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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 Today's Paper
6 hours ago - 0 - 11
Amadeus Petnehazi, is a young teenage boy, who used his resources for a greater good. Supporting an entire football team, this young gentleman changed lives. We asked him a few questions about his good deed.
28 Mar 2024 - 0 - 20
Nayantara Fonseka, affectionately known as Taru, has unveiled Nyne Hotels, heralding a new era in the realm of hospitality. Far beyond a mere rebranding, this launch signifies a bold commitment to delivering exceptional experiences that resonate with all nine senses: vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch, balance, temperature, proprioception (body awareness), and even pain. This transition marks a pivotal moment in the industry, as Nyne Hotels set
27 Mar 2024 - 0 - 18
In the realm of storytelling, where words weave tapestries of human experience, Marguerite Richards stands as an architect of the written word. A writer and independent book editor, her journey spans continents and cultures, shaping her into a steward of memoir and diverse voices. From California, where she honed her craft amidst the pages of literature and the nuances of translation, to New York City, where the excitement of magazine publishing
26 Mar 2024 - 0 - 115
The Chitrasena Dance Company and the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble from India will once again join forces to mesmerize Sri Lankan audiences with an exhilarating evening of dance named Āhuti. The show is billed as the coming together of the sensuousness of Nrityagram’s Odissi and the masculine dynamism of Chitrasena’s Kandyan dance to exquisite rhythms from Sri Lanka and India. Amidst their hectic schedule former principal dancer of the Chitrasena
25 Mar 2024 - 0 - 18
The Royal Turf Club, the custodian of the Nuwara Eliya Race Track and official conductor of the horse races in Sri Lanka has the services of Mr. R Manjunath as Chief Stipendiary Steward and Senior Handicapper. A widely respected personality in the sphere of horse racing in India, Mr Manjunath has been with the RTC for the last eight years ensuring the RTC Nuwara Eliya races are conducted according to the internationally accepted rule book. With t
22 Mar 2024 - 0 - 6
From that very first moment, when the darkened hall was filled with a crescendo of trills, ululations, growls, and yips, the performers had the audience completely captivated. Conceived and choreographed by Umeshi Rajeendra, (UN)THREAD premiered on the 16th and 17th of March in the Lotus Room of the BMICH. Artistic Director of MeshGround - Umeshi is well known for creating inspired, original, provocative performances that address social, cultura
21 Mar 2024 - 0 - 46
A household name both in Sri Lanka and abroad, Peter Kuruvita’s culinary journey began in the traditional kitchen of his ancestral home in Colombo, Sri Lanka. With over 4 decades of experience, he has flourished as an award-winning chef, restaurateur, TV presenter, author and industry speaker and has put Sri Lankan cuisine on the culinary maps of the world. He successfully established Sydney’s iconic Flyish Fish Restaurant
20 Mar 2024 - 0 - 17
Today we welcome you to a new column which will profile authors from around the world. We start with prolific author Ashok Ferry who grew up in Somalia in the 1960s. He says he was very nearly sent to boarding school in Eldoret, in the Kenyan Highlands, where African runners go to train. If he had gone there, he is fairly sure he would have ended up a runner, not a writer. He has a Degree in Pure Mathematics from Christ Church, Oxford Unive
19 Mar 2024 - 0 - 38
Sri Lankan racing sensation Eshan Pieris won at 12 Hours of Sepang in Malaysia last weekend, with the Absolute Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R together with Andrew Haryanto and Dorian Boccolacci, finishing first in class and second overall. He is geared up for a remarkable 2024 racing season with the GT World Challenge Asia 2024 set for April.
