The AluthPola Returns Shop Local, Save Lives
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 29th, when The AluthPola, a vibrant pop-up market and fundraiser organised by Justice for Animals, will be held from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Body Bar,No. 3 Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 05.
Celebrating Women and Modernism
On the evening of June 26th, ARTRA Magazine unveiled its 69th edition - Women & Modernism (2025) at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. The event honoured pioneering female artists who shaped Sri Lanka’s modernist movement in the early to mid-1900s. Surrounded by art enthusiasts, cultural dignitaries, and thought leaders, the evening celebrated bold expression and timeless creativity. With powerful visual narratives and scholarly reflection, the l
Where Wellness Meets Wardrobe
Once upon a time, buying a dress meant buying into a look. Now, it means buying into a lifestyle. In the post-pandemic era, where fashion’s purpose has been thoroughly re-evaluated, a new breed of
Counting Calories on Menus A Step Towards Healthier Eating or a Step Too Far?
Walk into a restaurant in London or Sydney, and you’ll likely spot a number beside your burger or kottu - not the price, but the calories. It’s a nudge, a quiet reminder of what you’re about to eat. Now, Sri Lanka is
South Asian Actuarial Conference 2025: A Global Success in Colombo
The South Asian Actuarial Conference 2025 (SAAC 2025), hosted by the Actuarial Association of Sri Lanka (AASL), took place from June 18th to 20th at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. With over 270
Beyond Hunger The Deeper Meaning
Food is essential to culture, health, and social interaction, it is much more than just fuel for our bodies. Food has a significant impact on how we experience our everyday lives and how we feel,
Kuberaa (2025)
Kuberaa is a 2025 Indian crime thriller directed by Sekhar Kammula, co-written with Chaithanya Pingali. The film dives deep into human greed, the lust for power, and the moral struggles that come with ambition.
Holy Family Convent Celebrates 90 Years of Legacy and Sisterhood
In celebration of an incredible 90-year journey, the Past Pupils’ Association of Holy Family Convent, Dehiwala, hosted a glamorous dinner dance, ’’Dancing Through the Decades,’’ on the 21st of June 2025 at
Kolhapuri Goes Catwalk Prada’s SS26 Homme Puts Indian Craft on the Map; But Forgets the Mapmakers
From the bustling streets of Kolhapur to the polished runways of Milan, the Kolhapuri chappal just made its high-fashion debut at Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show. Except, the spotlight came without a label - or a lineage. Appropriation or appreciation? Borrowing or stealing?
Meteora, Greece Where Monasteries Float in the Sky
High above the plains of Thessaly in central Greece, beyond winding roads and sleepy villages, an ethereal sight emerges a cluster of colossal sandstone pillars stretching toward the heavens. Perched precariously on their peaks are centuries-old monasteries, seemingly suspended between earth and sky. This is Meteora, one of the world’s most otherworldly, awe-inspiring destinations.
From Employee to Entrepreneur The THREE Corporate Lessons That Built Me
Let me get one thing straight, I didn’t wake up one day, post a few Reels, and suddenly become an “entrepreneur.” This journey wasn’t just built with aesthetic pitch decks and digital buzzwords. It was built on lessons learnt the hard way: through clocking in, staying back, getting feedback that stung, and learning to play the long game.
Understanding and Overcoming a Functional Freeze
Have you ever felt like your productivity is a ruse? Like you are able to do just enough to appear as if you are organized and efficient and yet on the inside you are entirely disengaged? Are you doomscrolling on your phone, making mental lists of everything you need to do but never quite getting round to doing it? You may be experiencing a functional freeze.
Sri Lanka’s First Conveyor Belt Hotpot Arrives WE AI FAMILY Brings a Bold New Chinese Dining Experience to Colombo
On June 15, 2025, something quietly remarkable and new unfolded in the heart of Colombo. At Arcade Independence Square, WE AI FAMILY a Chinese restaurant opened its doors with a concept never before seen in Sri Lanka: a conveyor belt hotpot.
Dhananjaya Bandara Celebrates 25 Years of Creative Excellence in Style
Dhananjaya Bandara, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated names in bridal and fashion couture, marked a significant milestone, 25 years of creative excellence, at a grand event held on the 24th of June 2025 at the Hilton Colombo.
