• 16 January 2017
  • Stephanie Nicolle
Why should I keep my skin well-hydrated?

It’s not merely an old wives’ tale that “healthy skin is well-hydrated skin”. Every day you step out into a minefield of germs, bacteria, dirt

  • 13 January 2017
  • Cassandra Van Heer
Places to check out in Galle while at FGLF 2017

The Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017 is undoubtedly the largest literary festival to take place in Sri Lanka, and it’s back again this year bigg

  • 11 January 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Francesco’s

Whenever Dimuthu Gamage does something he does it right. Take Giovanni’s for instance, they serve the best pizzas in Colombo. And the same goes for

  • 11 January 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Tea Avenue introduces all new breakfast menu

There’s nothing quite like a good breakfast and Tea Avenue definitely promises you one with their all new breakfast menu!

  • 10 January 2017
  • Chandi Perera
Apathy and the young adult

If there is a choice between dealing with aggressive behaviour or apathy, I might well choose aggressive behaviour. Why? Because, aggression can be pi

  • 09 January 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
In conversation with John Gimlette

The 8th edition of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival is back bigger than ever and will take place this week from the 11th to the 15th of January 20

  • 09 January 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Food spots you should check out around the Galle Fort

Once you have satiated your appetite for all things literary and you need some real grub to fill your rumbling tummy, the many eateries dotted around

  • 05 January 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
BIA runway resurfacing project

The much anticipated renovation of the runway at the Bandaranaike International Airport will commence today. The runway has been in use for three deca

  • 05 January 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Men will be men?

In the face of the recent mass molestation of female revellers at a New Year’s event in Bengaluru, the words

  • 04 January 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Baker’s Choice Reviewed

You need to meet Laki Ratnayake and only then would understand the concept behind some of the finest European sourdough breads you can get your hands

  • 03 January 2017
  • Minoli Ratnayake
The Best Dressed List for December 2016

Let me start by wishing all of you a fabulous 2017 and one filled with sartorial success! Every month I have the fabulous task of compiling a best dre

  • 02 January 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
And they said goodbye

Many great local personalities in different fields of work breathed their last this 2016. We therefore compiled their accomplishments which definitely

  • 02 January 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
In conversation with Cathy Marie Buchanan

Cathy Marie Buchanan is a No.1 national bestseller in Canada and a New York Times bestseller. Her book The Painted Girls was a bestseller and was even

  • 30 December 2016
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Memorable Moments From 2016

There was political drama, some downright weird moments and general dilemma. We made a list. Yet another year has reached its finale and we decided to

  • 29 December 2016
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Wisdom from the streets!

We see them almost every day, diligently doing their work, despite the dust and vehicles around them. Here’s an honest look at a day in the life of

  • 28 December 2016
  • Niro Waidyaratne
Black Pepper Colombo

Located in the heart of Colombo, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct now offers a new fine dining experience at the all new Black Pepper restaurant.

  • 28 December 2016
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
The Vanilla Bean Bakery

These past few months have seen me visiting a number of home bakers and cooks. The experience has been refreshing thanks to the fresh flavours and att

  • 27 December 2016
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Massimo Mello on Checking Out

A traveller by definition, Massimo has spent the last few years of his life travelling around the world. His journeys have taken him to many farflung

  • 27 December 2016
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
World’s Tallest Artificial Christmas Tree a success or a failure?

Sri Lanka is home to people of many nationalities, ethnic backgrounds and religions. Over the years it has evolved to be a ’diversity culture’ wel

  • 27 December 2016
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CHRISTMAS AROUND COLOMBO

We checked out some of the pretty Christmas deco in and around Colombo by night!

  • 23 December 2016
  • Zainab Faizal
Death Sight by Sandun Seneviratne

The Seer: Death Sight is Sri Lanka’s first high production value scifi action web series written, directed and produced by Sandun Seneviratne. It st

  • 23 December 2016
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The Reality of the Sri Lankan Christmas Lunch

One thing which every Sri Lankan actively looks forward to is the food and not just the sweets with hints of brandy and what would normally be consid

  • 22 December 2016
  • Zainab Faizal
6 Places for Cookies This Christmas

Here’s a roundup of cookies we’ve found quite intriguing in Colombo, from its looks to its texture and flavour. After all, we were bound to prove

  • 21 December 2016
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Checking out La Langousterie

Beach restaurants in Sri Lanka have always got a special place in Sri Lanka mainly due to popular coastal belts and their settings. However, Mount Lav

  • 20 December 2016
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Ashok Ferrey launches new book

At the onset of releasing his latest book, Life Online spoke to Ashok to find out his inspirations and why he includes Sri Lankan elements to his work

  • 20 December 2016
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Festive hairstyles by Gerald Solomons

Master stylist and hair wizard Gerald Solomons, owner of Colombo’s most elite salon Chagall has created some fabulous styles for the festive season.

  • 20 December 2016
  • Niro Waidyaratne
A chat with Mohan Lal Grero

Some of our readers will be very interested in getting to know the progress of the present government and the future plans of the Ministers. With the

  • 19 December 2016
  • Panchali Illankoon
Sandi on Street Style

A firm believer of dressing to your own body and comfort, Sandi’s wardrobe is tailor made to her sense of style and liking.

  • 16 December 2016
  • Panchali Illankoon
Christmas cake in and around Colombo

Tired of spending endless hours trying to whip up the perfect Christmas cake? Perhaps it’s finally time to relax this season and be jolly, as Life O

  • 14 December 2016
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Life Online at the Grand Finale of Astra Paint Your Tub!

Children’s dreams are pure, unselfish and creative. To nurture such aspirations, Astra called on the children of Sri Lanka to paint their dreams on