Meals from ‘The Dara Lipa’ with love

There’s something unique about Sri Lankan meals apart from the combination of spices and ingredients that are being used.

Tribute to Sunil Perera Artistes mourn the loss of a legend

It was not difficult to spot the late Sunil Perera on a stage. His striking attire, often comprising a bright coloured jacket, black T shirt, a dazzling cross around his neck and a hat put a smile on every person’s face. His presence mesmerise

“I’d love to perform live for Big B one day” Yohani

Sri Lankans have been some of the biggest fans of Bollywood hits but recently, Sri Lanka and the world got to see a Bollywood superstar, none other than Amitabh Bachchan (Big B) himself, moving to the grooves of a trending Sri Lankan hit. ‘Ma

Keeping Your Spirits Up

It is all gloom and doom around us; everybody knows of a close friend who has passed from COVID-19 and many close friends who have caught the virus and thankfully survived it. It is all about how to get through the day without feeling down.

Asian-led ‘Shang-Chi’ battles for glory in Marvel’s film universe

Marvel’s next big-screen superhero spectacle, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” opens Friday, aiming to thrill audiences while breaking Hollywood barriers with a predominantly Asian cast. The movie’s stars said the film follows the pa

Angelina Jolie wants kids to ‘fight back’ with new child rights book

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she hopes to empower children around the world with tools to “fight back” for their rights with a book she has written with Amnesty International. “Know Your Right

Loaded Fries CMB Loaded Satisfaction!

We all love our side of fries. They go with everything. Most fast food restaurants serve them as sides but honestly, what if they weren’t just a side? What if we just put a big spotlight on why we order from all these takeout spots in the first place? Lo

Sanjaya Samaratunga

Today on the buzz I have Sanjaya Samaratunga who has created the brand Azbow which has become the solution for many online needs. Sanjay saw the gap in the market when “online” was a new word, and many were not ready to take the leap into this space. He has given solutions to some big names in our county, from music personalities to entrepreneurs and the list goes on. Today he speaks about the new normal and what we need to keep in mind during th

Hasini Haputhanthri

A visit to the museum was something that we all anticipated in our childhood. Even though the common notion is that a museum is a place that preserves artifacts of historical importance, modern museums have largely shifted from this idea. “A museum is a hallmark of modernity,” opined Hasini Haputhanthri, museologist, oral historian, sociologist, researcher and author of the book ‘Museums, Memory and Identity Politics in Sri Lanka’. A proud produ

An environmentalist’s plea to protect the Pepiliyana Wetland

Colombo gets flooded during heavy rainfall and this has been attributed to the haphazard filling of wetlands, mainly for developmental purposes. Since October 2018, Colombo has been accredited as South Asia’s only Wetland City as per the RAMSAR Convention but environmentalists have raised concerns over authorities and their inaction in terms of protecting urban wetlands. Tharanga Herath, a passionate birdwatcher and wildlife artist has been a fre

Hi!! MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 100 th ISSUE

The top management of Wijeya Newspapres wanted to come up with a publication that was non politica

Sweet Summer

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. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! These home bu

Yohani

Today I have the most trending person in our country. She is a little fire cracker with a universe of talent. I have had her on many of my shows, and every single time all I can say is her humble take to life sure keeps us wanting more. Today the world is talking about her amazing talent, so I wanted to ask her more than about music, on the Buzz today.

Little Yogi Adventures Pause. Breathe. Reflect.

All adults and children live in a ‘busy’ world, where everything is in ‘hurry-up’ mode. Online lessons, virtual activities, vide

Ogha Collective

Back in 1974, Marina Abramovic´of of Serbia laid out 72 items on a trestle table and asked the public to use them on her in any way they saw fit. The items included everything from roses, olive oil to a pistol with six bullets in it. In one of the interviews she recalled that she was ready to die that day. But six hours later, she walked away from the gallery i

Animal welfare activists accuse the BMICH management of inhumane treatment of community dogs

We carry below a statement issued by several Animal Welfare Organizations. BMICH has refuted some of the allegations.

Shiromi

Shiromi’s personality revolved around her goals and improving her situation. A captivating and delightful person, you could not take your eyes off her. When it came to confidence, she always trusted her own abilities and knew her value. As fo

Sri Lanka - Home To The Largest ASIAN ELEPHANT GATHERING but for how long?

ISSUE: One of the ‘Wildlife Wonders of the World’, The Great Elephant Gathering of Minneriya National Park, is at risk due to human interference in an age-old natural system. The grass that emerge on the Minneriya tank-bed in the dry season, which elephants gather to feed on, are lately being submerged as the tank is now used in the dry season to store water from Moragahak

Fairy Cakes

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. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! These home bu

Chilli’s American Bar and Grill

Originating back to the late 1970’s in Dallas, Texas “Chilli’s” features good ol’ American food! Offering a variety of Burgers, Fresh

Treshan Weerasooriya

What made you start Haut Monde Event Management at a time when the world is under the COVID spell? This decision I must say was one that never crossed my mind. I am a finance professional and have had a successful career in the finan

Gayathri Lindagedara

Architect Gayathri Lindagedara founded Kudya as a creative outlet turning out bold accessories made mostly of brass. Meaning curiosity in Sanskrit , the Kudya brand’s products are pieces to be cherished by all.

PROTECTION, CONSERVATION & FUTURE CHALLENGES: the views of a Legend of Conservation

As Sri Lanka faces the greatest dangers, it ever has, to the health and

BE ORIGINAL. I AM MY OWN COMPETITOR Priyanka Pradeepa Kumari

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country as well as appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to, the

Where Have All the Good Times Gone?

Like a looming cloud the pandemic has taken over the country. We wake up with the usual joy in our hearts like on any other normal day. A few seconds later we realise that the pandemic is around us reminding us of our rituals of having to wash our hands with soap and water, pack the little sanitiser bottle into our pockets or pouch or handbag and having to be double masked each time we step out or meet somebody. This is only amongst those who can

Desserts by Kay

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. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! These home bus

Ceylon Curry Club Launches at the Dutch Hospital

Ceylon Curry Club, Sri Lanka’s renowned contemporary food fad, recently opened its doors to the public with the launch of its new dine-in restaurant at the Dutch Hospital Precinct, Colombo. Offering a tantalizing plethora of Sri Lankan dishes, t

One of the few...

This sends belated greetings to Ruwan Wijewardene who celebrated a birthday last week. He is one of the few among the younger generation in public life with good manners, unfailingly respectful to ladies and seniors, is kind and simple. Oth

Uni in the time of corona...

It seemed like yesterday you were walking your five year old through the school gates to their first day of school. Carefully plaited pigtails flying with each skip, folded handkerchief tightly pinned onto, gleaming white uniforms that would hopefully surviv

ALWAYS MAKE TIME TO LEND A HELPING HAND RUPIKA PERERA

Y our Community is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our people. When spoken to, th