Thaliba Cader
Thaliba Cader, a young woman with short hair and towering ambitions, discovered her passion for molecular biology at twenty. Now an undergraduate at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, she has long found solace in writing—journaling daily since she was twelve. With each passing day, she edges closer to turning her words into a published book, a milestone she sees as the true measure of a life well lived (procrastination included).
When British Vogue Asked “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?”
In her British Vogue piece “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?”, writer and activist Chante Joseph examines a fascinating social shift: the collective recoil from what she calls “Boyfriend Land,” an era when a woman’s social currency was often tied to her romantic attachments. Joseph’s essay succeeds because it does what good cultural writing should, it observes the absurdity of the present with irony and introspection. Beneath the humour li
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
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 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
The Aga Khan Music Awards 2025 Bring Centuries of Sound to London’s Southbank
In November 2025, as the fog settles over London’s Southbank, a different kind of resonance will take over the air. The Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Purcell Room will host an event that stretches far beyond performance: the Aga Khan Music Awards (AKMA), returning for its third edition and marking its first appearance in London.
The Sound of Salt at Sugar Beach Where the City Pauses by the Sea
There is something quietly aesthetic about hearing a train cut across the beach just as the sun slips into the Indian Ocean. The sound is not intrusive; it is grounding. It reminds you that even paradise exists
Art in Circulation
At 41 Horton Place, A familiar circle of generosity begins again. From the 17th to the 19th of October, the third edition of the A4A (Artists for Artists) Production Fund Annual Fundraiser opens its doors an annual celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the enduring spirit of artists lifting one another.
Intimacy in Installments: The Economy of Human Connection
We learn early that the self is too much. Too earnest. Too frightening in its fullness. So, we learn to offer it in fragments, measured doses of laughter, rehearsed politeness, small talk fine-tuned for comfort. A smile here, a touch there. Everything becomes currency, every gesture a careful transaction. We give just enough to be accepted, never enough to be known. This is the first economy we enter, not of money, but of selfhood. Childhood teac
CHILDREN’S DAY 2025 Winners from The Sun Children’s Day Competition
If I had the power to change Sri Lanka for the better, I would begin by making sure every child, no matter where they live or what their background is, has access to good education. Too many children drop out of
Run to Remember 2025 This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, We Carry Memory Forward
On September 13th, the streets of Colombo came alive with the footsteps of runners gathering at the Taj Samudra. Seasoned athletes, families, colleagues, and friends all united by a single purpose: to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia, honor those living with the condition, and support the caregivers who devote their lives to others. Run to Remember, organized annually by the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation during World Alzheimer’s Month,
Nepal’s Fragile Democracy and the Crackdown on Children
The tear gas drifts slowly, almost lazily, before it burns. In Kathmandu’s narrow streets, where vendors usually sell fruit and schoolchildren trail home with worn satchels, the air this week has been carved by
Alone in the PingAlone in the Ping The Loneliness of Always Being Available
It usually starts with a sound, an almost invisible vibration that breaks into dinner, study, or that hazy space between sleep and waking. The phone, lying face down, insists you check it. A WhatsApp ping, a
First Ever Sri Lankan to Compete in FIA Formula 3 Yevan David The Boy Who Carried a Nation Around the Final Corner
At just eighteen, Yevan David has become a name that stirs pride in every Sri Lankan heart. Born in London to Sri-Lankan parents, he now races shoulder-to-shoulder with Europe’s finest on some of the world’s most legendary circuits, carrying not only extraordinary talent, but also the hopes of an entire nation. His recent signing with AIX Racing to compete in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season marks a historic milestone: no Sri Lankan has ever before
Neo-Glitch What We Choose to Forget, and What Refuses to Be Forgotten
Chandraguptha Thenuwara (b. 1960, Galle) has long stood as one of Sri Lanka’s most unflinching visual chroniclers, an artist whose work confronts the nation’s compulsion to forget, even as it polishes its surface into something pristine. Through sculpture, painting, drawings, monuments, and collaborative projects, his practice disrupts aesthetic comfort to expose the violence buried just beneath. A graduate of the Moscow State Institute of Fine A
A Voice for the Next Generation Nadine’s Musical Legacy in Motion
In 2022, Nadine Samarasinghe Pathmaraj quietly made history. As the first Sri Lankan to be awarded a Fellowship in Classical Singing from the London College of Music, University of West London, she placed herself and Sri Lanka on a global map that had long overlooked the voices rising from small islands. But for Nadine, that milestone was merely the beginning.
The Art of Losing Gracefully at SpeedBay (Boomer Sat It Out This Time)
If you’ve followed our Sun-side escapades, you’d know one thing for sure: we don’t travel without Chamara. He’s the lovable newsroom elder, a man who has turned being a map-holding boomer into something of a personal brand. He prefers participating over planning, but this time we thought we had him cornered. Our destination was SpeedBay at Port City, a go-karting track tucked into the surreal sprawl of Colombo’s most futuristic zip code.
Ramzi Rahaman Giving Breath to Beauty 50 Years of Passion Elevating the Simple to the Sublime
There was tea on the table and pastries still warm. He had been expecting me but not in the way most people prepare for interviews. No notes. No handlers. No curated version of his story waiting to be told. Just Ramzi. Entirely himself. Completely present. This is how all stories with meaning begin, with people who remember who they are.
Words That Wound, Stories That Heal
In a world where children’s emotional needs are too often silenced or dismissed, When Harsh Words Are Spoken emerges as a tender and timely picture book that meets young readers
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
Cult Status Inside the World of THE Cult Original
In an industry often ruled by fleeting trends and mass appeal, Cult Original dares to take a different path. It’s more than a fashion brand; it’s a movement built on individuality, intention, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Since its inception, Cult Original has become a quiet but powerful force in Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape, drawing in a loyal following of creatives, artists, and rule-breakers who dress to express, not conform. Befor
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