• 07 May 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Disruptor Series: Mario Stubbs

“The Disruptor Series” profiles business leaders making waves in their industries; redefining their businesses, spearheading innovation, tackling

  • 07 May 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Beyond the Evil Stepmother: Celebrating the Moms Who Stepped Up

We all know the story. The wicked stepmother who swoops in, poisons apples, and generally makes life miserable for our favourite princesses (thanks a

  • 07 May 2024
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Debunking some common nutrition myths

When it comes to nutrition, it is important to not buy into every tip you hear. To separate fact from fiction to help you make healthier choices, let

  • 07 May 2024
  • Jude Gayantha Perera
The Bare Minimum To Looking Good: Grooming Essentials For The Lankan Man

I’m sorry to say it, men - waking up and splashing water across your face just doesn’t cut it anymore. In the post-pandemic world, everyone is awa

  • 07 May 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
Introducing Solarpunk: Where Technology Meets Utopia

The Earth is now a planet over-run with rubble and bereft of plant and animal life, the inevitable fate of years of environmental degradation and thou

  • 06 May 2024
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Thushanee Illangakoon: Initiating Loyalty Programmes for School Alumni

The Metho OGA Loyalty Programme is a groundbreaking initiative conceived by Thushanee Illangakoon, an esteemed alumna of the school. Thushanee who wor

  • 03 May 2024
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Mother’s Day Falls in May...

As the saying goes, “A good mother is irreplaceable.” Indeed our mums are the one’s who bring us into the world, nurture us, love us unconditio

  • 03 May 2024
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The Whinging Pome: Mannar and a Bridge Too Far

Do you have a travel bucket list? I’ve travelled extensively around my adopted home land of Sri Lanka for more than twenty years, but the town of Ma

  • 02 May 2024
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Nihonbashi Opens Doors at Port City Colombo

Nihonbashi, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship Japanese restaurant marked its relocation to Port City Colombo with an official unveiling held recentl

  • 02 May 2024
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A Cheese Affair at Shangri-La Colombo

Meet Olivier Poulard as he delves deep into his plans for Colombo’s cheese connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts during the much-anticipated French

  • 02 May 2024
  • Panchali Illankoon
Jaffna Food Festival Returns To Hotel Maradha

Hotel MaRadha announced the much awaited return of its Jaffna Food Festival in collaboration with My Sister’s Kitchen for its second consecutive yea

  • 01 May 2024
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Back to Stage

‘Back to Stage’ a celebration of 150 years of Bishop’s College this year and 175 years of S. Thomas’ College (to be celebrated in 2026) will

  • 01 May 2024
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Turning the Pages with Ameena Hussein

Ameena Hussein’s multifaceted endeavors make her a standout f igure in Sri Lanka’s literary landscape. With a background in sociology from the USA

  • 29 April 2024
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
The Ceylon Riding Club: Dr Ineke Ann Pitts venture enhances equestrianism in Sri Lanka

Dr. Ineke Pitts, an International Management Consultant, Business Owner & Entrepreneur has a deep-rooted passion for both horses and Sri Lanka. Her de

  • 26 April 2024
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’OLU PIPEELA’ A Tribute to Sunil Santha by the De Lanerolle Brothers

On the 5th of May, music enthusiasts in Sri Lanka will be treated to a spectacular event as Dialog together with ‘The Sunil Santha Samajaya’ prese

  • 26 April 2024
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Basil Horsfall

Basil Horsfall’s body is assumed to lie in a cemetery in Arras, France. His name appears on a memorial there. He was a Ceylon engineer/ rubber pla

  • 25 April 2024
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Shereena Neludi Seshani

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, recipe developer and food blogger, Shereena of @thedancingkitchen, takes our Q&A!

  • 25 April 2024
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Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic or long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It is a common ailment among many today. You

  • 25 April 2024
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Madama Butterfly

The British Council Sri Lanka, in partnership with Scope Cinemas, held its first screening for the Sri Lankan New Year with the cinematic rendition of

  • 24 April 2024
  • Panchali Illankoon
Sachi Ediriweera: Designer / Graphic Novelist

Ask a group of people what they do for a living today and no two answers are the same. That’s the beauty of the job market in this millennium – ne

  • 24 April 2024
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Turning the Pages with: Beverly Pinder

Beverley Pinder was born in Sri Lanka and later moved to Australia. An alumnus of St Lawrence’s School Wellawatte, Beverley has forged a distinguish

  • 24 April 2024
  • Danu Innasithamby
Buzz with Danu: Ravindu Amendra, Sathees Nadesan & Hasalaka Thushara

Today I speak about stand up comedy and its potential in Sri Lanka, on the Buzz. I caught up with the team at Nut & Bolt to chat about what makes them

  • 23 April 2024
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An Open Letter - Safari Jeeps and Street Dogs...

Yesterday morning my partner (he is Dutch) and I were on a safari jeep on our way to Yala, until our jeep driver hit a poor dog on the street. What wa

  • 23 April 2024
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Star Wars creator answers fan theory: Was Yoda based on Tarsier, an Asian Primate?

Rumour has it Star Wars creator and director, George Lucas based the Star Wars character Yoda, Luke Skywalker’s mentor, off an Asian primate called

  • 23 April 2024
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GBVH at the Workplace

Gender based violence and harassment (GBVH) is rooted in gender inequality, abuse of power and harmful norms. We spoke to Tusitha Kumarakulasingam,

  • 19 April 2024
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VICTORIA: An amazing Lake and a Great Lady

Down from the Knuckles Mountain range of over 34 peaks in central Sri Lanka lies the man-made Victoria Lake. In the earlier days of the dam’s creati

  • 18 April 2024
  • Panchali Illankoon
New Menu at Bombay Borough

If I had a FAQ next to my name, it would have to be my favourite and most dreaded question of all time - “Where do you recommend for us to eat?”

  • 18 April 2024
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Layards Wharf: Havelock City Mall’s newest Food Court

Food courts in malls have evolved into vibrant hubs of culinary exploration, inviting shoppers and visitors to embark on a journey of diverse flavours

  • 16 April 2024
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Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling asleep and /or staying asleep. This is despite the fact that you have ample time and a