18 Mar 2024 - 0 - 42
Q What is the HERA Project X about? HERA Project X has been set up to showcase the enormous talent in Sri Lanka, and within the Diaspora, among female creatives in business. From freelancers and solo-preneurs to company execs and everything in between, there is a layer of female creative talent that is being put to good use, innovating products and services that are ground breaking in terms of adding value to preserving heritage, giving back to c
15 Mar 2024 - 0 - 55
Style is the way to say who you are without having to speak,” said Rachel Zoe, the well – known fashion designer. This is perhaps an apt definition of what fashion means to Lithira Daluwatte a Fashion Designer who says that fashion is his best form of expression. We had a chat with him about his work in the fashion industry.
14 Mar 2024 - 0 - 33
A place has a lot of value when it has meaning. When it carries meaning it means it carries a lot of sentiments. Sentiments mean stories. Brown Sugar together with Isle Amore is one such place with a lot of stories. Nestled cosily in Col. T. G. Jayawardena Mawatha, Colombo 03 are the 2 brands of food and stories- Brown Sugar by day (8am-5pm) and Isle Amore by night (6pm-12pm). After a hot long working day, visiting Brown Sug
13 Mar 2024 - 0 - 38
For Nishani Fernando Founder/Managing Director of Manisha Exports (Pvt) Ltd who was successful in winning big at the recently concluded WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – WOMEN ENTRPEPRENEUR AWARDS 2023, effective time management and delegating tasks are important when it comes to maintaining a balance with one’s professional and personal life. A highly successful businesswoman, she shares this honour with her team. We had a chat with her on what it ta
12 Mar 2024 - 0 - 20
In an awe-inspiring soiree of music, showmanship and event entertainment, the De Lanerolle Brothers commemorated their 15th anniversary at the place that started it all – The Waters Edge Hotel. A celebration of musical mastery reminiscing through their history, surrounded by the people who made this journey a possibility. The night was graced by celebrities, pioneers of various industries, enthusiastic fans, sponsors, media personnel and most imp
11 Mar 2024 - 0 - 125
An enchanting art exhibition “Portraits of the Wild” by the passionate wildlife artist, Roney Vyse will be held at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre gallery on 15, 16 and 17 March 2024, from 9am to 7pm. Hailing from the picturesque tea plantations of the Uva Province and an alumnus of Uva College, Badulla, Roney Vyse has a deeply ingrained love for nature and wildlife. His innate talent for art, particularly in pen and pencil sketches, manifests beau
08 Mar 2024 - 0 - 133
In the March 2024 NTB WNPS monthly lecture, PhD Candidate Anya Ratnayaka, from the University of Queensland, is set to unveil the secrets of Sri Lanka’s small wild cats and shed light on their secretive lives as well as the critical conservation efforts needed to safeguard these iconic species and their habitats. Anya’s research focuses on the ecology and behaviour of Sri Lanka’s urban population of fishing cats, one of the two small wild cat spe
07 Mar 2024 - 0 - 56
Mandy Yin is Malaysian-born Chinese of Peranakan Nyonya heritage. She moved from Kuala Lumpur to London as a child and later became a corporate lawyer before embarking on her career in food. Having started off small with a street food stall in 2013 before pursuing her laksa bar as a pop up concept, she opened her award winning flagship restaurant Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar in 2018. She is also the author of Sambal Shiok: The Malaysian Cookbook and is
06 Mar 2024 - 0 - 41
Today on the Buzz I speak to the young lady who added the extra flair to men’s fashion in Sri Lanka. It’s been 10 years for her brand Olive Couture and there is a show to celebrate it. Today on the Buzz I speak to her about her 10 year journey.
05 Mar 2024 - 0 - 39
Spanning just over two decades, Colombo Fashion Week has earned a reputation as one of the leading fashion weeks in Asia. Due to this, during each season there is a clutch of international designers who showcase their collections at CFW adding an international dimension to the show. This year six designers will be at CFW, namely Abraham & Thakore, Afsana Ferdousi, Manoviraj Khosla, Payal Pratap, Charlotte Allen/Klements, and Samant Chauhan.
