Rishini Weeraratne
Editor, The Sun (Sri Lanka) Rishini Weeraratne is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s media industry, with an impressive portfolio spanning journalism, digital media, and content strategy. As the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka) and The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, she plays a pivotal role in shaping thought-provoking and engaging content. In her capacity as Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, she oversees the social media strategy for leading platforms, including Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online, HI!! Online, Daily FT Online, Times Online, WNow English, and WNow Sinhala. Beyond her editorial work, Rishini is the author of ‘She Can,’ a widely followed weekly column celebrating the stories of empowered women in Sri Lanka and beyond. Her writing extends to fashion, events, lifestyle, world entertainment news, and trending global topics, reflecting her versatile approach to journalism. Recognized for her contributions to digital media, Rishini was honoured with the Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Global Award in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Media in Sri Lanka by Women in Management. Under her guidance, her team has achieved significant accolades, including Social Media House of the Year (2020, New Generation Awards), Youth Corporate Award (2021, New Generation Awards) and the Silver Award from YouTube for both Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online. Currently, Rishini divides her time between London and Colombo, continuing to drive innovation in media while championing powerful storytelling across multiple platforms.
Affairs That SHOCKED The World
One of the most talked-about love triangles in Hollywood, the Brad Pitt-Jennifer Aniston-Angelina Jolie saga dominated the media in the mid-2000s.
The Monday Brief
On April 13, Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel secured his third consecutive victory at the Paris–Roubaix race. The 259.2 km race featured a dramatic duel between van der Poel and world champion Tadej Pogačar. Despite facing challenges, including a puncture, and being hit by a thrown water bottle, van der Poel maintained his lead. He becomes the third rider in history to win the race three times in succession.
HAK IT The New Episode Dives Deep into Venture Capital, Leadership Styles and Motherhood
In the latest episode of Hak It, host Sakshi Chandra Mittal welcomes her former colleague and close friend Nahoko Hoshino, Director, EMEA at SoftBank Investment Advisers, the primary investment adviser to the SoftBank Vision Fund, known for investing in market-leading, tech-enabled growth companies. The episode is a thoughtful and engaging exploration of professional journeys, leadership styles, and the balancing act between career and motherhood
Are We All Becoming Homebodies? The Rise of Nesting, Slow Weekends, and Home Indulgences
In a world that once glorified the hustle, the fast lane, and the curated chaos of a social calendar bursting at the seams, a quiet revolution is taking place.
THE WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT
The 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival featured an impressive line-up, including headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. Notable performances also came from Missy
Easter: A Timeless Celebration of Hope, Sacrifice and Renewal
For millions around the world, Easter is more than a public holiday or a time for chocolate eggs and festive meals, it’s the cornerstone of Christian faith, a season marked by reflection, sacrifice, and ultimately, the
EASTER 2025
Wishing all our wonderful readers a joyful and peaceful Easter! May this season of renewal bring fresh hope, happiness, and the warmth of new beginnings into your lives. As we celebrate with
UK Supreme Court Rules Women Are Legally Defined as Biological Females!
In a momentous legal victory for women’s rights and the protection of female-only spaces, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of ‘woman’ under the Equality Act 2010 refers strictly to
High-Profile Transgender Cases That Sparked Public Outcry from Women’s Rights Activists
In recent years, several transgender-related legal cases have garnered significant media attention, especially concerning the participation of biological men in women’s spaces and sports. These cases have
Celebrating the Heartbeat of a Nation The Spirit of Avurudu
Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Avurudu, is far more than an astrological transition. It is the heartbeat of Sri Lankan culture, a cherished time when the entire nation slows down to honour age-old traditions,
An Eleven-Minute Space Journey
On April 14, 2025, pop superstar Katy Perry made headlines by participating in Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, an 11-minute suborbital spaceflight that marked the first all-female crewed mission since Valentina Tereshkova’s solo flight in
A Thoroughbred Life In Conversation with Gamini Jayaratne
My first encounter with horses came on my 13th birthday, a surprise gift from my parents in the form of a spirited half-breed. In a decision that thrilled me but mildly irked my older brother, I named the horse ‘Anuk of
Fearlessly Rocking Her Kingdom
The first time I met Natalie Jayasuriya-Rodrigo was in London during the summer of 2005. I had just graduated from university and was about to fly back to Colombo to celebrate my 21st birthday. London was shimmering in its
Suba Aluth Avurudhak Wewa!
As the scent of kiribath fills the air and the rhythmic beats of the rabana echo across homes, we step into another Sinhala and Tamil New Year; Avurudhu, rooted in tradition, gratitude, and
Celebrating Tradition and Togetherness Mahesha Amarasuriya on the Spirit of Avurudhu
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, known as Avurudhu, is one of the most cherished and vibrant cultural festivals in Sri Lanka. Falling in April, it marks not just the transition from the old year to the new, but also
A Fistful of my Sky In Conversation with Dr. Anand Gokani
In his evocative memoir ‘A Fistful of My Sky,’ Dr. Anand Gokani takes readers on a journey through a defining four-month rural internship in Jawhar; a remote tribal region of Maharashtra. What
Rotary District Conference 2025
Spotted: At the Rotary District Conference 2025 (Sri Lanka and Maldives) held on the 5th of April 2025 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo.
Streaming vs. Traditional TV Who’s Winning the Couch Battle?
Once upon a time, we all huddled around bulky TVs, flipping through channels, hoping something good was on. Then came streaming, and suddenly, we had the power to watch anything, anytime, anywhere.
A Celebration of Home and Heart with Nadee Kahatapitiya Algama Director, Marketing and Strategy, KIK Group
As the scent of freshly made kokis fills the air and the sound of laughter echoes through sunlit courtyards, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year ushers in a time of renewal, gratitude, and deep-
