She-zam! Women show why magic has been missing a trick

Sitting behind a card table in the secretive Magic Castle, Kayla Drescher widens her eyes and nods exasperatedly when asked about being called a “female magician.” “Yes, I am very, very sick of being asked what it’s like to be a woman in this industry,” she says. “’Female magici

Britney Spears says fans ‘saved’ her life during conservatorship

Pop star Britney Spears has addressed her fans directly for the first time since a judge ended the controversial guardianship that has controlled her life for the past 13 years. In a video pos

WNPS Monthly Lecture RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: a powerful tool of Conservation

Those with the time and opportunity to indulge in wildlife photography have great responsibility. This is vital in an age when, due to human activity, the world loses its precious habitat and biodiversity

OLU SWIM WEEK 2021 - The Resortwear Roundup

The ballroom of the Shangri La Colombo was transformed with plants and foliage to create a minimalistic runway as designers Aslam Hussein, Dinushi Pamunuwa, Karma Collection and Charini Suriyage presented their collections on Day One. Known for his couture looks, it was a herculean task for Aslam Hussein to rein in his oeuvre and stick to creatin

THE BEST DRESSED MEN@CFW By Danu Innasithamby

“YOU NEED TO TAKE THE LEAD” Nilakshi Hasanthika

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to, the majority of t

Designer Insights 2021

Colombo will come alive as CFW presents Olu Swim Week during two nights of back to back fashion tonight and tomorrow. Colombo’s fashion pack is chomping at the bit, eagerly awaiting the shows after a hiatus of fashion events.

Sadé Greenwood takes her first walk as Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka 2021

The freshly crowned Miss World Sri Lanka 2021, Sadé Greenwood will represent Sri Lanka at the 70th edition of the Miss World pageant to be held in at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico this December. The COVID-19 pandemic restricted gatherings and as a result, pageant organisers were left with the option of head-hunting a potential beauty to represent Sri Lanka sans the regular selection process. However, ModelShop and the

A Simple Thank You

The world is progressing rapidly and one would expect that manners are in-bred amongst us humans. Sadly, this does not seem to be the case. For example, take the lavish weddings that are common these days. The planning goes into all the intri

Lucuma Vegan Delights!

The last two years have put us through the wringer forcing us to take a step back and think twice about how we live and breathe and with this is the emergence of exercise and healthy eating. What used to be one or two people huffing and puffing on the

Miss SL for Miss World Sadé Greenwood

Today on the Buzz I speak to the new Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World who seems to be the face of hope. I sure am excited to see more of her and what she hopes to do. With the 2 years of Covid, we have not had many taking up titles and I feel it’s refreshing to see a new, fresh face out there to show Sri Lanka to the world on the big stage. Wishing her all the best! Today I ask her a few questions in the true Buzz style.

Star Garments partners with the 6th edition of Responsible Fashion Summit

Star Garments Group announces their partnership with Responsible Fashion Summit for their 6th edition, presented by JAAF / Sri Lanka Apparel on the 8th of November 2021 at Shangri La Hotel.

Exploring the wonders of the CAN Market! Nim K - Cookies With a Twist

The CAN Weekend Market by the Creative Isle in collaboration with the Foundation of Goodness, is a Covid birthed community initiative with the Vision of providing a platform for resilient artisans and entrepreneurs to showcase the

Bollywood stars return to India’s big screens after more than a year

Bollywood stars are returning to India’s big screens after more than a year, with the film industry hoping that declining COVID-19 cases and the festival season will bring audiences back to the cinemas. “Sooryavanshi” (Descendants of the Sun), a police drama with four of India’s top actors, is the first A-list Bollywood film to premier in th

Family values is your backbone and the greatest inheritance you ever receive Madushi Wijesekara

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to, the majority of the SME’s indicate that their challenges are similar. They are struggling with access to market and access to f

Foreign films thriving in pandemic, says Michael Mann

The growth of streaming and binge-watching during the pandemic have switched more audiences onto foreign cinema

Friends

The definition of friendship is “a relationship between people who like each other and enjoy each other’s company” and is based on mutual respect and admiration An example of friendship is when you have a buddy with whom you like to do thing

Netflix launches mobile games for members worldwide

Netflix on Tuesday released a set of mobile games playable for free by subscribers of the global streaming service as it strives to be the go-to venue for entertainment. Two of the games are based on the hit Netflix horror series “Stranger Thin

Butter Bake

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-

‘Kohomathe’

Tea is a very familiar beverage in a Sri Lankan household. In fact, tea is an integral part of the Sri Lankan identity, as our tea is exported to many countries in the world. When we think of tea, our minds gravitate towards the typical style of beve

Goût de / Good France 2021

On the initiative of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Alain Ducasse, and in partnership with the Centre-L

Solange Gunawijeya

A good height for a girl is considered a blessing. But in the Asian context, many girls don’t feel confident in their tan skin color. However, for Solange Gunawijeya, her success story has much to do with her height and skin color. A proud product of St. Joseph’s Girls’ School,Nugegoda, Gunawijeya has travelled to many countries to represent Sri Lanka in basketball and has won many regional championships prior to participating in the 2021 FIBA O

Exploring the Wonders of the CAN Market!

ARBOR - Be the owner of your own miniature garden!

Indian celebrities are increasingly launching digital memorabilia

Indian celebrities from the world of Bollywood and cricket are increasingly launching digital memorabilia through non-fungible tokens (NFT), hoping to rake in thousands of dollars by cashing in on growing interest in such assets. NFTs are a type of digital asset which use blockchain to record the ownership of items such as images, videos and other collectibles.

Bail granted to the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh

An Indian court on Thursday granted bail to the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, more than three weeks after he was arrested in a drugs case that has dominated news headlines and polarised social media in the cinema-obsessed na

Uncouth behaviour

Since the current wave of the pandemic has calmed down to an extent, I accepted Trixie’s invitation to spend two days in her tranquil home, a nice and airy house with a beautiful garden. After a good laugh about current events, we decided on a movi

The De Lanerolle Brothers from the Hilton Colombo

If there’s one thing the entertainment industry has solely missed during these past few months of Lockdown, it’s definitely a concert by the De Lanerolle Brothers! Ladies and Gentlemen the wait is now officially over! Switch on your television, pi

olu Swim Week Colombo

Introducing another edition of Swim Week Colombo which will take place on 12th and 13th November founder and President of CFW Ajai Vir Singh said “This show will be a season of hope through positivity held in a responsible manner. The event is close to the December season and also is a wedding time, which will capture consumers. We intend to showcase these messages through luxury resortwear.”

Butter Bakes By Kay

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! These home businesses are changing the game and have overcome the odds of running a business during quarantine. With increased restrictions once more, we talk to

ESTER Youth Advocacy Against Abuse And Exploitation In Sri Lanka

Abuse, harassment, discrimination and exploitation are too-frequently heard words in the news these days in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic with statistics drawing a grim image of the status quo in the country. Sex trafficking of underage girls, a 300% increase in cybersex crimes against women and children, 17,000 child pornography video uploads in just a month and a significant increase in complaints and reports on abuse cases across th