Kukka v3 Injecting some va va voom into Colombo’s fashion landscape

At the height of her fame, Dileni Weerakoone, aka Kukka was one of Colombo’s higly sought after models. Her tall lissom frame was perfect to model fashion collections of the 80s. Lured by education and employment, Dileni was based in New York for several decades where she worked as a banker, a restaurant owner and was known as a fashionista. Dileni had always harboured a love for fashion and with the famous Fashion School Parsons being in New Y

Tabula Rasa Resort Paradise in the jungle

Habaraduwa is popular tourism destination in the South Coast, mainly because of a stretch of stunning golden beach. It is home to one of the popular turtle hatcheries and is lined with stilt fishermen creating a picture perfect scenery.

The Dry-aged Steak Guy Returns For London Grill Take-Over

Founder of the Clubhouse Steakhouse in London, Chef Azam Riyard is set to create a unique dining experience at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Cinnamon Grand Colombo is set to tantalise the taste buds of Colombo’s meat lovers and grill aficionados with a unique dining experience at the iconic London Grill, featuring the renowned “Dry-aged Steak Guy,” Chef Azam Riyard. The event will take place from 10th to 21st Jan 2024, showcasing Chef Azam’s expertise

WCIC Empowering Women

The WCIC is the first women–only Trade Chamber to be set up in Sri Lanka. It is dedicated towards promoting the cause of Sri Lankan business women and professionals. Since its establishment the WCIC has paved the way for women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka and inspired women in other countries to work together toward a shared goal. We interviewed its Chairperson Anoji de Silva on the work of the WCIC and its programmes.

Discover Elegance At Salvos Café At The Weerasooriya Heritage Bungalow

Nestled within the captivating coastal haven of Hikkaduwa, Salvos Cafe invites you to step into a realm where history, culinary excellence, and philanthropy converge. The exquisite cafe is housed in a 200-year-old colonial bungalow that whispers tales of the Weerasooriya family legacy, anchored by Colonel Arnold Weerasooriya, the pioneering founder of the Salvation Army in Sri Lanka.

Kamilka Perera

Today on the Buzz, I have Kamilka Perera who is known as the painting architect, her love for creativity and colours have made her the most wanted candidate in giving life to spaces. Today I speak to her about her projects for 2023 and its significance.

Interview with Dr. Heshan Amarathunge on Kidney Diseases

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should. It is a common condition that can affect anyone. We interviewed Dr. Heshan Amarathunge, Medical Officer in Dialysis, at the National Institute of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation on issues related to the kidneys.

From Crisis to Cocoa Thisura’s Victory with Vittoria

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s post-pandemic resurgence, a tale of triumph and indulgence unfolds with Vittoria Chocolates. Founded in 2022 by Thisura Goonawardena, Vittoria is a testament to resilience, creativity, and a commitment to community upliftment. Motivated by the scarcity of quality chocolates and the struggles faced by local farmers, Thisura embarked on a personal odyssey, delving into the depths of cocoa plantations, and perfecting the

‘Vis Ta Vie’ Mirissa ‘Live your life’ to the fullest

Mirissa and Kamburugamuwa beach stretch undoubtedly is a dream heaven for travellers from around the globe. The pristine beach, rural lifestyle of the villagers and the vibrant nightlife of the hospitality sector makes it a popular tourist destination. The latest addition to the vibrant Mirissa hospitality collection is ‘Vis Ta Vie’ Resort, a Mediterranean-inspired holiday villa with a Sri Lankan touch. ‘Vis Ta Vie’ Resort is conveniently locate

Marlon Rae Unveils new collection at Global India Couture Week

Sri lankan fashion designer Marlon Rae, the founder of fashion label Maluba showcased his collection for the first time internationally at the Global India Couture Week 2023 held in Delhi, India. Marlon cut his teeth in the fashion industry in Sri Lanka when he showed his work at Colombo Fashion Week. Driven by a admirable work ethic, Marlon took up any offer to design clothes especially for advertising campaigns. While doing this he was also wor

