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,

Relaunching Alankara Jewellery Flagship Store

A lankara Jewellery recently celebrated the relaunch of its flagship store at Kynsey Road, marking the beginning of a beautifully reimagined chapter of timeless elegance and exceptional experiences. The memorable evening featured a

The Vestment Effect Why Fashion Can’t Stop Dressing Like Priests, Soldiers, and Empires

Fashion loves to sell the fantasy of originality, but its most enduring silhouettes come from the world’s oldest uniforms — garments built not for aesthetics, but for authority. Priestly robes, military attire, and

The Performance of Appreciation Why We Turned Mother’s Day into a Press Release

The Monday following the second Sunday of May is characterized by a specific kind of quiet. The digital sirens have ceased, the floral arrangements are beginning their inevitable descent into wilted brown

4Lanka – One Step At A Time Sash Jayasinghe’s Mission to Unite a Nation

At 21, Sash Jayasinghe is undertaking a challenge that is as symbolic as it is physical. Born in Rome, raised in London, and deeply shaped by the sacrifices of his Sri Lankan parents, Sash is preparing to run around Sri Lanka in a project he calls 4Lanka – One Step At A Time.

New Town ,Old Town ….. SYDNEY

Today it is heavy rain, with little chance of a good walk or sightseeing session. Each car that passes sprays us with water built up due to inadequate drains. It is a pleasant surprise to find such a long street.There is a full array of small

Class of 2001 25th Anniversary St. Joseph’s College

The St. Joseph’s College Colombo, Class of 2001, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary in grand style at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The evening was marked by heartfelt felicitations honouring both former and current

Altitude Wellness Altitude Trinity Methodology

An exclusive, invite-only private preview of the Altitude Wellness experience was recently held at Jetwing, Colombo, introducing a pioneering approach to performance and wellbeing. Designed for senior decision-makers, the immersive

Presents A Night with the King of Pop

DFCC Pinnacle presented the magic of Michael to life with two exclusive screenings for its valued customers, held on 23rd of April at Scope Cinema, Colombo City Centre, and on 24th of April at KCC Multiplex, Kandy City Centre. The

‘Eden Beruwala’ Timeless ‘Golden Mile’ beachfront escape

Along the famous Golden Mile beach stretch in Beruwala, popularly known as ‘Kaluwamodara Wella’, luxury resorts have long been part of the coastal landscape. Yet, ‘Eden Beruwala’ stands out with a character and charm of its

DIMO Unveils The All-New Mercedes-Benz CLA 2026

Progressive luxury meets next-generation innovation as the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA 2026 arrives in Sri Lanka, proudly recognised as the Car of the Year. Driven by 140 years of Mercedes-Benz Innovation, strengthened by

Wasantha Namaskara’s Dharshana @ Paradise Road Galleries

The opening preview of Dharshana by artist Wasantha Namaskara was recently held at Paradise Road Galleries. His work invited quiet reflection, unfolding through fluid forms and shifting dimensions that evolved with each viewer’s

The Quiet Psychology Behind Our Wardrobes Why Sri Lankans Dress the Way They Do

Across South Asia, clothing has always been a cultural language. But in Sri Lanka, that language is especially coded - a mix of ancient modesty, colonial hangovers, class signaling, and a deep, almost primal desire not to offend anyone.

The Noise Between Sets When Gym Talk Becomes Gossip

Gyms have always been more than just places to train. Yes, people come to lift weights, lose fat, build muscle, or improve their health. But they also come to clear their heads after a long day, to escape stress, to be around people,

Why Online Security Is Being Rethought Right Now

There is a conversation happening right now among the world’s most senior technology and security professionals. It is not about a virus, a hacker group, or a data breach. It is about something more foundational: the possibility that the

Where the King fisher Waits A trove of poetry

Titled Where the Kingfisher Waits, the 65-page volume gathers poems inspired by the natural world, cultural heritage and lived experience. Through vivid imagery and finely observed detail, the collection moves seamlessly across settings — from sunlit rice fields and quiet forest clearings to ancient stupas and lakeside vistas — grounding each poem in a strong sense of place while inviting deeper emotional resonance. Internationally acclaimed auth

Love, Lies and Wildlife Sri Lanka’s Master of wit, Indu Dharmasena unleashes comedy at the Wendt

Few playwrights in Sri Lanka have mastered the delicate balance between humour and insight quite like Indu Dharmasena. With a career spanning decades and a repertoire of dozens of well-received

BOUTIQUES IN SRI LANKA b2b Luxury Connect Sri Lanka 2026

The b2b Luxury Connect event, organised by Boutiques in Sri Lanka, brought together the country’s finest small luxury properties, showcasing a curated selection of independent boutiques, elegant villas, and

When Vari Vari Found Its Way Home

There are moments you host… and then there are moments you feel. This was definitely the latter.

Michael Jackson

’’Michael,’’ the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box office this weekend with a thriller-ing $97 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Dhee Unveils VARI VARI Gatz, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

An exclusive and elegant gathering was held to mark the unveiling of Dhee’s much-anticipated destination song, Vari Vari. Hosted at Gatz, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo, the event brought together guests for an immersive

Don’t Save the Pretty Things for Someday

We’re all creatures of habit, even when we don’t mean to be. We fold away our nicest clothes, keep our favorite perfume for special days, and tell ourselves that someday when the right moment comes we’ll finally use them. It feels

The Art of Letting Go Why You Need the 50-Page Rule

We have all been there. You’re sitting on the sofa, staring at a paragraph you’ve already read three times. Your mind is wandering to what’s for dinner, the laundry, or literally anything other than the prose in front of you. Yet, you push on.

Inside the House of Leaves Where Albania’s Secrets Still Echo

A week’s break from work necessitated a quick getaway, and recently Albania has been appearing more and more on my radar as a place to visit. With direct flights to Tirana from London, it was a no-brainer to explore Tirana, the capital of Albania—once dubbed the “North Korea of Europe” due to decades of isolation under the communist rule of Enver Hoxha. Today, however, Tirana feels worlds apart from that reputation. It is friendly on the wallet,

Lest WE forget

I am particularly reminded at this time of the year of 11,500 Australians and New Zealanders who died on the battlefields of Gallipoli, Turkey, 1915. It is at this time , 25 th April that many families remember most of their lost family

Motivation for children

In the sciences of Vaastu and Feng Shui, each compass direction is believed to represent an important aspiration in our lives. The sectors associated with career, knowledge, literary skills, and writing correspond to the North and