Built or Broken
“Social media can build you or break you; it is up to you to let it build you.” This simple sentence holds a powerful truth in today’s digital world. For many of us, social media has become a daily habit, sometimes even the first thing we check in the morning and the last thing we see at night. It connects us with friends, news, inspiration, and opportunities. At the same time, it can create pressure, comparison, anxiety, and self-doubt. The diff
From Batik to the World Stage Sonali Dharmawardena’s London Moment
In a week dominated by conversations about the future of fashion, Sonali Dharmawardena’s work stood apart for its quiet authority. There was no spectacle and no trend chasing. Instead, there was batik, hand process, and a depth of storytelling rarely afforded space within contemporary fashion education.
East Meets West at the Royal Academy of Arts, London
The Royal Academy of Arts has long served as a bridge between artistic traditions from across the globe, but with The Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle, the institution directs its focus more intentionally toward South Asian creativity, reframing modernism as a truly global phenomenon. The exhibition explores the roots of the Indian modernist art movement while challenging the dominant Euro-centric narrative that has lo
ITC Ratnadipa Welcomes Bukhara Maestro Chef J.P. Singh for Father Son Culinary Showcase at Peshawri
ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, is set to host a landmark culinary showcase celebrating heritage, mastery, and the timeless spirit of North Indian frontier cuisine from 23 January to 1 February 2026.
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SRILANKA 2026
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFWSL) has officially announced the dates for its 2026 edition, set to take place from 7–11 October 2026 at the iconic Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams in Colombo. With this announcement, the country’s premier fashion platform once again extends an open invitation to the global fashion community; welcoming the world home to Sri Lanka for a week that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and contemporary desig
Geoffrey Bawa Trust Launches Geoffrey Bawa Trust Launches
The event underscored the Geoffrey Bawa Trust’s ongoing commitment to promoting eco-conscious architectural practices and advancing design philosophies that emphasise harmony between the built environment and nature. The launch of the Moonamal Award reflects a continued effort to honour Geoffrey Bawa’s legacy while encouraging sustainable and climate-responsive architecture in Sri Lanka.
WHEN “VIRAL” BECOMES PERMANENT DAMAGE A NO BS MARKETER’S TAKE ON THE NALANDA HEAD PREFECT SAGA
Let’s call it what it is. The Nalanda head prefect situation has split public reaction right down the middle. One side is stunned into silence. The other is doing that deeply uncomfortable half laugh half admiration
Two Decades of Commitment Samutthāna’s Role in Strengthening Mental Health Care in Sri Lanka
Over the past twenty years, the conversation around mental health in Sri Lanka has undergone a quiet but significant transformation. Once largely confined to private spaces and burdened by stigma,
