Double Blue Resonance A Celebration of Wesley College’s Choral Legacy

10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Double Blue Resonance was not merely a choral performance; it was a celebration

From Sri Lanka to Australia to London Fashion Week How Beauty by Rosh Took Its Place on a Global Runway

Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hindsight. This season, Beauty by Rosh will partner with designers on the main

IF Villa Soft Opening

Talpe - IF Villa, one of the southern coast’s most iconic beachfront villas, has recently reopened under new management, marking a refreshed chapter for the much-loved property. The reopening was celebrated with a relaxed

Art, Activism and Imagination Expanding the Creative Universe at HSBC CLAF

If the literary voices of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival ground us in history and text, its artists, actors, poets and public intellectuals push those conversations outward—into performance, politics, wellness and the visual imagination.

Where Stories Meet History Writers and Thinkers at the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival

When the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival unfolds at Cinnamon Lakeside, it will offer more than a celebration of books. It will become a rare meeting ground where history, memory, politics, identity and imagination intersect—brought to life by an exceptional constellation of authors, scholars and cultural thinkers from Sri Lanka and across the world. At the heart of the festival’s international literary presence is Alice Albinia, an award-win

A Creative Feast for Young Minds HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival

The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural gatherings. This year, Edition Three places a special spotlight on its youngest audience with a thoughtfully

Batch of ‘90 St. Joseph’s College 35th Anniversary

The Batch of ’90 of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo marked their 35th anniversary since leaving College with a spectacular Dinner Dance themed ‘Celebration - Mardi Gras Style’. Bringing together over 75 batchmates and more

CAN A PUNiSHMENT TEACH?

This seems a silly question since all punishments are supposed to ‘teach’ or to teach ‘discipline ‘ at any rate. But does a school child always understand all this?

Home Corrections for 2026 2026 Year of the Yang Fire Horse-Bing Wu

The Gregorian New Year begins on January 1st each year. However, from a Feng Shui perspective, both the Chinese Lunar New Year and Solar Calendar calculations are considered. The solar calendar, was traditionally used for

Pettah on Foot

My Pettah walks start with Fort railway station, Colombo. Built in 1908, it is based on Manchester Victoria station in the UK. Ten platforms support seventy three million passengers a year. Check out the unusual statue in front of the

Interview with Dineshika Nanayakkara - Founder & Director – Pippin

Pippin which commenced as a personal experience of the Founder & Director Dineshika Nanayakkara has evolved into a one-stop shop catering to newborns, pregnant mothers and children upto six years. We had

Read Them, Hear Them, Meet Them HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival

At the heart of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside lies one of its greatest strengths: the rare opportunity to encounter writers not just through their words, but through conversation,

Rhythm Alliances Colombo Scope @ Barefoot Gallery

As Colomboscope marks its ninth edition in Colombo, the multidisciplinary arts festival continues to strengthen cultural connections across Sri Lanka and the wider Indian Ocean region. Titled Rhythm

Fairway Holdings Fairway Latitude Launch @ Cinnamon Life

Fairway Holdings, a leading condominium developer in Sri Lanka, synonymous with luxury and quality, recently celebrated the launch of its 7th apartment project, Fairway Latitude, at Cinnamon Life. Located in

Jetwing Surf & Safari Named Among Sri Lanka’s Top Safari Hotels

Jetwing Surf & Safari, the eco-luxury retreat in Pottuvil on Sri Lanka’s magnetic East Coast, has been recognised by global travel authorities Condé Nast Traveller and Lonely Planet as one of the country’s best safari hotels.

