STARRING DARSHI KEERTHISENA
At the dawn of a new year shaped by reflection, resilience, and the quiet anticipation of renewal, Fame Game opened its doors to a voice seldom heard beyond the world of craft and creation. Fashion designer and Creative Director of Buddhi Batiks, Darshi Keerthisena, stepped into the conversation with a rare openness, joining hosts Kumar de Silva and Rosanne Diasz for a thoughtful and far-reaching dialogue. What unfolded was more than an interview
Life Is Just a Game of UNO, You Play the Cards You’re Dealt
Life rarely comes with instructions. Much like a game of UNO, you are handed a set of cards you did not choose and expected to play them wisely. You are often questioned when things do not go according to plan. On the surface, UNO seems simple: match colours, match numbers, and try to get rid of your cards. But anyone who has played it more than once knows that beneath its simplicity lies unpredictability, sudden reversals, and lessons that feel
KALĀ 2026. Shared Ground: South Asia in Conversation.
Colombo hosts KALĀ 2026: TAKE on Art × KALĀ this January, reaffirming its position as a significant hub for contemporary artistic exchange in South Asia. Returning as a cross-border arts platform, KALĀ 2026 brings together artists, curators, writers, scholars, and cultural practitioners from across the region for a programme that foregrounds dialogue, material inquiry, and shared histories. Taking place over the opening weekend of 17 and 18 Janua
Why Sleep, Movement, and Mindfulness Are True Health Superpowers.
In popular culture, health is often framed as a matter of discipline: waking up early, pushing harder at the gym, cutting calories, or following the latest wellness trend. We are taught to believe that if we simply try harder, we can outwork biology. However, decades of biomedical research tell a very different story. Human health is not governed by sheer willpower alone but by complex biological systems that are deeply influenced by how we live
The Invisible Battles People Fight Every Day
If you stood on a crowded street and quietly observed the people walking past, you would see a collection of faces moving through their day. Some appear confident and purposeful, others distracted or weary, some cheerful, some distant. From the outside, each person seems to be simply going about their life. Yet beneath these brief impressions lies a truth that often goes unnoticed. Every person you pass is carrying something unseen. Every one of
‘Meandering Moods’ painting exhibition opens at Lionel Wendt
The painting exhibition Meandering Moods by Shanthi Shanmuganathan was held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery, Colombo, showcasing a collection of expressive artworks that reflect human emotions, nature, and everyday life. The exhibition attracted art lovers who gathered to appreciate the artist’s distinctive style and thoughtful visual storytelling.
THE ARREST OF NICOLÁS MADURO AND THE DANGEROUS PRECEDENT FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS
The arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by United States authorities has sent shockwaves across Latin America and far beyond it, reopening uncomfortable questions about sovereignty, democracy, and the true motivations that drive global power.
An Evening of Music Memory and Double Blue Magic
“Double Blue Resonance” promises to be a night where music, memory, and heritage come alive. On the 10th of January 2026, the majestic Main College Hall of Wesley College will echo with harmony as the Wesley College Choir takes the stage under the direction of Priyanthi Seneviratne Van Dort, accompanied by the dynamic sounds of the band Neighbors. This spectacular evening will celebrate the vibrant young talent of Wesley, performing timeless pop
IS BLUE MONDAY REAL OR ARE WE JUST BURNT OUT?
Every January, the term Blue Monday starts circulating online. It’s often labelled as the “most depressing day of the year” a point where post-holiday blues, financial stress, and failed resolutions collide. But as this conversation resurfaces year after year, a bigger question lingers: is Blue Monday actually real, or are we simply exhausted long before it arrives? Because for many people, January doesn’t feel heavy for just one day. It feels he
Ego The Voice in Our Heads That Won’t Shut Up
The ego has a terrible PR team. Say the word out loud and most people immediately picture someone loud, arrogant, and obsessed with themselves.
