Steph Curry’s Wife Won’t Embarrassing Him
By any measure, Stephen Curry is one of the greatest basketball players in history. A two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, four-time NBA Champion, and the man widely credited with revolutionizing the modern
Gone Before Goodbye
When Reese Witherspoon announced she was co-writing a thriller with Harlan Coben, the literary world raised its collective eyebrow; and then, its glass. Witherspoon, the Oscar-winning actor, producer, and
A Memorable Reunion of the Visakha Vidyalaya O/L 1975 Batch
The Visakha Vidyalaya O/L 1975 batch gathered for a grand reunion at Shangri-La Colombo, celebrating decades of enduring friendship and cherished memories. The evening was filled with laughter, joy, and
Naushaly de Livera: Weaving Comfort, Culture, and Elegance into Every Home
For two decades, Naushaly de Livera, founder of Cozy Linen, has been redefining the art of home comfort in Sri Lanka. What began as a passion project born from her love of fabrics, colour, and design has evolved into one of Colombo’s most admired home interior brands. Cozy Linen stands as a symbol of warmth and refined living, where craftsmanship meets creativity and where heritage blends beautifully with modern design. With a career that began i
Grimentz - The Quiet Alpine Treasure of Switzerland
High in the Val d’Anniviers, tucked gently into the cradle of the Swiss Alps, lies a village that seems to have been lovingly preserved by time. Grimentz, a settlement of wooden chalets, stone pathways, and window boxes overflowing with scarlet geraniums, does not shout for attention. It does not need to. And perhaps that is its greatest charm it is a place that reveals its beauty slowly, warmly, and sincerely, to anyone willing to wander through
Leather Collection Presents: A Celebration of Fashion and Craftsmanship
Leather Collection, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted names in luxury retail for over three decades, is set to host a designer pop-up on the 31st of October and 1st of November at its flagship store on Flower Road, Colombo 7. This special two-day event will bring together three of the region’s most sought-after designers: Kaveri Lalchand of ByKaveri, Indu Abbot of NAZAR by Indu, and Charini Suriyage of CHARINI. The showcase will offer fashion enthu
Lovers, Traitors, and the Fall of Polonnaruwa: Scandal and Succession in a Medieval Kingdom
Polonnaruwa dazzled in its prime. Its reservoirs glittered like inland seas, its Buddhas stood serene in stone, and its kings styled themselves as both protectors of Buddhism and masters of conquest. Yet within a century of Parākramabāhu I’s death in 1186, the city had fallen into ruin. The jungle crept over palaces, irrigation tanks silted, and the kingdom fractured into rival courts. The decline was not the work of foreign enemies alone. Behind
The Diplomat Season 3 Review: Power, Paranoia and the Price of Ambition
Season 3 of The Diplomat opens with the kind of political intensity and emotional complexity that has made the series one of Netflix’s most compelling dramas. After the explosive events of the previous season, this new chapter throws Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) into the most treacherous phase of her career yet. The story expands beyond London’s corridors of diplomacy to Washington’s inner sanctums of power, forcing Kate to navigate not o
Mahanama College OBA Hosts Spectacular “Footloose Dinner Dance 2025”
The Mahanama College Old Boys’ Association (OBA) hosted an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and fellowship at the Footloose Dinner Dance 2025, held on 18th October 2025 at the Waters Edge Grand Ballroom.
Arunnia Vimalendran Director, Business Operations, Unie Arts (Pvt) Ltd
In a world where pixels dominate screens and digital noise often drowns out the tangible, the art of print still holds its quiet power, a permanence inked in purpose, patience, and precision. Few embody this spirit
ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE, PART III THE MORAL COMPASS OF OUR AGE
History remembers its great reformers not only for what they opposed, but for what they proposed: a vision of humanity anchored in conscience. Gandhi, King, and Mandela each challenged the injustices of their
The Sound of Coexistence How AKMA is Preserving Musical Traditions Across the Wider Subcontinent
In South Asia, music has always been more than melody. It is memory, lineage, and the story of coexistence itself. Across the subcontinent, rhythms and ragas have moved more freely than borders ever
Downton Abbey The Grand Finale A Farewell Fit for Royalty
After fifteen years of refined drama, whispered scandal, and the quiet elegance of English aristocracy, the Crawley family returns to the silver screen for one final bow. Downton Abbey:
Sri Lanka’s Strategic Moment at WTM London 2025 Why the Island Must Be There
When the doors open at ExCeL London from 4 to 6 November 2025 for the World Travel Market London, the event will be far more than another trade show. It will be a global junction at which destinations, travel-
A Millinery Celebration The Head Is Yours, So Is The Story
A graceful afternoon celebrating creativity, compassion, and confidence took place at the Lounge & Bar in Hilton Colombo on 10th October 2025, with “A Millinery Celebration – The Head Is Yours, So Is The Story”.
