IN CONVERSATION | SASKIA FERNANDO
As the Founder and CEO of Saskia Fernando Gallery, Saskia Fernando has spent more than sixteen years shaping the trajectory of Sri Lankan contemporary art both locally and internationally. Establishing the gallery at a time when the country’s art landscape was largely focused on decorative practices and modernist traditions, she made a decisive shift toward nurturing contemporary voices. Her long-term investment in artist development, institution
2026 New Year
As we welcome the New Year, I extend my warmest wishes to all readers of The Sun (Daily Mirror). A new year is more than a change of date, it is an invitation to renew our hopes, strengthen our resolve, and move forward with purpose and compassion. The year gone by has reminded us of the value of resilience, unity, and informed dialogue. May the year ahead bring peace to our homes, progress to our nation, and opportunity to every citizen. Let us
Popular New Year Resolutions and the Hope for a Fresh Start
Every year as the calendar turns and a fresh January begins millions of people around the world pause to reflect on their lives and imagine how they might improve the year ahead. This moment of reflection has given rise to the tradition of New Year resolutions which are promises people make to themselves in hopes of personal growth happiness or success. While the specific goals may change with time culture or age the underlying desire remains the
Fifty-One Artists, One Space: Inside Art Rhizome
In art, a rhizome becomes a metaphor for openness, connection, and constant becoming; works that speak to one another, artists who grow through exchange, and spaces that allow multiple interpretations rather than one authoritative voice.
Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss Navigating Online Reputation Crises
Industry professionals from media, public relations and corporate communications were spotted at “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises”, an exclusive learning and networking forum organised by the Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka in collaboration with The Sun (Daily Mirror), Wijeya Newspapers Limited.
The Women Who Actually Run Things
Something felt different that morning at Port City Colombo. People had come early to the Women in Management event. They stayed late. And when the conversation turned to reframing Sri Lanka’s global narrative, nobody reached for easy answers or branding platitudes. Instead, we talked about power. The uncomfortable kind. Who has it. Who keeps it. Who’s still waiting outside the room. What caught my attention immediately was the room itself. Yes, m
Meandering Moods: An Intimate Conversation with Artist Shanthi Shanmuganathan
In her latest exhibition, Meandering Moods, artist Shanthi Shanmuganathan invites viewers to journey through a kaleidoscope of emotion, culture, and memory. Drawing on a rich tapestry of personal
Success Living in a World That Never Says “Enough”
We live in a world that is always asking for more. More productivity. More success. More possessions. More improvement. Even when we achieve what we once dreamed of, the satisfaction is brief. Almost
In Conversation with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh On Education SEX in Sri Lanka and Why Protection Isn’t “Western” | PART 1 OF 2
This interview provides research-based perspectives on sexuality education. It does not advocate for any single curriculum, but seeks to support informed, culturally aware dialogue.
Chef Rukie’s Breakfast Club Opens at Waters Edge
Chef Rukie’s Breakfast Club was officially launched at Waters Edge, marking the introduction of a new breakfast dining experience at the venue’s newly built hotel complex. The breakfast club offers a curated
Sayumi Jayawardene: Bridging Gender, Climate, and Youth Leadership in Sri Lanka
In a world increasingly shaped by climate uncertainty, social inequality, and shifting geopolitical realities, development practitioners are being called upon to work across disciplines with empathy, strategy, and purpose.
We Step into the New Year Carrying Stories, Not Just Resolutions
The New Year is often introduced to us as a fresh start, a clean slate. A fresh page. A chance to start over.
The Independent Girl Mindset: What It Really Means Today
Being an independent girl today means far more than earning your own income or living alone. It is a mindset shaped by responsibility, resilience, and the quiet pressure to keep moving forward even when no one is watching.
The Future of Fashion Is Older Than We Think
“Sustainability is old, and it is forever. If we don’t learn how to be sustainable, it’s not the planet that dies. It’s the human race.”
ECHOES OF THE HEAVENS
To understand the ancient Egyptian civilisation is to understand that mathematics, astronomy, religion and kingship were never separate pursuits.
Jingles 2025 Brings Festive Cheer to Independence Square
Jingles 2025 lit up Independence Square with an evening of music, performances, and Christmas celebrations, drawing a large crowd to Colombo.
How the Ne-Yo Concert in Sri Lanka Turned Into a Public Fiasco. Inside the Brown Boy-Amith Boteju Debacle.
