Decency & Manners

In Colombo, many incidences are either very visible or thrown at your face. However, there are two that are very noticeably missing. These are common decency and good manners. Road manners are beyond comprehension. People are only interested in getting to their destinations and do not care whether they cause chaos by breaking all the rules to get there. Sitting on the car horn till it deafens you is almost like a threat.

UK - Sri Lankan Chain The Coconut Tree

It’s November 2016 and five Sri Lankan friends are opening a restaurant. They’ve found a four-bedroom flat above an old pub in Cheltenham, UK and they’ve got plans for the tired old tavern. On a shoest

Protein Day 2023

‘Right To Protein’ announces the theme for Protein Day 2023 as ‘Easy Access to Protein for All’ or ‘Protein Accessibility’ and calls for industry and likeminded individuals to join in the mission to drive food and protein sufficiency Ahead of th

NIJA LUXURY WELLNESS Holistic Wellness at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration to the mind, body and soul - NIJA Luxury Wellness officially opened its doors on 27th January at Cinnamon Grand Colombo’s Club City premises. NIJA in Sanskrit denotes a white rose and synonymously, NIJA Luxury Wellness embodies purity, innocence and elegance of holistic wellness. The official launch ceremony of Colombo’s newest luxury wellness centre was held under the patronage of Chief Executive Office

Jack could have survived, says Cameron as ‘Titanic’ re-released 25 years on

James Cameron doesn’t have many regrets -- after all, he has now directed three of the four highest-grossing films of all time. But if he could go back and remake “Titanic,” the film that started his record streak 25 years ago and is being re-released in theaters, there is one thing he would change. “Based on what I know today, I would have made the raft smaller, so there’s no doubt!” said Cameron. Such is the film’s enduring popularity, even a q

What’s the Gossip?

An opening line to many phone calls are “what’s the gossip?” Nothing sets my teeth on edge like hearing this opening line. Early last week, there was probably one of the worst disasters in the world, the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and on TV we watched with great sadness the collapse of buildings, the many dead and injured and the rescue workers fighting relentlessly risking their lives to rescue people. It was not a sight for anyone and I w

Yaaluwoda? Yaaluida?

I catch up with my fellow cast members for their take on the upcoming glam movie hit, Yaaluwoda? Yaaluida? A fresh new fashion-forward movie is about to hit Colombo. Having been in movies over the last decade, being a part of this one, was a treat to be sure. I got to put my best dressed foot forward and

ARTRA Magazine’s Launch of the Laki Senanayake Edition & Art Experiential Festival

Who is Laki Senanayake (1937-2021) ? An iconic artist, imaginative in nature and spirited in mind who could not be stifled into a particular genre of artistic expression. The currency notes Laki designed in the late 1970’s for the Sri Lankan Central Bank of indigenous fauna and flora, batiks for the boardroom of the British Chartered Accountants H

Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is an education-led initiative that aims to establish a public museum dedicated to the display, research, collection, and conservation of Sri Lankan modern and contemporary art for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public, schools, and tourists. During a time when most other museums around the world were downsizing, a dynamic group of young professionals have been driving

Jewellery for the new generation....

Fine jewellery was once exclusively available to those prepared to spend a lot of money. Times change, and things change, so it’s time that you upgrade your jewellery stack with ease while PLATA is in town. PLATA, the affordable luxury jewellery brand, will now bring more colour to your jewellery stack. What’s mo

Poya Day Vegetarian Buffet at Cinnamon Red

Cinnamon Red Colombo recently hosted an exclusive preview luncheon to introduce the menu lineup available for their ‘Vegetarian Buffet’ which will be from 12.00pm every Poya Day starting from February 5th 2023. Given that the hotel is located quite close to the heart of Colombo, this buffet certainly serves a fascinating array of choices to the busy people in the lo

Chandanamali Punchihewa

Cancer is a genetic test, meaning people develop cancer due to a change in genes. In a small proportion, like in about 10% of cancer cases, the reason is a hereditary change in a gene. But majority occurs due to genetic changes that happened after birth.”

Hemas Piyawara Celebrates Impactful 20 Years Launches Coffee Table Book

The Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF) launched a coffee table book in celebration of 20 years of its flagship project, Piyawara, a national initiative focusing on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Sri Lanka by nurturing young children with good care, in order to provide a solid foundation for a lifelong journey.The coffee table book, which charts the Piyawara journey from its inception to its status as an indelible presence in Sri Lank

Great Concern

In hospital a week ago whilst undergoing treatment, I had the opportunity to observe the staff performing in their respective roles with great skill and efficiency. Everything worked like clockwork. All of the staff were attentive and I was just happy that we had such services available when a sudden thought came to mind that all of this staff, as well as those in other local hospitals, are likely to be seeking greener pastures away from this c

Elvis Presley’s widow disputes late daughter’s will

Elvis Presley’s widow Priscilla has disputed their late daughter’s will, claiming that an amendment which would remove her as a trustee is invalid, court documents show. Lisa Marie Presley died suddenly in Los Angeles earlier this month from cardiac arrest at the age of 54. Ac

