Finishing schools are educational institutions that teach young individuals social courtesy and upper-class cultural traditions to prepare them for the future and adult life. Etiquette schools

WNPS and the High Commission of Canada are pleased to share experts from Ocean Wise – a globally recognized Canadian ocean conservation organization in WNPS’ monthly lecture series. Held every third Thursday of the month, the “Monthly Lectures

Kala Pola - Sri Lanka’s annual art fair showcasing and promoting visual art – went online for the first time in its 28-year history on srilankanartgallery.com/kalapola on 21st February 2021. The event showcases over 4,000 works by over 200 artist

Buddha’s teachings were spread as an oral tradition prior to the writing of the Tripitaka. One of the main objectives of writing the Tripitaka (Pali Canon)has been to protect the Dhamma. Codified versions of the Dhamma were written in a way so only

When technological advancements increase by the minute, high-tech sophisticated gadgets get smaller by the day. While this may be the epitome of the human genius mindset, voyeurs use this to their benefit by spying on women and children in pri

Popular songstress Chandani Hettiarachchi has just released her newest song ‘Ma Oba Wenuwen’ after lapse of 14 years. “After 2007 this is my latest single with a new concept,  which has been a lifelong dream of mine to have song with  piano a

The hot topic for the past two weeks has been all about the vaccination. At first people were sceptical about getting the jab. All sorts of stories were circulating that there may be some issues after getting jabbed. The younger folks were advised

Even as racist attacks on Asian-Americans have risen during the pandemic, Asian cinema is having a moment in Hollywood -- something the stars of Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” say can’t come soon enough. The Mouse House’s lat

Devanampiyatissa dressed in battle gear, a somewhat sombre alter-ego of the notoriously silly Mahadana Muththa and a slightly unhinged Thoppi Welenda riding away into the night – these alternate universe art instantly throws me back into my childho

Breaking barriers is a challenge for every woman. Today more women are involved in many professions ranging from architecture to wildlife conservation among others. In view of Women’s Day, we spoke to a few women game changers in varying fields who

Christy Shelton Fernando’s newest movie ‘Yathra’ (The Voyage) has been chosen to be screened in the main competition section from May 6 to 10 at the 4th Nepal International Film in Kathmandu. The movie will be in the fray with several other fil

The birth centenary of veteran singer C. T. Fernando who revolutionized the Sinhala music scene serving as a bridge between the English and Sinhala audiences, fell recently. The latest edition of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation’s quar

Creating a platform to celebrate International Women’s day, Savithri Rodrigo, the founder and creator of online digital programme Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Taru, from Table by Taru at Lake Lodge to host Cargills International Women’s Da

A new documentary series on the HBO network, “Allen v. Farrow,” paints a damning picture of Oscar-winning director Woody Allen, particularly regarding his alleged sexual abuse of young adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow. Even if the four-part series

Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn have attacked a new HBO documentary that re-examines a decades-old allegation that the Oscar-winning filmmaker molested his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, calling the television series a “hatchet job.” HBO

From being symbols of gang affiliation and protests to being symbols of free expression and thought, the perception of tattoos over the years is a true indication of a ‘glow up’ if any. Sri Lanka has had a budding tattoo culture for a long time

We all want the best for our children, yet what is considered as best is something we all parents and adults often debate about. When it comes to toys, the options are limitless. You are bound to find yourself completely overwhelmed with c

Everything in nature has shape and everything has energy. BioGeometry deals with a very specific kind of relationship between shape and energy

Bolgoda has long served as a vacation hotspot for those seeking a quick getaway from the city of Colombo, and is, unsurprisingly, home to a plethora of properties providing vacation-goers a memorable stay. The newest property on the block,

The Art Center of the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host its first ever show with a Sri Lankan based group – the famed Chitrasena Dance Company in collaboration with Indian dance en

The landscape of a land that was once home to many Sinhalese kings is gradually transforming itself. Kandy, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the venue that witnessed the signing of the Kandyan Convention and various oth

Each home design is unique and different, based on the shape and size of the property. There are narrow homes which create an effect of a tunnel and there are homes which are deep and long , the point to consider from Feng Shui perspective is the fl

Amidst the setbacks triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, filmmakers around the globe are facing challenging times.But we have seen daring filmmakers tasting success even during these trying times. Award-winning filmmaker Bennett Rathnayake’s newest

Well-known journalist, media personality, lyricist and author Sahanthini Rathnayake has been selected to pen Dr. Daisaku Ikeda’s biography for the first time in Sri Lanka. Her translation of a poem from one of Dr. Ikeda’s books was selected out o

The Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS), established in 1948, is the foremost voluntary, non-profitable organisation that supplements the work of the national cancer programme. The Society, a member of the Union for International Cancer Contr

February 14th is the most romantic day of the year. Valentine’s Day heralds’ pink hearts, heart shaped candy, red roses and if you

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 was ranked the second most vulnerable country in terms of climate change. Ongoing deforestation, haphazard developmental activities, encroachments into protected areas would further aggravate the situation. As such, many stakeholders includ

Last week we were able to do a video interview of the record breaking motorcycle racers of Sri Lanka, Jayden and Aaron Gunewardana, sons of racing legend Shane Gunewardana and their cousin Jacques Gunewardana also known as the “Racing Bros”. Havi

Internationally-renowned drumming sensation and one of Australia’s leading percussionists Ray Pereira was recently bestowed with th