In 2025, Sri Lanka seemed poised for a significant cultural moment. A world-renowned American artist, Ne-Yo, three-time Grammy-winning R&B singer and songwriter, was announced to perform in Colombo on December 28, marking his first ever concert in the country. Event Promoters portrayed it as a historic event that would elevate Sri Lanka’s entertainment scene and tourism profile. But as the event approached, the situation unravelled into one of
IRONMAN 70.3 | Colombo 2026 Relay Teams
As the momentum for IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo accelerates at an exponential pace, its presence is already being felt across the city. From early morning runs along Colombo’s streets to cyclists logging long kilometres and swimmers grinding through disciplined sessions, the unmistakable trail of IRONMAN preparation is visible in every corner of the capital. Colombo is training, and the countdown has truly begun. As Sri Lanka braces itself for its large
Capacity-Building Programme for Sri Lankan Gem and Jewellery Sector.
A 20-member delegation of professionals from Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery sector visited India from 1–20 December 2025 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme. The delegation comprised experts representing the gemstone cutting and polishing segments of Sri Lanka’s renowned Gem and Jewellery industry, reflecting the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance technical expertise and global competitiveness. The programme
Why 2025 Had Everyone Talking?
The year 2025 will be remembered as a time when the world felt both exciting and unsettling. It was a year when technology, science, culture, and human behavior collided in unexpected ways. From artificial intelligence reshaping relationships and creativity to record-breaking achievements in clean energy and space, 2025 gave people plenty to talk about. These were not just headlines that passed quickly, but moments that sparked conversations, deb
Female Genital Mutilation in Sri Lanka
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a documented practice in Sri Lanka. This is not an opinion or allegation; it is acknowledged by multiple authoritative sources.
Christmas at Prithi Fernando’s
Prithi Fernando celebrated Christmas on 25th December 2025 with an elegant gathering at her penthouse in Colombo City Centre Residencies. Guests savoured a warm festive atmosphere, delightful canapés, and a sit-down dinner, all enhanced by live music from a talented pianist.
CHRISTMAS, AT ITS HEART, IS NOT A SEASON OF PERFECTION. IT’S A SEASON OF PRESENCE.
Strip away the noise, shopping lists, social media aesthetics, the pressure to be cheerful on command, and what remains is a story about love entering ordinary life. A child born in a borrowed space. A weary couple searching for shelter. Strangers arriving with gifts, not because they were invited, but because they recognised something sacred. The true meaning of Christmas is not more; more lights, more plans, more spending. It is with; God with
Are Elves Real? Have You Seen Elves?
When I was a child, elves lived only in storybooks. They appeared between colourful pages as tiny figures with pointed hats and mischievous smiles, always busy and always cheerful. As I grew older, they followed me onto television screens through cartoons and animated movies, where they danced, laughed, and worked tirelessly in snowy workshops. Years later, while decorating my classroom for Christmas, I found myself cutting out paper elves and pa
Why Christmas Feels Like a Pause Before Life Restarts
There is something about Christmas that makes time feel different. The days still pass, the clocks still tick, and yet everything slows, almost as if life itself has leaned back, taken a deep breath, and asked us to do the same. It is not quite an ending, and not yet a beginning. Christmas exists in that gentle in-between space, a pause before life restarts. Throughout the year, we move with urgency. We plan, push, respond, and recover, often wit
Christmas Gala Celebration Brings Festive Cheer
A Christmas Gala Celebration organized by Prithi Fernando was held in Colombo, bringing together guests for an evening filled with seasonal joy, festive décor, and warm camaraderie in the true spirit of Christmas.
MINOLI WICKRAMASINGHE CAPITAL TRUST HOLDINGS LIMITED
Minoli Wickramasinghe stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most accomplished and resilient business leaders, bringing together decades of experience across banking, logistics, corporate training, and real estate. As
ECHOES OF THE HEAVENS THE ORION MYSTERY AND THE MATHEMATICS OF THE ANCIENT WORL
Let us begin with a question as old as human curiosity itself: What is a constellation? At its most basic, a constellation is a group of stars that, to the attentive human eye (with the exception of Gen Z or Gen Alpha
A Tuk Ride Should Cost More Than a Cab. Why Not?
There is something quietly absurd about a tuk costing more than a car. Not absurd in a numerical sense, but in what it signals. A tuk is loud, imperfect, open to dust and rain, driven by someone who may tell you