Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is set to introduce a new addition to Colombo’s entertainment scene with the city’s first-ever Rooftop Oktoberfest. Taking place from October 16 to 19 at The Podium, the four-day festival will bring

The De Lanerolle Brothers recently took to the stage for two consecutive evenings at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, performing in Ganga Addara and Grace Notes. The first concert saw the duo joined by the DLB Squared Band for a

Colombo welcomed a new addition to its hospitality scene last month with the opening of NÜWA at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the flagship luxury hotel brand of Melco Resorts and Entertainment. Located at the Cinnamon Life complex off

This time it’s extra special not just because I’m bringing you another fabulous guest, but because I had the privilege of sitting on the judging panel when she was crowned.

A healthy and balanced diet is essential for those who have Diabetes. This should comprise all major food groups. A balanced diet helps maintain a healthy weight, supports energy levels, and protects the heart and kidneys.

Thiloka Karunarathne’s literary debut ‘Kick Off’ was launched recently in Colombo. Thiloka, who is an Attorney-at-Law, is a graduate from the Chartered Governance Institute of UK and Ireland, and holds a Master’s Degree in Law from

Prime Lands Residencies PLC together with International Construction Company (Pvt) Ltd. proudly celebrated a key milestone with the commencement of superstructure construction at J’Adore, Negombo. This ceremonial signing

Walk into any Colombo cafe these days and you’ll notice something curious. The person at the next table isn’t just sipping a cappuccino; they’re juggling work calls, replying to customers on WhatsApp, and probably editing a TikTok

We hear it everywhere: “love yourself.” It sounds simple enough, right? But when you actually try to practice self-love, it often feels…hard. Some would say impossible. To many of us, loving ourselves is one of the toughest things to do,

There’s not a soul in the Colombo theatre scene that’s not heard of good old ‘Freddy’. Since 2016, ‘Freddy’ has taken life in many forms – from mishaps in the operating theatre, involvements in bank robberies or just pure, leave-you-in-

Dilmah Tea celebrated the Top 70 including 37 award winners of a unique photography competition and exhibition ‘One Earth: Unveiling Sri Lanka’s Biodiversity’, that went beyond conventional wildlife photography competitions to

World Animal Day falls in October. Here Animal activists focus on management and welfare of dogs and cats in Sri Lanka.

We are on the road to Batticaloa on the East Coast of Sri Lanka. A friend we are travelling with takes us to a house his grandfather had lived in. It’s nearly 100 years old. The owner and his doctor wife give us a tour of the house. My friend

British primatologist Jane Goodall imitated chimpanzees, sat with them in trees and shared their bananas during her trail-blazing research in Tanzania into the apes’ true nature. Acclaimed for her discoveries she later morphed into a

Thai Boulevard, Colombo’s much-loved destination for authentic Thai dining, marks a milestone this year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with a stunning new look. Following an extensive refurbishment, the restaurant has

Presented by Millennium Art Contemporary, an artist-led initiative, in partnership with the State Art Council, a celebration of women, art and activism recently took center stage as ’Feminist Futures: Art, Activism and South Asian

The Chitrasena Vajira Dance Foundation recently presented Namo Vajiraye: The Unfolding Legacy exhibition and performance to commemorate and celebrate the life of Guru Vajira Chitrasena on her first-year death anniversary. The event took place over th

If you’re heading to the Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) at BMICH between 27 September and 6 October, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., here’s your unapologetic survival guide. You already know the crowd, chaos, and charm. But let me

Pimp My Tuk Tuk Asia (PMTT Asia) has successfully completed its third Sri Lanka Challenge, a seven-day, 1,350-kilometre charity rally that brought together a global community of riders, sponsors, and changemakers. Held from

The first edition of the ‘Careems Circle’ was recently held at the Careems flagship store. Each gathering provides a platform for the ladies to experience an inspirational speaker, celebrate knowledge and nurture self-development.

In Colombo, you can’t drive ten minutes without spotting a tuition poster. Some are stuck to lamp posts with peeling tape, others are glossy billboards towering over traffic. Sirs with gelled hair and folded arms look down at us like movie

Think about it, most of us walked into 2025 armed with a list of resolutions, a pretty vision board, and the belief that this would finally be our year. Fast forward to now, and that list is just existing as wall art. If you’ve achieved more than

When most people hear the term ‘bucket list’, their minds jump straight to daredevil adventures like skydiving, bungee jumping, or travelling to far-flung places such as Bali or the Swiss Alps. Social media has reinforced this image,

While global tech giants battle over who can build the largest AI system, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to take a different path. The future of artificial intelligence in our island nation may not lie in massive, power-hungry models that

The George Keyt Foundation recently presented Young Contemporaries 2025 at the Barefoot Gallery, Colombo, with British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick as Chief Guest and Nations Trust Bank as main sponsor. The exhibition

Colombo’s social calendar is about to welcome a night of high style with heartfelt purpose, as The Millinery Charity Fashion Show graces the runway of Hilton Colombo on October 10, 2025.

“A good teacher may cost a lot but a poor teacher will cost the most,” is an axiom the Dept. of Education would do well to consider.To many teaching is just a job. It is used as a stop gap till something better comes along. Nearly 70 years ago

Feng Shui synchronises the surroundings and stimulates us with positive energy allowing us to live at our fullest potential. The energy within should resonate with the cosmic energy.

The two twin-cab jeeps are parked outside the little airport of Salta, Argentina. As we arrive, Talkki and Edgar, our drivers and guides, greet us. They do not understand why we have 12 suitcases of various sizes for our group size. Of

At Ramp Up 2025, hosted by the Women’s Chamber of Industry & Commerce Sri Lanka on September 9th at Hilton Colombo, the Selyn Foundation — the social impact arm of the Selyn brand — unveiled a collaboration with Sri Lanka’s