“No Excuses, Only Drive”: The Rise of Yevan David, Sri Lanka’s F3 Hope
At 18, most teenagers are still figuring out who they are. Yevan David, meanwhile, is figuring out racing lines through Europe’s toughest circuits, carrying Sri Lanka’s flag at 250 km/h, and learning how to stay grounded in a life that rarely slows down.
The Silent Weight: The Truth About Being the “Strong Friend”
We all know a “strong friend.” The one who holds everything together, keeps everyone calm, listens without judgment, and somehow manages to show up even when life is pulling them in a thousand directions. To the outside world, they look collected, capable, and unshakeable. But the truth is, the strong friend is often the one carrying the heaviest, quietest weight. Most people don’t realize that this role isn’t something the strong friend chooses
Christmas Rituals Around the World
Christmas may celebrate the same story across continents, but the rituals that surround it are shaped by culture, climate, faith, and history. From quiet candlelit services to joyful street celebrations, Christmas around the world is a tapestry of traditions that reflect how communities interpret togetherness, generosity, and hope. In Europe, Christmas customs are often steeped in history and symbolism. In Germany, the season begins with Adven
Don’t Let Your Figs Rot
December arrives like a inspector. It steps into the room, closes the door softly, and asks a single question: What did you make of the year that was placed in your hands? If you are here, reading this, the answer is probably not simple. You might have had twelve clean opportunities, twelve fresh beginnings, twelve imagined turning points, yet somehow watched them dissolve into one another. Perhaps you tried. Perhaps you hesitated. Perhaps life
Carols for the Cause Brings Festive Cheer in Support of Rebuilding Sri Lanka
Carols for the Cause, a Christmas fundraising concert, was held at the Hilton Colombo Grand Ballroom, bringing together music lovers for an evening of festive harmony and compassion. Featuring performances by The De Lanerolle Brothers, Soundarie David Rodrigo and Neranjan De Silva, the event allowed audiences to request carols performed live. All proceeds were directed to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, with artistes and technical teams contributi
Cinnamon Life Creates Christmas Magic with Lata Pata Vintage
This festive season, Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, unveils a celebration unlike any other, brought to life in partnership with Lata Pata Vintage. A brand synonymous with circular consumption, pre-loved treasures, and artful upcycling, Lata Pata Vintage has reimagined the property’s signature spaces with touches of whimsy, sustainability, and Sri Lankan luxe.
AUDACIOUS ACIDIC ARTISTRY II
Continuing on from last week where the emphasis was on the art/theatre/music critics, who in most cases have no business ‘critiquing’ singing in the shower, or doodling on scratch paper! Let us move further.
The Incredible Journey of Johann Peries!
When it comes to Sri Lankan mountaineering, Johann Peries stands in a league of his own. He is the first Sri Lankan male to climb Mount Everest and the only Sri Lankan to complete the Seven Summits, conquering the highest peak on every continent.