Anne Rani Christmas single at number 1 in Danish music charts

Former Hi!! covergirl Sri Lankan born Dane, Anne Rani is enjoying success once again as the Christmas single she recorded 25 years ago with Danish girl band Juice has reached the number one position in the Danish music charts.Adopted as an infant, Anne Rani was taken to Copenhagen by a Danish couple who subsequently went on to adopt another Sri Lankan boy giving Anne a Sri Lankan sibling. Anne’s talent for music was discovered at a young age and

Indhu Rubasingham takes the helm at the National Theatre in the UK

British Sri Lankan Indhu Rubasingham has scaled new heights in British theatre with her appointment as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre. The National Theatre announced today the appointment of   Indhu who will work alongside Executive Director Kate Varah who also becomes Joint Chief Executive in a co-leadership model. Indhu will succeed current Director and Chief Executive Rufus Norris, who will leave the Natio

The Holiday Cheer Has Arrived! Holiday Hampers From Park Street Gourmet

Nobody honours the festive spirit of the holiday season quite like how Park Street Gourmet does! Sri Lanka’s premier gourmet food and beverage store, Park Street Gourmet is back again with a fanstatic range of Christmas hampers and Christmas goodies to celebrate this year’s season with your loved ones. With an array of carefully curated imported products, Park Street Gourmet’s holiday hampers are the perfect gift for food enthusiasts and connois

Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach festive season 2023

Kosgoda is a sleepy fishing village located on the South Western costal belt of the island. The world attention was focused on Kosgoda with its pioneering sea turtle conservation projects launched by passionate naturalists in the early eighties. Since then it has become a prime turtle nesting and releasing station, which attracts thousands of Sri Lankan and foreign tourists making Kosgoda a destination status. With the launch of globally renown

Excelsior! From Cradle to Glory

With Christmas, a special time of the year coming up, the choir Sangeet directed by Sanjeev Jayaratnam who needs no introduction will perform a variety of Christmas music at their upcoming show Excelsior! “From Cradle to Glory.” It will be held on December 19th and 20th at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. We had a chat with Choral Director Sanjeev Jayaratnam.

Thana Sivasambu Delivering Sri Lankan flavours to the world

In 2012 during a visit to Sri Lanka, Thana Sivasambu came across scenes where farmers in the Northern Province were destroying their crops as they were unable to obtain market rates for their produce. Thana was simply aghast at this situation especially considering how sacred food is in a country where many people were in need. It was then that she vowed to seek a way to stop this from happening. After much research, Thana realised that this is

Feroze Kamardeen’s Grow Up Nana! Gets Personal

Feroze Kamardeen hasn’t performed on stage for over 16 years. After his last performance in 2007, the actor turned playwright and director has been the man behind some of Sri Lanka’s beloved productions including the political satire Puswedilla and the stand-up comedy series Freddy. So, quite understandably, Kamardeen’s return to performing theatre after almost two decades must be as iconic as the man himself. And what screams iconic more than a

Shangri-La Colombo Brings Christmas Stories to Life as it unveils an Enchanted Festive Season

Shangri-La Colombo is thrilled to unveil its enchanting festive season celebration under the theme “Bring Your Christmas Stories to Life.” This immersive experience promises to transform the hotel into a magical backdrop for guests to create and share their cherished holiday tales. General Manager, Herve Duboscq expressed the hotel’s excitement for the upcoming festivities, saying, “This season, we want to invite everyone to bring their Christmas

WNPS Monthly Lecture REWILDING 25 years of Land Restoration on the borders of Wasgamuwa

As forests continue to be cut, protected areas encroached on and many still deny that the Earth is warming, and the climate changing, we drift from certainty to insecurity. For those who still doubt the importance of forests, apart from the wealth of biodiversity they host, they store carbon dioxide thereby reducing greenhouse emissions, prevent soil degradation, improve air quality, control water flow, and benefit human health. In other words, t

Anantara Kalutara Contemporary luxury meets Lankan hospitality

Kaluthara lagoon and bay area is traditionally a popular for tourism and recognised as one of ‘the best beach destinations’ for the past four decades. The stretch of golden sandy beach boasts of having a few of the popular star class resorts in the area. Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara are two of the top resorts in the peninsula offering endless aqua based adventure, vibrant entertainment and dining experiences to its guests throughou

Till Divorce Do Us Part

Marriage is not a bed of roses and any marriage has its good and bad times. but today numerous young and even older couples are getting divorced. We interviewed Dhammika Welagedara Attorney –At- Law engaged in Civil and Appellate practice regarding divorce and some of the factors to consider when entering into it.

