The Watchlist Whisperer: Movies based on true events

Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure o...

The Dichotomy of Sri Lankan Work Culture

Sri Lanka’s work culture paints a tale of two extremes. On one side, the private sector is synonymous with relentless hustle, where e...

How Philip Chandraratne Pioneered Civilian Bravery Recogniti...

In a bustling corner of Colombo, amidst the usual clamour of the Pettah market in 1991, a simple moment sparked a profound mission to h...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Catfish Documentaries

Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure o...

The Psychology of Catfishing: Why People Pretend to Be Someo...

Catfishing: we’ve all heard about it, and some unlucky folks have even been on the receiving end of it. It’s the strange phenomenon...

Experience Master Chef Liang’s Special Menu at Yi Jing

Dining at Yi Jing, located at ITC Ratnadipa, is always a bit of an event. With its expansive views and sleek décor, the restaurant man...

​Grief and Healing After a Suicide: Why Communities Must C...

The recent deaths of school students have left an unimaginable void in their families, schools, and our broader community. This tragedy...

Paan Paan’s Fresh New Space at Staple Street

Paan Paan has been the go-to bakery on Staple Street, known for its artisanal bread and delectable pastries that have kept customers co...

Why We Look Away: The Truth Behind the Bystander Effect

Just this past weekend, I saw an elderly woman collapse while waiting for her vehicle at a hotel. She seemed to have suffered a medical...

A Culinary Love Letter at Tabé: Where Tradition Meets Rebel...

When two chefs with distinct culinary backgrounds collaborate, magic happens. Tabé, the contemporary Japanese restaurant in Colombo, r...

The Youth Vote: First-Time Voters Speak on Their Hopes for a...

Sri Lanka has ushered in a new chapter in its political landscape as Anura Kumara Dissanayake was declared the winner of the country’...

AUTARCH: Japanese and Thai cuisine under one roof

The historic Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct recently welcomed a fresh culinary addition: Autarch. This new restaurant, a joint ventur...

From WhatsApp to TikTok: Have We Become Our Parents?

The thought first came to me during a class discussion. My students and I were deep in conversation about media literacy and the psycho...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Feel Good TV Shows

This week, we’re ditching the dark dramas, mind-bending thrillers and documentaries, diving headfirst into a world of pure joy and la...

Blaming the Dress, Not the Beast: The Perils of Victim-Blami...

Every time a sexual assault makes the headlines, the same infuriating question comes up: ’’What was she wearing?’’. Instead of ...

Peshawri: A Tandoori Heaven

Peshawri at ITC Ratnadipa is the kind of place that makes you want to roll up your sleeves and dig in. The moment you step through the ...

#NOTALLMEN: A Harmful Diversion or a Sincere Defence?

These are all rape cases that made headlines just this past week, but they are merely the tip of a horrifying iceberg. Countless others...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Maharaj vs Maharaja

Struggling to navigate the everexpanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of...

Mainstreaming Local Tamil Music Feat. Krish Manoj

Krish Manoj is an independent artiste determined to redefine the landscape of local Tamil music in Sri Lanka. With a growing internatio...

The Flavour Files: Nikki

Forget the Santorini daydream – Colombo has its own taste of the Aegean. Nikki – Modern Greek Bistro isn’t your typical taverna e...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Severance & Black Mirror

This week, we’re ditching the documentaries and diving headfirst into the realm of mind-bending fiction! Ever feel like your brain ne...

Yi Jing At ITC Ratnadipa

Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, promises a “symphony of Asian culinary traditions,” and based on my recent exper...

BeWaxed Unveils App

Durga Kenny, the founder and director of BeWaxed, Sri Lanka’s first dedicated waxing salon, has always been a trendsetter. In 2013, s...

Wedding Bliss or Miss? The Controversy of Child-Free Celebra...

The clinking of glasses, the laughter echoing through a beautifully decorated hall, the joy radiating from the newlyweds – weddings a...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Indian Documentaries

This week, we’re taking a spicy trip across the border for a taste of true-crime documentaries from our fascinating neighbour, India....

The Silence That Speaks Volumes: Rethinking Discipline in Sr...

Imagine a world where a child’s punishment isn’t measured in screams, but in a chilling silence. A recent video, a stark reminder e...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Indian Documentaries

This week, we’re taking a spicy trip across the border for a taste of true-crime documentaries from our fascinating neighbour, India....

Shahi Mughal Dastarkhwan Food Festival

Experience the Shahi Mughal Dastarkhwan Food Festival at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, running until June 9, 2024. This grand cele...