• 9 July 2025
Karan Gokani’s ‘Indian 101’ A Delicious Gateway to Real Indian Cooking

For years, Karan Gokani has demystified Indian cuisine, both through his celebrated restaurants and his growing online presence. Now, with the release of Indian 101: Classic Indian Dishes Made

  • 9 July 2025
Who’s Really Lucky The Adopted Child OR The Parent?

There is a popular belief that adopted children are “the lucky ones” to be given the opportunity of being placed in a loving home. But in truth, parenting, be it for biological or adoptive children, has

  • 9 July 2025
Hair Centre Colombo and Wax Me A New Venture by Gayathri Jayasinghe and Susa Perera

Sri Lanka’s beauty scene is set to welcome an exciting new addition with the soft opening of Hair Centre Colombo and Wax Me, a venture led by longtime friends and now business partners, Gayathri

  • 9 July 2025
The Language of Love How Culture Shapes Our Understanding of Compassion

Exploring how cultural roots and spiritual traditions redefine love as a conscious, cultivated practice, far beyond fleeting emotion. Recently, while walking down a crowded street, I dropped my handbag by

  • 9 July 2025
From Dreams to Billions The World’s Biggest Lottery Winners and Lotteries

Lotteries are one of the few institutions that can transform a person’s life in an instant. A small flutter, a slip of paper, a handful of numbers, and suddenly, someone is catapulted into

  • 9 July 2025
Maitland & Knox Unveils Bold New Identity with a Grand Media Briefing

In a landmark evening that celebrated the future of experiential luxury travel, Maitland & Knox - the boutique hospitality group behind Galle Fort Hotel, Thotalagala, and The Warden’s House - hosted an

  • 8 July 2025
Chasing the Sun Europe’s Most Alluring Summer Destinations

As the sun climbs higher and days stretch lazily into golden evenings, Europe comes alive in the summer.

  • 8 July 2025
Magical Moments: British School Colombo’s Junior Concert Blends Music, Theatre, and Art

On June 30th, the auditorium of The British School in Colombo was transformed into a vibrant stage of colour, character, and creativity, as the Junior School hosted its much-anticipated annual concert, Magical Moments.

  • 8 July 2025
Evil Dead Rise

If you’re a fan of intense horror movies with lots of gore and tension, Evil Dead Rise is one film you should consider watching

  • 8 July 2025
Top Three Restaurants You Can't Miss at One Galle Face

One Galle Face, located near the beautiful coastline of Colombo, is always buzzing with energy. It’s a place where people shop, meet, watch movies, and, most importantly, eat.

  • 8 July 2025
The Power of Now

In a world constantly racing toward tomorrow, the idea of slowing down to embrace the present can feel both radical and liberating.

  • 8 July 2025
The Aluth Pola A Market with a Mission

The Aluth Pola, a vibrant community market with a cause, took place on Sunday, 29th June at Body Bar, Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 05.

  • 7 July 2025
THE MONDAY BRIEF

Record‑breaking heatwaves have sparked severe wildfires on Greece’s Crete Island and western Turkey. Authorities launched mass evacuations and mobilized international firefighting support as flames spread, fanned by strong winds and prolonged drought. The fires highlight the mounting climate vulnerabilities of Mediterranean communities.

  • 7 July 2025
From Hotelier to Hope-Bringer How Ivor Vancuylenberg’s Quiet Mission is Changing Lives in Rural Sri Lanka

As a journalist, few things excite me more than being granted a front-row seat into the lives of remarkable individuals whose journeys are deeply intertwined with compassion and impact. One such person is C.V. Wijeratne, a veteran chef, academic, and dear friend of my father. For years, I’ve been nudging “CV Uncle” to sit down for a formal interview. While he remains elusive to the spotlight, his stories often lead me to others who are just as qu

  • 7 July 2025
Diddy’s Acquittal and America’s Ongoing Failure to Defend Survivors The System Protects Its Own

In a Manhattan courtroom, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood with hands clasped in prayer, mouthing “thank you” as the jury acquitted him of the most severe charges, racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that could have sentenced him to life in prison. Instead, he was convicted on two lesser counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. This verdict underscores a harsh reality: in America’s criminal justice system, accountability remai

  • 7 July 2025
A Caged Bird Unveiling the Voice Behind the Veil

In a remarkable moment for Sri Lankan cinema, Sumathi Studios has unveiled its upcoming film “A Caged Bird,” which promises to be a bold and heartfelt journey into a woman’s struggle for freedom in a world that often tries to silence her. The official title reveal happened on June 24th at The Atrium, Cinnamon Grand, where a distinguished crowd of both international and local film talent gathered to celebrate.

