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
Mount Lavinia Hotel Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mount Lavinia Hotel marked the beginning of the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on Monday, 8th December at the hotel premises. The event brought together guests, well-
In Conversation | Nimrita Dadlani | Founder, Pivot
Family law is one of the most emotionally charged and administratively complex areas of the justice system, yet it remains one of the least supported by meaningful technology. For Nimrita Dadlani, Founder of Pivot, this gap became painfully real during her own divorce, when she saw how fragile evidence handling is and how overwhelming the process can be for people already in crisis. Pivot was built from that lived experience. It is an auditable,
The Landmark Warner Brothers and Netflix Deal.
In December 2025 the global entertainment industry was thrown into upheaval when Netflix revealed it had struck a definitive agreement to acquire the film-studio and streaming assets of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in a deal valuing those assets at around 82.7 billion US dollars. The acquisition would fold one of Hollywood’s most venerable studios into the world’s largest streaming service. The deal, if approved, promised to reshape not only the b
PRASL Presents “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises” with Global PR Leader Farzana Baduel.
The Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka in collaboration with The Sun (Daily Mirror), Wijeya Newspapers Limited, will host an exclusive learning and networking event titled “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises” on 16 December 2025 at the Sheraton Colombo Hotel.
Rethinking Ageing: What the Future of Longevity Really Looks Like
If someone had asked me a few years ago what ageing felt like, I probably would have cheekily said, ‘Oh, it’s just time doing its thing.’ I didn’t think of it as anything I could influence, let alone shape. But after speaking with Dr Darshan Shah, a surgeon and longevity expert, I realised that the real story of ageing isn’t written in years at all. It lives in the choices we make, in the habits we build, and in the quiet signals our bodies send
Fast Fashion Didn’t Destroy Sustainable Fashion. Confused Storytelling Did
For more than a decade, we’ve repeated the same narrative: Fast fashion is killing sustainable fashion. Consumers are too lazy to care. Nobody wants to pay for something better. But after years of working with conscious founders, artisans, students, and everyday shoppers, I’ve realized something far simpler, and far more uncomfortable, is true.
WHAT’S ON MY PLATE BY YASARA ABEYNAYAKE Memories Served Hot: My Journey Into Food Writing
I was invited to write a food column after the Editor of The Sun (Daily Mirror) noticed how passionately I shared stories on my Instagram account. I used to post everything I ate and even dedicate love songs to the dishes I fell in love with. It may sound eccentric, but my love for food is deep and wholehearted. Every bite makes me feel more intensely, as though the world sharpens in flavour. For a few years I wrote restaurant reviews and recomme
“Sounds of the Season” Christmas Carol Evening Held at Port City Colombo
The Soul Sounds Academy, under the direction of Soundarie David Rodrigo, presented “Sounds of the Season”, a festive evening of Christmas carols and seasonal music, bringing together music lovers for a warm and celebratory experience.
The Series of Dialogue with Fabric Mapping the Boundaries of Self Through Batik Sonali Dharmawardena
Sri Lankan artist Sonali Dharmawardena brings a distinct and deeply personal perspective to ‘The Series of Dialogue with Fabric,’ an exhibition that explores how batik can express emotion, memory and
The Thread That Connects Mishal Husain Editor-at-Large Bloomberg Weekend
I first met Mishal Husain at a book reading and signing in East London. The event had drawn an eclectic crowd; academics, journalists, and quietly awed young women who had grown up watching her on
THE REAL MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS MFORT, MMERCE, OR NSCIENCE
Each December, a “magical” transformation takes place.
An Evening of Elegance at Amilani Perera’s Flagship Store
An exclusive evening celebrating contemporary fashion and design excellence was hosted by renowned designer Amilani Perera at her flagship store in Colombo, featuring a seasonal design showcase.
Renuka Rathnahewage Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Renuka Rathnahewage stands out as one of Sri Lanka’s most influential voices in microfinance, combining regulatory knowledge, entrepreneurial courage and deep community insight. Her journey
