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Oh ! Colombo: Tymo
When I met Tymeron Carvalho around 13 years ago, I knew this talented young boy would make a success of himself. At 16 years he starred in TV commerci
OH! Colombo: Yearning to be a Star
It is a trend these days where everyone yearns to be a star. On social media the number of people who are desperate to become somebody is obvious. Wit
Buzz with Danu - Emal Gunasekera
Today on the Buzz I’m speaking to another young future leader who is well on his way to making changes that this country deserves to see. Sameera Em
Oh!! Colombo: Of Pumpkin and Jak
The conversation at a casual Sunday lunch at Trixie’s segued to an article in the past week’s Daily Mirror where it stated that 59% of the Sri Lan
Buzz with Danu - 20 years and counting... CFW
A journey that started in 2003 completes an important milestone two decades later. From a handful of designers with little aspiration for the younger
Buzz with Danu - Sandani Peiris
Today on the Buzz I speak to Sandani Peiris, 2nd runner-up at Top Model of the World 2023 about her experience and what’s next in life.
Oh Colombo! The Getaway Down South
Stepping out of our usual holiday pattern, Ranil and I decided to holiday in Weligama. The main attraction is the restaurants with rave reviews situat
Oh Colombo: Kamil Makes a Bold Decision
Having a great passion is of no point unless you decide to act on it, which is exactly what Kamil Hewavitharana did when he switched to fashion. Fashi
Tag me @danu - Dressing up fine
Today I was tagged on Stripes & Checks, a brand that has become a part of every gentleman’s closet. It’s hard for everyone to find a shirt off the
Tag me @danu - Tony Pelle
Today my tag was by a local shoe brand which has made us all who are looking out for “style” find it. Just like any brands in our island home righ
Tag me @danu - Yaaluwoda? Yaaluida?
I catch up with my fellow cast members for their take on the upcoming glam movie hit, Yaaluwoda? Yaaluida?
W@W: Chandanamali Punchihewa
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide according to World Health Organisation statistics. While a few cases could be due to hereditary reasons,
Buzz with Danu - Sanka Dineth
Today on the Buzz I have someone who is an inspiration in many ways - honest, real and down to earth. Sanka came into the limelight by entering a real
Buzz with Danu - Joel Tillekeratne
Today the Buzz I’m talking about something very special to me. When the country was crumbling and when some were being demotivated, there was one pe
Tag me @danu - Professor’s Place Talpe
Today I was tagged on this beautiful getaway. It’s just perfect for a weekend, just to relax, chill and get your groove back. Off the highway- it’
Buzz with Danu - Pissu Kanna
Today on the Buzz I have the famous Pissa - Pissu Kanna who clearly made an islandwide impact during the Covid-19 wave. This ’’brand’’ has als
W@W: Sasala Dissanayake
If you happen to see a female mixologist at a private event or a well-known bar in town, you’re most likely to taste some signature cocktails curate
Buzz with Danu: Justice for Animals
Today on the Buzz I speak to a team which is really dedicated to their mission. I have seen many posts about Justice for Animals, but when I met them
Buzz with Danu - INDI
Today I speak to Indi Yapa Abeywardena about what she is hoping to add to the runway on the 18th of November 2022. The show is set to be very interest
W@W: Tanuja Kulatunge
Marking her presence in rugby, which is believed to be a largely male-dominated sport, Tanuja Kulatunge is determined to inspire more women and girls
Tag me @danu - Cocoon Maldives
Today I’m sitting here in Maldives and writing about this heavenly place called Cocoon Maldives which is the first design hotel in the Maldives, whi
W@W - Alexandria de Lima
Dr. Alexandria de Lima enjoys working with horses and larger animals. Having had her primary education at Royal Institute International School, Nugego
Fashionably Danu - Gentleman Street
Today I speak to Chalith Hemachandra who is championing the brand Gentleman Street. They have been amazing to work with, especially on Date with Danu,
Fashionably Danu - UGO
The Men’s Suit embodies a few things - the attitude and the charm and the fashionable details of pants. A two-piece suit is the most basic type of s
Buzz with Danu - Kamilka Perera on Thyroid Cancer awareness month
Today on the Buzz, I feature Kamilka who has battled her demons with Thyroid Cancer. You may ask why I’m doing a write-up on this. The reason is tha
W@W: Nayomi Handunnetti
Women are known to be masters at multitasking but juggling between the roles of a mother, entrepreneur, marketing professional and powerlifter can be
Buzz with Danu - Harith Wijeratne
Today on the Buzz I feature the VOICE Sri Lanka winner Harith Wijeratne, who has made headlines for his singing and for his amazing presence on stage.
Tag me @danu - MaRadha
This week I was tagged by the all-new city hotel experience - Hotel Maradha. This crisp new building is conveniently situated hotel on Marine Drive ov
Tag me @danu - Ridiyagama Safari Park
This week I took a long drive to Ridiyagama Safari Park, I’m sad I did not go on this trip then, at least the animals might have been a bit young. I
W@W: Poornima Meegammana
One of its projects, the NextGen Girls in Technology also received the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women in Education in 2020. Recently, Poornima Me