Mahanama College OBA Hosts Spectacular “Footloose Dinner Dance 2025”
The Mahanama College Old Boys’ Association (OBA) hosted an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and fellowship at the Footloose Dinner Dance 2025, held on 18th October 2025 at the Waters Edge Grand Ballroom.
Arunnia Vimalendran Director, Business Operations, Unie Arts (Pvt) Ltd
In a world where pixels dominate screens and digital noise often drowns out the tangible, the art of print still holds its quiet power, a permanence inked in purpose, patience, and precision. Few embody this spirit
ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE, PART III THE MORAL COMPASS OF OUR AGE
History remembers its great reformers not only for what they opposed, but for what they proposed: a vision of humanity anchored in conscience. Gandhi, King, and Mandela each challenged the injustices of their
The Sound of Coexistence How AKMA is Preserving Musical Traditions Across the Wider Subcontinent
In South Asia, music has always been more than melody. It is memory, lineage, and the story of coexistence itself. Across the subcontinent, rhythms and ragas have moved more freely than borders ever
Downton Abbey The Grand Finale A Farewell Fit for Royalty
After fifteen years of refined drama, whispered scandal, and the quiet elegance of English aristocracy, the Crawley family returns to the silver screen for one final bow. Downton Abbey:
Sri Lanka’s Strategic Moment at WTM London 2025 Why the Island Must Be There
When the doors open at ExCeL London from 4 to 6 November 2025 for the World Travel Market London, the event will be far more than another trade show. It will be a global junction at which destinations, travel-
A Millinery Celebration The Head Is Yours, So Is The Story
A graceful afternoon celebrating creativity, compassion, and confidence took place at the Lounge & Bar in Hilton Colombo on 10th October 2025, with “A Millinery Celebration – The Head Is Yours, So Is The Story”.
The Morning Show Season 4 Review: Power, Image, and the Art of Reinvention
Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show’ has always been a mirror, sometimes warped, sometimes dazzling, reflecting the chaos of modern media.
Strings of Imagination: How Puppetry Speaks to Every Child
In a beautiful EYFS preschool, sunlight streamed through the bright curtains, illuminating a corner where laughter and curiosity met creativity.
Renad: The Little Gaza Chef Who Cooked Her Way to the World’s Heart.
In a corner of the internet once dominated by influencers selling spotless kitchens and perfect recipes, an eleven-year-old girl from Gaza began posting her own kind of cooking videos.
Circularity: Closing the Loop without Losing the Story
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Trick or Treat
As October paints the streets in hues of orange and gold, one magical phrase echoes across neighbourhoods, “Trick or treat!” It’s the joyful chant that marks the arrival of Halloween night, when children dress up as witches, superheroes, and ghosts, knocking on doors with hopeful smiles and candy bags in hand.
SLANZA Cheese & Wine Night – An Evening of Fine Taste and Fellowship
The Sri Lanka Australia New Zealand Association (SLANZA) Cheese & Wine Night was held on October 17, 2025, at the elegant 80 Club, Colombo. The event brought together members and guests for an evening filled with good food, fine wine, and great company.
RAISING THE RESILIENT GENERATION
When I was growing up, slippers could fly. Not figuratively, but quite literally across the room. Discipline was swift, emotional, and entirely unfiltered. It was how many of us learned boundaries, accountability, and a certain rough-edged resilience. You got scolded, you cried, you moved on.
World Pasta Day
Every year on October 25th, food lovers around the globe celebrate World Pasta Day, a day dedicated to honouring one of the world’s most beloved and versatile dishes, pasta. This day is more than just a celebration of a delicious meal; it is a recognition of pasta’s rich history, cultural significance, and its ability to bring people together over shared meals. From simple spaghetti with tomato sauce to elaborate stuffed ravioli, pasta continues
Featuring Dinara Punchihewa
In this episode of Fame Game, hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz welcomed actress Dinara Punchihewa, best known for her acclaimed debut as Tikiri in Prasanna Vithanage’s Gaadi, which is listed among the 100 Best Asian Films Not to Be Missed. A mother, educator, and rising talent in Sri Lankan cinema, Dinara joined the hosts for a heartfelt and candid conversation about her journey from the stage to the big screen, motherhood, art, and life be
LinkedIn: How the ‘Boring’ Platform Quietly Took Over the World
When LinkedIn launched in May 2003, it wasn’t cool. That was, in a way, its entire premise. While MySpace and later Facebook and Instagram filled with parties, selfies, and travel photos, LinkedIn asked for your job title and your qualifications.
