AMCHAM Forum Highlights Power of Narrative in Driving Investment, Exports, and Growth
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL), in collaboration with Wijeya Newspapers Limited, successfully concluded its forum titled “Narrating Sri Lanka’s Story: How Strategic
Luxury Isn’t Loud Anymore How Quiet Craft Became the Real Status Symbol
For decades, luxury announced itself before you even entered the room. It shimmered in logos, gleamed in monograms, and spoke a language designed to be instantly recognizable. The louder the branding,
The Cost of Being a Young Adult in Sri Lanka No One Prepared Us for This
Stepping into your twenties in Sri Lanka today feels like being handed a puzzle with missing pieces. On paper, adulthood is simple: study, graduate, get a job, live independently, maybe start a family someday.
Nominations open for 2026 Asian Achievers Awards in London
Just three months after a prestigious ceremony that brought together individuals with a combined net worth exceeding £40 billion at the London Hilton on Park Lane, nominations have
A Hidden Crisis
Women in Sri Lanka today are studying more, earning more, and joining the workforce in larger numbers than ever before. From garment factories to corporate offices, from small businesses to
The Association of Chiefs of Police Sri Lanka (ACP) Presents an Evening of Music and Togetherness
Organized by The Association of Chiefs of Police Sri Lanka (ACP), Sing-Along was a memorable evening that brought together music lovers for a night of live entertainment and warm fellowship. The event
The psychology of Feedback: Why Our Egos Get in the Way of Growth
Every leader has been told that feedback is essential. Business books and management consultants have built empires on frameworks for how to give feedback, how to make it “constructive,” how to cushion it with praise, how to ensure it lands softly.
From Surviving to Recovering: Rebuilding Emotional Safety in the Aftermath
In the days following the recent devastation in Sri Lanka, the country has entered a period marked by grief, uncertainty, and quiet resilience.
AnchorSri Lanka’s Last Lacquer Workers
There’s a hushed fervour in the workshop. A small group of artisans sit on the floor, quietly and meticulously carrying out their tasks.
Telusu Kada
Telusu Kada is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by first-time filmmaker Neeraja Kona and produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad, Vipin Agnihotri and Vivek Kuchibhotla under People Media Factory.
Is Disaster Relief in Sri Lanka Being Misused?
I came across a Facebook post from someone analyzing Cyclone Ditwah relief figures. Got me thinking. Made me realize we never actually ask these questions until it’s too late.
AmCham Sri Lanka Hosts Insightful Forum on Strategic Communications
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham Sri Lanka) recently hosted an insightful forum titled “Narrating Sri Lanka’s Story:
Featuring Prathibha Liyanaarachchi
Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz recently hosted an engaging episode of Fame Game featuring the newly crowned Miss World Sri Lanka 2025, Prathibha Liyanaarachchi. Known for her remarkable modeling career, design expertise, and dedication to empowering local craft communities, Prathibha shared her journey, ambitions, and vision for the future in an inspiring conversation.
Keeping the Harmony Alive, Inside St Mary’s Choral Group’s New Chapter
St. Mary’s Choral Group, founded over 55 years ago by renowned tenor, Fr. Claver Perera, continues to celebrate his remarkable legacy and his contribution to St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya. This year, the choir honours his memory with an evening of well-loved choral classics titled “I Will Never Forget You My People”. In addition, they will present “The Gift We Bring”, inspired by the story of the Little Drummer Boy, as they prepare for the Ch
“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.
The emple and reasury How Monks Controlled the Medieval Economy
A Kingdom Built on the Economics of Merit. When we imagine medieval Sri Lanka, we picture kings, armies, stupas, and irrigation tanks. But behind these vast structures lay something less visible and far more powerful: a monastic economy that touched every field, every village, and every royal treasury.
A December to Savor Park Street Gourmet’s Holiday Experience
There is a particular kind of magic that settles over Colombo in December, one that does not arrive all at once but unfolds slowly, like the careful peeling back of crisp wrapping paper. It begins in subtle ways: the faint scent of cinnamon drifting through cafés, the twinkle of fairy lights catching your eye, and the soft hum of traffic beneath a veil of carols drifting from shop speakers. Then, almost imperceptibly,w the city seems to surrender
Sing for Hearts 2025
A heartwarming evening of music and goodwill unfolded at Raffles, Mirihana, as the Heart to Heart Trust Fund hosted its annual Sing for Hearts 2025 sing-along night. The event brought together supporters, donors, and well-wishers who united to celebrate the spirit of compassion through music. The event concluded on a joyful note, leaving participants inspired and connected through a shared purpose.
Patriarchy in Religion
Few forces have shaped human identity as profoundly as religion. It offers hope, meaning, morality, community and a framework for understanding life and death. Alongside its spiritual role, however,
POP-UP CULTURE WHY TEMPORARY SPACES ARE BECOMING FASHION’S NEW RUNWAYS
For decades, fashion has relied on permanence as its anchor: flagship stores, heritage maisons, iconic addresses. Avenue Montaigne, Bond Street, Fifth Avenue. Yet in 2025, something has changed. The most
Graceful and Grounded Joanne Stoker Founder and Creative Director of Nåd
Before NÅD existed, before Colombo became home, there was a woman who had spent nearly twenty-five years moving through the many rooms of the global fashion industry. Joanne Stoker has spent nearly
The No BS Marketer Four Lessons This Year Smacked Into Me
As the year wraps up, everyone starts posting poetic captions about gratitude, healing, soft eras, and whatever new Pinterest word is trending. Me? I like to keep it simple. This year didn’t “soften” me. It
Sri Lanka’s Golf Revolution Begins with Ceylon Golf League 2025
For more than a century, golf in Sri Lanka has always been synonymous with heritage, quiet greens, timeless etiquette, and a tight-knit circle of those who mastered the sport with patience
