The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival (CLAF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as far more than a cultural showcase. At its core lies a clear and unwavering mission: to nurture creative talent, stem the tide of brain drain, and create meaningful, sustainable opportunities for Sri Lankans working across the arts. Now in its third edition, the festival continues to build confidence in the nation’s creative output while amplifying Sri L

In 2025, Bishop’s College turned 150 years old, and the celebrations were nothing short of extraordinary. They began with a week that had everyone talking right through the year, and concluded beautifully with a final five-day celebration, as the school stepped into its 151st year. The attention to detail, creativity, and sheer standard of execution were truly impressive.

We decide to walk from Tribeca to the High Line northwards along the Hudson waterfront in New York. We are heading to the development of an old railway track into a lovely walk. This part of the waterfront is predominantly piers and industrial. After walking for twenty minutes in the sun, we hailed a cab. As happens so many times on our travels, we find the driver to be of Sri Lankan origin and very chatty.

Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation (JKF) and in association with Nations Trust Bank (NTB), announced the staging of the West End–licensed musical La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz at a press conference held on 5 February 2026 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo.

Koneswaram was one of those mornings where I didn’t go with a plan; I just went with the intention to breathe. And honestly, that’s the first thing that hits you. The air. It’s fresh in a way Colombo could only dream of. Salty, clean, wide-open. The kind of air that makes you realise how shallow you’ve been breathing lately, emotionally and otherwise.

There is something very Sri Lankan about wanting to get away without actually going away. The desire is not to disappear, but to create just enough distance to breathe, to slow the body without disrupting the week too much, to feel rested without the effort of planning an escape that requires commitment. Ayr Castle 1922 understands this instinct better than most.

Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hindsight. This season, Beauty by Rosh will partner with designers on the main schedule at London Fashion Week, a development that reflects not a sudden breakthrough but the accumulation of years spent building credibility across borders. London Fashion Week is one of four events that continue to defi

10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Double Blue Resonance was not merely a choral performance; it was a celebration of Wesley’s rich musical heritage and the opening chapter of the Main Hall Development Project, organised by the Old Boys’ Union (OBU).

The Gregorian New Year begins on January 1st each year. However, from a Feng Shui perspective, both the Chinese Lunar New Year and Solar Calendar calculations are considered. The solar calendar, commonly known as the was traditionally used for farming activities such as sowing and harvesting. It indicates the seasons, astronomical constellations, and their implications. According to this calendar, the Solar New Year falls annually on February 4th

The momentum behind “WAVES OF HOPE”, the charity concert organised by the Western Musicians Association (WMA) in collaboration with Rotary District 3220, continues to build as the event rapidly approaches a full house. At the time of writing, only 4 tables out of the original 50 remain available, underscoring the overwhelming public response and strong support for this national cause.