IN CONVERSATION WITH NILMINI ROELENS LLM SOLICITOR ROELENS SOLICITORS UK WAYS TO WORK IN THE UK
For decades, the United Kingdom has remained a key destination for Sri Lankans seeking professional advancement, international exposure and globally recognised qualifications. Despite growing
Why Female Bodies Are Genetically More Complex The Science Behind X-Inactivation
At the most fundamental level of human biology, sex differences begin with chromosomes. Females typically carry two X chromosomes, while males carry one X and one Y. On the surface, this distinction
IN CONVERSATION ZAHARA ANSARY Country Head Cambridge University Press and Assessments Sri Lanka and The Maldives
In an era where leadership demands both agility and authenticity, Zahara Ansary stands out as a rare blend of strategic thinker, purpose driven leader, and passionate advocate for education and equity. Her
Less Is the New Luxury Why Simplicity Is the New Status Symbol
For decades, status followed a familiar and unmistakable script. It was loud, visible, and designed to be recognized instantly. Expensive cars parked in long driveways, oversized homes filled with designer
Outgrowing relationship you once prayed for
There is a particular kind of heartbreak that does not arrive with slammed doors or final goodbyes. It does not announce itself through betrayal or cruelty. It settles in quietly, almost gently, as a realization you try to
Rhythm Alliances Opens with Celebratory Evening at Radicle Gallery
The ninth edition of Colomboscope, titled Rhythm Alliances, marked its opening with a vibrant evening programme held at Radicle Gallery, Colombo. The event formed part of the festival’s opening day tours
WOMEN DON’T LACK AMBITION; THEY LACK A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD
When women build their careers, it rarely happens under spotlights or inside boardrooms. It happens in the margins of the day.
Retail Therapy: How Fashion Trained Our Brains to Buy, Throw, Repeat
For decades, we have casually used the phrase retail therapy, a light-hearted justification for impulsive shopping sprees, emotional purchases, and moments of self-soothing at the checkout counter.
WHO IS LAILA CUNNINGHAM: THE NEWEST SOCIAL MEDIA VIRAL STAR!
Laila Cunningham is one of Reform UK’s fastest rising and most polarising figures, a politician whose biography and rhetoric collide in ways that have made her a headline magnet in the first weeks of 2026.
The Desi Girl Effect From Aunties’ Sarees to Viral Combos
If you’re South Asian, you’ve probably been told off for wearing a crop top at least once. “Why is your stomach showing?” “Cover up.
Why a Penguin Walking the Wrong Way Invites Us to Project Meaning
“I make a promise to the clouds, and walk to the summit, to reclaim the sky that should have been mine.”
Past Pupils’ Association of Muslim Ladies’ College Hosts Marhaba 2026
The Past Pupils’ Association of Muslim Ladies’ College successfully hosted Marhaba 2026, a Pre-Ramadan Fair, bringing together past pupils, families, and the wider community for a vibrant day of fellowship and celebration.
STARRING: ARANTHA SIRIMANNE
Arantha Sirimanne, one of Sri Lanka’s leading commercial and fashion photographers, sat down with Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz on this week’s episode of Fame Game to share his journey, insights, and experiences in photography. From his early days balancing IT work and photography to embracing the digital era, Arantha opens up about his creative process, the challenges of working with models, and the philosophy that drives his work. In this
RAJANI SERASINGHE: ASSEMBLING MEANING FROM BROKEN THINGS
In an age obsessed with outcomes, metrics, and visibility, we rarely pause to ask what it means to persist when none of those are guaranteed. We celebrate success, but seldom examine the quiet stamina required to continue when recognition is delayed, profit uncertain, and the work itself exacts a physical toll. The story of mosaic artist Rajani Serasinghe invites us to reconsider what passion really looks like when stripped of glamour and applaus
Are Muslim Women Traitors for Demanding Justice?
