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Celebrate this Mother’s Day With Park Street Gourmet
Park Street Gourmet is back again with an amazing hamper collection to celebrate yet another important day. Following the success of their Valentine
Stigmata - 21 Years of Heavy Metal
Stigmata is back on the map (Not like they ever left, but you know what I mean), and they are back with a brand new, hair raising, exciting single,
Buzz with Danu - Kumudini David
The Buzz takes a visit this week into the quarantine centre all thanks to Kumudini who has been making positive waves on social media in collecting fu
Raising Awareness for a Safe Environment for Women
For a country that made history around the world by electing the first female Prime Minister many decades ago, Sri Lanka has made slow growth in terms
Tales From The Crypt: A Conversation On Visibility, Advocacy And Storytelling
Creating a safe space for experiences, thoughts, fears and dreams, ‘Tales From The Crypt’ is a collection of Tamil and English stories, poems and
The Delicacy
Lubna Imtizam has always had a passion for baking and whipping up quick desserts. “Two of my favourite hobbies include baking and decorating, so my
Dish It Out: Dinusha Sigera
How do our food experts cook and eat? Dinusha of the food blog The Kitchen Footprints takes our Q&A!
Mong Kok Chinese - Authentic Cantonese and Szechwan Cuisine At One Galle Face
Chinese cuisine is easily one of Sri Lanka’s favourite international cuisines to hit the gastronomy scene and making a distinct mark among the many
14-year-old Anudi creates ‘COLBY’ - an AI for loneliness
Anudi Nupearachchi (14), was one of the many school children who suddenly found herself homebound due to the ongoing global pandemic of 2020. Anudi, a
Reminiscence An expression of life growing up in the war zone by Nirmalavasan
Artist Nirmalavasan will exhibit his work at the Paradise Road Galleries, commencing Thursday 29 April - 2 June 2021, with a Preview on the 29th. Shan
Designer 1-2-1: Niroshini Perera
Self-taught designer Niroshini Perera trained and worked as a marketing professional. However, her true love for fashion persuaded her to take a leap
Exhibition of Temple Art Interiors
A collection of temple art designs including replicas of an 18th century Makara Thorana, a decorative ceiling painting of the Dalada Maligawa, a pett
Tashiya Captain – Justice For Animals
Over the next 40 years or so, Tashiya continued to be an ardent supporter of the cause; if she was not actively involved with animal welfare work, she
Baking Room By Mudee
Baking Room by Mudee is a brand that depicts a tale that merges past experiences and passion into a brand. Though home-baker Muditha often had a passi
Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at 3 Brothers Italian Bistro
The 3 Brothers Italian Bistro is located in the heart of Park Road, one of the busiest streets in Colombo. They serve authentic Italian dishes unlike
Dish It Out: Raahya & Nadira of Forever Badagini
How do our food experts cook and eat? Colombo’s most candid food bloggers and best friends of over 20 years, Raahya Lafir and Nadira Cassim of @fore
Buzz with Danu - Talented Artistes
This week on the buzz I speak to a team of people who have taken the time to give back to society. The Covid lifestyle sure did break us financially,
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021: Two Sri Lankans included in list
Last morning, two Sri Lankans, Yudhanjaya Wijeratne and Bhanuka Harischandra woke up to the exciting news that they have been included in the prestigi
Celebrating world’s first cosmonaut
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to fly to space. His flight lasted 108 minutes as he circled the Earth in Sov
Designer 1-2-1: Joanne Stoker
Conceived by designer Joanne Stoker before the arrival of Covid-19, NåD, a designer label had to weather the storm before it was officially launched
Avani Kalutara: Affordable Luxury
A fusion of tropical modernism and colonial charm, the recently renovated Avani Kalutara is a sprawling property that effortlessly embodies R&R (rest
Sinhala and Tamil New Year - From Traditional to a Modernised Affair...
The transition of the Sun from Aries to Pisces, also known as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a much-awaited season in the Sri Lankan calendar. Duri
Cuppy Cakes
In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been
‘Tenku’ at Kingsbury: New rooftop restaurant offers a high-end dining experience
The Kingsbury Colombo, known as one of the city’s most indulgent dining destinations, unveiled its newest culinary venture, the ‘Tenku’ Japanese
Dish It Out: Hiru and Tharu Jayampathi
How do our food experts cook and eat? Food bloggers, @food_diaries, Hiru and Tharu, take our Q&A!
Pizza Factory: an authentic Italian wood fired pizza experience
The wood-fired pizzas at Pizza Factory, the newest pizza dining experience in Colombo are edible works of art. Finished to perfection with thin and cr
Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2020: Crowned, de-crowned & re-crowned
The much anticipated Mrs Sri Lanka World 2020 pageant ended up in a melee after the crowned contestant was de-crowned following a ’mishap’ with el
Tag me @danu - Indi Yapa Abeywardena Bride
This column is about promoting everything local and everything interesting. If you feel you have something I need to write about - just tag me @danuin
W@W: Menaka De Alwis
Sri Lanka has a long way to go in terms of establishing a sound system of inclusive education. However, certain progress is being made at an individua
Young Leaders For Environment 2021
The ongoing environmental destruction has posed greater threats to all communities living in the country. This includes everybody from the coastal com
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