posted a video of herself eating a burger in a crop top. Harmless, right? Except the comments section lit up like it was
RihView: Macaws, Rage Currency & Bravery
This past week’s news came with plot twists, parrots, and people showing more spine than most governments. We had a rare macaw stolen (again) from a
Deepa Mehta Celebrates Cinema and Sri Lanka
Over the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, 2025, Oscar-nominated Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta launched Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts’ inaugural
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Winners
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, is proud to announce the winners of the 32nd Gratiaen Prize for English creative writi
“I Use ChatGPT to Train My Boyfriend” And Other Absolutely Unhinged Ways People Are Using AI
When ChatGPT first entered the chat, most people used it for pretty tame things: fixing emails, brainstorming Instagram captions, writing essays five
The Watchlist Whisperer: Another Simple Favour & Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’re going from designer delusion to documented horror, and somehow both are hard to look away from. First up
RihView: Courtrooms, Catwalks, and Cyclones
This past week served chaos in every flavour: courtrooms, catwalks, and cyclones. We had two ex-ministers actually sentenced without spontaneously dev
Google Has a New ’G’ Logo: Can You Spot the Difference?
In a world where change happens at lightning speed, even tech giants like Google know when it’s time for a subtle refresh.
Through the Lens: Prasantha Yahampath
From the quiet solitude of a darkroom in Holland to the electric energy of Paris Fashion Week, photographer Prasantha Yahampath has come a long way—
Review on ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’
Indu Dharmasena’s beloved stage comedy ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’ made a triumphant return to the Lionel Wendt Theatre this past weekend, delig
Sri Lanka: From paradise to global film destination
From ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ to ‘Indiana Jones : The Temple of Doom’ Sri Lanka’s scenic locations have set the backdrop for some grea
Trending Today
The Royal Lens
Gen Zing
The Cineblend
Newsletter
