Engulfed in the festive season the whole world comes together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The world which has become a smaller place thanks to the advancement of technology and travel has helped bring various communities together who despite th

Aakesh Kulasekara, a 14-year old teenager studying at S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia, represented Sri Lanka at the Junior Mo

“Sex and the City” actor Chris Noth denied sexual assault accusations reported by the Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, saying his encounters with two women in 2004 and 2015 were consensual. Noth plays the romantic partner Mr. Big, or Big, in the H

Launching amidst the season of giving, the Colombo City Centre (CCC) Mall is collaborating with Ebert Silva Holidays (Private) Limited to launch the CCC Social Bus exclusively for all CCC shoppers. Simply hop on the double decker bus to rediscover th

British pop star Rod Stewart and his son pleaded guilty to battery over an altercation with a Florida security guard, prosecutors said Friday, but neither face jail time or any fines. The 76-year-old

Gaining inspiration from Italians who visited the exotic island of ‘Seyllan’ from centuries ago described as ‘Adam’s Garden’ where platters of nature’s rich bounties were a plenty, the Italian Embassy in Colombo launched the coffee table

Oh! Colombo is full of the Judgmental. They can easily be spotted at any function or event since you will see them scanning those around them with those deep staring eyes and no smile. They cannot bear to see people happy in any way, whether

Geoffrey Bawa: ‘It is Essential to be There’ is the first major exhibition which draws from the archives to look at Bawa’s practice.

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 visits

Movie dramas “The Power of the Dog” and “Belfast” led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. “Belfast,” set in

Many institutions in Sri Lanka may claim to have a rich history attached to its name but perhaps none can boast of its legacy quite in t

Coccooned in the middle of dreary winter in London it was  a breath of fresh air to watch the live stream shows of MBFW SL as designer after designer presented well thought out collections in a riot of colour that injected a frisson of happiness and

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to , the majority o

The Crescat Boulevard of Colombo, with its exquisitely refurbished interior and exterior, will compensate for all the missed Christmas ch

Who would have thought that we would have to celebrate this month of December with the pandemic still being around? Another new mutation of the virus has now sprung up and scientists are yet to figure out whether it is milder or more dangerous than t

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) Community has fought long battles to earn acceptance an

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 oppo

From the return of cinema’s favourite spy to ’’Friends’’ reuniting, an array of stories dominated entertainment news headlines this year. Below are some of the biggest stories.

Temple murals of the Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandyan periods speak volumes about the life, lore and teachings of the Buddha. For years, these paintings have been studied by scholars, researchers, students and artists to distinguish

‘‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to , the majorit

Shangri-La Colombo presented a joyous festive season with a series of celebrations that will inspire hope and cheer, while you look forward to a promising new year. Commencing with the anticipated Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the hotel’s compi

Today’s column is not a lesson on how to poach eggs or fish. It is all about how crafty people poach other peoples’ staff. This is not something new, it has been happening for yonks. The audacity on how the poachers approach the staff is anoth

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

Sri Lanka’s Favourite Dessert with a Gourmet Twist

The members of Oktave – the Chamber Choir have been busy these past few months recording a new Christmas Cantata, titled “Tidings of Joy”, by Joseph M Martin. The composer uses old, sometimes familiar Celtic tunes and creates a fusion of 10 car

An artist’s rendition of Prince Siddhartha’s journey towards enlightenment

The director behind a biting look at India’s entertainment industry says the backroom dealings and bold personalities of Bollywood have proven a rich target for satire. Shaad Ali’s latest venture is a local adaptation of a runaway hit Netflix se

A chat with one of the first women to join the SLAF