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Humorous
It was owing to the petrol hullabaloo that I used some tri-shaws and cab services this past week to get to and from a few meetings and meet-ups.
WTF – Tea with the mad hatter
I am a true Sri Lankan. I like my high tea to be full of oily patties, iced coffee, faluda and patties.
My Pet & I: Meet Leo
There are some cats that love giving attention to their humans, and thankfully for Priya, Leo is one of them. 3 years on, the love and attention hasn
Insincerity
Colombo is full of green-eyed monsters and two-faced people. The insincerity around this city is incomparable to most places. Social media is where yo
Buzz with Danu: Christina Peiris
Today on buzz, I chat with Christina Peiris who will represent Sri Lanka at the upcoming Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada.
My Pet & I: Meet Haru & Ming Ming
Haru and Ming Ming came into Kaushi’s life in the most unexpected of ways and now she could never envision a life without them.
Those Big Portions
Trixie called me this morning to relate this absolutely funny story. Strangely, being in the food industry, her story was something I too have notice
Vidusha Chamal Nathavitharana
About 11 years ago, I used to work with him on TV. Vidusha who captivated us when he took the TEDx stage made me think, how great it is to have some
Slander
With the increasing availability of networks and social media at relatively no cost and reach and accessible by a varying and wide audience, vicious s
WTF- Big Boy’s Toys
I don’t think there is an age issue when it comes to enjoying some good comics, and what’s great about this place is that it’s all genuine and
My Pet & I: Meet Chloe and Zoe
Pets have the ability to come into your lives unexpectedly and make everything better.
That Sri Lankan Smile
I distinctly remember a poster, many years ago, promoting Sri Lanka with the slogan “A smile is worth a thousand words.”
A Chat with Natalee and Joyce
Today I have two stunning women who have championed the crown for Miss Intercontinental Sri Lanka 2017. Natalee who was crowned the winner graced the
Good Times
Throughout our lives we meet and make friends with many. The years go by and we finds that we have kept up our friendships with a few people who we h
WTF – Italian Job
I was not having the best of days but ‘the show must go on Danu’ I told myself and drove towards Skelton Road to Dolce Italia. This was a place th
The Diamond Dream
There is nothing like receiving a gift of jewellery and if part of it is in the form of a diamond then it is a bonus, especially when the rock is larg
My Pet & I: Meet Gunther
Thanks to wife Christina, Gunther came into Lalin’s life when he least expected it. But it didn’t take long before Gunther won him over and dispel
WTF- I Can Cook
We got a chance to meet up with him and his team at the Kingsbury Hotel for a quick look at “How to cut like Yan, if Yan can cut so can you” and I
Buzz with Danu: Harinda Katugaha
Today I have a man who I met an year back at a dinner, his silent collected ways did catch my attention and we did speak about his many ideas. An year
Meet Sugar
Sugar came into Taniya’s life when she least expected it after years of not having a pet. Ever since then, she and Sugar have been inseparable.
Who is Mr “Be”?
It was a long overdue visit to Trixie. Having visited Europe throughout the Summer, she was now back home, happily settled in with her life and house
WTF - Good Living
Today WTF checks into Cafe Kumbuk which has been on my to do list for a long time. this week I needed to make it after my long Jaffna trip, it’s alw
My Pet & I: Meet Jujubes
It was fate when Michelle found 2 month old Jujubes left on her doorstep, and now she’s a full fledged member of Michelle’s family.
Opinions
Society in general is so messed up that people compete silently for the funniest and strangest of reasons and things. The self-made, who have pots of
WTF – Burgers 9 years after…
Today WTF took me to Malay Street, to answer the urgent call of hunger pangs. I’m sure you’ll have heard of Burgers King, which has now taken a ne
’’We Can’’ on Buzz with Danu
Today I write about a very personal cause. we may find it hard to accept but many of us have struggled this dark cloud called depression and it’s a
Meet Coco
Although Coco was named after his previous dog, Sajith says that her distinctive personality sets her apart. Her playful nature coupled with her love
Beauty Pageants
Many years ago, it used to be an event that most people looked forward to attend the annual Miss Sri Lanka contest where a line-up of tall, elegant, b