Soulscapes

Having being involved in art for several decades, Shyamala Pinto Jayawardena, Founder Principal Shyamala School of Art feels that taking up art means a life - time commitment to creating new boundaries and stretching out one’s own capabilities.

Helping your Child Cope with a Separation and Divorce

A separation or divorce among parents is a particularly difficult period for children. It is important that they feel loved by both parents despite the changes that occur.

TRADITIONAL Christmas Cake Mixing 2024 Taj Samudra

Hotel Taj Samudra held thier traditional cake mixing ceremony bringing together guests, staff, and culinary experts.

The de Lanerolle Brothers

The De Lanerolle Brothers are back and ready to deck the halls with their harmonies—and trust us, these are the kind of carols even Santa would stop to listen to! Celebrating their 15th anniversary (which is like 105 in music years), Rohan and Ishan are gearing up for a Christmas concert that promises joy, unity, and probably a few happy tears.

Shakir Jamaldeen

In Sri Lanka, there exists a cherished aspiration among many parents: to see their children become doctors, lawyers, or engineers—the hallmarks of professional and societal success.

SRI LANKA SHINES

The recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) in the UK saw Sri Lanka’s largest-ever contingent, with over 100 booths representing a wide range of offerings in Sri Lankan tourism.

Sangita Iyer

Sangita Iyer is an internationally acclaimed environmental educator, journalist, and filmmaker dedicated to protecting India’s Asian elephants.

Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony 2024 Cinnamon Grand Colombo

The Cinnamon Grand Hotel’s ’’Merry Mixmas 2024’’ brought together guests, staff, and culinary experts for its cherished Christmas cake mixing ceremony.

Kandeban Balendran

Harvard rolled out the red carpet for Kandeban Balendran, awarding him the “Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award.” This guy is a powerhouse of ideas and heart.

A story of hope Seasons of Love

The highly anticipated theatre production, Seasons of Love is arriving at the Lionel Wendt Theatre in Colombo this weekend, on November 16th and 17th.

Fashion Innovation Runway

On the concluding day of MBFW Sri Lanka, industry stakeholders, some in collaboration with designers, presented collections that showcased their innovation and technical expertise.

Destination Island Runway

On day three of MBFW Sri Lanka, the runway transformed into an eclectic showcase of design inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of the island.

MBFW 2024

MBFW 2024

The Pickle Island

After the resounding success of The Fun Island in 2022, where families and friends gathered for joyful experiences, co-founders Ronali and Dilshan Michael have taken their vision a step further.

WCIC’s Ramp Up! 2024 Empowering Sri Lankan Women Designers to a Global Stage

WCIC Ramp Up! 2024: The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) is set to host Ramp Up! 2024, a highly anticipated event dedicated to empowering Sri Lankan female designers and entrepreneurs.

Super majority or Simple majority?

Today IN YOUR OPINION, Anusha David interviews an eclectic group who debate the balance of power at the forthcoming general election.

Ella Town 800 Meters of Vibrant High Street

Ella town has always been low on my priority list due to its backpacker reputation. However, the area boasts some amazing attractions.

AOD students showcase their creativity

Today marks the four day extravaganza of workshops and fashion shows which will be held at Cinnamon Life.

Reflect: Reframe: Renewal Anoma Wijewardene at SLDF

As part of the Sri Lanka Design Festival under the banner of Mercedes Benz Art celebrated artist Anoma Wijewardene will be one of three speakers addressing the salient topic of Art and Women as a catalyst for change.

‘Rainforest Trekking’

Last week in ‘Life Travel’ we featured Sri Lanka’s only ‘LEED PLATINUM’ status certified hotel and first sustainable ecofriendly hotel project ‘Rainforest Ecolodge’ bordering the Sinharaja Forest.

The Music of ABBA, ARRIVAL from Sweden

A truly unique and memorable concert, ‘The Music of ABBA, ARRIVAL from Sweden’ will take place on November 23 at 8 pm at Paradise Beach, Mount Lavinia Hotel .

Sanaya Buddhadasa

On the buzz today, we meet Sanaya Buddhadasa – the Sri Lankan table tennis wonder who’s now serving up victories for Team Australia!

Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Peak Productivity

In an era where the average professional spends over six hours daily in their web browser, the right tools can make all the difference between productivity and digital chaos.

Delving into the youth vape trap

The sight of a group of huddled youngsters in good spirits sharing giggles and stories is enough to make anyone older reminisce about their own youthful days.

Architectural Alchemy

This year The Sri Lanka Design Festival takes place at the newly built Cinnamon Life complex which has changed the Colombo architectural landscape with its sprawling structure. Conceptualised by Cecil Balmond his vision was executed by Balmond Studios which set up an office in Colombo.

Hunting Ass in Sri Lanka

There are two major places on the island of Sri Lanka to find the ass, Kalpitiya and Mannar. Ass is both a singular and plural name for the donkey.

Mouthwatering East Asian Food

How do you typically eat at a restaurant? You sit down, check the menu, you order, the food is cooked and brought to your table and you gobble it down.

Cupcakes by Sharon In Negombo

It’s been two years since we spoke to home baker Sharone De Lambert of Sharon’s Cakes, and a lot has changed.

Rajeev Colton

On the buzz I have Rajeev Colton (Wickramaratne) who was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, but moved to Kandy, where he discovered his first love: movies—thanks to Jurassic Park at age six.

The Psychology of Catfishing

Catfishing: we’ve all heard about it, and some unlucky folks have even been on the receiving end of it. It’s the strange phenomenon where someone, instead of using their real name, face, and life story, invents an entirely fake persona to lure others into a “relationship” or just mess with them.