OLYMPIC GAMES
The origins of the Olympic Games stretch back more than 2,700 years to ancient Greece. The first recorded Games were held in Olympia in 776 BCE, where athletes competed in honour of the Greek gods, particularly Zeus. These early competitions were modest by today’s standards, consisting mainly of foot races, wrestling, boxing, and throwing events. Yet the philosophy behind them was revolutionary. During the Olympic Games, warring city states agree
40 years on the small screen
I still remember that evening. 9.00 pm on Monday, 06 January 1986. The wretched television set at home was broken and I somehow had to watch my first ever Bonsoir. I cannot remember how it happened, but I ended up with friends on the Kollupitiya pavement opposite a shop that sold television sets. There were about ten of them in the large glass show window. All except one were tuned to a cricket match on Rupavahini. The smallest one, and a black a
From Stress to Serotonin How Gut Health Shapes Mood and Immunity
Until a few years ago, I thought I understood gut health. I knew it mattered, I knew it had something to do with digestion, but I never connected it to how clear my mind felt during the day, how deeply I slept at night, or why my energy seemed to dip without warning. It wasn’t until I sat down with Ashley Koff, registered dietitian, integrative nutritionist, and author of the upcoming book, Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weig
The Dawn Dispatch
Well. Does a lady apologise? Rarely. But loyalty is a tricky business. Two loyal parties seldom survive unscathed. Someone must disappoint. Today, regrettably, it is I. You asked for delivery. I served absence. Consider it suspense. Be assured, this typewriter intends to work overtime in the coming year. And when skirts begin to lift, do not protest. You asked for the wind. I once believed inconsistency could be disciplined with a New Year’s inte
Jordyn Woods and the Power of Growing Healing and Falling in Love
Jordyn Woods’ story is one of resilience, reinvention, and finding love after life’s hardest moments. Born in Los Angeles on September 23, 1997, Woods grew up surrounded by creativity and entertainment, but her path was never as effortless as it may appear from the outside. Over the years, she has grown from a young girl navigating identity and loss into a successful model, actress, and public figure, and in 2025, she added another joyful chapter
The Quiet Disappearing of Celebrities
Not long ago, celebrities were everywhere. On our television screens, magazine covers, interviews, award shows, social media feeds, there was no escape. Fame was loud, constant, and unavoidable. If someone became popular, we watched every step of their life unfold in real time. But lately, something feels different. Celebrities are disappearing not with scandals, farewell posts, or dramatic exits but quietly.
New Year’s Eve Gala Lights Up Cinnamon Lakeside
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomed the New Year in grand style with The Great Gatsby Gala, an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration held on December 31. Guests were treated to a glamorous evening inspired by the classic era, marked by refined décor, lively entertainment and a festive atmosphere by the lakeside.
Gender Equality in 2026 Women Rights Progress Setbacks and the Road Ahead
In 2026 women equality remains one of the most pressing and complex issues shaping global social economic and political life. Despite decades of advocacy international agreements and legislative reform
A walk through the valley of the shadow death An year of fighting demons within and without.
Life is similar to a game of snakes and ladders. Just when you think that everything is going well, you trip, you fall, and your recovery seems bleak. My life has had its fair share of highs and lows, but the trials and
The High Cost of Hesitation
In the high-stakes theatre of the Indian Ocean, there is no such thing as a vacuum. Maritime strategists have long argued that when one state hesitates, another inevitably moves in. For Sri Lanka, situated at the
Man vs Baby
Man vs. Baby is introduced as a British comedy television miniseries that serves as a spiritual continuation of Man vs. Bee (2022). Created once again by Rowan Atkinson alongside William Davies, the series
In Conversation with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
In Part 1, we saw the evidence: comprehensive sexuality education protects children. But what happens when parents stay silent? When young people grow up without language for their
“Dancing Through the Decades” Rings in the New Year in Grand Style
City of Dreams Sri Lanka came alive with music, dance and celebration as *Dancing Through the Decades* lit up New Year’s Eve at the Lumina Ballroom. The much-anticipated event brought together an
Taj Samudra Hosts Grand Celebration to Welcome 2026
The New Year was welcomed in style at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, as guests gathered at the Grand Marquee to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025. The evening featured lively performances by the
Cinnamon Grand Welcomes the New Year in Black & Gold Style
Cinnamon Grand Colombo hosted an elegant Black & Gold Masquerade New Year’s Eve Gala, offering guests a stylish and memorable way to welcome the New Year. The celebration brought together music,
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.
