Thasmina Sookoor
Thasmina Sookoor is a media professional specializing in social media strategy, digital marketing, and business administration. She began her career at Wijeya Newspapers in 2019 as a Social Media Executive and rose to Deputy Head of Social Media within three years, contributing to a team recognized three times for social media excellence. An alumna of Viharamadevi Balika Maha Vidyalaya, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Peradeniya and later completed her MBA at AEU Malaysia. With experience across digital media, marketing, event coordination, media production, and project management, Thasmina focuses on combining strategic thinking with storytelling to create meaningful media engagement.
The Fame Game Featuring Dannielle Kerkoven
Sri Lanka’s fashion and pageantry landscape has long been shaped by individuals who bring both legacy and individuality into their craft. Among them, Dannielle Kerkoven stands out as a name synonymous with elegance, resilience, and evolution. Appearing on The Fame Game with hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz, she offered a candid reflection on her journey, from a young model stepping onto the ramp for the first time to a confident woman embra
ITC Ratnadipa Presents The Art and Life of Jayantha Premachandra.
Art has a way of preserving not just images, but ways of seeing. This April, ITC Ratnadipa Colombo, in collaboration with the Jayantha Premachandra Foundation, invites the public to step into the world of one of Sri Lanka’s most compelling artistic voices through The Art and Life of Jayantha Premachandra, a retrospective exhibition that celebrates the life, work, and enduring influence of the late artist. Open from April 23rd to 25th at the Katha
PLATINUM EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026
Wijeya Newspapers secured two major accolades at the 2026 Platinum Excellence Awards, held at Cinnamon Life in Colombo. Rishini Weeraratne, Editor of The Sun (Daily Mirror), received the Platinum Excellence Award for Media Influence, Storytelling, and Women’s Empowerment. As she is currently overseas, the award was accepted on her behalf by her mother, Sharika Weeraratne. The award for Leadership in Digital Media and Online Content was jointly pr
Fame Game Featuring Dhananjaya Bandara
Sri Lanka’s beauty, bridal, and fashion industry has witnessed the rise of many talented individuals, yet few have carved a distinct identity quite like Dhananjaya Bandara. As the creative force behind DB Salon and DB Ceylon, his work reflects a deep rooted respect for tradition combined with a forward looking vision
EmpowHer – Celebrating Strength, Excellence and the Power of Women in Sport.
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) successfully concluded its International Women’s Day celebration programme, EmpowHER, on the 31st of March 2026 at the Sri Lanka Olympic House, marking a significant step in advancing women’s leadership in sport.
The Fame Game Featuring Amritaa De Silva
Former Miss Sri Lanka and Miss World contestant Amritaa De Silva recently joined hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz on The Fame Game for an engaging and candid conversation. Speaking from La Maison de Colombo, the French boutique restaurant that served as the venue for the discussion, Amritaa reflected on motherhood, pageantry, personal values, and the experiences that have shaped her life. During the interview, the former beauty queen opened
APRIL FOOL’S DAY
April Fool’s Day is one of the most playful and widely recognised unofficial holidays in the world. Celebrated each year on the first of April, it is a day devoted to humour, mischief, and harmless deception. While it is not marked by formal
Sri Lankan Diaspora Unites for Apeksha as SLLF UK Launches £50,000 Fundraising Campaign
The Sri Lanka Leukaemia Foundation UK has unveiled an ambitious and deeply meaningful fundraising campaign set to take place throughout the month of May, with the goal of raising £50,000 to fund a vital ultrasound scanner for the Apeksha Cancer Hospital in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. This initiative reflects not only the growing strength and unity of the Sri Lankan diaspora in the United Kingdom, but also a shared commitment to improving access to lif
Fame Game Featuring Annesley Malewana
Sri Lankan music legend Annesley Malewana recently joined hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz on The Fame Game for an engaging and nostalgic conversation that revisited the golden era of local pop music, the inspiration behind the biographical film centred on Clarence Wijewardena, and their shared musical journey.
Starting Over Strong: Reinventing Your Career at 40 or 50
Restarting your career at 40 or 50 can feel like standing at the edge of a vast and uncertain landscape. For many, this stage of life was once imagined as a time of stability, of reaping the rewards of decades of work.
Why Losing a Best Friend Can Feel Like the Most Unexpected Heartbreak
. There is a quiet kind of heartbreak that rarely gets the attention it deserves. It does not come with dramatic declarations or a clear beginning and end. It often unfolds slowly, almost imperceptibly, until one day you realise something has shifted beyond repair. A person who once felt like home now feels distant, unfamiliar, or entirely absent. And what follows is not just sadness, but a deep, lingering grief that can last for weeks or even m
Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation Celebrates 25 Years with Special Choral Concert
The Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special fundraising choral concert titled, One Heart, One Voice, bringing together music, community and compassion in support of
Taj Samudra Colombo Champions Compassion with Stray Dog Feeding Initiative
Taj Samudra Colombo has strengthened its commitment to community care and sustainability through a compassionate initiative that supports the feeding of stray dogs across the city. Inspired by the enduring
Why the World Celebrates Mother’s Day Twice.
Each year millions of people around the world pause to celebrate mothers. Flowers are bought in abundance, restaurants fill with families, and messages of gratitude flow across social media.
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Strength and Impact of Sri Lankan Women
Every year on the 8th of March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD); a global day dedicated to recognising the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. It is both a celebration and a reminder; a celebration of women’s contributions to society and a reminder that gender equality remains a work in progress in many parts of the world. For Sri Lanka, International Women’s Day carries particular significance. The isla
AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026 Concludes Successfully with Strong Call for Reform, Resilience and Regional Collaboration.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka concluded its flagship CEO Forum 2026 on 25 February 2026 under the theme Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Rebuild. The event brought together more than 200 C level executives, policymakers, development partners and global thought leaders, reinforcing its reputation as one of the country’s most influential leadership platforms. With overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants, the Forum delivered a ful
The Bridges We Build: Why Preserving Relationships Matters More Than We Think.
In an age that glorifies independence, self-preservation and swift exits, we have become remarkably comfortable with cutting people off. Protect your peace, we are told. Move on. Know your worth. All of this is valuable advice. But somewhere along the way, we have mistaken temporary discomfort for permanent incompatibility. We have confused misunderstandings with betrayal. And we have grown far too willing to burn bridges that once carried us som
Royal-Thomian Old Boys Golf Match
The proud sporting rivalry between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia will once again take centre stage when the Royal-Thomian Old Boys Golf Match tees off on the 8th of March 2026 at the historic Royal Colombo Golf Club.
Featuring Ramani Fernando
For decades, Ramani Fernando has been the face of modern hairstyling, beauty, and makeup in Sri Lanka. Her contribution to the industry extends beyond creating glamorous looks. She has cultivated a
Strengthening Mental Health Training: King’s College London Team Visits Sri Lanka.
Samutthāna, a Colombo-based non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening mental health capacity in Sri Lanka, recently hosted a visiting delegation from King’s College London, comprising senior clinicians and academics involved in Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training. The visit marked another milestone in a partnership that has spanned nearly two decades, rooted in shared commitments to professional training, academic collaboration, and ev
