• 28 February 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Art Therapist Shimali Perera

Shimali Perera (née Goonetilleke,) AThR is a graduate of Art Therapy from Goldsmith’s College, University of London and a Registered Art Psychother

  • 23 February 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
The Dog Registration Ordinance

The existence of stray dogs in the country was portrayed as a major issue during the past few years. Although most dogs in the suburbs in Colombo have

  • 22 February 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Seeing me as a ticket out of Sri Lanka?

Living along the southern coast of Sri Lanka was certainly idyllic. Palm fringed beaches, azure waves gently lapping against the golden sands and mile

  • 20 February 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
No Pain No Gain

In perennially sunny Sri Lanka, with no winters to hide behind, hair removal for those who choose to do away with the fuzz is a constant chore. Betwee

  • 13 February 2017
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Sunsilk Hedakari Hair Fair 2017

Sunsilk the leading hair care brand in the country hosted their ‘Hedakari Hair Fair’ at Ja-ela, K-Zone last Sunday 5 February with the participati

  • 13 February 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Culinary delights at the Colombo Jazz Festival

The Colombo Jazz Festival is set to take place on the 18th and 19th of February 2017 at the renowned Galle Face Hotel. As the official location partne

  • 07 February 2017
  • Cassandra Van Heer
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

  • 03 February 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
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

  • 01 February 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
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

  • 31 January 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
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

  • 26 January 2017
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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

  • 24 January 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
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

  • 23 January 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
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

  • 18 January 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
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

  • 18 January 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
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

  • 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

  • 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!

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 12 December 2016
  • Zainab Faizal
Lebanese Restaurant

Authentic Arab cuisine is difficult to find in Sri Lanka, especially when what you want is originality, not altered by any means. The Lebanese Restaur

  • 05 December 2016
  • Cassandra Van Heer
5 lesser known charities that could use your help this Christmas

The wellrehearsed line during this time is that Christmas is the season of giving. And as cliched as one might think that is, it definitely isn’t a

  • 01 December 2016
  • Stephanie Nicolle
Scammers in and around Colombo

Parents often warn their children not to talk to strangers, and yet it’s an impossibility to go about your daily dues without having to converse wit

  • 30 November 2016
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Little Miss Shortcake

Little Miss Shortcake is a home baker who is relatively new in the ever growing home baking scene in the city. The young lady behind this little baker