Dhowa Rock Temple
Where does history end and legend begin? In Sri Lanka, they often go hand in hand, fusing together to become a wondrous swathe of stories that border on fiction, but are always fascinating.
Karate Kid Legends Delivers a Powerful New Chapter
’’Karate Kid: Legends,’’ directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber, is a heartfelt and action-packed continuation of the legendary Karate Kid universe.
Autonomy (Taylor’s Version)
When Taylor Swift announced she had bought back the rights to her original master recordings, fans were stunned.
The 32nd Gratiaen Trust Prize
The 32nd Gratiaen Prize Award Ceremony took place on Saturday, 31st May 2025, at The Studio, Cinnamon Life, celebrating excellence in Sri Lankan English literature.
Why Is Everyone Obsessed with K-Dramas ?
Over the past few years, Korean dramas, or K-dramas, have gone from being a niche interest to a global sensation. Whether you’re scrolling through Netflix, browsing YouTube recommendations, or swiping through Instagram reels, chances are you’ve come across clips from popular Korean shows like Crash Landing on You, Goblin,
Behind Closed Doors Ragging or Sick Cult? The Horror You Can’t Ignore
Listen, I’m not here to sugarcoat anything. The stories coming out of Sri Lankan universities about ragging aren’t just disturbing, they’re a gut punch to everything we claim to stand for as a society.
PLAY TO WIN
Books that feature games or the theme of gaming have proven a great hook for readers, myself included. Games, puzzles and riddles immediately suggest strategic critical thinking and a balance of rules, inventiveness and creativity. Literature about video games offers a similar allure, with the added benefit of exploring the idea of infinite lives and infinite chances.
When Fashion Chose to Speak Climate Crisis Takes Centre Stage @ Cannes
Juhi Vyas and Mohini Sharma, both prominent Indian beauty queens and changemakers, used their appearance at Cannes 2025 to send a powerful message, one that echoed far beyond the French Riviera. As titleholders and passionate advocates, their red-carpet walk was more than a celebration of beauty and achievement. It was a statement about the climate crisis.
Celeste Turns Five!
Celeste marked its 5th anniversary in spectacular style with an evening titled “Strengthening Bonds | Celebrating Milestones” at the Shangri-La Colombo on 30th May 2025 hosted by Janik Jayasuriya, Founder, Celeste. The event brought together clients, collaborators, and friends for a vibrant night of live music, DJ performances, guest acts, and immersive brand moments. Guests embraced the theme of “Sri Lankan Elegance,” adding a unique flair to th
Wander Woman 10 Best Countries for Solo Girls’ Trips
Traveling alone as a woman can be one of the most empowering decisions you’ll ever make. There’s a unique thrill in navigating foreign cities on your own terms, discovering yourself through new cultures, and embracing the freedom of doing what you want, when you want. But of course, safety, accessibility, and the general vibe of a country play a big part in deciding where to go. Thankfully, there are countries around the world that are not only s
Why Women Should Approach Training
Mainstream wellness paints a “pretty” picture on how women’s fitness journey should look like and on how they can achieve it. But most information out there is ambiguous and gravely out of context.
From Sri Lanka to the Global Stage Tharindu’s Journey to International Success
In an era where overnight success stories and social media stardom dominate headlines, Tharindu Gamwara stands apart. A Sri Lankan-born finance professional; Managing Director at JP Morgan UK, his journey is not one of instant triumphs or viral moments, it is a quiet, resolute march built on discipline, humility, and unwavering purpose. Leaving the familiarity of home for the rigors of life abroad, Tharindu faced challenges that tested his resili
Understanding Imposter Syndrome We All Deserve to Take Up Space
Do you feel like everyone except you has it all figured out? Like they’re deserving of their successes but yours are down to luck? Are you constantly afraid of being found out? You might be struggling with imposter syndrome.
Why Everyone Is Starting to Look Alike
Scroll through Instagram, TikTok, or any major social media platform today, and one thing stands out: many faces look eerily similar. From top influencers to everyday users, a strikingly uniform aesthetic dominates.
