Exploring ‘Segarism’ with Raja Segar

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Raja Segar, the immensely talented and inspirational artist and Sculptor of Sri Lanka shared with us his thoughts and experiences about...

Elections - What the Youth are Expecting

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The 2020 Parliamentary Election is weeks away and all people are expecting change. Youth are key stakeholders in the decision-making pr...

Removal of Marital Status of Parents

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“I was called anathaya (orphan), avajathakaya (illegitimate child), madame lamaya (child from the orphanage),” recalls Moses Akash ...

Tsing Tao

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Tsing Tao is a fine-dining Chinese restaurant that serves both authentic and Sri Lankan Chinese cuisine. The Colombo branch of its sist...

The Bake Cottage Introduces New Dessert Jars!

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Baking exquisite confectionaries since 2016, The Bake Cottage by Amandi Eliyapura and fiance Eran Alahakoon is introducing a brand-new ...

WTF - Tapping Around The Fort

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On WTF this week, we took a drive down south for some sun and good food. Galle is still beautiful although the numbers visiting is not ...

Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 11

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In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears....

Buzz with Danu - Dinara Punchihewa

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Today on the Buzz, I speak to this beauty. It’s refreshing to see new talent ruling the big screen. With her degree in Drama from Que...

Sri Lankan Wins The Diana Award 2020

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Chiranthi Senanayake is a youth empowerment advocate whose work within the Sri Lankan community gained recognition at the 2020 Diana Aw...

Berlin Sky Lounge

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Berlin Sky Lounge is a rooftop bar/lounge in the heart of Colombo serving up some hearty food, great drinks and even better views. Welc...

Fiona Eccles: Bracing ourselves for a second wave

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The COVID pandemic has left in its wake thousands of deaths and many infected, crippling the economy in the process. In Sri Lanka, one ...

Cautiously Optimistic: Pursuing Higher Education Abroad

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Students in Sri Lanka hoping to pursue their education overseas are facing unprecedented problems; with most embassies and airports clo...

Buzz with Danu - Jehan Wijayaratne

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Today on the Buzz I have a new face in politics, Jehan Wijayaratne, a celebrated athlete of St. Josephs, master photographer and Chairm...

Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 9

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In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears....

Buzz with Danu - Udara Rathnayake

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Today on the buzz I speak to a young man who is making a name for himself in politics. I’m all for young people serving this country...

Full DNA - Dharshan Munidasa

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Dharshan Munidasa is Sri Lanka’s most renowned chef-restaurateur, best known for having founded Nihonbashi, Ministry of Crab and Kaem...

PappaRich - Malaysian Cuisine Redefined

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If you ever get a craving for Malaysian cuisine with a touch of Sri Lankan (and a slight bit of Indian) look no further! PappaRich is a...

Full DNA - Shanth Fernando

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In 1987 Shanth Fernando opened his first retail store down Flower Road. It marked the beginning of redefining lifestyle in Sri Lanka. T...

WTF - It’s BIG, it’s yum!

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On WTF this week, we wanted to do something interesting and new, and I also wanted to bite into the sandwich that everyone is talking a...

Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 8

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The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of businesses – especially restaurants and cafés relying o...

W@W - Melanie Kanaka

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“In your life’s journey just begin to do the ordinary thing in an extraordinary way and the extraordinary things in your life will ...

WTF – A Lazy Weekend Under the Sun

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On WTF this week, we wanted to just drive away from the gloom of Colombo and go enjoy a cozy setting, and we found just the right place...

Gratiaen Prize: Meet the Shortlisted Winners

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The stage is being set for the 2019 edition of the Gratiaen Prize which will kick off on July 4 from 6.30 pm onwards. The Gratiaen Trus...

Looming Environmental Disasters

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Many decisions regarding the environment taken in the last several months don’t seem to favour the environment. From cancelling permi...

Quarantine Home Bakers - Part 7

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The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of businesses – especially restaurants and cafés relying o...

Il Cielo

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Il Cielo is an Italian fine-dining restaurant that is tucked away in the corners of Hunupitiya Lake Road. Offering simple Italian delig...

Blooming Cupcakes & Bouquets

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At some point in our lives, most of us have had to decide between getting someone cupcakes or a bouquet of flowers. It’s never an eas...

Not Fit For Dogs...

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For those of us who are in the animal welfare field, the word Nellikulama brings an involuntary shiver and a cringe of disgust and horr...

Gratiaen Prize 2019 Shortlist: Andrew Fidel Fernando

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The stage is being set for the 2019 edition of the Gratiaen Prize which will kick off on July 4 from 6.30pm onwards. The Gratiaen Trust...