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The Valentine’s Day Range
For the season of love, Mabroc Bubble Tea introduces a brand new and limited edition Valentine’s Day range! With new flavours and heart shaped jelli
7 Places for Maki Rolls
Japanese cuisine has risen from relative obscurity to considerable fame over the past few years introducing us Sri Lankans to the concept of raw food
Indulge on Valentine’s Day
As much as Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love indulging in some delectable food with your partner - or if you are single - on your own, can c
4 Clichéd Things Sri Lankans Do For Valentine’s Day
Some things in life are clichés for a reason, be it quotes which inspire you (be it to challenge your personal record at the gym, or eat the last pie
The Best Dressed List - January 2017
Every month I have the fabulous task of compiling a best dressed list, I attend some fabulous events, sort through hundreds of photos from the past mo
Drugs - An Urgent Issue That Needs To Be Addressed
They come in many forms - from powder to stamps and even as candy – so what’s been done to dissuade our youth from giving into peer pressure? And
For The Love of Chillie!
If you are an achcharu fanatic you are going to love love love this drink! Next time you have friends over give them a surprise that will have them co
Sushi Bar Samurai
Popular Negombo based sushi joint Sushi Bar Samurai recently set up shop in Parliament Road, Rajagiriya. We decided to drop by and check it out. Here
Bake A Wish
With the aim of baking anything you could wish for, or almost anything you could wish for, Suulali Gunatissa of Bake A Wish, creates some of the most
Cabinet to legalise abortions under special circumstances
The rights of a woman have always been a topic of discussion in not only Asian countries but around the world as well. Although much progress has been
In conversation with Dr. Janey Lowes
Dr. Janey Lowes, a vet from Newcastle in the United Kingdom has spent the last three years in Sri Lanka working to save street dogs. Currently based i
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Reviewed
The English Literary Drama Society (ELDS) of St. Peter’s College along with the Really Useful presented the award-winning musical Joseph and the Ama
In Conversation with Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray is the first woman to circumnavigate the Earth in a helicopter in 97 days in 2000. Her book Now Solo documents Jennifer’s journey an
Velvet expands its range
Sri Lanka’s leading personal wash brand Velvet has yet again proved its superiority with its extension into an exciting range of body washes! Repute
The where and how of adoptions in Sri Lanka
In order to give an insight to our readers on this process Life Online spoke to a few individuals to find out the criteria for adopting a child, the f
Frosties
Located away from the hustle of the city and even the main road, Frosties is a delightful little café found down Attidiya Road in Ratmalana. They are
LET’S BRUNCH
Let’s Brunch is probably Sri Lanka’s first restaurant specializing in brunch. Having opened its doors last year, the restaurant is run by Thisakya
A 50 year jubilee for Swarna
Being in the limelight for 50 years is no small feat. Vivacious actress Swarna Mallawarachchi is crossing that significant landmark and she was honour
Maharaja Palace
Indian cuisine has always been a favourite among us Sri Lankans. Situated in the heart of Colombo is Maharaja Palace, an elegantly built restaurant se
Rashmika Gunathilaka on Street Style
Sri Lankan born Rashmika Gunathilaka is an architecture student living in the UK with a brilliant eye for fashion. His style is an effortless blend of
FGLF 2017 Day 5
British journalist and Foreign Correspondent for The Sunday Times, Christina Lamb is the author of several non-fiction books. She has been awarded Jou
Beach boys and Lankan tourism
Tourism in Sri Lanka has had its ups and downs for the past few years. As in many other parts of the world, here too there is another side to the indu
FGLF 2017 Day 4
Alison Wearing is a writer and performer based in Canada. Her most recent book, Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter, is a memoir and solo play that th
Lipton Tea Room at The Galle Literary Festival 2017
The biggest tea brand in the world, Lipton Tea set up a one of a kind tea room at one of the biggest events of the Sri Lankan calendar. Lipton Tea in
Waffely by Lava
In August 2016, husband and wife duo, Indunil Piyadigama and Lavanya Devasurendra felt they wanted to venture into something food related. Being medic
Ayu by Mövenpick Hotel
Ayu, the international all-day dining restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel offers a casual and fun dining atmosphere. From local specialties to internationa
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo
Introducing five star luxury into the heart of Colombo, the Mövenpick Hotel recently opened its doors to the public. With an aim to invite the execu
FGLF 2017 Day 3
Cathy Buchanan spoke about her two novels The Day the Falls Stood Still and The Painted Girls. Both romantic novels she enlightened the audience about
FGLF 2017 Day 2
Reputed Sri Lankan novelists, Ashok Ferry and Nayomi Munaweera paired together to talk on their new novels. A gripping crime novel, Nayomi Munaweera
FGLF 2017 Day 1
The inauguration of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017 took at the Law Court Square in the Galle Fort in grand ceremony courtesy of the Sri Lank