In Conversation with Faraz Khan MBE: What COP30 Really Means for Sri Lanka Part Two
In Part One, we explored how Sri Lankan SMEs and communities can access climate finance. This week, we turn to the bigger picture: what must COP30 deliver for vulnerable economies, and how can small nations like Sri Lanka punch above their weight in global climate negotiations?
Valentina by Winil Gems Unveils Its New Jewelry Boutique
alentina by Winil Gems marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its exclusive jewelry boutique, held at Amari Hotel Colombo. The elegant event showcased Valentina’s signature blend of timeless design and expert craftsmanship, offering guests an afternoon filled with sparkle, sophistication, and style.
Outhouse Jewellery Brings Sculptural Glamour to Colombo
Colombo’s chicest multi-brand fashion destination, The Design Collective, will host an exclusive two-day trunk show spotlighting the iconic Indian luxury jewellery house Outhouse Jewellery. Scheduled for 1st November (12pm–7pm) and 2nd November (10am–6pm) at The Design Collective Store, 28 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 6, the showcase invites guests to indulge in an intimate, immersive exploration of Outhouse’s bold and sculptural approach to jewelle
The Louvre Heist How Thieves Stole France’s Crown Jewels in Broad Daylight
On October 19, 2025, the world’s most visited museum “The Louvre in Paris” became the scene of one of the most shocking robberies in modern history. In a bold daylight operation that lasted less than ten minutes, a group of masked thieves stole eight priceless jewels from the museum’s Galerie d’Apollon, home to France’s crown-jewel collection. The robbery not only deprived France of objects worth an estimated €88 million but also delivered a humi
Notes from a Night of Lamps, Laughter, and a Little Too Much Jalebi COLIND’S Presents Diwali Ball at Taj Samudra
Diwali is more than a festival. It is centuries of stories whispered through the verses of the Ramayana, the eternal glow of lamps that flicker across our island, and the soft warmth that fills our hearts when light triumphs over darkness. In Sri Lanka, it has grown beyond legend into a shared celebration of hope, reunion, and joy.
The Revival of the “Skinny” Trend “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” – the legacy behind it
01.In the ever-shifting landscape of beauty standards, the silhouette of the ‘skinny’ body seems to be making a comeback. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok today and you’ll see it: the resurgence of ultra-slim aesthetics, low-rise jeans hugging flat stomachs, and ‘thinspo’ images rebranded as “clean girl” or “model off-duty.
The Science of Almost When your hands are frozen, even cold water seems warm
It begins without warning. The shift is so subtle you almost miss it. You touch something that should be cold, and for a moment, it isn’t. The glass feels cool against your skin, yet it seems alive, softened by your own warmth. The mind insists this is impossible, that heat cannot exist where cold has already claimed its space. But the body knows better. It knows deception by feel alone. Cold water can feel warm when your hands are freezing. The
Design for Strength Celebrating World Architecture Day 2025
In celebration of World Architecture Day 2025, Amari Colombo together with HI!! Online and The Sun (Daily Mirror) hosted an engaging panel discussion titled “Design for Strength” under the theme Strength in Design – A Platform for Resilience and Sustainable Rebuilding. Held at the Saffira Ballroom, Amari Colombo, the event brought together professionals, creators, and thought leaders from the fields of architecture, fashion, and culture. The disc
Personal Branding and the Rise of the Creator Lifestyle
A teenager can now build a million-dollar business from their bedroom. A therapist can reach global audiences through TikTok. A teacher can earn more from online courses than from a full-time job. This is
The Mid-Luxury Movement The Sweet Spot Brands Are Fighting For
Luxury once lived behind velvet ropes. It was the glimmer behind the glass, the hushed boutique with the doorman and the scent of exclusivity. The price tag was never just a number; it was a barrier, a whispered
Prenatal Fitness Delving into the Power of Movement and Redefining Strength in Pregnancy
Tiron Wickramasinghe is a certified pre- and postnatal fitness instructor based in Sri Lanka, trained through the respected Liftdex Education program. With his expertise, Tiron supports women during pregnancy and
The Hidden Threats of AI and Deepfakes
In the past decade artificial intelligence has transformed from a niche technological curiosity into a central force shaping nearly every aspect of modern life. From self-driving cars to personalized recommendations
The Entrepreneurial Journey of Rashmi Wijekoon
After becoming a mother, Rashmi Wijekoon struggled to find clothes that made her feel comfortable and confident in her changing body. This challenge inspired her to create Joey Clothing, a brand built to make
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