Harin Fernando

Excerpts from a conversation off the latest episode of Danu on Fire on Hi TV. If you have not watched the Tourism Minister answer questions about the future of our country- please do watch it on our online platforms.

Linksy Gamage Creating short films to make a change

Sri Lanka’s short film industry got a new boost during the COVID lockdown as budding filmmakers started shooting short films on their mobile phones. Over the past two years the short film space has given some hope to young blood with creative concepts. Linsky Gamage is one such budding short film director who has a passion to give a message out to society through his lens.

Hanthana Eco Lodge

Nestled in the lush greenery of majestic Hanthana mountain range, towering over the Hill Capitol Kandy, the Hantha

Apathy

Three months ago the majority of the country were all gung-ho with protests of all sorts, including the setting up of the Aragalaya after the 9th of May incident. People were all outraged, protesting and demonstrating against what was happen

Australian Newspaper Apologises To Rebel Wilson Over ’’Outing’’ Controversy

Australian newspaper the Sydney Morning Herald took down an article on Monday after it set off a storm of accusations on social media that the publication had pressured actress Rebel Wilson to reveal she was dating a woman.

THE MAD HATTERS’ COLLECTIVE PRESENT ‘A NIGHTMARE IN WONDERLAND’

Lewis Carroll’s magical wonderland takes a dark twist down the rabbit hole in The Mad Hatter’s Collective’s adaptation of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this July. A Nightmare in Wonderland follows the story of Alice, committed to the Wittsend Asylum -far from the wonderland she knows - after attacking her father with a kitchen knife. As the police and her do

Shortage of finances to feed zoo animals Zoo Dept. comes under scrutiny for prioritizing tenders over animal welfare

Animal rights activists have continued to voice concerns on captive breeding programmes and wastage of supplies obtained to feed animals at the Dehiwela Zoo. Recently Zoological Gardens officials had reportedly complained to the Minister of Wildlife of a shortage of finances to feed animals in the coming months.

The Exodus

The queues at the passport office are long and seem endless, where only a limited number of applications are accepted for t

In conversation with Dilshan Fernando The Art of Caricature

A series of caricatures of prominent political personalities, recently did their rounds on social media. Many of them coincided

Rainbow Bakes

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! With new challenges presenting themselves in light of the current economic crisis in the country, we talk to home bakers who are navigating t

Dr. George Cooke

Today on the Buzz I speak to George on his new book which was published together with the the ROYAL THAI EMBASSY and the AWARELOGUE INITIATIVE. As a diplomatic historian and former Sri Lankan diplomat, George is the initiator of the Awarelogue Initiative, a virtual platform for awareness and dialogue in the sphere of International Relations and its related areas. His latest p

RAW DEALS

Hellieow dear hearts and suffering people, I do not mean to be pinching but reality is such, we are all suffering. I’m sorry I had to take a wee break last month to breathe, what with the lack of electricity and my being in a space sans ventilati

Shanika Somatilake

Cartoons are an effective mode of communication. In Sri Lanka many cartoonists have portrayed corruption, nepotism and short-sighted decisions taken by successive regimes through satire. Taking her own space in this rather niche i

Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Britain enjoyed a four day long weekend allowing her citizens to celebrate the Queen’s 70th anniversary on the throne. From

Real Housewives TV franchise lands in Dubai

The Real Housewives reality television franchise is landing in Dubai, to mixed reactions among residents of the Emirate long known as a

The Hospitality Industry

Yet again, the hospitality industry has been hit hard. The rising cost of food and other commodities needed to make an eating place a success have gone through the roof. Trying to keep afloat is the name of the game. This, too, merely to break even, wh

Shalini’s Cakes

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! With new challenges presenting themselves in light of the current economic crisis in the country, we talk to home bakers who are navigating through these difficu

Sangeetha Megam - rescheduled

Sangeetha Megam- an evening of Tamil music directed by Soundarie David Rodrigo, has been rescheduled and the team is determined to bring out some great Tamil music for you on the 5th of June 2022. The turn of events in our country over the last few weeks was not conducive to have the show scheduled for the 13th of May 2022, as there was also a curfew imposed on that very day. The organisers are happy to announce the new date for the show - resche

Angela Bettoni

Twenty year old Angela Bettoni, the only child of Dr Andrea Bettoni and Dr Ramani Wijesinha Bettoni lives in Malta. Diagnosed with Down Syndrome a few days after her birth, her parents have always encouraged and given Angela every op

TIPSY DA VINCI’S SIP AND PAINT

A paintbrush in one hand and a drink in the other – ‘sip and paint’ sessions are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Though this trend actually made its debut over a decade ago with Sip and Paint franchises budding everywhere

‘Goodfellas’ actor Ray Liotta dies

American actor Ray Liotta, 67, who starred in the 1990 blockbuster crime film ’’Goodfellas,’’ died in his sleep on Thursday in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Republic General Directorate of Cinema confirmed to Reuters. Liotta

‘Thinnai Organic’

Chunnakam is one of the most important commercial cities after Jaffna in the Northern Peninsula. Located just 14 kilometres north of Jaffna, Chunnakam is a popular destination for travellers from the South mainly because of the ancient Stupa and Dagoba complex in Kadurugoda and Old Dutch Market in the Chunnakam town centre, well-known for fresh and organic agro products.

Queues, Queues and More Queues

Queues are a common sight wherever you go: for petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas. Just seeing them depresses you. The desperation in this country is awful. Whilst we were all moaning and concerned about the daily earne

Hayden’s Spicy Treats

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! With new challenges pr

Araliya Thevapalan

Today on the Buzz, I have an entrepreneur, leader and a true Sri Lankan, Araliya Thevapalan who has always amazed me with the love she has and also the ways she finds time to contribute in developing it into a better place. She’s alway

Traditional medicine to bridge drug shortage?

Traditional medicine has been at the core of Sri Lanka’s bygone heritage. Ayurveda and Deshiya Chikitsa systems were used to treat various ailments and illnesses. Many of these herbal remedies were derived from ancient texts passed down generati

IRANTHI GOMES Forbes 30 under 30

A good cup of coffee helps a lot of us to start our day but not many can say it helped start a business that landed them in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list- unless of course, you are Iranthi Gomes. Gomes (28

The Baking Girl

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the ne

Genesis Art Exhibition

A group of five emerging Artists from the Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Visual and Performing Arts will come together for GENESIS, their first group Art Exhibition. Featuring artists Indhira Jayasundera (“All things art”), Thilini de Simon (“Invisible justice”), Ishara Kariyapperuma (“Sight”), Manu Pathirana (“Dreamscape”), and Peshala Premathilaka (“Healing with petals”) the exhibition will be held on the 27th, 28th and 29t

Things you can do to stretch your money

The ongoing crisis, scarcity of goods and unbearable prices, have taken a major toll on many of us and we are struggling to get by. Here are a few things you can do to help save money, make the most of your purchase and overall keep some s