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).
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
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.
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
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
Where the Mountains Slow You Down A Gentle Stay at W15 Glenfall
Some places don’t try too hard; they simply welcome you, quietly and sincerely. W15 Glenfall is one of those places. Nestled on a gentle hillside just minutes from the centre of Nuwara Eliya, this boutique lodge is the newest addition to the W15 Collection, known for blending local character with thoughtful hospitality. Glenfall isn’t about extravagance; it’s about understated beauty and comfort. Designed for modern travelers who value simplicity
By Hand, By Heart The Udayshanth and Angelika Fernando Foundation Art Fundraiser
Art has long been a vessel for personal expression. But in some rare and beautiful moments, it becomes something larger, a quiet yet powerful force for change. The Udayshanth & Angelika Fernando
A Return to Where Stories Linger Deepa Mehta’s Sri Lankan Reverie
There are places we never truly leave. Even after we part from their shores, even after the footages stop rolling or the stories move on, something lingers, in the dust, the hush of trees,
Punchi Rome With a Boomer The City That Didn’t Try to Impress Us
People always ask us, “Where to next?” Like we’re always supposed to have an answer. The truth is, we’ve been circling Colombo for the longest time, sticking close to what we know. It’s not that
The Cost of Control: The Human Weight of Lasantha Epasinghe’s Silent Echo
In the hush of a gallery filled with motionless forms, Lasantha Epasinghe’s sculptures do not simply sit, they speak. Quietly and insistently, they ask the kind of questions we often avoid: What have we given up in the pursuit of ownership? Where did we lose ourselves in the glint of gold, the glimmer of comfort, the weight of belief? Part of the VERVE: Form in Motion exhibition, a show that dares to elevate sculpture to the forefront of Sri Lank
Boomer in a Digital Era
It’s strange how the world shifts when we choose to observe it with intention. The same place we pass by every day, that barely earns a glance, suddenly blooms into a story when we decide to truly see. I often
Painting the Pain of a Changing Nation THE Art and Soul of Mune
“I’ve carried more dead bodies than most people have seen,” he said once, with the quiet frankness of someone who’s lived too many lives in one. “They said if I learnt to draw funeral posters, I could’ve made
