Wellness Curated with Anshu Bahanda

24 Jun 2023 - 0     - 115

Although few people in relationships take the trouble to lay down the boundaries, or clearly define their relationship agreements, most people would define an affair as an occasion when a partner broke such an agreement in what they felt was a committed partnership.

Caring for the underprivileged: 100 years and counting

29 Apr 2023 - 0     - 249

One of the oldest voluntary humanitarian organizations in the country, celebrates their centenary milestone.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, Saroja Sirisena awarded Diplomat of the Year

28 Apr 2023 - 0     - 779

Bringing a timely boost to Sri Lanka, Saroja Sirisena, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK was awarded the Diplomat of the Year from Asia & Oceania by the prestigious DIPLOMAT Magazine. The annual awards ceremony took place in the presence of a large number of UK based members of the diplomatic community and was held at the Royal Over-Seas League on Monday 24 April 2023.

The Immeasurable Talent of Swanee Jayawardene

22 Apr 2023 - 1     - 905

The 60’s was a time when our country had one of its greatest periods of artistic creativity.

LIMAK BY KAMIL

08 Apr 2023 - 0     - 309

Kamil Hewawitharana, the renowned Sri Lankan fashion designer, unveiled his latest collection for his fashion label LIMAK at Colombo Fashion Week,

A State of Oblivion

08 Apr 2023 - 0     - 285

During a recent visit to my island home, I met several people in various stages of life’s ever-changing palimpsest.

Heir, Spare and the Heartache of the Bromance

08 Apr 2023 - 0     - 1171

Like the rest of the world, I probably have had my fill of the headlines of the trials and tribulations of the dynamics between the two British royal siblings.

Ministry of Education, ADB, JFPR and WIM connect State, Private and Rural Sector through TVET Conference & Awards 2023

01 Apr 2023 - 0     - 242

The Skills Sector Development Program (SSDP) of the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Japan Fund for a Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB),

Fatym brings modern fashion into the spotlight with new retail outlet at One Galle Face Mall.

01 Apr 2023 - 0     - 252

Fatym Collection aims to bring modern, chic fashion at affordable prices. Their flagship store was launched recently at the One Galle Face Mall by Chief Guest, Her Excellency, Rosy Senanayake, the Mayor of Colombo.

The London College of Fashion, UK.

01 Apr 2023 - 0     - 252

The London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) students recently presented their groundbreaking use of blockchain technology in a handloom craft showcase in collaboration with Selyn,

Callous Cultural Casualties

25 Mar 2023 - 0     - 165

‘Cultural appropriation’ is something we all are, or should be familiar with, as it is a global phenomenon, that has a great deal of interest heaped upon the very notion, thereby making more people learn, and educate themselves on what is and what is not ‘apropos.

THE SRI LANKA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, DANCE AND SPEECH 2023

25 Mar 2023 - 0     - 573

International Institute of Music, Speech, and Drama (Pvt) Ltd. headed by Shyama Perera presents the 26th annual Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance and Speech.

Over twenty-five renowned artists, collectors donate works to aid Rehabilitation Center for the Communication Impaired

25 Mar 2023 - 0     - 176

Over twenty-five renowned artists and collectors have donated their works to aid the not-for-profit Rehabilitation Center for the Communication Impaired (RCCI) that cares for persons with special needs.

Wokeism: Is it destructive, or are you afraid of change? A response

11 Mar 2023 - 12     - 2052

In order to critically discuss a movement, we must first understand its etymology. The word, ‘woke,’ has become a buzzword across today’s media outlets,

Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2023: Nominations Now Open!

11 Mar 2023 - 1     - 856

Marking its 13th year of honoring inspiring Sri Lankan women, Women in Management (WIM), in collaboration with Women in Work,

Life Without Green

25 Feb 2023 - 0     - 349

“Life without Green,” Art Exhibition is to bring the inappropriate results of the contest between this environment and humans into a language of art.

Around The Pearl in 12 Courses

25 Feb 2023 - 0     - 551

Around The Pearl in 12 Courses; Botanik Takes You on an Epicurean Journey Through the Senses Botanik Bistro Bar,

NOT THE PROMISED LAND

18 Feb 2023 - 0     - 267

Would you like someone to come into your house and rearrange the furniture?

GEHAN A COORAY AND NORWEGIAN PIANIST IN CONCERT

18 Feb 2023 - 0     - 306

Sri Lanka-American Baritone, Actor and Filmmaker, Gehan A Cooray,

Yasmin launches ‘The Odyssey and Living Legacy of Sieur de La Nérolle’ at Sorbonne in Paris.

04 Feb 2023 - 0     - 567

The newly translated French version of historian and television personality Yasmin Rajapakse’s narrative ‘The Odyssey and Living Legacy of Sieur de La Nérolle’ was launched at the Sorbonne University in Paris recently amid a large and distinguished gathering.

COLLABORATE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH CANCER

04 Feb 2023 - 0     - 175

SpareTime Foundation and Indira Trust Cancer to support children with Cancer through the “Sponsor A Child in Sri Lanka” Program.

Resplendent Ceylon launches new brand Reverie, with two new properties opening on the island’s South Coast.

28 Jan 2023 - 0     - 287

From the masterminds behind Sri Lanka’s leading luxury hotel collection, Resplendent Ceylon,

Devious Delirious Duos

28 Jan 2023 - 0     - 191

‘Live and let live’ is a policy instilled in us by our parents, and grandparents, which underlined the ethos of ‘minding our own business’ and letting folks do whatever floats their boat.

Dire, Dastardly, Dalliances

07 Jan 2023 - 0     - 407

As the countdown to 2023 ticked away, wanting to usher in the midnight revelries ‘with a bang’ took on many interesting connotations around town.

Mangala’s Freedom Hub To Relaunch in Matara To Empower Youth via ‘Creative Enterprise’ Thinking.

07 Jan 2023 - 0     - 336

Sponsored Sensational Soirees

10 Dec 2022 - 0     - 159

There was a time when being invited to a party, a social event, or an intimate gathering meant that one was attending with a clear indicator as to who were the host/hostess,

THE COLOMBO BRUNCH CLUB An Adventure for the Festive Season

10 Dec 2022 - 0     - 245

After a whirlwind year of nonstop hard work and effort, we all deserve a well-deserved break this December.

Theatre exposes what Religion misuses

10 Dec 2022 - 0     - 206

Discussing Christianity has turned out to be a volatile subject these days. Admitting that you are a Christian often makes you a target of hate and ridicule.

How to make the best of whatever you do, whenever you do it

26 Nov 2022 - 0     - 375

Motherhood is a gift that is relished by some women. Even though it seems quite effortless to those who have chosen this rite of passage, we know very well that it is not easy.

Loris Conservation Project at Jetwing Vil Uyana turns twelve.

12 Nov 2022 - 0     - 226

One of Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed wildlife research and conservation programs, the Loris Conservation Project at Jetwing Vil Uyana, celebrated twelve years last week.