Community-based fencing project Helping Mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict

Uga Ulagalla, the pristine 58-acre property nestled in Thirappane, Anuradhapura, renowned for its unspoiled cultural allure, has partnered with the Centre for Conservation and Research (CCR) to launch its first-ever community-based village fencing project in Pittala Konderama and Karambe. The initiative aims to mitigate human-elephant conflicts (HEC) in the area. Commenting on the project Managing Director, Priyanjith Weerasooria said, “We embar

International Women’s Day celebrations Crème de la crème of Sri Lanka’s entertainment on stage

Interbrand in association with the Daily FT will celebrate International Women’s Day [IWD ] 2023, focusing on the themes DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality and #EmbraceEquity, at a gala forum on 7th April at the Oak Room of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, commencing 7 pm. Inte

Intelligent design and colour at the fore Day 4 CFW 20th Anniversary

CFW’s 20th anniversary show Summer 23 which provided four days of back to back fashion drew to a close on Saturday night at the Shangri-La Colombo. Dimuthu Sahabandu is a diminutive designer who is just packed with talent. From the way he re-engineers fabric to give it new dimension, he also displays intelligence in fashion. Fashion can be used as a powerful tool to make a social commentary or to convey a message and that is what Sahabandu’s

Yearning to be a Star

It is a trend these days where everyone yearns to be a star. On social media the number of people who are desperate to become somebody is obvious. With the great influence of Master Chef and like programmes airing on TV a cooking trend began, for instance. What really caught on like the plague was the baking of cupcakes. Suddenly, cupcakes were available for purchase in every corner.

Emal Gunasekera

Today on the Buzz we are speaking to another young future leader, who is well on his way in making changes that this country deserves to see. Sameera Emal Wickramasinghe Gunasekera is the eldest of a family of 03 children. Emal was born to Earl Gunasekera and Sujatha Ranjani Gunasekara a reputed well established business family in the country. Emal Guna

The Newest Café In Colombo Elpodio

The newest restaurant entering the culinary scene in Colombo is ElPodio, a family-friendly restaurant that aims to offer unique culinary experiences to their guests. Located in the heart of Rajagiriya, casually tucked away at the busy but serene Royal Gardens, ElPodio officially opened for business on 24th March 2023.

Changes through refinement

Everything in the Universe is energy. All life forms, including humans, are comprised of subtle electrical fields that affect vital functions such as growth, metabolism, health, thought, emotions and movement. At the quantum level, the human body composed of ions, minerals and water is a conductor of electrical energy. Billions of electrical impulses regulate the activity of every living cell affecting our human body’s well being and its ability

A chat with Himaya Miss Earth Australia - Charity

Sri Lankan born Himaya Wijayaweera recently won one of the 5 national titles in the Miss Earth Australia National competition - Miss Earth Australia - Charity. Her love for modelling and pageantry began as a way to express herself and work in collaboration with other designers and brands. In an interview with the Daily Mirror Life, Himaya shares her experiences and challenges she faced during her pageantry journey. She also discusses the controve

Raja Jewellers’ ‘Be Yourself’ campaign empowers women on International Women’s Day 2023

‘Be Yourself’ campaign of Raja Jewellers, the undisputed monarch of the gold world, offers many discounts in celebration of International Women’s Day 2023. The campaign focuses on celebrating the multi-talented women who do what they love and showcase their passion and strength in the jewellery industry. Commenting on the campaign, Ranmini Eliyapura, Director at Raja Jewellers, stated, “Raja Jewellers celebrates the fearless and unstoppable spi

Of Pumpkin and Jak

The conversation at a casual Sunday lunch at Trixie’s segued to an article in the past week’s Daily Mirror where it stated that 59% of the Sri Lankan population either do not have access to or have a wholesome single meal for the day. Trixie’s neighbour, Haughty Katha Petti, callously butted in saying that the information was inaccurate as villagers have access to pumpkin or jak at any given time since both grow in their gardens and, therefore, t

Mad Curry Skills By Chari presents ‘Live Cooking’ Workshops

Home-based food business, Mad Curry Skills by Chari, run by home cook Charindi Meegasthanna together with her husband Chinthaka Dharmakeerthi is a known household name among the foodie community. Chari’s mad curry skills have made her famous for her signature lamprais and yellow rice and over the years, with a steady clientele in the build, the husband-and-wife d

Interbrand and Daily FT celebrate International Women’s Day 2023

Once again Interbrand in association with the Daily FT will celebrate International Women’s Day [ IWD ] 2023, the themes being – “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, and #EmbraceEquity, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world. The celebration will be held at a gala event on 7th April at the Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, commencing 7 pm. Interb

Raigam Tele’es Nation’s Tele Awards

Raigam Group Industries which founded the Raigam Tele’es festival boasts of 18 years of successfully conducting this festival maintaining its quality. All creative productions that are submitted for the festival are judged by a group of professionals in the field of Art and Culture. This festival held annually consists of two main events, namely ; the N

CFW Taking Fashion Forward Powered for the next 20 by the last 20 years

A deeply spiritual being, Ajai Vir Singh is one who does not embark on a venture lightly. His vision to elevate Sri Lanka’s standing in the global fashion arena is driven by his relentless passion not only for fashion but also as a payback to the country he now considers his home. Twenty years ago, Ajai presented the first edition of Colombo Fashion Week albeit then called Colom

