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RihView: Courtrooms to Hospitals, Standing Together & Fingerprinting
The past week was a reminder that in Sri Lanka, accountability is more performance art than practice. Arrested politicians head straight to hospital b
Buzz with Danu - Kevin Cruze
Kevin Cruze has survived opening nights, closing nights, and more backstage chaos than a Colombo wedding buffet. We’re diving into the triumphs, the
RihView: Pricey vehicles, love assaults & good news for elephants!
The past week was brought to you by high price tags, questionable priorities, and the occasional glimmer of common sense. We found out buying a car he
The Watchlist Whisperer: Wednesday & The Hunting Wives
This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’ve got two very different warnings: never underestimate a girl with a typewriter stare, and never accept an
Buzz with Danu - Elephant Free Elephant Walk
Today on Buzz, I’m trading glitz for grit — and trust me, it’s a vibe! Forget red carpets, we’re rolling out eco-mats because the real stars t
RihView: Trash, Scream Therapy & Radioactive Horns
This week was a strange cocktail of mess and meaning. From radioactive rhino horns and lakefront scream sessions to yet another reminder that we treat
Buzz with Danu ft. Dhiren Fernando
Today on Buzz with Danu, I think I’m hitting all the right notes—literally. He’s just 18, but already making waves on the grandest stages with f
RihView: Gaza Starving, Millionaire Thieves and Saving Our Animals
This week, we’re starting with what should be front-page news every day. Gaza is starving, and the world is still scrolling. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka co
Buzz with Danu - Damith Wijayathunga
This week on Buzz with Danu, we sit down with the charming and grounded star who went from Mister Sri Lanka to playing one of the country’s most bel
RihView: Coldplay, SRK & Toxic Beauty
This week on RihView: A tech CEO gets a little too cosy at a Coldplay concert and ends up jobless. Shah Rukh Khan crushes Lankan hearts with a no-show
Buzz with Danu - Nihari Perera
She’s beauty, brains, and a whole lot of bounce! From slam dunks on the basketball court to spotlight moments on the runway, and now lighting up the
RihView: Dairy Celebration, Secondhand Embarrassment & Sinking Boats
This week served up frothy freedom, secondhand embarrassment, and one very soggy reminder that safety still isn’t a national priority. A man in Assa
The Watchlist Whisperer: My Life With the Walter Boys & Thug Life
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
Buzz with Danu - Sammani and Ridma
In a world where fashion often speaks louder than words, Olive Couture’s latest project Sankárá takes that voice and sets it to music, movement, a
RihView: Masterchef Sri Lanka, Ali Express and Shah Rukh Khan
This week served up a mix of heat, hype, and a whole lot of heartburn. A globally beloved cooking show finally lands on Lankan soil. Shah Rukh Khan is
Buzz with Danu - My First Time in New York… and Juliet Did Not Come to Play
So here I was—first time in New York, wide-eyed, jet-lagged, and hoping to spot at least one pigeon that looked like it had Broadway training. But i
RihView: Chaotic Lift Rides, Adult Toddlers, & Princess Diana
A lift ride that turned into a contact sport. A cinema full of adult toddlers. And a birthday tribute to the one royal South Asians will defend like s
RihView: Bad Meds, Trump & Hate
What a week! From Sri Lanka’s scandal-prone elite suddenly discovering the legal system does, in fact, apply to them… To Donald Trump dropping bom
RihView: Ghosting Telcos, Mean Comments & Lucky Seats
From telcos that ghost you mid-bill cycle to Facebook groups where kindness still comes with a trigger warning, it’s been another week of “only in
Buzz with Danu - Athwela Marketplace
Today on Buzz with Danu, I spotlight a marketplace that’s doing more than just selling products—it’s selling purpose. Athwela Marketplace brings
RihView: Macaws, Rage Currency & Bravery
This past week’s news came with plot twists, parrots, and people showing more spine than most governments. We had a rare macaw stolen (again) from a
The Watchlist Whisperer: Another Simple Favour & Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’re going from designer delusion to documented horror, and somehow both are hard to look away from. First up
RihView: Courtrooms, Catwalks, and Cyclones
This past week served chaos in every flavour: courtrooms, catwalks, and cyclones. We had two ex-ministers actually sentenced without spontaneously dev
Buzz with Danu - A Tribute to the Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema, Malini Fonseka
She wasn’t just a star. She was the sky. From her unforgettable debut in Punchi Baba in 1968, Malini Fonseka transformed the landscape of Sri Lan
RihView: Brit traveller, Confirmation Bias & 3* Experiences
The past week gave us a lot - a British traveller got caught with £1.2 million worth of cannabis; people continued to believe (and forward) absolute
Buzz with Danu - Wild Cookbook
Behind the viral TikToks, the smoky jungle grills, and the clay pots bubbling with spice, there’s a young man who’s not just cooking—he’s stor
RihView: Wrong Questions, Mother’s Day for Single Dads & Road Accident
The past week gave us a lot - people questioning Cassie like abuse comes with a script, dads getting Mother’s Day shoutouts like fatherhood isn’t
Buzz with Danu - Chef Phillip Davenport
As the iconic London Grill at Cinnamon Grand Colombo marks its golden jubilee, it isn’t just a celebration of five decades of fine dining—it’s t
Buzz with Danu - Lakmal Darmarathna
He conned his way into our hearts with Koombiyo, and now he’s stealing the spotlight on the silver screen. Meet Lakha—a storyteller who doesn’t
RihView: Zoo Animals, Sperm Races and First Aid
The past week had everything: giraffes arriving in a country that can’t even keep its bears fed, American sperm racing for awareness (because of cou
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