Whooping Wannabe Weddings

Marriage was a sacred union, no matter what the faith, that was not only symbolic but also a heartfelt commitment to a life of love, trust and respect.

“Don’t give up on Sri Lanka: We all have a role to play in restoring stability.”

Sri Lanka is facing a crippling economic crisis (it’s obvious, I know), but we as citizens need to take responsibility and work towards reviving our economy,

NPP Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya joins Mahela Jayawardena to demand an end to all forms of discrimination against LGBT+ people

Member of Parliament, National People’s Power, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya joined former cricket captain, Mahela Jayawardene, in calling for the reforming of laws that are discriminatory towards LGBT+ people.

KUMUDINI WICKAMASINGHE

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature Kumudini Wickamasinghe, Founder, Kumi’s Montessori House of Children, USA. Kumudini is a mother of three children,

Mindless Mercenary Militia

From time immemorial we have had wonderful people who decided to join the long arm of the law, and who have with their standards of service to the community and the nation, made us all proud to know them.

When Art Imitates Life

The Almeida Theatre has once again produced a piece of theatre that is utterly breath-taking. THE PATRIOTS (written by Peter Morgan and directed by Rupert Goold) is a play about the Russian Oligarch,

Better Together. Episode One - Mahela Jayawardene

In a ground breaking statement, former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain, Mahela Jayawardena has called on the Government to repeal laws that discriminate against LGBT people.

Castles, Cars and Concubines.

Living in a supposed free economy we laude the efforts of people who take the initiative to build on their skills and expertise in order to succeed and thrive.

THE PEOPLE’S PROTEST 2022

“My take on the Aragalaya: A people’s struggle for an equitable and just society!

NOOREEN, FOUNDER, THE PERFECT COMPANY COLOMBO

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’, we feature a British Sri Lanka; Nooreen. She is the founder of ‘The Perfect Company Colombo.

COLOMBO JEWELERY STORES APPOINTS MISS SRI LANKA 2021 SADE GREENWOOD AS THEIR FIRST YOUTH AMBASSADOR.

Adding to the glitz and glamour of its legacy of 100 years showcasing the finest Sri Lankan gems and jewellery, Colombo Jewellery Stores steps into its dazzling next chapter with its first youth ambassador collaborating on its newest collection, ‘Sri Lanka - the Sapphire Island.’

Fastidious Freebie Floaters

Our resplendent isle needs all the positive publicity it can possibly get as we are portrayed on global networks as being a den of iniquity and suffering. We who live in Sri Lanka watch and wait hoping for the tide to change, and for the current image this country has, to change with it.

WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT HOSTS FIRST GLOBAL AWARDS AND CONFERENCE IN DUBAI

On the 18th of June 2022, over two-hundred regional and global business leaders and inspirational female icons from all walks of life attended the 12th edition of the Women in Management Top50 Global Conference and Awards in Dubai.

Women Top50 Global Awards 2022

WHEN LOVE WINS

On the 18th of June 2022, Aritha Wickramasinghe, son of Shirley and Renuka Wickramasinghe, married his long-time partner Dave Hunter,

ARITHA AND DAVE’S WEDDING IN MAYFAIR, LONDON

SHYAMA PERERA

She is the Founder of the Studio of Fine and Performing Arts Academy, Sri Lanka. She is the Director of the International Institute of Music,

Lofty Louche Leaches

I have always, am always and will always be from the “glass half full” camp and have managed to look on the bright side of life,

A Magical Blue Sapphire to Conserve the Majestic Sperm Whale

They are truly magnificent, possess a subtle elegance and add unique splendor to the multiple hues of blues in the oceans around us.

Jetwing Hotels Awarded by TripAdvisor in 2022 Travellers’ Choice

Jetwing Hotels announced that it has been recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice award winner for seventeen of its hotels and villas across its portfolio, garnering the highest number of honours in Sri Lanka.

COVID CONUNDRUMS

Covid brought with it a whole dictionary of new terms ranging from Delta to Bulto, new forms of greeting from fist bumps to elbow touching, the word positive was looked at negatively and negative looked at positively, and as for me personally, it turned my orderly predictable life into positively unpredictable chaos. The new normal was further away from normal as it could be in my case, as the thoughts and scenarios penned below will illustrate.

Paradise Disrupted

In the last 25 years, this small island has repeatedly re-emerged; it has suffered a brutal civil war, devastating tsunami, heinous terrorist attacks, inter-faith strife, political crises, global pandemic, economic collapse and now peaceful protests turned violent.

Jolly Juggling Jesters!

As we jump hurdles over what seems to be muddy, murky mire otherwise known as life in Sri Lanka, we have a set of involuntary comedians who are determined to behave in the most-base manner, showing blatant disregards for humanity in general. How long more must we watch this nonsense.

Manil Pathirana Founder, Boutique Ranmal

I first heard about Boutique Ranmal from my mother and her five sisters. They would often reminisce fondly of their time spent at Colombo’s premier fashion retail store.

GOING GOING GONE AT PARADISE ROAD OUTLET

Paradise Road announced today the opening of its new Outlet Store. Featuring a trove of unique pieces collected, last collection pieces, discontinued styles all with discounts upto 80% off.

Malintha Pathiraja.

They don’t call this nation the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ for nothing; tourism has been a significant export sector for Sri Lanka for more than five decades. Even today, despite the difficult conditions we are currently experiencing, tourists from all over the world visit our country to enjoy its natural beauty while being treated with utmost hospitality! The Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo is a luxurious 5-star hotel that offers the best of bo

THE GRATIAEN PRIZE 2022

The Gratiaen Prize, the most prestigious literary prize in Sri Lanka for creative writing in English, is in its 29th edition this year.

WIM TOP50 GLOBAL CONFERENCE, DUBAI 2022

The Top50 Global Conference and Awards is scheduled to be held on the 18th of June 2022 at the Le Meridian Hotel, Dubai.

SHERO MEEZAN

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature Shero Meezan, Founder, Events by Shero, Love Drops by Shero and Weddings by Shero.

Desperate Deep Darkness

I have always been an absolutely positive person with the mindset of ‘the glass half full.’ This is a proudly inherited trait from my mother who worked tirelessly to promote travel and tourism even during the worst of times, including the 30 years of conflict.