Eco Friendly Feng Shui

There was a time when we all lived in harmony with nature, feeling deep gratitude for all that the bountiful earth provided. Living by the riverside, close to lush green woods, cultivating agricultural produce, and breathing fresh,

A great story... Knox / Boyle

I never had the chance of meeting Richard Boyle who died in Colombo in 2023. His wife recently loaned to me two books Richard wrote and published - Knox’s Words (2004), a study of Sinhala and Sri Lankan-associated words first

Italian National Day Cinnamon Life City of Dreams

The Italian National Day was celebrated at Cinnamon Life City of Dreams in Colombo, with the presence of Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage, serving as the Chief Guest.

The Only Floating Ocean Dining Platform on the Waters of Pasikudah Bay

The east coast’s first solar-powered platform dining experience brings the flavours of Sri Lanka’s eastern coastline to the open water.

Happy birthday Marilyn Monroe 100 years on

Hollywood wished a breathy “Happy Birthday” to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the birth of one of its most famous daughters.

Dinuda Lagoon, Kalpitiya Blend of wind, waves and wilderness

With its steady winds, warm tropical waters and vast flat-water lagoons, Kalpitiya has earned a reputation as Sri Lanka’s premier destination for kiteboarding and kitesurfing. Widely regarded as one of the finest locations in the

THE DUET SONGBOOK

Some voices are simply meant to be heard together. I’ve known Shehara and Dinushka for many years and have had the privilege of watching their journeys as artistes, both individually and together. Over the years, I’ve seen them grace

Curated by Danu Avenue LK Brunch

A brunch curated by Danu Innasithamby at Avenue LK brought together guests for a thoughtfully crafted gathering centred on meaningful conversations, genuine connections, and a vibrant sense of community. The event fostered a

The profound, unglamorous power of just getting up and moving

It usually starts in the most relatable Sri Lankan way possible. A woman wakes up and says, “Tomorrow I will start walking.” Tomorrow arrives, and she actually does it, but only because last night’s rice and short

The Friend Who Stopped Showing Up

One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training, coaching, and owning a gym, I’ve seen countless friendships form on gym floors.

Aligning interiors

Balance in Feng Shui refers to the presence of opposing elements such as hard and soft, dark and light, Yin and Yang. In the context of landscape Feng Shui, it suggests a harmonious integration of various natural elements,

Korean Embassy Seoulful Evening Food Festival

In collaboration with the Hilton Colombo’s Korean food promotion, the Korean Embassy hosted an exclusive VIP event, ‘SEOULFUL EVENING’. Personally hosted by Ambassador, Miyon Lee, the special evening offered guests a

School Memories

The President of the Bishop’s College PPA , Hasna Mohideen, has just sent me a ‘Past President Badge’ with instructions to wear it whenever I visit the school.

Sri Lankan Tamil film Anthony directors Sukirthan Christhuraja and Jenosan Rajeswar

Today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with the two creative minds behind the Sri Lankan Tamil film Anthony, directors — Sukirthan Christhuraja and Jenosan Rajeswar. This conversation goes beyond just talking about a film. It’s about passion, identity, storytelling, and having the guts to make cinema that feels real and grounded. It’s honestly exciting to see young filmmakers stepping up with stories like this, because Sri Lankan cinema really nee

A Child. A Cleric. And a Justice System on Trial.

There is a version of Sri Lanka that we like to present to ourselves. Cultured. Spiritual. A country of ancient civilisation and deep moral inheritance. A country that knows suffering, and because it knows suffering, extends

Imported Insecurity How Sri Lanka Mistook Foreign for Fashion

Sri Lanka’s relationship with fashion has long been shaped by a quiet but persistent hierarchy of value: the foreign is aspirational, the local is supplementary, and the imported is inherently superior. This hierarchy is not merely aesthetic;

Healthy life

Feng Shui, the Oriental art of spatial alignment, has gained immense popularity because it is often believed to bring new fortunes and luck in terms of wealth and career. However, one of the primary aspects of Feng Shui is to

Up Country Colonial Moments

We wind our way to our accommodation near the village of Idalgashinna, well above Haputale. Four of us settle into our two rooms with a sitting room and take in the view. We are looking up at a train on a mountain above us. It looks

Celebrating Guru Upeka Classical Dance and Music Evening

The Chitrasena Vajira Dance Foundation recently presented a classical dance and music evening in celebration of Guru Upeka at the Kamatha Auditorium, BMICH. The event paid tribute to her contributions through a captivating

A floating evening of words and wonder at Diyawannawa

As the sun began its slow descent over Diyawannawa Lake on the evening of May 5th the boat, ’Paruwa’, glided gently across the still waters carrying not fishermen or tourists but something far rarer — ideas, stories and a renewed

Live in Concert The De Lanerolle Brothers Nelum Pokuna Indoor Theatre

PPA of St. Bridget’s Convent Rhythm and Burn

Rhythm and Burn organised by the Past Pupils’ Association of St. Bridget’s Convent was recently held at the school premises attended by many past and present Bridgetines. This evening, comprising of two

Curtin University Colombo Avurudu ‘26

Avurudu ’26, held at Curtin University Colombo, was celebrated with great enthusiasm, bringing together tradition, entertainment, and community spirit in a vibrant festive atmosphere. The event commenced with

Why Sri Lankans Must Break Up with Labels

There’s a particular kind of silence that falls in a Colombo room when someone walks in wearing a recognizable aesthetic or logo. It’s not admiration. It’s a quiet calculation. A mental tally of price, origin, and

Sabina Yousaf shines as the face of Tiesh

Tiesh Sri Lanka, the distinguished jewellery house renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and celebration of Sri Lankan gemstones, proudly announces Sabina Yousaf as the newest

The Performance of Fitness Are We Training… or Performing...?

Gyms have stopped feeling like training spaces and started feeling like performance stages.And I don’t think it happened all at once. It happened slowly. A camera here. A tripod there. A few workout clips online.

Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro’s icon in the Sky

Thirty-three years ago, on a family trip to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, I was moved at the sight of Christ the Redeemer. Even then, the statue seemed almost unreal—an image I knew from postcards, travel magazines and, most memorably, from a photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales standing beneath its outstretched arms during her 1992 visit to Brazil. Seeing that photograph, I longed to experience this wonder for myself, and thankfully my parents obl

Space Design

Have you ever walked into a house that felt more like a space than a home? Have you ever reminisced about the best year of your life and wondered why everything seemed to come together then, but now things are falling apart? From

Touring Trinco

Seven of us set off to Trincomalee, on the east coast of Sri Lanka facing the Indian Ocean. There are a number of targets for me beyond the team’s swimming, walking, eating and chilling list. There are lots of colourful, and some

51st Intake 15th Anniversary Sri Lanka Navy

The 15th Anniversary of the 51st Intake of Officers of the Sri Lanka Navy was recently celebrated in grand style at Cosmic by Citrus, Lotus Tower. Officers, joined by their families, gathered for an evening marked by elegance,