Sanka Dineth

Today on the buzz I have someone who is an inspiration in many ways. Sanka came into the limelight by entering a reality show, which he did not win but his persistence and work ethic has made him a household name today..... As he celebrates his 15 years, Sanka is set to light colombo on fire with his concert Adios Alita which will celebrate love on the 10th of February at Cinnamon Lakeside. I sat down with him to chat about what makes him who he

Krish Manoj

Hailing from Dickoya, a small town upcountry, Krish Manoj grew up with big dreams. Today, he’s a musician who has collaborated with local and international artistes, was part of the official song of Jaffna Kings for the LPL and, more recently, ventured into the field of acting. Fuelled by passion and talent, Krish Manoj’s career is on an upward trajectory, and he shows no signs of slowing down. The Daily Mirror Life recently caught up with the ta

AVATAR:THE WAY OF WATER

Avatar: The Way of Water was launched at Kandy City Center Multiplex recently. The Way of Water picks up over a decade later from the original Avatar, and finds Jake and Neytiri happily raising a family in Pandora’s lush jungles.

SHANGRI-LA COLOMBO TO HOST MICHELIN- STARRED CHEF LAHIRU JAYASEKERA

This February, Shangri-La Colombo welcomes Michelin-Starred Chef Lahiru Jayasekera to host three exclusive Michelin star dining experiences at the Capital Bar & Grill. Chef Lahiru joins Shangri La Colombo for Volume Three of the hotel’s Culinary Collaborations series that was launched in November 2022. The series aims to showcase personalities in the culinary arts and engage in the exchanging of ideas and offering culinary delights to guests.

The Barnhouse Unorthodox, yet truly Sri Lankan

The Barnhouse project in Panadura has been designed using principles that minimize the impact on the natural environment, such as ‘upcycling’ waste material, using sustainable materials, and maximizing energy efficiency.

Resplendent Ceylon launches new brand Reverie

From the masterminds behind Sri Lanka’s leading luxury hotel collection, Resplendent Ceylon, comes Reverie - a collection of laid-back boutique properties which embrace the slow pace of life that the island embodies. The collection will launch with the opening of Kayaam House in Tangalle in January 2023, and Ahu Bay in Ahungalla in February 2023. The properties will be located just two hours apart along the south coast, famed for its miles of gol

Lollobrigida Italy’s wickedly witty screen goddess

One of the last icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, whose death at the age of 95 was announced recently, was famed for her biting wit and sensual beauty. Bringing much-needed glamour and pizzazz to the post-war period, she stirred hearts whether as an onscreen gypsy, queen or single mother. Humphrey

Surrealism meets precision Art exhibition by Dhammika Gunasekera

Local artist Dhammika Gunasekera presents a symphony of colour, shape and untethered imagination in his first art exhibition, taking place from 8 to 23 January (including all public holidays) from 10 am - 4.30 pm, at Dienge, 54 Kitulwatte Rd, Colombo 8. Dhammika’s passion for creating art began as recently as 2016, initially as a fun pastime, before blossoming into a full-time pursuit. The important influences and moments in Dhammika’s life can b

OVERSEAS VISITORS

Having friends visiting from overseas is always a joy, especially if they arrive at a time when you are relaxed and not inundated with work. Apart from the initial meeting and catching up from the previous visit, the days are followed by continuous get togethers, dining and wining. All the while reminiscing, which is really lots of fun as well as relaxing. It also gets you out of your own home, particularly when they want to spend time down s

An Evening With Dulan Hapuarachchi

With a career background in Finance and a passion for cooking that ignited in his home kitchen, Sri Lankan born Dulan Hapuarachchi may not be a professional chef but he sure does cook like one. It’s a skill that got him into MasterChef Australia in 2022 where he wowed the judges and the audience with his Sri Lankan inspired dishes and love for food. Born in Sri Lanka, Dulan and

The National Mediation Programme A force for women’s rights in Sri Lanka

Currently, violence against women has become a social issue, as well as a basic human rights issue in various South Asian countries such as Sri Lanka. One of the basic issues related to this problem is the lack of awareness among women about topics such as, what is violence against women? How does it work? What are the consequences? What are ways to prevent it? What are the legal procedures? What is the correct place to direct this question? Anot

WNPS Monthly Lecture LIVING IN THE ONLY WETLAND CAPITAL IN THE WORLD By Dr. Chethika Gunasiri

Urbanization is one of the major trends of our time which completely transforms where we live and how we live in the future. This growing urban population together with climate change impacts brings enormous challenges to our cities. Urban wetlands are the only green patches in many cities and through their wide range of ecosystem services, they play a major role in mak

Perpetual Grumblers

I always wonder whether a Grumbler is born that way or whether we become Grumblers owing to our circumstances. There are many amongst us whose entire life is spent grumbling or moaning. It seems to be their theme. I have an acquaintance, who is commonly referred to as Mona as she constantly moans about one thing or another. Mona is not pleasant to meet up or keep company with owing to this unpleasant disposition.

Neomal & Mano

Today on the Buzz I sit down with my Piliyandala buddies Uncle Mano and Neo who put up a beautiful show together with Jetwing and Danielle De Niese. I had a small chat about the show and the Music Foundation.

Prince Harry to defend scandalous memoirs in TV interviews

Prince Harry will discuss his memoirs in television interviews Sunday after the book’s explosive revelations about royal rifts, se