04 Mar 2024 - 0 - 82
Apart from charismatic species such as the leopard, elephant and blue whale, Sri Lanka is home to many other endemic species. But in recent years, the environment has been at the receiving end of haphazard decisions which are rapidly impacting the country’s natural balance of life. As a result, around 400 Critically Endangered Endemic Species in Sri Lanka are on the fast-track to extinction. An imbalance of global biomass With the arrival of hu
01 Mar 2024 - 0 - 24
At a time when more flora and fauna are vulnerable to extinction, policymakers from around the world are already weighing in the pros and cons of biodiversity loss. Global figures indicate that around a quarter of the world’s animal and plant p
29 Feb 2024 - 0 - 99
The Queen of the World Pageant was introduced to the world in 2022 as a pageant not merely focusing on beauty but also seeking ladies with exceptional talent and charisma. Therefore four ladies who have won the prestigious titles will represent their respective country for the ultimate crown under four prestigious divisions at the global competition which will be held in New York, USA from the 18th to 25th of April 2024. We had a chat with the f
28 Feb 2024 - 0 - 84
Today on the Buzz I speak to Megan who loves the creative and art side of life. Her love for poetry has built her quite a following. Megan is a creative mix bag of many talents, who experiments with writing, voice acting, singing, yoga and her background in advertising Today she speaks to me about her new book ‘Softly We Fall’. The book is available at Sarasavi bookshops islandwide.
26 Feb 2024 - 0 - 27
Renowned food writer and critic Rashmi Uday Singh graced our shores recently at the special invitation of chef Darshan Munidasa to attend a private event. During her whistle-stop visit to Colombo I had the privilege of meeting this dynamic lady who is a World Gourmand Cookbook Award winning author of 40 food books and a TV host. Rashmi Uday Singh is also the author of India’s first city-restaurant guide, and the world’s first vegetarian guide to
22 Feb 2024 - 0 - 29
Lauded as one of Britain’s most eminent restaurateurs, renowned for his unparalleled expertise in sourcing ingredients with distinct provenance, Mark Hix is an award winning author and food writer with 12 cookbooks to his name. His latest book ‘Hooked’ weaves captivating stories of fishing from his childhood years to the present. As a chef, Hix opened the successful Hix Oyster and the Chop House in 2007 and continued to operate a number of restau
22 Feb 2024 - 0 - 43
21 Feb 2024 - 0 - 30
The Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya has embarked on an ambitious programme to uphold the tradition of horse racing in Nuwara Eliya. Since the inception of horse racing in Sri Lanka, The Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya has been a flag bearer of the sport. This year the RTC will begin its first race on 24th February 2024 when they will hold the RTC Sports Tourism Race Day. Providing details of the event, RTC Nuwara Eliya treasurer Nisitha Rupasinghe s
19 Feb 2024 - 0 - 31
It was a power-packed day in the pool when 30 teams from U9, U11, U13, U15 and +25 Masters competed for the coveted RCUAC Challenge Shield 2024 now in its 3rd consecutive year. Organized by the Royal College Union Aquatics Club, the largest junior Water Polo Tournament saw the participation of 400 athletes. Organized with the aim of developing the sport among younger players over the next 5-10 years, the tournament has been well-accepted by clubs
16 Feb 2024 - 0 - 52
Sri Lanka’s burgeoning community of literary and art aficionados were treated to a smorgasbord of delights by way of the literary and art offerings scheduled as part of the Ceylon Literary and Art Festival which had HSBC as its principal sponsor along with MasterCard. Founded by Ajai Vir Singh the festival was curated by Sri Lanka’s leading writer Ashok Ferrey. Creating an excellent programme which was both inclusive and entertaining, the inaugur
15 Feb 2024 - 0 - 79
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) comprises specialist hospital wards that provide treatment for patients who are very ill. They are staffed with specially trained healthcare professionals and contain sophisticated monitoring equipment. When a loved one goes into the ICU it could be a very trying time for the family members. We had a chat with Dr Heshan Amarathunge , Former MO Anaesthesia Pottuvil Hospital and District General Hospital Hambantota
27 Mar 2024