Watching HAQ this past weekend left me restless. I found myself pausing the film, rewinding scenes, and sitting in silence long after the credits rolled. This movie felt like a mirror held up to our faces here in Sri Lanka, reflecting wounds we’ve been told to hide, injustices we’ve been told to accept, and a fight for dignity that we’ve been told makes us traitors to our faith. I knew I ha
Farah Rumy’s Journey Shows Girls How Far Belief Can Take You
We often think that life follows a set plan: study hard, work, get married, and settle down. Many girls grow up believing that their dreams are limited, that they cannot achieve something bigger or be recognized beyond their immediate world. Yet, unplanned things can happen, and paths we never imagined can open before us. Women like Farah Rumy inspire us to dream bigger, to believe that dedication, hard work, and service can lead to extraordinary
In Conversation with ADK Sri Lankan RnB and Hip-Hop Artist, Music Producer, and Playback Singer
Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, better known as ADK, stands as one of the most influential voices to emerge from Sri Lanka’s contemporary music landscape. An artist whose career has effortlessly crossed linguistic, cultural, and geographical boundaries, ADK has built a body of work spanning Tamil, Telugu, Sinhala, and English music. His journey from teaching Information Technology in Sri Lanka to performing on global stages alongside icons such as A
MMCA Sri Lanka Opens First Moving Images Exhibition
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) hosted a private view of its first moving images exhibition titled Three Songs of Ceylon at Park Street Mews, Colombo. Curated by Senior Curator Sandev Handy, the exhibition takes inspiration from The Song of Ceylon (1934) and examines how contemporary artists have revisited and reinterpreted the film from different perspectives. The exhibition marks a significant milestone in M
DAVOS POWER POLITICS STYLE AND THE THEATRE OF LEADERSHIP
Snow fell softly on Davos as motorcades wound through narrow Alpine streets and the world’s most powerful people gathered once again under the banner of dialogue. The World Economic Forum in Two Thousand Twenty-Six was billed as a moment for calm conversation in an anxious world. Instead, it became a vivid showcase of global tension personality politics and a growing divide between those who believe in rules and those who believe in leverage. Fro
THE WAY WE LIVE AND LEAD
This article is adapted from a keynote speech delivered by the writer at the recently held, Women in Management: New Year Conference. At the event, the writer spoke on the transformative power of wellness in leadership, drawing from her personal journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate. The writer also explored how intentional living, physical strength, and mental resilience shape the way women lead, make decisions, and show up ac
ATTACHMENT STYLES WHY YOU LOVE THE WAY YOU DO!
You don’t fall for people randomly. It feels spontaneous, a glance across a room, a late-night conversation that turns into emotional dependence, the way one person suddenly feels “different” from everyone else, but underneath the chemistry and chaos is something quieter. Your nervous system. Your childhood. Your first experiences of safety and abandonment. Your attachment style. Attachment styles aren’t just psychology buzzwords people throw aro
NEW NEWER NEWEST
Into 2026 we march with renewed faith in humanity and awakened senses about the world around us, a sense of strong identity, passion for life and all that the future holds. Making a conscious decision, a focused pathway on how to best improve, edit, and garner momentum in one’s own lives, is a positive way forward at any time of year.
Healing in Unevenness FABIENNE Francotte’s Still Life of Memory
Fabienne Francotte’s Still Life | Nature Morte moves with the quiet insistence of memory. It does not dramatize trauma or offer consolation. Instead, it dwells in what remains after the storm, tracing the subtle impressions that pain leaves on the body and the psyche. The exhibition asks the viewer to slow down, to inhabit spaces of absence and invisibility, to witness the unspeakable without the need for closure. Francotte’s practice is shaped b
THE SECRET OF THE MOONSTONE
Sri Lanka is stepping into uncharted cinematic territory. With The Secret of the Moonstone, the island is poised to debut its first fully homegrown animated feature crafted for both local audiences and the world beyond its shores. The film moves seamlessly between a sleek, futuristic Colombo and the island’s ancient, mystical landscapes, weaving folklore, imagination, and modern storytelling into a visually arresting adventure. More than just a m
Valentino Garavani A Life Draped in Beauty
In a fashion world increasingly driven by speed, disruption, and spectacle, Valentino Garavani has always stood apart. While the industry moved toward shock value and relentless reinvention, Valentino remained devoted to something far rarer and more enduring: beauty without irony. For more than six decades, he dressed women not to provoke or overwhelm, but to elevate them.
STOP PAYING FOR MARKETING AND CALLING IT GROWTH
Let me ask you a question that no businessman wants to answer honestly. Why are you paying over Rs. 250,000 a month for a Marketing Executive or even a Head of Marketing, then building a team of ten to fifteen people under them, and still outsourcing almost your entire marketing function to an agency? What exactly are you paying your internal marketing team for?
People We Meet on Vacation
People We Meet on Vacation (2026) is an American romantic comedy-drama directed by Brett Haley, adapted from Emily Henry’s bestselling 2021 novel of the same name. Released globally on Netflix on January 9, 2026, the film offers a restrained, emotionally grounded exploration of love, friendship, and the quiet ache of missed timing. Rather than relying on sweeping romantic gestures or dramatic plot turns, the film unfolds gently, asking its audien
WHAT S ON MY PLATE
My first article of the year is dedicated to my parents, the two people who gave me life and kept me alive. I believe giving life to someone is easier than keeping them alive, and my parents did a remarkable job of doing both. They made sure we had everything we needed. A loving home, great meals on the table, regular holidays and, most importantly, memories.
CSAS Students Raise Funds
The students of CSAS International School brought creativity, compassion, and commitment to the stage with their original production A Toast to Death – The Prequel, performed on 17 January 2026 at the Namel Malini Punchi Theatre, Colombo. Staged in the aftermath of the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the production was organised as a student-led initiative to support schools and students affected by the ongoing floods across the
