Prepare for a whirlwind of amnesia, eccentric British aristocrats, and a menagerie of mayhem. This July 2026, the Lionel Wendt Theatre will once again echo with laughter as CentreStage Productions presents the 22nd Anniversary Production of Jehan Aloysius’s smash-hit comedy, Bengal Bungalow.

Tokyo, the largest railway station in the world, is our starting point. Our goal is the amazing Mount Fuji, the holy symbolic cone and its many lakes. We spot Fuji from the train, more visually appealing from a distance in spring, with its streaks of snow. We travel into the hills where the multitude of trees creates a patchwork green carpet with varying shades and depth.

From the moment she walked into the MasterChef kitchen, her quirky personality, warmth, and authenticity made her impossible not to root for. Week after week, we watched her grow—not just as a cook, but as a woman rediscovering her confidence and her dreams.

In a significant conservation collaboration, the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in partnership with the China Merchants Foundation (CMF) the philanthropic arm of the China Merchants Group, Hambantota International Port Group Private Limited (HIPG), and the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), has successfully imported and delivered a specialised elephant milk formula to support orphaned elephant calves undergoin

As wedding season unfolds, more Sri Lankan couples are choosing intimate celebrations over grand receptions. Is it simply about cost, or are changing attitudes towards marriage, family, and success reshaping one of the country’s biggest social traditions?

There was a time when we all lived in harmony with nature, feeling deep gratitude for all that the bountiful earth provided. Living by the riverside, close to lush green woods, cultivating agricultural produce, and breathing fresh, unpolluted air—it was a feeling of heaven on earth. Undoubtedly, our lifestyle was different, and it was certainly a stress-free life.

Countries that are joining the list for banning social media for U16 are slowly and steadily increasing. With Australia recording a world-first for this, many other countries have already joined the list, with Malaysia joining the ban on socials for U16 children recently.

I never had the chance of meeting Richard Boyle, who died in Colombo in 2023. His wife recently loaned me two books Richard wrote and published - Knox’s Words (2004), a study of Sinhala and Sri Lankan-associated words first introduced to English by the 17th-century sailor Robert Knox, and Sindbad in Serendib (1908), which explores strange tales of Ceylon and the wider world.

I’ve known Shehara and Dinushka for many years and have had the privilege of watching their journeys as artists, both individually and together. Over the years, I’ve seen them grace countless stages, bringing elegance, discipline, and a genuine love for music to every performance. What makes them truly special is how beautifully their voices complement one another. It’s as though their voices were made to meet in harmony.

Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning is essential for such weddings, with the guests having to be informed well in advance.