John Williams Hollywood’s maestro goes for more Oscars history

From “Star Wars” to “Jaws” to “Schindler’s List,” John Williams has written many of the most instantly recognisable scores in cinema history. The 91-year-old is already the oldest person to receive an Oscar nomination for a competitive award, which he earned thanks to his spare yet poignant compositions for Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.” With 53 total nods, Williams has more Academy Award nominations than any other living person, and is seco

Enjoying Being Single or Needy

People go through phases in life, where some are fortunate to find a partner for life. Then there are some who look for a lifetime partner for all the wrong reasons, such as not having to be alone in the evening of their lives, financial stability and owing to peer and social pressure. Such people are unhappy as they are bound to their partners for better or worse. The braver ones dump their partners after a while and lead happy lives finding t

Hot Chook Fast Food with Soul

Food Studio at Colombo City Centre has firmly cemented itself as a food court to be reckoned with - from constantly aiming to maintain high standards to evaluating the outlets under its belt, ensuring that diners enjoy good food when they dine there. Hot Chook is by no means a new addition to the Food Studio’s lineup, and they’ve made quite a name for themselves over the past 2 years among foodies fo

With My Back To The World

Saskia Fernando Gallery is pleased to present an upcoming group exhibition ‘With My Back to the World’ in celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, curated by Mariyam Begum and Ashini Nanayakkara. The exhibition features work by Fabienne Francotte, Hansika Herath, Chathurika Jayani, Shaanea Mendis, Ashini Nanayakkara, Sabeen Omar, Anoli Perera, Sumi Perera, Saskia Pintelon, Anoma Rajakaruna, Hema Shironi and Anoma Wijewardene. Borr

Sandani Peiris

Today on the Buzz, I speak to Sandani Peiris, 2nd runner-up at Top Model of the World 2023 about her experience and what’s next in life.

WNPS Monthly Lecture Saving Yala From Total Destruction By Dr Sumith Pilapitiya

For many years now, Dr Sumith Pilapitiya has publicly proclaimed the fact that Sri Lanka has the potential to be the 2nd most desirable World destination for wildlife enthusiasts, outside of Africa. “Where else could you see the world’s largest marine mammal, the Blue Whale, in the morning, and the world’s largest terrestrial mammal, the elephant, in the afternoon, and all on the same day?”

The Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) March Diversions

Celebrating over ten years of un-broken collaboration and music making at the Goethe-Institut, Colombo, the Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) is proud to continue the series of cham

The Getaway Down South

Stepping out of our usual holiday pattern, Ranil and I decided to holiday in Weligama. The main attraction being the restaurants with rave reviews situated in Ahangama and Weligama. We spent five nights at W15 Weligama. W15, situated in the heart of Weligama, is a 10 room luxury hotel categorised as a Beach Club. The rooms were very comfortable. The staff friendly and obliging. W15’s beachfront extends quite a length and the sea is suitable for b

Sunday Brunch At Courtyard By Marriott

We love a good Sunday Brunch and Colombo’s newest city hotel; Courtyard by Marriott is promising a Sunday Brunch you simply can’t say ‘No’ to. Beira Kitchen is Courtyard by Marriott Colombo’s signature all-day dining restaurant that serves a range of local and international cuisine and every Sunday, the space comes alive with families and friends settling in for a lazy Sunday

The Disruptor Series Durga Kenny

“The Disruptor Series” profiles businesspeople and entrepreneurs making waves in their industries; redefining their businesses, spearheading innovation, tackling unprecedented change and disrupting the status quo. Durga Kenny’s professional life is proof that a cookie-cutter career trajectory is not a prerequisite for future success. Before she conceptualised BeWAXed, Durga dabbled in a variety

International Women’s Day Innovation and technology for gender equality

International Women’s Day,March 08, 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 equ

Kamil Makes a Bold Decision

Having a great passion is of no point unless you decide to act on it, which is exactly what Kamil Hewavitharana did when he switched to fashion. Fashion had always been his passion though he did not pursue it until recently. He had been happy in his comfort zone working for an establishment related to retail clothing. After showcasing in many fashion shows locally and internationally at Expo Dubai, Dubai Fashion Week, GICW in Delhi, CFW x Luxor

Dressing up fine

Today I was tagged on Stripes & Checks, a brand that has become a part of every gentleman’s closet. It’s hard for everyone to find a shirt off the rack as we all have the tummy rice - Bath Bada. Well these guys have given the confidence and also the choices in making outfits beautiful for men. Today I sit down to speak to the boys about what made this brand what it is today.

Art with a Heart

‘Art with a Heart’ is an exhibition at the Lionel Wendt in aid of the Sri Lanka Cancer Society by contemporary artists Suganya Johnpillai and Teruni Wikramanayake. The exhibition is being held on 11th -12th March and all proceeds will be donated to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society.

Male tigers seen raising

We usually believe that lions are the only members of the cat family where males play a part in raising their cubs. However, a recent observation in India by Colombo native, Rajiv Welikala Professional Wildlife Safari Guide showed a male tiger with his cubs. He was able to witness this surreal moment firsthand in central India.

Boutiques in Sri Lanka to host annual B2B Luxury Connect 2023

Single-handedly flying the flag for Boutique Accommodation experiences in Sri Lanka, Druvi Gunasekera the founder of Boutiques in Sri Lanka will host the annual “B2B Luxury Connect” trade fair on the 21st of March 2023, at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte. This event is Sri Lanka’s sole luxury travel fair exclusively for the small luxury accommodation sector and this year the theme of the event will be “Flair of Sri Lanka”.