On the fringe of FGLF 2017

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Apart from the main Fairway Galle Literary Festival, many other events are billed to take place on the sidelines. Exhibitions, food rel...

In conversation with John Gimlette

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The 8th edition of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival is back bigger than ever and will take place this week from the 11th to the 15t...

Food spots you should check out around the Galle Fort

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Once you have satiated your appetite for all things literary and you need some real grub to fill your rumbling tummy, the many eateries...

Dinah Jefferies will not be attending FGLF 2017

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Dinah Jefferies was suddenly taken ill on Wednesday January 4th evening. In her keen desire to attend the Festival, she held off cancel...

Different Strokes for 2017

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Our question to a cross section of the society was, just how much they would like to do things differently in 2017? We have a bag full ...

BIA runway resurfacing project

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The much anticipated renovation of the runway at the Bandaranaike International Airport will commence today. The runway has been in use...

Men will be men?

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In the face of the recent mass molestation of female revellers at a New Year’s event in Bengaluru, the words

Baker’s Choice Reviewed

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You need to meet Laki Ratnayake and only then would understand the concept behind some of the finest European sourdough breads you can ...

The Banyan by Heritance Negombo

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Situated opposite the Heritance Negombo is The Banyan – a fine dining space built by the hotel for outside guests who would like to d...

In conversation with DOM MEE

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Exroyal Marine, arctic explorer and maritime security expert, Dom Mee’s love for the ocean began at a very young age. An adventurer a...

Inle Lake

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As our journey around magical Myanmar comes to end we visit the scenic Inle Lake, an ethereal place that has a captivating beauty which...

A Single Girl’s Guide to 2017

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As 2017 is fast approaching, it’s only fair Singletons avoid sitchuations in the year ahead. Having said that, be warned that there a...

Wisdom from the streets!

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We see them almost every day, diligently doing their work, despite the dust and vehicles around them. Here’s an honest look at a day ...

Massimo Mello on Checking Out

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A traveller by definition, Massimo has spent the last few years of his life travelling around the world. His journeys have taken him to...

World’s Tallest Artificial Christmas Tree a success or a ...

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Sri Lanka is home to people of many nationalities, ethnic backgrounds and religions. Over the years it has evolved to be a ’diversity...

PRIVATE AFFAIRS NOT TO BE MISSED AT FGLF 2017!

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Some good food and some oneonone company with some of your favourite festival attendees? Get your hands on these intimate private affai...

CHRISTMAS AROUND COLOMBO

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We checked out some of the pretty Christmas deco in and around Colombo by night!

In conversation with Katherine Boo

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Katherine Boo is a pulitzer prize winning journalist at The New Yorker and is also an editor for The Washington Post. Katherine’s wor...

Date Bar

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This week I’d like to introduce you to a mother and daughter duo, Roshan Ibrahim and Nishreen Savanghan who churn out delicious date ...

Sparkle this season

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The festive season is all about sparkle and virtually every major fashion house incorporated sequins, metallics and velvet into their A...

Celebrate the season with Harpos

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With the holiday season upon us, we round up the season at The Bayleaf, Park Street Mews Restaurant, Commons Coffee House, Colombo Fort...

Grocery Box

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With Christmas just round the corner, Grocery Box brings to you all that you require to make your Christmas goodies. For busy working m...

Life Online at the Grand Finale of Astra Paint Your Tub!

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Children’s dreams are pure, unselfish and creative. To nurture such aspirations, Astra called on the children of Sri Lanka to paint t...

FGLF 2017 Announces Sinhala Day

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For the first time ever, the Fairway Galle Literary Festival (FGLF) is excited to announce a FREE Sinhala Day programme at the 2017 Fes...

Tickets now available for MAS Galle Children’s Programme 2...

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While the main Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017 is bringing the Galle Fort area to life, the MAS Galle Children’s Programme, has...

Checking Out with Tymeron Huban Carvalho

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No fashion show is complete if Colombo’s favourite runway model is not walking the ramp. A familiar face at most of Colombo’s high ...

Decorating your home this Christmas

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With Christmas only weeks away, if you have not already put up your Christmas tree and decorated your house with baubles and tinsel, th...