Promoting luxury tourism in Sri Lanka Promoting luxury tourism in Sri Lanka

Moving from advertising to hospitality, Druvi Gunasekera cut her teeth in the hotel industry when she started working at the Galle Face Hotel before moving on to work at Aman one of the leading boutique hotel operators in the world founded by icon Adrian Zecha. Learning the finer details of the boutique hotel industry and versing herself with what high end discerning guests require during a holiday, Druvi has facilitated the travel for Coldplay’s

A Legacy of Innovation and Trust Vogue Jewellers

Q What do you believe drives the timeless attraction to gold and other jewellery, and how is Vogue Jewellers adapting to changing customer preferences? From time immemorial, gold and jewellery have held a timeless allure across cultures and generations for several compelling reasons. They serve as symbols of wealth, prosperity, and social status. Gold, in particular, possesses a unique ability to retain its value over time, making it not onl

Simply Delicious by Salo

There is a certain innate skill which cooks worth their salt possess. Salome Jansz is one who appreciates the nuances of fine cuisine and having travelled extensively is aware of the authentic tastes of many cuisines. This coupled with her talent and love for cooking made her start her own catering business named Simply Delicious by Salo. As clichéd as it sounds, Salome did have a passion for cooking from her young a

Meet the authors: glf 2024 balli kaur jaswal

Known as one of Signapore’s internationally well-known novelist Balli Kaur Jaswal is the award-winning author of “Inheritance” (2013), “Sugarbread” (2016) and the internationally acclaimed “Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows” (2017). Balli was born in Singapore having family roots in Punjab and grew up living in countries such as Japan, Russia, the Philippines, Australia and the US. Her latest book, “Now You See Us” (2023) is the story of three m

Facts on Sarcopaenia

Sarcopaenia which is not discussed much, is a disease that occurs as one gets older due to the wasting of members and organs. This phenomenon is also observed in muscles. It is estimated however that 1 in 4 adults over 65 years have Sarcopaenia. We had a chat with Dr. Shehan Silva, Consultant Physician/Geriatrician on Sarcopaenia.

Andrew Logathasan A story of resilience and determination

Every once in awhile we come across people who epitomise courage and determination. They rise above adversity and come up trumps. One such person who inspired me with his stoicism is Andrew Logathasan. A British Sri Lankan with a heart to serve Sri Lankans in both the UK and Sri Lanka, I first met Andrew when he was organising a charity event. He also runs a Sri Lankan community page on social media which disseminates valuable information. It w

Journey to the heart 2023 Creatives in Residence at Kalukanda House

The British Sri Lankan female founder of Kalukanda House in Weligama, Dee Gibson is bringing the inaugural HERA Project X event to Sri Lanka to showcase creative female founders innovating dynamic business ideas on the island. A cross-section of creatives from the worlds of Architecture, Wildlife Photography, Art, Textiles, Travel, Design & Hospitality and Artisinal Jewellery will be speaking about their journey into creative work, their driving

Indian High Tea at The Lattice, Taj Samudra

Nestled within the walls of Taj Samudra, The Lattice offers a unique and indulgent Indian High Tea experience every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 6:30 pm where guests are treated to a feast of flavours curated by Chef Sajesh. Upon entering The Lattice, the unmistakable aromas of Indian street food waft through the air, setting the stage for a gastronomic journey. The centrepiece of the experience is the Pani Puri station—a live station where t

Meet the authors: galle literary festival 2024 Nizrana Farook

Children’s author Nizrana Farook is the author of the award-winning The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, The Boy Who Met a Whale, The Girl Who Lost a Leopard and most recently, The Boy Who Saved a Bear. She was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka – the landscape of her Serendib series. Her debut book The Girl Who Stole an Elephant was Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month for January 2020 and was shortlisted for the inaugural Joan Aiken Future Cl