The Nilan Maligaspe Creative Dance and Drama Academy (NCDDA), headed by choreographer Nilan Maligaspe, recently presented ‘Mount Loveena Love Story’ as a ballet for the first time in Sri Lanka at the Lionel Wendt Theatre.

The premiere of Half a Man was a powerful, first-of-its-kind event in Sri Lanka, held at PVR Cinemas, dedicated entirely to men’s mental health. The screening brought together creators, mental health advocates, and the public for

At the foot of Sainte Victoire, the mountain in Provence immortalised by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne, a palaeontologist brushes meticulously through a mound of red clay looking for fossils. These are not any old fossils, but

Bruce Lee aficionados gathered at a Hong Kong mini-museum dedicated to the legendary martial artist to bid farewell to the site on Tuesday, as operating expenses forced the itinerant archive to close once again.

Get ready, South Asia! The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, as special guest.

Portraits featuring Tibetan spiritual leaders the Dalai Lama (L) and Gyalwang Karmapa are displayed at a Buddhist souvenir shop in Delhi on July 2, 2025. Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said on July 2,

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing, Raja Jewellers the undisputed monarch of the gold world in Sri Lanka took the lead in organizing a large-scale beach clean-up recently at Panadura Beach.

Barefoot Gallery is pleased to present Mindscapes: Dreams and Memory, an exhibition featuring sculptures by V. Vimal and works on paper by T. Krishnapriya.

History was made in Sri Lankan cinema with the premiere screening of ‘Clarence - Rhythm of the Guitar’ at KCC Multiplex in Kandy recently. This marked the first ever musical biopic in the nation’s film history, and was produced

It gives me great pleasure to write a few words about the book written by Ranjan Chinthaka Mendis, entitled “An Invisible History of Early Sri Lanka”. I warmly congratulate Chinthaka Mendis, a renowned lawyer who has stepped

The official launch of MasterChef Sri Lanka, the island’s first-ever edition of the internationally acclaimed cooking competition was held on the 26th of June at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Having captivated audiences in over 70

An extraordinary cultural milestone is set to unfold as the Abhinayakshetra School of Dance, under the visionary leadership of Kalasuri Thivya Sujen, presents the premier of “Kathirgamam”, a grand dance drama that brings to life

Students of Trinity College, Kandy, Sri Lanka won the Australian Government’s Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 Sri Lanka. The winners were announced at the Festival of Australia event held in Colombo on 29

Galle Face turned into a cultural carnival recently as thousands poured in for the Coke Kottu Beat Party—Coca-Cola Sri Lanka’s electric celebration of food, rhythm, and youthful energy. From the sizzle of hotplates of the local favourite

So here I was—first time in New York, wide-eyed, jet-lagged, and hoping to spot at least one pigeon that looked like it had Broadway training. But instead, I walked straight into & Juliet… and darling, my theatre-loving heart wasn’t

‘City of Dreams’, the latest lifestyle project by Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE), is set to open officially on 2nd August, 2025. This launch marks the completion of the final components of

Fresh from his success with the “Dune” saga, Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to direct the next movie in the storied James Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday.

The Beauty Quest celebrated its ceremonial opening at the iconic Galle Face Hotel with elegance, grace, and heartfelt gratitude. Founded by Nazneen Nazeer, the event marked a new chapter of luxury beauty services rooted in purpose,

This July, the heart of Colombo will throb to the rhythm of drums and the spirit of youth! St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07, proudly presents “Sound of Drums,” a highly anticipated band performance that promises to be an

Everyone is always yapping, oversharing on stories, ranting in group chats, sending voice notes like they are podcasting from the trenches. But you know what’s seriously rare these days? Someone who actually listens. This is

In the bustling tech hubs of Colombo and beyond, a quiet revolution is taking place. After clocking out from their 9-to-5 jobs, software engineers, QA specialists, and IT professionals across Sri Lanka are firing up their laptops for

True Patriotism runs a quotation, “ is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.” I find this a true description of my homeland. Whenever I talk about Sri Lanka to foreigners, I can get quite lyri

Arrival at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba , Mumbai, is quite smooth. We are whisked away to sit on the deck facing the amazing swimming pool. The impressive check-in process soon begins to take time. This is our favourite hotel in Mumbai, possibly in In

It was an open-air celebration of music, spirits, and tropical elegance at the Galle Face Hotel recently, with Pelican Island’s Gin and Jazz Festival.

Thai Shack, is the fast, fiery spin-off by MAY’s Thai Dine, a celebrated name behind a string of award-winning restaurants across Asia for over a decade. Designed for high-speed, high-priced markets, Thai Shack keeps it real

The halls of the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Colombo came alive on Tuesday (24) with rich Sri Lankan music, dance and fashion as Dhananjaya Bandara, expert bridal dresser, stylist and hair and makeup artiste celebrated 25 years of

Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme have released the newest episode of its groundbreaking docuseries, Guardians, highlighting the individuals at the forefront of wildlife protection and

The 4th edition of The Guest List took place in pure style at Cinnamon Life — this time at the bold and beautifully curated Staten Bar & Grill.

Marking three decades of popularizing ’’Washoku’’ in Sri Lanka, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary on the 28 th of June 2025. The restaurant began with a vision to bridge Japan and

How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, chef Sudeera – the man behind the famous Lost Flavours of Ceylon series, takes our Q&A!