Udayshanth and Angelika Fernando Foundation
The Udayshanth and Angelika Fernando Foundation successfully hosted its first fundraiser for 2025 with a landmark exhibition featuring over 40 modern and contemporary works from Udayshanth Fernando’s private collection. Held at No. 138 Galle Road, Colombo, the exclusive preview on May 29 showcased iconic Sri Lankan artists including Ivan Peries, Lionel Wendt, and Richard Gabriel. The event brought together collectors, patrons, and art lovers in s
The Fashion Detox Why Emotional Sustainability is the Industry’s Next Frontier
In the last decade, the fashion industry has been forced to reckon with its environmental footprint. Sustainability has become the expected baseline, no longer a brand differentiator but a necessity.
The Importance of Nutrition Education What we Can Learn from Japan and South Korea
In the face of rising obesity rates, diet-related illnesses, and sedentary lifestyles, it is becoming increasingly urgent for Sri Lanka to prioritise nutrition education. Countries like Japan and South
In the Presence of Kings Inside the Medieval Royal Court of Sri Lanka
When we think of kingship in premodern Lanka, it is tempting to imagine solitary monarchs, relics at their side, issuing decrees from lotus-strewn palaces or riding elephants into war. Yet behind the aura of
Alien Earth The Surreal Beauty of Socotra Island
There’s a place on Earth where the trees look like they were drawn by Dr. Seuss, where the landscape resembles a distant planet, and where 37% of the plants exist nowhere else on Earth. It’s not a CGI backdrop from a sci-fi movie. It’s real. It’s ancient. And chances are,
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,
’Threads of Learning’ exhibition
Spotted: At the ’Threads of Learning’ exhibition hosted by Colombo School of Arts and Sciences.
’’Her Name Is Not a Folder’’
There’s a silent pandemic going around, and no, it’s not COVID-19. It’s digital, it’s cruel, and it’s built on the shame and suffering of innocent girls across this country. It’s happening in your WhatsApp groups. In your Telegram chats. In private DMs. It’s happening when boys send links to MEGA folders titled “Kandy Girls” or “Colombo party” like they’re sharing Spotify playlists.
Sri Lankan Youth Project CharitABLE “CharitABLE” Earns Global Recognition with R.O.A.R Award Nomination
A youth-led initiative born in Sri Lanka has now captured the attention of the global service community. CharitABLE, a service project that began as a grassroots effort, has been officially nominated for the prestigious Global R.O.A.R Awards, which recognize outstanding youth-led initiatives with sustainable humanitarian impact.
An Opera Dinner with Gehan Cooray An Exclusive Cultural Affair at the Galle Face Hotel
This June, Colombo’s heritage-rich Galle Face Hotel will play host to a resplendent celebration of music, artistry, and culinary finesse as internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan-American operatic baritone, actor, and award-winning filmmaker Gehan A. Cooray returns to his city of birth for a pair of rare, intimate performances.
Sri Lanka Energy Crisis The Future
Imagine a world suddenly plunged into darkness. The lights go out. Household appliances, fridges, fans, phones, cookers, kettles, hoovers, shut down. Trains grind to a halt. Hospital theatres and life-saving equipment are rendered useless. Classrooms, offices, factories, every corner of society, descends into stillness. This is not just a dystopian vision but a stark reality that looms when energy supply is unstable or mismanaged.
Sirens’ on Netflix A Deliciously Dark Dive into Sisterhood, Power and Privilege
There’s something deeply satisfying about a well-contained series that doesn’t overstay its welcome. ‘Sirens,’ Netflix’s latest limited series, is just that; five taut, sun-drenched episodes brimming with psychological tension, class satire, and some of the best performances I’ve seen on screen this year. Created by Molly Smith Metzler (of ‘Maid’ fame) and adapted from her play Elemeno Pea, Sirens is both sharp and sinister, unspooling over one L
Breaking the Period Taboo
Let’s Talk About the Bleeding Obvious. No, seriously, let’s talk about it. Periods. Menstruation. That “time of the month.” Call it what you want, half the world goes through it, but we still speak about it in hushed tones, like it’s a secret too scandalous for polite company.
Period Proud!
In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, the “Period Proud” event marked the impactful conclusion of the Collective Action Against Period Poverty (CAAPP) project. Hosted at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo,
Understanding Addiction a Modern Crisis and THE Road TO Recovery
Addiction is one of the most pressing issues in today’s world. Every day, more people are becoming dependent on substances like alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. This growing crisis is visible across all
WHY BOTHER STUDYING?
“Why am I even studying this? What’s the point?” These are questions that echo in classrooms globally (especially when the lives of school and college dropouts such as Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sir