Professional Saver Amateur Doer
Scrolling in bed at midnight, thumb hovering over a three-second cooking video that promises “the crispiest potatoes of your life.” Save. A carousel of outfits perfectly styled for shopping, brunch, and a mysteriously photogenic airport run? Save. A cleaning hack using vinegar, an empty perfume bottle, and a prayer? Definitely save. And yet, months later, when you’re actually hungry, or getting dressed, or facing a stain that looks like a murder
PRASL-Led Forum Sees Global PR Expert Farzana Baduel
Farzana Baduel, President-elect of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK), highlighted Sri Lanka’s resilience and growing regional relevance in regional communication when she addressed “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises,” an exclusive learning and networking event hosted recently by the Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL) in collaboration with The Sun (Daily Mirror), Wijeya Newspapers Lim
A Toast to Death The Prequel
The Colombo School of Arts and Sciences CSAS is a Cambridge International School that has carved a distinctive identity in Sri Lanka’s education sector through its intentionally small size and deeply personalised approach to learning. Catering to students from Grades 1 to 12, CSAS maintains a strict teacher to student ratio of 1 to 12,
An Evening Celebrating the Music of Gayathri Khemadasa
An intimate musical evening celebrating the works of composer and musician Gayathri Khemadasa was held at the Alliance Française de Colombo. Titled The Music of Gayathri Khemadasa, the event brought together an invited audience for a reflective exploration of her compositions, highlighting her distinctive musical voice and contribution to contemporary Sri Lankan music. The programme unfolded in an elegant setting, creating a space for appreciatio
Sexualised Attacks on the Prime Minister Constitute Political Violence
For as long as she has held public office, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been subjected to a level of hostility that goes far beyond the boundaries of legitimate democratic critique. Her work, her leadership, and her
2026 THE YEAR FASHION REWRITES THE RULES
If the past few years were about playing it safe, 2026 is about feeling something again. Fashion has always mirrored the world we live in and right now, that world feels intense. In response, fashion in 2026
THE REAL SCANDAL BEHIND BUDDY.NET
I read on people’s performative outrage on the Grade 6 textbook scandal, where a government-approved English module contained a live link to an adult dating site. Did it concern me? Yes. Was the concern that
Favorite Foods That Make Thai Pongal Special
Pongal is more than just a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community, it is an emotion deeply rooted in gratitude, togetherness, and tradition. Observed as a thanksgiving to nature, especially the
Comedy Night 3 Brings Stand-Up Entertainment to Colombo
“That’s So Bro - Comedy Night 3,” featuring international stand-up comedian Sath Nadesan, was staged as an evening of humour and live entertainment. Organised as part of the “That’s So Bro” series, the event
Not Just Skin Deep: Nazneen Nazeer on Beauty, Motherhood, and Meaning
She speaks about beauty the way some people speak about faith, gently, thoughtfully, and with an understanding that it is never just skin deep. To sit across from her is to realize that her work is not driven by trends or vanity, but by people, stories, and seasons of life. From formal training in Paris to building a brand rooted in Sri Lankan identity, from motherhood to mentorship, her journey is one of quiet determination and deep purpose.
When Being “Low Key” Became the New Luxury
There was a time when luxury meant being seen. It meant loud parties, expensive brands, packed schedules, and a life that looked impressive from the outside. Success was measured by how busy you were, how much you owned, and how often people noticed you. If your calendar was full and your phone never stopped buzzing, you were doing something right. Somewhere along the way, though, that idea started to feel exhausting. Today, a different kind of l
Is Sri Lanka’s IT Industry in Decline or Undergoing a Necessary Reckoning?
For nearly two decades, Sri Lanka’s information technology (IT) sector has been promoted as a cornerstone of economic diversification, foreign exchange generation, and youth employment. From a modest export base in the early 2000s, the industry expanded rapidly, benefiting from global demand for offshore services, a relatively well-educated workforce, and competitive labour costs. By the late 2010s, IT and business process management (IT-BPM) se
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor - The Sun (Daily Mirror), We are a group of women with lived experience of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting, known as FGM or C, in Sri Lanka. This is a harmful and highly secretive cultural practice that has been masquerading as a religious obligation. FGM or C violates the rights guaranteed to children under the Sri Lankan Constitution as well as Article 3(1) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Sri Lanka
Art exhibition in Support of Pediatric Heart Care
Artist Shanthi Shanmuganathan will present her second solo exhibition of paintings titled Meandering Moods on the 10th and 11th of January 2026 at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery in Colombo. The exhibition will be open to the public on both days from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm and invites art enthusiasts, collectors, and the wider community to experience a body of work that is both visually engaging and deeply meaningful. Meandering Moods brings together a
All the Favorite Stickers You Never Used
We have a habit of waiting. Waiting for the right moment, the right version of ourselves, the right conditions to finally allow ourselves to feel, to act, to choose. We convince ourselves that restraint is maturity and that postponement is wisdom. Somewhere between caution and self-denial, we forget how to live in the present. As children, we saved our favorite stickers carefully, peeling them halfway and pressing them back onto glossy sheets. T
How the Power of Narrative Drives Investment, Exports, and Economic Growth
In Colombo, business leaders and policymakers gathered to explore a force that now shapes capital flows as decisively as interest rates or regulation. Strategic narrative has become economic
What Happened to Using Sri Lankans in Our Clothing Brands?
Let us talk honestly about the marketing industry in Sri Lanka without dressing it up or pretending everything is fine. Somewhere along the way we began confusing noise with creativity and spectacle with
Discovering Luang Prabang the Jewel of Indochina
There is something deeply mesmerizing about Luang Prabang. Tucked away in the heart of northern Laos and encircled by imposing mountains cloaked in dense jungle, time flows differently here. The former royal
Beyond the Final Bow A Concert That Offered More Than Celebration Organized By The Colombo Ballet School
The Christmas Concert presented by The Ballet School of Colombo was held on 20th December 2025 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium; it was more than a festive year-end performance. While the stage
