Capturing Life’s First Moments

There’s something profoundly beautiful about the first chapters of bringing life to this world. Those memories are extremely precious and pass by all too quickly. For Oshi Liyanage, these moments aren’t just subjects to photograph;

Essential Cures

The energy in our bodies, the energy of our minds and the energy of our surroundings have a deep and profound impact on our lives. Accumulating clutter and waste, ignoring your bed orientation and directions, unknowingly

Christchurch .. Trams and Taphophiles... Christchurch An Evolving Modern City

It’s another visit to Christchurch , the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand .Its population is about 400k. Our old Blighty friends immigrated there two decades ago.

COLOMBO SWIMMING CLUB MEMBERS’ NIGHT

The Colombo Swimming Club recently hosted a lively dinner dance exclusively for its members. The evening featured a performance by guest artist, Redeemers and included an international dinner buffet.

Negombo set to shine again with MMR 25 Together Festival

Popularly known as ‘Little Rome’, Negombo, with its Portuguese and Dutch roots, was an important trading post since ancient times and a thriving tourism hub since the early 1960s. It once held a top spot for its golden beach stretch and

RIDE Collaborates with Bikerholics for ‘Around the Pearl’ Coastal Ride across Sri Lanka

RIDE, Sri Lanka’s leading locally manufactured energy drink, partnered with Bikerholics MC to sponsor the ‘Around the Pearl’ coastal ride, a 10-day motorcycle journey highlighting the scenic beauty and cultural richness of Sri Lanka,

THE GLOBAL APPEAL OF GEOFFREY BAWA’S FURNITURE DESIGNS

The Geoffrey Bawa Trust, in collaboration with India-based furniture company Phantom Hands, has re-edited a collection of furniture, lighting, and objects designed by Geoffrey Bawa’s practice in the latter half of the 20th century.

Jurassic World Rebirth roars to top of N.American box office

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” -- the latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga -- stomped the July 4th weekend competition at the North American box office, raking in a whopping $91.5 million in its debut, industry estimates

“Queens of the Mambo” Returns

Galle Face Hotel is thrilled to announce the return of a Colombo favourite—Queens of the Mambo, an unforgettable ladies’ night experience hosted every Thursday at the iconic King of the Mambo beachfront bar.

Exclusive Fashion Show Layers of ussian Elegance Russian House in Colombo

An exclusive fashion show titled ‘Layers of Russian Elegance’ was recently held at the Russian House in Colombo, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Russia through design. The event featured three Sri Lankan designers, each

Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture LEARNING FROM LEOPARDS By Noah Falklind & Hannah Gormley

Leopards are one of the most mysterious and elusive creatures on our planet: they’re rarely seen and, when they are, it’s usually swiftly. Hannah and Noah, two wildlife filmmakers, have been lucky enough to have dedicated over 3 years

Sammani and Ridma

In a world where fashion often speaks louder than words, Olive Couture’s latest project Sankárá takes that voice and sets it to music, movement, and meaning. Shot in the heart of Delhi, this striking fashion film isn’t just a visual feast —

The Sound of Drums

St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7 proudly presents The Sound of Drums, a spectacular musical celebration that will echo with rhythm, unity, and spirit on Saturday, 12th July 2025 at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre. The

A Love Letter to Sunsets and Beautiful Endings

It was one of those evenings. The kind where your phone is on 3%, your to-do list is still yelling at you, and your brain feels like a browser with too many tabs open. I was on the rooftop, not for anything profound, but just to

Tea, Tuk-Tuks, and UI Tricks Meet Your New Design Guru

You’re sipping your morning coffee, sketching a rough app interface on a napkin, when suddenly you realize, what if this doodle could become a fully functional website in under two minutes? Welcome to 2025, where Google’s latest

Celebrate World Chocolate Day at Chocoholics

Chocoholics was founded with the aim of introducing world-class chocolate to Sri Lanka. With four different outlets, premium Belgian chocolate is now within reach for anyone in the country. Amidst the bustling street of Duplication Road lies one of their largest branches. Here, we were greeted and served by friendly staff.

Suppressing Conflicts

Home is said to be a place where you can relax, rejuvenate and plan your aspirations with your loved ones in harmony. However in the present times with each of the family members occupied with their own ideology and

Fort Hammenhiel The Fort in the Sea

I’ve visited many of the thirty-eight forts built by the Dutch and Portuguese in Sri Lanka, but the one with the biggest wow factor is one of the smallest. To get to it is also quite exciting. Firstly, crossing the water on a small car barge/

One of the Only Sri Lankan Choirs Living Overseas Returns Home Euphony in “Timeless Echoes”

Euphony, one of the only Sri Lankan identity choirs based overseas, is returning to their motherland for a soul-stirring concert tour titled “Timeless Echoes.” Based in Melbourne, Australia, and directed by the versatile Rushan

Roshan Mahanama Trust Harmony of Hope with Marians

Harmony of Hope with Marians, organised by the Roshan Mahanama Trust, was a heartfelt initiative dedicated to supporting underprivileged children. Funds raised from the event were directed towards impactful projects including

SLFFA Dinner Dance Shangri-La Hotel

The Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) recently had their biennial Dinner Dance at Shangri-La Hotel. SLFFA has always donated the proceeds of the event to the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital, in

The Ballet Mount Love ena Story

The Nilan Maligaspe Creative Dance and Drama Academy (NCDDA), headed by choreographer Nilan Maligaspe, recently presented ‘Mount Loveena Love Story’ as a ballet for the first time in Sri Lanka at the Lionel Wendt Theatre.

Short Film Premier Half a Man PVR Cinemas

The premiere of Half a Man was a powerful, first-of-its-kind event in Sri Lanka, held at PVR Cinemas, dedicated entirely to men’s mental health. The screening brought together creators, mental health advocates, and the public for

Eggs en Provence France’s unique dinosaur egg trove

At the foot of Sainte Victoire, the mountain in Provence immortalised by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne, a palaeontologist brushes meticulously through a mound of red clay looking for fossils. These are not any old fossils, but

Bruce Lee Club closes archive doors...

Bruce Lee aficionados gathered at a Hong Kong mini-museum dedicated to the legendary martial artist to bid farewell to the site on Tuesday, as operating expenses forced the itinerant archive to close once again.

Shah Rukh Khan to Grace the Grand Opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Get ready, South Asia! The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, as special guest.

Tibet’s Dalai Lama A life in exile ...

Portraits featuring Tibetan spiritual leaders the Dalai Lama (L) and Gyalwang Karmapa are displayed at a Buddhist souvenir shop in Delhi on July 2, 2025. Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said on July 2,

Raja Jewellers Leads Beach Clean-up for World Ocean Day

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing, Raja Jewellers the undisputed monarch of the gold world in Sri Lanka took the lead in organizing a large-scale beach clean-up recently at Panadura Beach.

MINDSCAPES Dreams and Memories

Barefoot Gallery is pleased to present Mindscapes: Dreams and Memory, an exhibition featuring sculptures by V. Vimal and works on paper by T. Krishnapriya.

Clarence - Rhythm of the Guitar KCC Multiplex Kandy

History was made in Sri Lankan cinema with the premiere screening of ‘Clarence - Rhythm of the Guitar’ at KCC Multiplex in Kandy recently. This marked the first ever musical biopic in the nation’s film history, and was produced