Colombo is a ‘City of Wetlands’. They play a vital role in reducing the impact of flooding, in absorbing pollutants from the air, and in improving water quality. They provide habitat for a wide diversity of life, and support plants and animals th

Chasing an elephant with heavy flashlights, recording it on video with party music on is not the best way to go on a safari. But, in a video t

The Kingdom of Ruhuna comprised the Southern and Eastern provinces and took on different roles in the history of Sri Lanka. Ruhuna is k

Tehani Sharnez Alenka Mathew (née Fernando) received her education at Ladies College, Colombo 7 and went on to do her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Columbia University, New York, and her Master of Science in Applied Psycholog

Customer service is the support you offer your customers, both before and after they buy and use your products or services which helps them have an easy and enjoyable experience with you. Today’s customer service goes far beyond the tr

Madhava Arunashanta is acclaimed among furniture enthusiasts as the owner of “Gedara Leebadu” one of the best and most reliable places to purchase mid century modern furniture. Having built a name for himself in that particular niche, Madhava de

For home business owner Ravin Fernando it’s all about family. Having worked in the hotel industry for the majority of his professional career, Ravin was one among thousands of people whose livelihood was affected due to the pandemic. But rather tha

This week I was tagged on a new location that’s trending- Villa Birdlake which is located in Hikkaduwa, overlooking a garden and lake views, which is an interesting view when you travel down south. The rooms feature a private balcony, and it come

Pamela Anderson sprints across the beach in her red Baywatch lifeguard suit, exactly as you remember. Tommy Lee snarls into the camera with all of the bad boy magnetism that seemed to burn off the pages of every tabloid. But the cast of ’’Pam & T

When the National People’s Power (NPP) nominated Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to fill the only National List position in Parliament, it was indeed a moment of victory for those who have been waiting to see more women’s engagement in active politics. D

Dr Lanka Jayasuriya Dissanayake is a medical graduate who obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from Leeds University, UK followed by a MBA in Healthcare Sciences from Manipal University, India. She currently serves as the

If you take a trip towards the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, then spending a day or two in Arugam Bay should definitely be in your bucket list. Popularly known as a surfers’ paradise, Arugam Bay is home to one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka.The

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 opportunity and took it! These home busin

There must have been something in the water in 1972 -- there almost certainly was for these guys. It was a year that spawned several instant Americana classics -- and one that was seemingly beamed down from outer space -- that came to define rock mus

Jeremy Liyanage has worked in senior public policy and programme positions in local government in the Australian states of Victoria and Queensland for over ten years. His primary focus has been to influence institutional mindset for increased social

The seventh edition of the interdisciplinary art festival Colomboscope returns in 2022 following its previous edition in 2019 under the theme ‘Language is Migrant’. Colomboscope is a contemporary arts festival and creative platform that h

The first long weekend for 2022 was a bonus, four days in a row and was well received by all who had revelled during Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Having a good rest was how the majority were ready to enjoy this long weekend. I was invited to an ou

The seventh edition of Colomboscope: Language is Migrant is now open to the public till 30 January 2022. This interdisciplinary arts festival brings together over 50 Sri Lankan and international artistes with events, exhibitions and performances spre

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 opportunity and took it! These home businesses are c

This week on Fashionably Danu I speak to a team of fitness enthusiasts about a lifestyle and active brand which has been making headlines. You do know about my occasional visit to the gym and everytime I went I saw people looking smarter and nicer. I

Acting High Commissioner of India, Shri Vinod K. Jacob, together with the Chief Priest of the Ramakrishna Mission in Colombo, Swami Aksharatmananda and other officials of the High Commission of India, paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his

Despite pandemic uncertainty, 2022 is gearing up to offer plenty to look forward to in a year of cultural highlights in art, architecture and design. Six of Sri Lanka’s leading art organisations are coming together to curate a celebration of the ar

Jayantha Premachandra was an internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan artist who left an unforgettable mark through his artistic prowess. His paintings pulsed with life and depicted the intrinsic value of Asian culture and tradition. Mr Premachandra’s

A child is considered a blessing, but due to unforeseen circumstances, having a child could remain a dream for some who aspire to be parents. The concept of adoption has been defined by various social and cultural interpretations. For some, an adop

Crocodiles, along with birds are the last remaining survivors of the once-prevalent Archosauria. During the Mesozoic period, this group along with dinosaurs and other reptiles dominated life on all continents and oceans. Most or all of crocodilian ad

A user of local taxi services for most of my getting around Colombo and to the outstations, I have been using the many available taxi services including the three wheelers. Towards the end of Nove

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 goes “prawn-cra

Diverting from the mainstream storytelling cinema, ‘Bhawatharana’ - Devinda Kongahage’s directorial debut takes the audience through a philosophical narrative of Sri Lanka’s history and Buddhism. The film revolves around a failed coup led by

Bob Saget, the US comedian who delighted millions as the star of television’s “Full House” in the 1980s and 1990s, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 65. “We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” Saget’