Three Writers to Watch HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival

At this year’s HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival, Three compelling voices will take the stage, each offering a distinct lens on history, identity and storytelling. Ashok Ferrey, known for his sharp wit and irreverent takes on Sri Lankan life, and brings humour and keen social observation to his fiction and commentary. Aanchal Malhotra, acclaimed for her work on memory, material culture and partition, explores how personal objects carry the wei

The dogs of New York

It’s early morning in New York so we do what the locals do , go walking. People and dogs, all shapes, sizes, colours and dress sense. There is obviously also seasonal attire, but the dogs must have their walkees. The outstanding

Chamber Jazz Night with Quintetto Denner HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival

The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival continues to expand its artistic horizons with an exceptional evening of music when Quintetto Denner – Italy in Jazz takes the stage on February 14th at the Imperial Court, Cinnamon

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s inderella Youth Edition by Asian International School

AIS’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Youth Edition brought timeless fairy tale magic to the stage through music, movement, and youthful storytelling. Featuring vibrant choreography, enchanting singing,

Uppuveli Beach by DSK Sun, Sea, Vanakkam & very Good Fish

From the minute I walked in, I was hit with a proper, full-hearted “Vanakkam.” Not the rushed, polite kind. The real kind. The kind that makes you straighten your posture, smile back properly, and immediately behave better as a

Emma Rice Company

The Performing Arts pillar of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to take a dynamic international turn with theatre workshops by the Emma Rice Company, supported by the British Council. Renowned for its fearless creativity,

Dr. Shanali Perera ‘Finding Me Beyond Illness’ Book Signing and Discussion

Dr. Shanali Perera’s book signing and conversation at Sarasavi Bookshop, One Galle Face Mall, brought together readers, clinicians, artists, and the public for an intimate discussion on art, illness, identity, and resilience. Opening

Fox Resorts Celebrates dual Recognition

Engrained in people, place and purpose, ‘Fox Resorts’, part of the Capital Maharaja Group, continues to redefine destination-led hospitality in Sri Lanka. This ethos has now been reinforced with two prestigious accolades that

The Kayden Cares Framework

Ensuring that care homes are regulated and vulnerable residents are not exploited due to numerous young and middle-aged workers migrating overseas for employment, the question that arises is - who is left to care for our

DFCC Bank Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka 2026 Royal Colombo Golf Club

The Royal Colombo Golf Club recently hosted the Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka, powered by DFCC Bank, which concluded after three days. Now in its second year with DFCC Bank as title sponsor, the tournament attracted over

ONE DAY” OR “DAY ONE” The Choice That Changes Everything

Most of us carry a mental list of things we plan to do. Learn something new. Get healthier. Start a project. Change careers. The intention is there, but the action keeps getting postponed. It feels productive to plan, but planning without

Work Smarter in 2026

The 5 AM club. Side hustle culture. Grinding until you make it. For years, productivity gurus sold you the same message: work harder, sleep less, hustle more. If you’re not exhausted, you’re not trying hard enough.Here’s what

Paper Plane A Haunting Debut by Nifraz Rifaz

Young author Nifraz Rifaz announced himself as a compelling new voice in contemporary Sri Lankan fiction with Paper Plane, a lyrical and deeply unsettling debut that examined identity, displacement, and the heavy cost of silence in a fractured society. Drawing from lived experience, collective memory, and national trauma, Rifaz has written a novel that moves fluidly between Sri Lanka and London, following a protagonist shaped as much by expectati

WOVEN With Purpose Sri Lanka at Source Fashion London

Olympia London hummed with energy as designers, buyers and creatives from nearly 25 countries gathered for Source Fashion 2026. Amid the swathes of fabric, futurefocused conversations and global perspectives on responsible sourcing, Sri Lanka made a quietly powerful statement—debuting its first-ever country pavilion with confidence, creativity and unmistakable purpose. Held from 13 to 15 January, Source Fashion is one of the UK and Europe’s leadi

Cliffs of Moher… Ireland

We sign up for a day trip out of Dublin to see the Irish countryside and the amazing Cliffs of Moher on the County Clare Atlantic coast. It is a UNESCO site, awarded for its dramatic sea-front cliffs.To do this long trip by car hire is