How Women in Art Fair Is Redefining Visibility in the Art World. In Conversation with Jacqueline Harvey, Founder Women in Art Fair
As conversations around equity in the arts grow louder, meaningful structural change remains slow. Despite decades of progress, women artists continue to face disparities in representation, visibility and market value across galleries, auctions and institutional collections. Against this backdrop, Women in Art Fair has emerged as a vital platform working to rebalance the scales by creating tangible opportunities for women artists within the comme
Ash Wednesday: The Gentle Start of a Spiritual Reset
Ash Wednesday always arrives quietly. There’s no countdown, no decorations in the streets, no loud music announcing it. Yet for many Christians around the world, it marks the beginning of one of the most reflective seasons of the year. It’s the day that gently reminds people to pause, look inward, and begin again. Falling at the start of Lent, Ash Wednesday opens a forty-day journey of reflection, prayer, and often sacrifice. The number forty its
The MMDA Reform is Not an Attack on Islam
I have watched this fight for most of my adult life. I have watched Muslim women beg for dignity and be told to wait. I have watched men invoke God to justify cruelty. And I am done pretending this is a ’’complex debate.’’
Machu Picchu
There are destinations in the world that people visit for relaxation, others for adventure, and a rare few that completely transform the way we think about history and nature. Machu Picchu, hidden high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, belongs to that final category. It is not merely a famous landmark or a tourist attraction it is an emotional experience, a living museum, and a breathtaking encounter with the past all at once. Often referred to as
The Spectrum, the Spot
A spectrum suggests range. It implies measurable variation, a gradual shift between distinguishable states. In physics, it is light refracted into visible color. In psychology, it is temperament distributed across gradients of intensity. In biology, it is development unfolding through stages. A spectrum promises direction and difference. I
Valentine’s Day Celebration Brings Together an Evening of Love and Cheer
A special Valentine’s Day celebration was recently held in Colombo, bringing together guests for an evening dedicated to love, friendship, and happiness. The event featured a warm and festive atmosphere, with attendees enjoying the occasion in keeping with the red and black dress theme.
Finding Picasso in Barcelona A Personal Journey Through Art and Emotion
The museum is set inside a group of old townhouses, and nothing about it feels showy or overwhelming. There is no dramatic entrance and no pressure to rush. You move from room to room slowly, almost
KALA POLA 2026: SELLING COMFORT - IS CONSISTENCY KILLING CREATIVITY?
Kala Pola 2026 unfolded on the 8th of February along Green Path with a quiet confidence that comes only from longevity. Stretching further than ever before, with stalls extending into the
IN CONVERSATION WITH MAYANTHI FERNANDO
From the sunlit shores of Negombo to leadership roles within globally recognized airline brands, Mayanthi Fernando’s career reflects a journey shaped by curiosity, discipline, and
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday and Lent are among the most meaningful periods in the Christian calendar, inviting believers into a season of reflection, repentance and renewal. While the visible mark of ashes on the
Order My Steps II Soul Sounds with an Evening of Hope, Excellence and Inspiration.
Sri Lanka’s premier female vocal ensemble, Soul Sounds, is set to return to the iconic Lionel Wendt Theatre on the 21st of February 2026 at 7.30pm with its much-anticipated concert, Order My Steps II - A
The Epstein Files Didn’t Just Expose Peter Mandelson. They Exposed What We’ve Been Calling Leadership.
There is a particular kind of vertigo that sets in when the people we were taught to trust turn out to have been unworthy of it all along. The release of more than three million pages of Epstein-related files by the United States Department of Justice has produced exactly that sensation, not just in America, but with seismic force across the Atlantic, where it has engulfed the British government, rattled the monarchy, and triggered the most ser
What Yesterday’s Craft Can Teach Tomorrow’s Fashion
The fashion industry often frames sustainability as a new frontier, a recent innovation born from climate anxiety, consumer pressure and glossy brand campaigns. But sustainability in fashion is not new. It is ancient, embedded in cultural knowledge systems, craftsmanship and ways of living that existed long before sustainability became a marketing buzzword. Across centuries and continents, communities have designed clothing rooted in longevity, m
In Conversation with Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya Chief Human Resources Officer, Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC
Before I speak of titles, accolades, or corporate milestones, there is something deeply personal and quietly powerful about this conversation. Some journeys feel destined long before we recognize them as such, and for me, this interview carries the weight of legacy in the most literal sense. Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya and I share more than admiration across generations; we were shaped by the same alma mater, Hillwood College Kandy and we both serve
When Nervous System Feels Overloaded, Turn to Ancient Wisdom
For a long time, I thought nervous system overload was simply another word for stress. Something to manage better. Something that came with modern life. What I understand now is that it’s not just mental pressure or tiredness. It’s the body losing its sense of internal safety. That understanding deepened during my conversation with Dr. Clint Rogers, a researcher, Siddha-Veda practitioner, and author of Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer. What sta
What Happens to the Brain During Long-Term Isolation
Human beings are neurologically wired for connection. Social interaction is not merely a psychological preference it is a biological necessity. When isolation becomes prolonged, the brain does not remain unchanged. Research over the past several decades has shown that long-term social isolation can alter brain structure, stress responses, cognition, and emotional regulation in measurable ways.
