Pegasus Reef unveils plans for festive season

As the festive season approaches, Pegasus Reef Hotel Wattala is once again transforming into a hub of Christmas cheer, blending time-honoured traditions with renewed optimism. Despite recent disruptions caused by adverse

Panduka Ekanayake

It’s the season of sparkle, good conversations, and even better company and today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with someone who makes brands shine all year round, and a man with a heart of gold.

Visakha Vidyalaya class of ’94 Glam and Glow 50th Birthday Celebrations

The Visakha Vidyalaya Class of ’94 recently hosted their Dinner Dance at the Lotus Ballroom, Shangri-La Colombo, celebrating the milestone of their 50th birthdays. The evening commenced with cocktails and finger food, setting the

The Atrophied Wife

MTL Ebell is a well-known, established Sri Lankan writer who has authored many publications. She won the State Literary Award in 2008 for best short stories in English for Short and Verse and in 2014 for the best novel in English, Thus She Grew.

SOSL Christmas Concert LADIES’ COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) recently presented its much-anticipated Christmas Concert at the Ladies’ College Auditorium, ushering in the festive season with an evening of timeless music.

A Vigil of Light and Unity UK Sri Lankan Diaspora Remembers the Victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Considered by many as the worst natural disaster Sri Lanka has faced in recent times, Cyclone Ditwah unleashed unprecedented destruction across the island, leaving thousands displaced, vital infrastructure crippled, and families mourning irreplaceable loss. Entire villages were submerged, livelihoods were washed away, and communities that once bustled with life were reduced to silence and debris. As Sri Lanka began the long and arduous journey to

Avatar 3 aims to become end of year blockbuster

The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest-grossing franchises in history with another environment-themed visual thriller.

Activating energy to Improve Luck

Hard work, intelligence, and dedication are the primary factors that contribute to success in everything we do. Quite a few become upset when someone comments or compliments them by saying,” you are lucky”, as it makes them

Alonnisos A Paradise Found

We head out on a twenty-metre yacht from Skopelos to Alonnisos, both islands of the Northern Sporades of Greece. The biggest island of the group being Santorini with its legend of Atlantis .The full blue early sky, even

Carols for the cause

Carols for the cause

Santapaws 2025

Santapaws 2025

Sri Lankan Diaspora Responds Swiftly to Cyclone Ditwa

When Cyclone Ditwa relentlessly ploughed into Sri Lanka, its winds shredded homes, its floods swallowed entire neighbourhoods, and its fury left tens of thousands displaced within hours. The catastrophe unfolded in real time

Little Miss on the big screen Studiocanal unveils first Mr Men film

The popular Mr Men and Little Miss cartoons will be brought to the big screen for the first time, afer French production company Studiocanal announced a film adaptation.

Acting legend Judi Dench says sight loss ’a crusher’

Oscar-winner and James Bond star Judi Dench has said sight loss due to macular degeneration means she can no longer see faces clearly, calling the condition a ’’crusher’’ as she marked her 91st birthday on Tuesday.

Floods Filters & a Little Bit of Common Sense

Sri Lanka is flooded again. Not emotionally. Not metaphorically. Properly flooded. Homes underwater, roads gone missing, furniture floating away like it suddenly developed travel goals. Families carrying their entire life in one plastic

Cinnamon Grand Two decades of excellence

Two decades ago, Colombo witnessed the birth of a brand that would redefine Sri Lankan hospitality industry. Last week, on 26th November Cinnamon Grand Colombo, the very first hotel to be christened under the ‘Cinnamon’

Marie Alles Fernando Ridmarata A Tribute to Harry Pieris

Marie Alles Fernando recently held an exhibition, ‘Ridmarata’, as a tribute to her mentor and the founder of Sapumal Foundation, late Harry Pieris. Held at the Lionel Wendt Gallery, she showcased a vibrant collection of paintings that

Cinnamon Life Receives Prestigious Five-Star Certification from SLTDA

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams has been officially awarded the esteemed Five-Star Certification by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), underscoring its status as a landmark in Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape and a benchmark for excellence in the region.

TO PREVENT ARGUING PARENTS (On the problem of education)

There are too many differences between a husband and wife regarding the education of their children. All sorts of opinions surface that were not discussed before marriage and until children started appearing. Here are a few of them…

Air Travel Manners at 30,000 Feet

Air travel was once a privilege—an event people dressed up for, prepared for, and approached with courtesy. Today, as flying becomes as commonplace as hopping on a bus, many seem to have forgotten that the skies demand a special kind of respect: respect for space, for fellow passengers, and for the crew whose responsibility is to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

The Pistachio Matilda Cake - Our Most-Loved Dessert

At Blooming Breakfast Resto Bar & Café, we believe every great café should have a signature dessert. The one dish guests return for, recommend to friends, and remember long after the last bite. For us, that honour goes to our Matilda Cake.

Lyon Cuisine Capital of the World

I have had the opportunity of visiting amazing Lyon in central France twice. I believe true friendship is when you do not see people for years; you reconnect and pick up where you left off. I recently experienced this when Jezzebel and I

Enhanced Vibes

Creating the right harmony and happiness in a home is not an easy task unless the immediate environment and surroundings are harmonious and vibrant.

University of Oxford Alumni Network A Literary Evening with Ashok Ferrey @Westminster House

Sri Lankan author Ashok Ferrey, winner of the 2021 Gratiaen Prize, was recently held at Westminster House of the British High Commission. Organised by the University of Oxford Alumni Network, the evening highlighted Ferrey’s

Cyclone Chaos, Island Courage When Cyclone Ditwah Roared, Sri Lanka Responded with Heart

Cyclone Ditwah which struck Sri Lanka, bringing torrential rains and strong winds that triggered widespread flooding and deadly landslides across the island has wreaked havoc. Rainfall in some regions exceeded 300 mm in a very

All is Not Lost Sri Lanka tourism rises above adversity

Sri Lanka has long been celebrated as an island of warmth, hospitality and natural beauty, but its tourism sector has endured a turbulent journey in the past few years. Following the Easter Sunday tragedy, the

Shangri-La Enchanted Wonders

Shangri-La recently hosted its Christmas tree lighting ceremony, ‘Enchanted Wonders’, marking the start of the festive season. Residents, guests, and staff gathered amidst twinkling lights and a warm, joyful

The French Embassy The Wolf’s Call Movie Screening

The French Embassy recently hosted an exclusive VIP screening of ‘The Wolf’s Call’ at the PVR cinemas, bringing together distinguished guests for an engaging cinematic evening.

THE FLOOD YOU DON’T SEE The emotional toll Sri Lankans are quietly carrying through the storms

The past week in Sri Lanka unfolded in a way that left many people feeling slightly off-centre, even if they weren’t directly affected. The floods came quickly in some places, the landslides even faster in others, and everything in

The Tech Gifts That Will Actually Get Used This Christmas

Christmas shopping for tech gadgets should be exciting, not overwhelming. Walk into any electronics store, and you’re bombarded with thousands of options, each promising to be the perfect gift. But what nobody tells you is that most