Furioso A Digital Opera With Music4D Orchestra

Marking 75 years since the opening of the Italian Embassy in Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Italy in Colombo celebrated this milestone with a Digital Opera, FURIOSO.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026 Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

International Women’s Day is a global day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also calls a mark to action for accelerating women’s equality. On 8 March 2026, people rally with women and girls around the world to demand equal rights and equal justice to enforce, exercise, and enjoy those rights. Currently, no nation has closed the legal gaps between men and women. In many countries, the law allo

Christchurch Rising Fifteen Years On

So here we are in Christchurch, fifteen years after the last earthquake, 185 lives lost and many injured. This is our second visit since then and I’m keen to see the progress of the rebuild in this city. Over 2,000 hectares of the city

Aligning Earth energies

By listening to the Earth, we become attuned to the energy of the universe, for this energy is manifested in the air as wind, on the Earth as water and land, and in the sky as stars. The Earth is an entity animated by energy; energy flows

Nothing Casts A Shadow Alone Hashan Cooray Saskia Fernando Gallery

Sri Lankan artist Hashan Cooray recently unveiled Nothing Casts a Shadow Alone, a striking new exhibition that Reimagined portraiture as a dynamic field of relations at Saskia Fernando Gallery. This marked a significant milestone

A MIDDLE EASTERN FLAIR AT HILTON COLOMBO

Hilton Colombo welcomes the season of Ramadan with its ‘Middle Eastern Flair’ food festival for the second consecutive year at Graze Kitchen. A specially curated Iftar dinner buffet is available daily until 18 March, inviting

The De Lanerolle Brothers Sinhala Gee Rathriya

De Lanerolle brothers held a concert recently to celebrate Sinhala Music called ‘Sinhala Gee Rathriya’ at Lionel Wendt Theatre with the DLB Squared Band bringing timeless Sinhala classics to life. This evening of soul stirring

COMMON On Folk

Common Folk is not just about handloom. It’s about heritage, innovation, and keeping the true essence of Lanka alive while pushing it confidently into the future. In a world where fast fashion moves quickly and traditions fade quietly, this

Artist Spotlight Gayan Prageeth By John Keells Foundation and City of Dreams

Life is a Circus, is the sixth Artist Spotlight at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, showcasing new work by Sri Lankan artist Gayan Prageeth, curated by Kasun Jayamanne. The exhibition explores themes of conflict, social instability, and

Grief,Guilt,and the Weekend Brunch When the world burns, why are we still ordering dessert?

Sunlight settles in deliberate squares across the floor. Iced lattes bead with condensation. Someone leans forward to adjust the angle of a croissant before taking a photograph. At one table, a group debates the

When Fitness Becomes an Identity And Why That’s Dangerous

If you have been in the fitness space for over a prolonged period of time without realizing it, fitness stops being something we do and starts becoming who we are.

Cricket Knuckles Style, with Honesty and Skill

Relocating to New Space

House moving is a very important activity, as it determines the prospects and aspirations of the occupants. This is influenced by the kind of energy they bring with them during the relocation, as well as by the fact that the space itself

National Institute of Mental Health 100th Anniversary

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) recently marked its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of dedicated service to mental healthcare in Sri Lanka. Established in 1926, the institution has evolved into the country’s

Merak 2026 A National Autism Awareness Initiative Where the Medium Is the Message

Merak 2026 is a national initiative organised by The Tree House International in collaboration with artists and students from universities and schools across Sri Lanka. The initiative aims to drive meaningful autism awareness while

VISAKHA VIDYALAYA LUMINARA Batch of 2007

The Visakha Vidyalaya old girls batch of 2007 recently came together to celebrate their reunion at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla. The night was a graceful gathering of elegant ladies who cherished beautiful memories from their school

‘Riding the Wind’ How Kalpitiya became Asia’s Kite-Surfing paradise

Kite-surfing has rapidly transformed from a niche adventure sport into one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting coastal tourism experiences, drawing thrill-seekers from around Kalpitiya Peninsula, once a quiet fishing region which has steadily

Dilip Mudadeniya

A West End smash hit is coming our way, and trust me, this is not just another show… this is a cultural moment.

Good Shepherd Convent PPA Annual Dinner

The annual gathering of the Past Pupils’ Association of Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena was held at the Victorium Chateau of The Grand Maitland, bringing together past pupils for an evening of celebration and camaraderie. Guests

Women and Their Dogs A Bond That Does More Than Comfort

There’s something undeniably special about the bond between women and dogs. Beyond wagging tails and loyal eyes, dogs become steady companions offering protection, comfort, and quiet strength. For many women, a dog is not

Strong Bodies Silent Minds Mental Health in the Fitness Community

What starts as a healthy habit can slowly become pressure. People begin comparing themselves to others in the gym. Social media adds fuel to the fire - curated bodies, highlight reels, unrealistic timelines. Missing workouts

Ageing & Mental Health in Sri Lanka Growing Old in a Country That Doesn’t Talk About It

Ageing in most Sri Lankan families reveals itself through small routines rather than big conversations. A new tablet appears beside the morning tea. A clinic visit is pencilled into the week. Someone asks about blood pressure,

Deshabandu Lynn Stainer MBE 21 years of advocacy

In the chaotic aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, amid devastation and displacement, Deshabandu Lynn Stanier MBE encountered a crisis that would reshape her life’s work. Volunteering on the ground in Sri Lanka, she witnessed a surge of children placed in institutions — many separated from families not by loss, but by poverty and circumstance. What began as emergency relief evolved into a 21-year mission to reform the child protection system itself.

Symbolism and activation of Luck

There are moments of a relationship nothing seems to go well. Maybe it’s time for a change, not in the relationship but with the Feng Shui of your space to reunite the occupants.

Statues Beyond Gods and Politicians

Many countries have an oversupply of statues. It is not surprising Sri Lanka is one of them. Given its history of over two millennia, various influences from the region, along with three European cultures, they all add to the array of

Celebrating a Decade of Timeless Elegance Zana Marks Its 10-Year Anniversary

Zana celebrated a remarkable milestone: a decade of craftsmanship, creativity, and community, recently. What began as a dream shared between two best friends, Mirzana Zahir Saleem and Farzana Buhardeen Mustaqdeen , has now

Sri Lankan HC in South Africa celebrates Independence Day

The Sri Lankan HC in South Africa celebrated the Independence Day under the guidence of HC Former Air Force Commander Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa recently.

Inauguration Ceremony The 42 nd Annual Academic Congress

The College of Anaesthesiologists & Intensivists held their Inauguration Ceremony of the 42 Annual Academic Congress at the Cinnamon Grand recently.

MasterChef Sri Lanka

Reality TV Productions Pvt Ltd has officially brought the global MasterChef franchise to Sri Lanka, partnering with Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts to build a world-class Kitchen Studio at Cinnamon Grand. Under the theme ’Sri Lanka

Featuring Rohan Fernandopulle

Chef Rohan Fernandopulle is not just a name in the culinary industry he is a movement that has simmered, evolved, and stayed relevant for over four decades. From walking into a hotel kitchen by pure coincidence to becoming one of