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Everyone Thinks Screens Are Ruining Children. The Real Problem Is What Is On Them.
Ask almost any parent what they worry about, and somewhere on the list, often near the top, sits the same quiet guilt. My child is on a screen too muc
Stripping the Future: The Silent Collapse of Sri Lanka’s Leopard Population
Sri Lanka’s leopard stands as the island’s apex predator, a symbol of ecological balance and resilience. Yet, beneath this image lies a growing an
In Conversation with the Remix Shakespeare Company Ahead of ‘Romeo & Juliet Naadagama’
Theatre is back! The Remix Shakespeare Company (RMS) is back with its most ambitious production yet – a bilingual take on the classic romantic trage
’’Scrutiny is louder and personal when you’re a female artiste’’ - Yohani
Sri Lankan pop sensation Yohani De Silva is set to showcase what is said to be the ‘most intimate show of her career’ in August this year. Titled
Buzz with Danu - Dilip Seneviratne
I’ve known Dilip since my school days. Yes, he was way ahead of me in school, and when it comes to music, he was born with the talent! What has alwa
Buzz with Danu: Lilanka Boteju
I’ve known Lilanka Boteju for a long time, and if there’s one word I’d use to describe her, it’s headstrong in the best possible way. She know
Can premium seafood feel approachable? Maalu by Fresh Harvest makes a convincing case
Some restaurants make themselves impossible to ignore. Others quietly sit in plain sight, waiting for the right moment to be discovered. Maalu by Fres
Raja Segar’s Journey in Art
Raja Segar, one of Sri Lanka’s most well- known artists, needs no introduction. He is one of Sri Lanka’s finest contemporary artists, with some of
The Whinging Pome: Thalpe, Forty Visits Later
Over the last two decades, we have probably stayed in accommodation or rented a villa more than forty times in Thalpe, near Galle. There are said to b
Humanity Above All: Award Winning Author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll on Labyrinth of Dreams
Award-winning Sri Lankan Canadian author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll returns home this month to launch her internationally acclaimed debut novel, Laby
The Buzz with Danu: Face of Sri Lanka 2026
Every year, hundreds of young Sri Lankans step onto a runway with one dream—to represent the country on an international stage. Behind that dream is
WCIC to Present the 4th Edition of RampUP 2026
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) is proud to present the fourth edition of its flagship event, RampUP 2026, a unique initiative d
The Art of Travelling Solo
There is something magical about a woman who decides to travel alone. Solo travel is not about running away from life; it is about running toward new
Here is What Actually Matters About AI Right Now
Open any technology events calendar for July, and you will find a wall of identical-sounding promises. AI transformation. Digital innovation. The futu
Why We’re Afraid to Go Back to the Gym (And Why You Shouldn’t Be)
The hardest walk in any gym isn’t the first one. It’s the one back. It doesn’t happen with excitement or optimism. It happens with hesitation. T
Raise Your Mic 2026 Presented by the Voice Print Academy
Raise Your Mic 2026, an annual singing competition organised by the Voice Print Academy, will be held on 12 July 2026 at the Shoppes at City of Dreams
Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill
Fifty floors above ground is a strange altitude for dinner yet this is the setting Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill has given itself, perched on the 50 th
Feng Shui to advance career aspirations
The premise of Feng Shui is to ensure you are surrounded by things that not only inspire and motivate you but also generate positive energy and harmon
The Whinging Pome: Tibetan Tranquility
My travelling partner is my intrepid Bangalore buddy known as Darby. He created one of the most scenic wineries and vineyards in India. He features of
Roshenka Jayamaha’s Adventure Don & the Sea Turtle Rescue launched
M.D. Gunasena, Sri Lanka’s premier publisher, recently launched Adventure Don & the Sea Turtle Rescue at an exclusive event at its Visakha Road book
Beyond Beautiful Spaces: Nayantara ’’Taru’’ Fonseka
The spaces Taru creates are often the first thing people notice. Thoughtfully designed, deeply rooted in place, and unmistakably Sri Lankan, they have
Buzz with Danu: The Little Child in All of Us - One Scoop at a Time
There are very few things in life that instantly take you back to your childhood. Ice cream is one of them. It doesn’t matter how old you are or
The Watchlist Whisperer
This week’s watches couldn’t be more different on paper, a small-town murder comedy and a true-crime documentary about one of the most disturbing
The Day We Forgot How to Be Bored
Try something for me. The next time you find yourself waiting, whether for your food to arrive, for a friend who is running late, or for the kettle to
What’s Really on Your Plate? The Hidden Cost of Convenience
Every day, thousands of Sri Lankan women make what feels like a healthy choice. The problem is, many of those choices aren’t nearly as healthy as th
‘Bengal Bungalow’ Hits the Stage This Weekend
The wait is finally over. This weekend, Colombo is bracing itself for a whirlwind of comic mayhem as Jehan Aloysius’s smash-hit comedy, Bengal Bunga
Feng Shui - Health and Energy Balance
Feng Shui, the ancient oriental art of space alignment, has become widely recognised for its ability to attract new opportunities and luck, particular
Medication Use and Safety
As we age, managing multiple chronic health conditions—such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis—often requires taking several differen
Rukshan at 70: A Musical Journey Without Boundaries
Rukshan’s creativity knows no boundaries. Unconfined by genre, he is a composer, director, multi-instrumentalist, and performer who continually deli
Four Waterfront Walks in Colombo
I’m a daily walker living opposite Galle Face Green and the sea. I draw the curtains most days and feel blessed, whether it’s rain, wind or sunshi
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