NEVER SAY NEVER Vindya Perera

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to , the majority of the SM

Ramada Colombo’s Fabulous New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance “BLAST THRU”

BLAST THRU, as one of Colombo’s top list events, heads to rock New Year’s Eve with the best entertainment you could ever ask for. Yes! DOCTOR is ready to rock the stage, while FREEZE will dazzle the night away with your favourite songs

Spotlight on Wildlife in 2021

The X-Press Pearl inferno is said to be the biggest maritime and environmental disaster that happened in 2021, claiming the lives of over 200 marine animals and causing a major long-term impact on Sri Lanka’s marine environment.

Wonderful Christmas

The year has ‘flown by,’ as many would say. What we should remember about this year is that it was not a year where we got everything our hearts desired but it was the year that we learned to appreciate all that we had. Although, t

Grillz by Royal A Culinary Journey to Pakistan

Located down Rajasinghe Road Wellawatte, Grillz is a one of a kind Pakistani Fusion Restaurant that offers an array of mouthwatering food, great drinks and a dazzling view of the Indian Ocean. Located right opposite the Wellawatte beach, it is th

Phantoms of the Night

They are shy and elusive, but oftentimes mistaken as potential threats to humans. The wild felines in Sri Lanka not only comprise le

‘Mews Light Up’ @ Park Street Mews

Breaking from its yearly tradition of a gleaming street light up, the Park Street Mews and its eight resident restaurants com

My wish for Christmas is....

Engulfed in the festive season the whole world comes together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The world which has become a smaller place thanks to the advancement of technology and travel has helped bring various communities together who despite their religious differences celebrate Christmas in some form or another. Christmas

AAKESH REPRESENTS SRI LANKA AND WINS JUNIOR MODEL INTERNATIONAL IN DUBAI

Aakesh Kulasekara, a 14-year old teenager studying at S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia, represented Sri Lanka at the Junior Mo

’Sex and the City’ actor Chris Noth denies sexual assault accusations

“Sex and the City” actor Chris Noth denied sexual assault accusations reported by the Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, saying his encounters with two women in 2004 and 2015 were consensual. Noth plays the romantic partner Mr. Big, or Big, in the HBO television series and its new sequel ’’And Just Like That.’’

CCC Social Bus Rediscover the delights of the City of Colombo

Launching amidst the season of giving, the Colombo City Centre (CCC) Mall is collaborating with Ebert Silva Holidays (Private) Limited to launch the CCC Social Bus exclusively for all CCC shoppers. Simply hop on the double decker bus to rediscover the beauty of the City of Colombo absolutely free of charge.

Rod Stewart admits battery over Florida hotel fight

British pop star Rod Stewart and his son pleaded guilty to battery over an altercation with a Florida security guard, prosecutors said Friday, but neither face jail time or any fines. The 76-year-old

Italian Embassy in Colombo launches ‘Dolce Vita in Serendib’

Gaining inspiration from Italians who visited the exotic island of ‘Seyllan’ from centuries ago described as ‘Adam’s Garden’ where platters of nature’s rich bounties were a plenty, the Italian Embassy in Colombo launched the coffee table book ‘

Being Judgemental

Oh! Colombo is full of the Judgmental. They can easily be spotted at any function or event since you will see them scanning those around them with those deep staring eyes and no smile. They cannot bear to see people happy in any way, whether

Geoffrey Bawa

Geoffrey Bawa: ‘It is Essential to be There’ is the first major exhibition which draws from the archives to look at Bawa’s practice.

Rocco’s

Chocolatier and chef, Gerard Mendis, partners with Coca-Cola to seek out the best food to enjoy with a refreshing, cold Coke. Join Gerard as he visits some of Colombo’s top restaurants and chats with their chefs. This week, Gerard visits

Hollywood largely silent on Golden Globe nominations amid controversy

Movie dramas “The Power of the Dog” and “Belfast” led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. “Belfast,” set in

SRI LANKA’S OLDEST PRIVATE-MEMBER CLUB, COLOMBO CLUB CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

Many institutions in Sri Lanka may claim to have a rich history attached to its name but perhaps none can boast of its legacy quite in t

Young talent fly the flag for Lankan design

Coccooned in the middle of dreary winter in London it was  a breath of fresh air to watch the live stream shows of MBFW SL as designer after designer presented well thought out collections in a riot of colour that injected a frisson of happiness and joy not only for the pops of colour but also the fact that the designer future of Lanka is looking extremely bright. Showing an  extraordinary high standard of young design talent in Sri Lanka AOD pre

MBFW SRI LANKA 2021

TAKE YOUR EYES AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVES, MANY DOORS WILL OPEN ERANGI PATHIRAJA

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to , the majority of the SME’s indicate that their challenges are similar. They are struggling with access to market and access to finance. They ne

CHRISTMAS AT THE BOULEVARD

The Crescat Boulevard of Colombo, with its exquisitely refurbished interior and exterior, will compensate for all the missed Christmas ch

Joyful December

Who would have thought that we would have to celebrate this month of December with the pandemic still being around? Another new mutation of the virus has now sprung up and scientists are yet to figure out whether it is milder or more dangerous than the previous one. We will soon find out.

Transgender individuals too are a creation of nature : Bhoomi

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) Community has fought long battles to earn acceptance an

Caked By Shimza

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 oppo

2021 showbiz stories

From the return of cinema’s favourite spy to ’’Friends’’ reuniting, an array of stories dominated entertainment news headlines this year. Below are some of the biggest stories.

Chamini Weerasooriya

Temple murals of the Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandyan periods speak volumes about the life, lore and teachings of the Buddha. For years, these paintings have been studied by scholars, researchers, students and artists to distinguish

Be Open minded, Create A Truly Sri Lankan Identity Nayomi Handunetti

‘‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to , the majority of the SME’s indicate that their challenges are similar. They are struggling with access to market and access to finance. The

Lighting up the Christmas tree @ Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo presented a joyous festive season with a series of celebrations that will inspire hope and cheer, while you look forward to a promising new year. Commencing with the anticipated Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the hotel’s compilation of seasonal festivities will let you create colourful moments of joy as you gather together with loved ones to celebrate this special time.

Poaching

Today’s column is not a lesson on how to poach eggs or fish. It is all about how crafty people poach other peoples’ staff. This is not something new, it has been happening for yonks. The audacity on how the poachers approach the staff is another story. Approaching a domestic aid