A glimpse into Sri Lanka’s hidden ancient history

It gives me great pleasure to write a few words about the book written by Ranjan Chinthaka Mendis, entitled “An Invisible History of Early Sri Lanka”. I warmly congratulate Chinthaka Mendis, a renowned lawyer who has stepped

MasterChef Launches in Sri Lanka Marking Local Milestone

The official launch of MasterChef Sri Lanka, the island’s first-ever edition of the internationally acclaimed cooking competition was held on the 26th of June at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Having captivated audiences in over 70

Bringing History to Life: Kathirgamam Dance Drama Premieres in Colombo

An extraordinary cultural milestone is set to unfold as the Abhinayakshetra School of Dance, under the visionary leadership of Kalasuri Thivya Sujen, presents the premier of “Kathirgamam”, a grand dance drama that brings to life

Winners of Study Australia

Students of Trinity College, Kandy, Sri Lanka won the Australian Government’s Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 Sri Lanka. The winners were announced at the Festival of Australia event held in Colombo on 29

Coke Kottu Beat Party Sets Colombo Ablaze with Flavour, Music, and Soul

Galle Face turned into a cultural carnival recently as thousands poured in for the Coke Kottu Beat Party—Coca-Cola Sri Lanka’s electric celebration of food, rhythm, and youthful energy. From the sizzle of hotplates of the local favourite

My First Time in New York… And Juliet Did Not Come to Play

So here I was—first time in New York, wide-eyed, jet-lagged, and hoping to spot at least one pigeon that looked like it had Broadway training. But instead, I walked straight into & Juliet… and darling, my theatre-loving heart wasn’t

‘City of Dreams’ comes alive on 2nd August 2025

‘City of Dreams’, the latest lifestyle project by Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE), is set to open officially on 2nd August, 2025. This launch marks the completion of the final components of

Afer ‘Dune,’ Denis Villeneuve to helm next James Bond film

Fresh from his success with the “Dune” saga, Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to direct the next movie in the storied James Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday.

The Beauty Quest Galle Face Hotel

The Beauty Quest celebrated its ceremonial opening at the iconic Galle Face Hotel with elegance, grace, and heartfelt gratitude. Founded by Nazneen Nazeer, the event marked a new chapter of luxury beauty services rooted in purpose,

Feel the Beat! St.Bridget’s Brings ‘Sound of Drums’ to Life at Nelum Pokuna

This July, the heart of Colombo will throb to the rhythm of drums and the spirit of youth! St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07, proudly presents “Sound of Drums,” a highly anticipated band performance that promises to be an

Friendship rule no 1 How to be a good listener

Everyone is always yapping, oversharing on stories, ranting in group chats, sending voice notes like they are podcasting from the trenches. But you know what’s seriously rare these days? Someone who actually listens. This is

Double Shift, Double Dream Inside Sri Lanka’s Tech Side Hustle Boom

In the bustling tech hubs of Colombo and beyond, a quiet revolution is taking place. After clocking out from their 9-to-5 jobs, software engineers, QA specialists, and IT professionals across Sri Lanka are firing up their laptops for

WHAT MAKES A SRI LANKAN?

True Patriotism runs a quotation, “ is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.” I find this a true description of my homeland. Whenever I talk about Sri Lanka to foreigners, I can get quite lyrical about its beauty. Not that this is difficult to do. Sri Lanka IS BEAUTIFUL. The people are kind and friendly, tourism is doing fine so what is there to complain about. (Let’s ignore politics).

India’s Icon of Elegance

Arrival at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba , Mumbai, is quite smooth. We are whisked away to sit on the deck facing the amazing swimming pool. The impressive check-in process soon begins to take time. This is our favourite hotel in Mumbai, possibly in India. Some Rajasthani palace hotels are also on our special list. This Taj oozes style and luxury. When you get away from the crowds and walk the corridors and staircases, especially in the tower, it f

Pelican Island presents Jazz Festival 2025 Galle Face Hotel

It was an open-air celebration of music, spirits, and tropical elegance at the Galle Face Hotel recently, with Pelican Island’s Gin and Jazz Festival.

Grand Opening Thai Shack

Thai Shack, is the fast, fiery spin-off by MAY’s Thai Dine, a celebrated name behind a string of award-winning restaurants across Asia for over a decade. Designed for high-speed, high-priced markets, Thai Shack keeps it real

Dhananjaya Bandara Celebrates 25 years of creative excellence

The halls of the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Colombo came alive on Tuesday (24) with rich Sri Lankan music, dance and fashion as Dhananjaya Bandara, expert bridal dresser, stylist and hair and makeup artiste celebrated 25 years of

RANGERS WORKING TO SAVE Endangered Elephants In Sri Lanka

Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme have released the newest episode of its groundbreaking docuseries, Guardians, highlighting the individuals at the forefront of wildlife protection and

Staten Bar & Grill at Cinnamon Life

The 4th edition of The Guest List took place in pure style at Cinnamon Life — this time at the bold and beautifully curated Staten Bar & Grill.

Nihonbashi celebrates 30!

Marking three decades of popularizing ’’Washoku’’ in Sri Lanka, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary on the 28 th of June 2025. The restaurant began with a vision to bridge Japan and

Dish it Out - Chef Sudeera Bandara

How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, chef Sudeera – the man behind the famous Lost Flavours of Ceylon series, takes our Q&A!

Are We Educating the Next Digital Generation?

In today’s world, technology is part of everyday life. From online classes to mobile apps, the way we learn, and work is changing fast. That’s why IT has become an important subject in schools. In Sri Lanka, students start learning IT from

Paradise Road Galleries Freedom Search

‘Freedom Search’ is a continuation of the artist’s exploration into the emotional terrain shaped by conflict, displacement, and personal reckoning. Through vibrant abstraction and layered fragmentation, the works on display

Sumathi Studios Title Reveal Rizana A Caged Bird

In a landmark achievement for Sri Lankan cinema, award winning director Chandran Rutnam teams up with producer Jagath Sumathipala of Sumathi Studios to bring the story of, 17 year old, Rizana Rafeek to the big screen. Rizana – A

Celebration of Colour

The Young Women’s Hindu Association organized this event and it was most certainly a night of colour, glamour and good entertainment. Yamuna, a live wire of the Association as she is in many other organsations, invited me and

‘The Gathering of Giants- 2025’ Returns to Cinnamon Habarana Complex

The North Central Province of Sri Lanka is home to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles-‘the Gathering of the Giants’. As temperatures soar between July and September, the dry wilderness of Minneriya and

The off-the-grid adventures in Sri Lanka

One of the biggest reasons I love this beautiful island is our mountains. Today, I want to share about Kalupahana, one of those special places hidden in the hills of the Badulla District.

Soul Sounds Academy Blast from the Past

Soul Sounds Academy recently presented ‘Blast from the Past’ at Bishop’s College Auditorium. The event was a delightful evening of music by the students of the vocal department, directed by Soundarie David Rodrigo.

“They’re Just My Work Spouse” But Your Real One Isn’t Laughing

It’s a joke. A meme. A hashtag we fling around with our iced coffees and petty work gossip. But behind the banter, something’s shifting, and not everyone’s amused.

I Don’t Belong Here The Secret Struggle of Sri Lankan Developers

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning tech landscape, a silent challenge lurks beneath the surface of innovative solutions and complex algorithms. As developers shape the nation’s digital future