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Creating an Environment for Children’s Motivation, Learning & Success
Every parent wishes to see their child learn well, develop confidence and succeed in life. While education, discipline, guidance and encouragement are
A Wee Drop of Edinburgh
So we are on the fast train to Edinburgh from London, four and a half hours, and it is only eight minutes late. Having had no rain since boarding the
Buzz with Danu – Kandeepan Balendran
I’ve known Kandeepan for many years, and I’ve watched his journey take some interesting turns. His love for media was always evident, but over tim
Sri Lanka’s Wildlife Heritage: Conserving Nature for Future Generations
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) will bring the country’s wildlife conservation debate directly to the institution responsible for
Dr Anton James: First Sri Lankan Fellow of the Psychological Society of Ireland
The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) has recently elected Dr Anton James as a Fellow of the Society, making him the first ever Sri Lankan psycho
Pretty Dolls: A hobby that grew into a Family Venture
Although Pretty Dolls have been in business for over 20 years, many are not aware of their products. With their slogan being ‘Prettiness beyond the
Can You Ban Alcohol From a Big Match?
There are few things quite as distinctly Sri Lankan as a Big Match. For generations, these school cricket encounters have been about far more than wha
Belle Colombo Turns One And It’s Only Getting Started
There is a particular moment in the life of a restaurant when the opening-night excitement has worn off, the first reviews have been written, the phot
The Enemy in the Next Room: How Digital Misogyny Turned the Sri Lankan Home Inside Out
When I used to teach social psychology, one of the first things we would unpack was how ordinary people manage to live with terrible contradictions. T
The Stranger Isn’t Always the Threat: The Red Flags Every Woman and Child Should Know
We are taught to be afraid of the stranger in the dark. But some of the most important warning signs appear much earlier through a message, a joke, a
Where The Beat Begins
Music lovers are in for a treat when ‘Where The Beat Begins’, a production that brings together the students of Dance Works Centre and Soul Sounds
Buzz with Danu – Vishan Gunawardena
There is something quite interesting about Vishan Gunawardena. If you know him from theatre, you know there is a side of him that loves the stage, the
Feng Shui and Eco-friendly Green Homes
There was a time when our lives were closely connected with nature. We lived beside rivers, surrounded by forests and open landscapes, cultivated our
A chat with Jana Mithrakumar Founder, Social Q Labs, New York
Ask most people what artificial intelligence is made of and they will name a chatbot. Jananan Mithrakumar, who goes by Jana, spent four years working
The Journey 3 – Dilip in Concert
There are musicians who follow notes and rehearse their pieces for hours, and then there are others who play ‘by ear’ and enjoy impromptu performa
Buzz with Danu - Kushi of Petals by Kushi
Some people have a way of making you feel comfortable almost instantly, and Kushi is definitely one of them. She’s kind, warm, and has an effortless
The Strange and Wonderful Life of a Durian
I have eaten durian for years without ever really knowing anything about it. That sounds ridiculous when you say it out loud, but it is probably true
Loneliness Has Become a Business Model and Almost Nobody Is Talking About It
Between 2023 and now, loneliness stopped being treated as a personal problem and turned into a market. Not a metaphor, an actual market, with revenue
Harmonious Home and Marriage
A happy marriage begins with understanding, mutual respect, and a home that nurtures harmony. While strong relationships are built on communication, t
IN GOOD TASTE 2026 – Taste, Connect, Create, Celebrate at The Shoppes, City of Dreams
Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the season as IN GOOD TASTE 2026, an exclusive two-day lifestyle festival celebrating food, creativ
NY-based Indo-Sri Lankan Artist abiraahmi makes her production debut with KAPALI
New York-based Artist and Researcher, abiraahmi, recently released KAPALI, an electronic music project inspired by Chennai’s Sri Kapaleeswara Temple
Orange - A Town By Any Other Name
Five of us set off from Avignon in France to the town of Orange, which is situated about 20 KM in a southeast direction. July and August are popular m
This Is Michael – Relive the Legend
As part of its expanding Destination Event Calendar, Cinnamon Box Office introduced the much-anticipated This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, presen
Coji Senanayake: A Trailblazer in Advancing Ocean Conservation
Coji Senanayake has gained recognition in Sri Lanka and overseas in an area that he is passionate about – advancing ocean conservation. One of h
‘Must be Looking for a Bride, No?’ Meet the cast bringing Indu’s latest comedy to life
When two families hear about an eligible bachelor who is returning to Sri Lanka after 20 years, they decide to visit his residence on the day of his a
Citrawarna 2026: When a Nation Takes the Stage
Every nation tells stories about itself. Some do it through museums. Others through history books, national anthems or political speeches. Increasingl
The Watchlist Whisperer: Euphoria Season 3 & Sweet Magnolias Season 5
This week’s lineup is a total study in contrasts: a massive, highly anticipated return that devolved into an insufferable, bloated drag, and a cosy
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