Ramadhan: The Ultimate Discipline Reset-Strengthening Body, Mind & Spirit
When you eat a meal, surplus glucose (sugar) is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. In the early stages of fasting, the body uses these glycogen stores for energy. As these stores deplete, the body transitions into fat metabolism, breaking down stored fat to create alternative energy. In prolonged fasting scenarios, the body may eventually break down muscle protein to create glucose. However, during Ramadhan, this stage is highly unlikel
Launch of Hob Nails to Spikes by Ranjit Fernando
The official launch of the book Hob Nails to Spikes by renowned sports personality Ranjit Fernando was held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Galle Face Hotel.
Fame Game Featuring Sohan Weerasinghe
Fame Game welcomed one of Sri Lanka’s most influential and enduring figures in contemporary music, Sohan Weerasinghe. With a career spanning five decades, Sohan is widely regarded not only as a performer but also as a mentor, bandleader, organizer, and a quiet architect of professionalism in the local music industry. In conversation with hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz, he reflects on the origins of Sohan and the Experiments, the evolution
The Ballet School Of Colombo Celebrates 10 Years Of Artistry With A Landmark Sri Lankan Ballet.
The Ballet School of Colombo proudly marks its 10th Anniversary Year, celebrating a decade of dedication to classical ballet training and the advancement of performing arts education in Sri Lanka. What began as a home-grown vision to nurture disciplined, confident and artistically refined young dancers has evolved into one of the country’s leading institutions committed to excellence in classical ballet. Over the past ten years, the school has bu
Loyalty Isn’t Old-Fashioned
We don’t talk much about loyalty anymore. We definitely talk about love, chemistry, compatibility, red flags, boundaries, all important. But loyalty? It’s almost treated like something outdated. And yet, if you really think about it, every strong relationship you admire is built on one thing: someone choosing to stay. Loyalty is not loud. It’s not dramatic. It doesn’t always show up in big gestures or Instagram captions. Most of the time, it’s qu
A Valentine’s Day at Sujatha Elders’ Home. Roses, Tea, and Heartfelt Moments
This Valentine’s Day, Team Sun chose to step away from the familiar rhythms of celebration and do something different. There were no crowded tables at restaurants, no carefully planned outings meant for photographs, no loud music or hurried laughter. Instead, we spent our afternoon at Sujatha Elders’ Home, sharing a simple tea with cake, biscuits, chocolates, gentle conversations, and a single rose for each resident, lovingly arranged by Poru Flo
Movies to Watch After Valentine’s Day 2026
So, Valentine’s Day has officially come and gone. Saturday was filled with flowers, chocolates, last minute dinner reservations, and plenty of Instagram stories. A belated Happy Valentine’s Day to those who spent it with someone special, and a warm reassuring hug to those who did not. Whether you are in a relationship, a situationship, or simply enjoying your peaceful single era, Valentine’s Day has a funny way of putting pressure on people to ha
James Van Der Beek: Remembered as an Icon of a Generation.
James David Van Der Beek, the actor whose portrayal of Dawson Leery helped define a generation of television viewers, died last week at the age of 48 following a long and courageous battle with stage three colorectal cancer. He passed away on February 11, 2026, at his home in Texas, surrounded by his family,
Reception Marks 47th Anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and National Day
A reception was hosted to mark the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran, bringing together distinguished guests, diplomats, and well-wishers in a cordial atmosphere.
Life First, Family Later
For most of modern history, adulthood followed a predictable script. Education, marriage, children. Settling down was not simply common but expected, especially for women. That script, however, is loosening. More people today are choosing to live fully and independently before, or instead of, building families. And for many, this is not exactly rejecting tradition so much as redefining it. This shift did not happen overnight. It grew slowly throu
In Conversation With Sensus Collective
When Scarlett and Matilde first began talking about Sensus Collective, there was no clear intention to launch a brand, a retail platform, or a new concept in London’s crowded fashion landscape. The idea formed slowly, through shared observations and repeated conversations with friends who were building their own brands, working across fashion, design, art and lifestyle. Again and again, the same frustration surfaced. Independent and emerging bran
The Epstein Files: The World’s Most Controversial Document Share!
Years after financier Jeffrey Epstein’s death in a New York jail cell, a massive cache of investigative documents widely referred to as the “Epstein files” continues to reshape public understanding of one of the most consequential criminal cases involving elite power networks in modern history. The files are not a single report or a neatly compiled dossier.
Love Is Complicated. So Is The Closet. It Needs Therapy
Love. Such a simple little word, yet it carries with such depth of emotion. It is that instant when we feel Cupid’s arrow pierce our hearts, and we know we are done for. For someone who falls in love for the first time, how do they know they are in love?