  • 7 July 2025
Innocence at Risk Motherhood in Crisis

A heartbreaking pattern has emerged in recent times; headlines and viral videos documenting mothers making unimaginable decisions that result in the suffering or loss of innocent children. These stories are more than just shocking; they are tragic reminders of how society continues to fail in supporting mental health, maternal care, and emotional well-being.

  • 7 July 2025
A Beatles Night to Remember

Mount Lavinia Hotel brought back the golden vibes of the ’60s with a nostalgic tribute to The Beatles at The Hut on the 27th of June. Titled “The Beatles Mania at The Hut,” the event was a thrilling celebration of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and timeless classics that defined a generation.

  • 4 July 2025
Fashioning the Future

I was first introduced to Eshita Kabra-Davies by Shahili Gomes McCoy, Co-Founder of The Design Collective, during their summer pop-up in London, an exciting collaboration with By Rotation hosted at the By Rotation Townhouse in Mayfair. Born in Rajasthan and raised in Singapore, with an academic journey spanning Asia to University College London, Eshita brings a uniquely global lens to everything she touches.

  • 4 July 2025
The Whispering Dunes of Namibia

If the Earth ever whispered its secrets, it would do so in Namibia. Tucked away on the southwest coast of Africa, Namibia is one of the world’s most underrated destinations. A land where landscapes seem more like sci-fi movie sets than real geography, Namibia is home to one of the oldest deserts in the world: the Namib Desert. At the heart of this hauntingly beautiful place lies Sossusvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by towering red dunes that s

  • 4 July 2025
How Shows Like ‘Love Island’ Ruined Romance (But We’re Still Watching)

Somewhere between “I’ve got a text” and “I just feel like our connection is different,” a generation lost its grip on what real romance looks like. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you expect a man to write you poetry and have a six-pack, or why a slight lull in conversation makes you feel like someone’s about to yell, “I’m not here to make friends” - congratulations.

  • 4 July 2025
Indian Summer A Journey of Flavour in the Heart of Sri Lanka

If you are craving rich, flavorful Indian food while in Sri Lanka, Indian Summer is the place you must visit. Since 2014, Indian Summer has been serving the finest North Indian cuisine across several cities including Colombo, Kandy, Galle City, Galle Fort, and Nuwara Eliya. The restaurant is not just about filling your stomach, it’s about creating warm memories with food that touches your heart.

  • 4 July 2025
Shah Rukh Khan to Headline the Grand Opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is preparing for one of the most glamorous and talked-about events in its recent history as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to attend the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025. The exclusive, invitation-only event marks a major milestone in the country’s luxury and hospitality sector, and Shah Rukh Khan’s attendance underscores the significance of the occasion. Widely known as “King Khan,” the internation

  • 4 July 2025
New Generation Youth Top40 Award Winners Make History at CSE

In a powerful celebration of youth leadership and innovation, the winners of the New Generation Youth Top40 Awards were honored at a prestigious “Ring the Bell” ceremony held on the 2nd of July 2025 at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), World Trade Center, Colombo.

  • 4 July 2025
A Sri Lankan Talent on the Rise

On Thursday night, amidst the rolling fields of Worthy Farm, something special happened. At one of the world’s most iconic music festivals, Glastonbury, a Paris-born artist of Sri Lankan origin

  • 4 July 2025
Reid Lit Chats 2025

Over two vibrant days, June 20th and 21st the Department of English at the University of Colombo came alive with energy, dialogue, and storytelling as it hosted the first-ever Reid Lit

  • 4 July 2025
Sri Lanka’s National Team to Shine

From July 22nd to August 1st, 2025, the vibrant nation of Panama will become the global stage for the most prestigious school-level debating event in the world, the World Schools Debating

  • 4 July 2025
Teen Business Summit ’25

Sri Lanka made history with the successful conclusion of the Teen Business Summit ’25 Powered by The Business School and StartX, the country’s first national-scale business summit exclusively

  • 4 July 2025
Jewellery’s Summer Renaissance The Trends Rewriting 2025

Jewellery has never felt quite so alive. As the sun intensifies and summer’s pulse grows louder, our accessories become more than afterthought, they are stories strung on silk cords as a

  • 4 July 2025
‘Cues & Brews’ Lights Up Colombo With World-Class Snooker Action

In an unforgettable celebration of skill, strategy, and style, Cues & Brews, Sri Lanka’s premier international snooker exhibition, unfolded at the Shangri-La Colombo on the 29th of June. The exclusive evening