The Morning Show Season 4 Review: Power, Image, and the Art of Reinvention
Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show’ has always been a mirror, sometimes warped, sometimes dazzling, reflecting the chaos of modern media.
Strings of Imagination: How Puppetry Speaks to Every Child
In a beautiful EYFS preschool, sunlight streamed through the bright curtains, illuminating a corner where laughter and curiosity met creativity.
Renad: The Little Gaza Chef Who Cooked Her Way to the World’s Heart.
In a corner of the internet once dominated by influencers selling spotless kitchens and perfect recipes, an eleven-year-old girl from Gaza began posting her own kind of cooking videos.
Circularity: Closing the Loop without Losing the Story
Fashion has always been about what’s next, the next season, the next collection, the next trend. But in the race for “new,” we’ve created a system that treats clothes as disposable.
Trick or Treat
As October paints the streets in hues of orange and gold, one magical phrase echoes across neighbourhoods, “Trick or treat!” It’s the joyful chant that marks the arrival of Halloween night, when children dress up as witches, superheroes, and ghosts, knocking on doors with hopeful smiles and candy bags in hand.
SLANZA Cheese & Wine Night – An Evening of Fine Taste and Fellowship
The Sri Lanka Australia New Zealand Association (SLANZA) Cheese & Wine Night was held on October 17, 2025, at the elegant 80 Club, Colombo. The event brought together members and guests for an evening filled with good food, fine wine, and great company.
RAISING THE RESILIENT GENERATION
When I was growing up, slippers could fly. Not figuratively, but quite literally across the room. Discipline was swift, emotional, and entirely unfiltered. It was how many of us learned boundaries, accountability, and a certain rough-edged resilience. You got scolded, you cried, you moved on.
World Pasta Day
Every year on October 25th, food lovers around the globe celebrate World Pasta Day, a day dedicated to honouring one of the world’s most beloved and versatile dishes, pasta. This day is more than just a celebration of a delicious meal; it is a recognition of pasta’s rich history, cultural significance, and its ability to bring people together over shared meals. From simple spaghetti with tomato sauce to elaborate stuffed ravioli, pasta continues
Featuring Dinara Punchihewa
In this episode of Fame Game, hosts Kumar de Silva and Rozanne Diasz welcomed actress Dinara Punchihewa, best known for her acclaimed debut as Tikiri in Prasanna Vithanage’s Gaadi, which is listed among the 100 Best Asian Films Not to Be Missed. A mother, educator, and rising talent in Sri Lankan cinema, Dinara joined the hosts for a heartfelt and candid conversation about her journey from the stage to the big screen, motherhood, art, and life be
LinkedIn: How the ‘Boring’ Platform Quietly Took Over the World
When LinkedIn launched in May 2003, it wasn’t cool. That was, in a way, its entire premise. While MySpace and later Facebook and Instagram filled with parties, selfies, and travel photos, LinkedIn asked for your job title and your qualifications.
In Conversation with Faraz Khan MBE: What COP30 Really Means for Sri Lanka Part Two
In Part One, we explored how Sri Lankan SMEs and communities can access climate finance. This week, we turn to the bigger picture: what must COP30 deliver for vulnerable economies, and how can small nations like Sri Lanka punch above their weight in global climate negotiations?
Valentina by Winil Gems Unveils Its New Jewelry Boutique
alentina by Winil Gems marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its exclusive jewelry boutique, held at Amari Hotel Colombo. The elegant event showcased Valentina’s signature blend of timeless design and expert craftsmanship, offering guests an afternoon filled with sparkle, sophistication, and style.
Outhouse Jewellery Brings Sculptural Glamour to Colombo
Colombo’s chicest multi-brand fashion destination, The Design Collective, will host an exclusive two-day trunk show spotlighting the iconic Indian luxury jewellery house Outhouse Jewellery. Scheduled for 1st November (12pm–7pm) and 2nd November (10am–6pm) at The Design Collective Store, 28 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 6, the showcase invites guests to indulge in an intimate, immersive exploration of Outhouse’s bold and sculptural approach to jewelle
The Louvre Heist How Thieves Stole France’s Crown Jewels in Broad Daylight
On October 19, 2025, the world’s most visited museum “The Louvre in Paris” became the scene of one of the most shocking robberies in modern history. In a bold daylight operation that lasted less than ten minutes, a group of masked thieves stole eight priceless jewels from the museum’s Galerie d’Apollon, home to France’s crown-jewel collection. The robbery not only deprived France of objects worth an estimated €88 million but also delivered a humi
Notes from a Night of Lamps, Laughter, and a Little Too Much Jalebi COLIND’S Presents Diwali Ball at Taj Samudra
Diwali is more than a festival. It is centuries of stories whispered through the verses of the Ramayana, the eternal glow of lamps that flicker across our island, and the soft warmth that fills our hearts when light triumphs over darkness. In Sri Lanka, it has grown beyond legend into a shared celebration of hope, reunion, and joy.
