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Buzz with Danu - Yes, I’m Jaffna Tamil — And Yes, This Passed the Test
So let me start by saying this: when you’re a Jaffna Tamil, walking into Cinnamon Grand Colombo for something called The Jaffna Table comes with exp
Buzz with Danu: Sun, Sea, Vanakkam & Very Good Fish
Let me tell you something. Some places don’t just welcome you… They emotionally adopt you. That was my weekend at Uppuveli Beach by DSK.
The Watchlist Whisperer: Haq & The Diplomat S3
This week’s Watchlist feels like a study in emotional range. On one end, there’s Haq, quiet, heavy, and the kind of film that asks you to sit stil
RihView: Power & Passports
The past week wasn’t about scandals or stats. It was about who gets protected, who gets punished, and who’s expected to swallow it quietly. From a
Buzz with Danu - Sahan Karunarathne
On Buzz with Danu today, I sit down with Sahan Karunarathne, someone who understands the quiet power of building something with intention. In a time w
RihView: On Women, Blame, and Carrying Too Much
This week, I have a lot to say. The kind of week where everything feels connected, but trying to write about all of it would dilute the point. So I’
Buzz with Danu - Shero
Christmas is magical, but the people who create that magic behind the scenes rarely get the spotlight they deserve. Today’s guest is someone I admir
RihView: Power, Pause, Processing
This week’s RihView isn’t about pretending things are calm. It’s about sitting with the contradictions. The quiet personal reckoning that happen
Buzz with Danu - Panduka Ekanayake
It’s the season of sparkle, good conversations, and even better company, and today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with someone who makes brands s
Buzz with Danu - Floods, Filters & a Little Bit of Common Sense
Sri Lanka is flooded again. Not emotionally. Not metaphorically. Properly flooded. Homes underwater, roads gone missing, furniture floating away like
Buzz with Danu - Shanelle
Ladies and gentlemen… buckle up your dreams and warm up your hearts because on Buzz this week, we have a voice that Sri Lanka has adored for years.
Buzz with Danu – A Classic Christmas 2025 with Billy & Devashrie
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and this year, Sri Lanka’s getting something truly special! They’re back, bigger, brighter, and mor
RihView: Cost, Cartels & Complicated Love
The past week, Sri Lanka proved that even survival here is a luxury purchase, the Navy hauled in another billion-rupee drug bust that feels more famil
Buzz with Danu — “10 Years of Dom & Asanka”
This week on Buzz with Danu, I’m celebrating a milestone that’s loud, legendary, and full of laughter — because my guests have been waking up Sr
RihView: Medals, Mayhem & Missing Jewels
The past week was a showcase of talent, turbulence, and top-tier thievery. Our athletes sprinted past systemic neglect to bring home glory, airplane p
Buzz with Danu - Suresh de Silva
When you hear the name Suresh de Silva, you might first think of heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and a frontman who helped define Sri Lanka’s metal s
RihView: Hashtags, Handcuffs, and Hacks
This week’s news was one long sigh. We watched corporations turn mental health into a PR stunt, a police officer forget what the word duty means, an
Buzz with Danu - Sabina T. Yousaf
This time it’s extra special, not just because I’m bringing you another fabulous guest, but because I had the privilege of sitting on the judging
MEET THE IRRATIONALLY RATIONAL CAST OF “FREDDY: THE SKETCH SHOW”
MEET THE IRRATIONALLY RATIONAL CAST OF “FREDDY: THE SKETCH SHOW”
Live the Dream: The Cinnamon Life Resident Offer is Your Weekend Escape
Live the Dream: The Cinnamon Life Resident Offer is Your Weekend Escape
Buzz with Danu - Nisreen Dissanayake
Meet Nisreen Dissanayake – Director of LightShop Pvt Ltd and the powerhouse behind The Island Market, a platform that has become the heartbeat of Co
Disruptors: Raffealla Fernando
I met Raffealla Fernando at a coffee shop, voice recorder perched between us, and within minutes, I understood why she had to be the one to relaunch t
RihView: Floods, Fees, and Foolish Pride
This week’s news came with plenty of water, way too many zeros, and just enough ego to make you shake your head. From citizens rising up against cor
Buzz with Danu - Nilusha Shivaraj & Heshani Bogollogama
Isle of Rataa x Sahesh by IoR is where island vibes meet fierce fashion – and honestly, it’s giving everything we need right now! Behind the magic
RihView: Violence, Vanity, Vindaloo
The past week was one big irony reel. A man who once said gun deaths were “worth it” met that fate himself, a local tourist decided a UNESCO site
Buzz with Danu – Samantha Louise Piper
On today’s Buzz with Danu, I sit down with someone who has dedicated her life to compassion in action. Meet Samantha Louise Piper, the passionate Di
RihView: Moons, Ministries, and Malware
This week gave us celestial drama, ministry squabbles, and a reminder that your phone might be the easiest pickpocket in town. The blood moon had phot
Buzz with Danu – Island Life with Darshi Keerthisena
Fashion, for Darshi Keerthisena, has never been just about clothes. It’s about stories, memories, and carrying the spirit of Sri Lanka into every st
RihView: Cops, Coffins, and Caps
The past week was a masterclass in disgrace. A police constable fell harder than his own institution’s credibility, funeral parlour employees turned
Buzz with Danu - Dmitri Gunatilake
On today’s Buzz with Danu, I’m sitting down with a powerhouse of talent — singer, stage actress, teacher, and yes, even a law graduate! From Bro