Teach The Talk Addressing Lgbtq+ In Schools With Sensitivity – Not Silence
In today’s blended world of cultural heritage, religious sentiment, and the fast-paced curiosity of teens, the topic of gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues is more relevant (not to mention, more sensitive) than ever. Three of the five major global religions maintain disapproval of homosexuality, creating deeply rooted social stigmas. This sensitivity, however, cannot be a reason to side line the conversations that curious, questioning young minds a
Broke, Busy & Budgeting
Let’s be real for a second, managing money these days feels like trying to carry water in a leaking bucket. One moment your salary hits the bank, and the next it’s poof, gone. And it’s not like you’re living fancy either!
The Legal Mind Behind Major Corporate Moves An Interview with Anushika Abeywickrama, Group Legal Counsel, Maliban Group
In a world where legal expertise is often viewed through a narrow, courtroom-focused lens, Anushika Abeywickrama stands out as a multifaceted legal professional redefining what it means to practice law within a corporate environment. As Group Legal Counsel for the Maliban Group, she’s not only built an in-house legal function but also embedded strategic, business-friendly legal thinking into the fabric of a fast-paced conglomerate. With a backgro
Digital Detox Can We Really Disconnect in a Hyperconnected World?
We live in an era where being “online” is no longer a choice, it has become a way of life. Smartphones, social media, instant messaging, and constant connectivity have reshaped not just how we communicate, but how we work, think, and even rest. The average person checks their phone over 100 times a day, and studies show that the mere presence of a smartphone can distract us, even when we aren’t actively using it.
When Truth Is the First Casualty How the Media Shapes War, Peace, and Sri Lanka’s Survival
In today’s hyper connected world, war no longer begins with a siren or a missile—it begins with a message. It could be a misinterpreted headline, an edited video, or a manipulated image circulating faster than any official statement. As superpower tensions between Israel and Iran threaten to spill over into a broader global conflict, Sri Lanka, though geographically removed, is not untouched. We feel it in our economy, our diplomatic posture, our
Lanka Japan Friendship Society Hosts ’’Facets of Japanese Culture – III’’
The Lanka Japan Friendship Society (LJFS), in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, successfully hosted the third edition of its cultural lecture series, “Facets of Japanese Culture – III”, on Saturday, 21st June 2025. The event took place at the Auditorium of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7, and was attended by a distinguished audience of over 100 guests.
Beyond Bollywood : A Celebration of India’s Rich and Diverse Regional Cinemas
India is not just the land of Bollywood. With its multilingual, multicultural landscape, the Indian film industry is a vast and vibrant universe made up of many parallel galaxies, each with its own language, audience, storytelling style, stars, and cinematic legacy.
30-Day Challenges: Do They Really Build Lasting Habits?
In an era dominated by quick fixes, self-improvement hacks, and viral social media trends, 30-day challenges have emerged as a popular method for cultivating new habits and transforming lifestyles.
ISTANBUL : A CITY OF JUXTAPOSITIONS
Istanbul is a city that cannot be contained. The 15-million-plus megapolis spills over into two continents (Europe and Asia), and keeps one’s senses on edge with its constant juxtapositions.
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
This new version stars Mason Thames as the courageous Hiccup, Nico Parker as the fearless Astrid, and Gerard Butler returning as Stoick the Vast.
The Magic of Rotary
Rotary District 3220 (Sri Lanka & Maldives) recently concluded a remarkable Rotary year, one defined by innovation, service, and meaningful impact.
CHAMI’S 50th A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
One unforgettable evening. One iconic milestone. Chaminda Dias’s 50th birthday bash lit up the Swimming Club on the 20th of June with an electric Sundowner celebration.
The Yellow Umbrella Wasn’t About the Girl, It Was About the Journey
In the very first episode of How I Met Your Mother, Ted Mosby tells his children: “Kids, I’m going to tell you an incredible story. The story of how I met your mother.” But by the time we get to the end
The Art of Balance Madusanka Dimal’s Sculptural Conversation with Nature
In the quiet tension between weight and weightlessness, between stone and metal, lies the world Madusanka Dimal has spent over a decade crafting. Born in 1987, Dimal is a seeker — one who
Here’s What You’re Not Being Told About the Fake IVIG Scandal
I know what hope looks like hanging from an IV drip. I’ve held my mother’s trembling hand during chemotherapy, watched a sister slip away despite every effort, and seen my aunt fight
Love on Screen Romantic Movies You Can’t Miss
Romantic movies often make us laugh, cry, and feel warm inside. They remind us of the beauty and struggles of love. Whether it’s a classic tale or a modern story, romantic films have a special
