CFW Taking Fashion Forward Powered for the next 20 by the last 20 years

A deeply spiritual being, Ajai Vir Singh is one who does not embark on a venture lightly. His vision to elevate Sri Lanka’s standing in the global fashion arena is driven by his relentless passion not only for fashion but also as a payback to the country he now considers his home. Twenty years ago, Ajai presented the first edition of Colombo Fashion Week albeit then called Colom

John Williams Hollywood’s maestro goes for more Oscars history

From “Star Wars” to “Jaws” to “Schindler’s List,” John Williams has written many of the most instantly recognisable scores in cinema history. The 91-year-old is already the oldest person to receive an Oscar nomination for a competitive award, which he earned thanks to his spare yet poignant compositions for Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.” With 53 total nods, Williams has more Academy Award nominations than any other living person, and is seco

Enjoying Being Single or Needy

People go through phases in life, where some are fortunate to find a partner for life. Then there are some who look for a lifetime partner for all the wrong reasons, such as not having to be alone in the evening of their lives, financial stability and owing to peer and social pressure. Such people are unhappy as they are bound to their partners for better or worse. The braver ones dump their partners after a while and lead happy lives finding t

Hot Chook Fast Food with Soul

Food Studio at Colombo City Centre has firmly cemented itself as a food court to be reckoned with - from constantly aiming to maintain high standards to evaluating the outlets under its belt, ensuring that diners enjoy good food when they dine there. Hot Chook is by no means a new addition to the Food Studio’s lineup, and they’ve made quite a name for themselves over the past 2 years among foodies fo

With My Back To The World

Saskia Fernando Gallery is pleased to present an upcoming group exhibition ‘With My Back to the World’ in celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, curated by Mariyam Begum and Ashini Nanayakkara. The exhibition features work by Fabienne Francotte, Hansika Herath, Chathurika Jayani, Shaanea Mendis, Ashini Nanayakkara, Sabeen Omar, Anoli Perera, Sumi Perera, Saskia Pintelon, Anoma Rajakaruna, Hema Shironi and Anoma Wijewardene. Borr

Sandani Peiris

Today on the Buzz, I speak to Sandani Peiris, 2nd runner-up at Top Model of the World 2023 about her experience and what’s next in life.

WNPS Monthly Lecture Saving Yala From Total Destruction By Dr Sumith Pilapitiya

For many years now, Dr Sumith Pilapitiya has publicly proclaimed the fact that Sri Lanka has the potential to be the 2nd most desirable World destination for wildlife enthusiasts, outside of Africa. “Where else could you see the world’s largest marine mammal, the Blue Whale, in the morning, and the world’s largest terrestrial mammal, the elephant, in the afternoon, and all on the same day?”

The Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) March Diversions

Celebrating over ten years of un-broken collaboration and music making at the Goethe-Institut, Colombo, the Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) is proud to continue the series of cham

The Getaway Down South

Stepping out of our usual holiday pattern, Ranil and I decided to holiday in Weligama. The main attraction being the restaurants with rave reviews situated in Ahangama and Weligama. We spent five nights at W15 Weligama. W15, situated in the heart of Weligama, is a 10 room luxury hotel categorised as a Beach Club. The rooms were very comfortable. The staff friendly and obliging. W15’s beachfront extends quite a length and the sea is suitable for b

Sunday Brunch At Courtyard By Marriott

We love a good Sunday Brunch and Colombo’s newest city hotel; Courtyard by Marriott is promising a Sunday Brunch you simply can’t say ‘No’ to. Beira Kitchen is Courtyard by Marriott Colombo’s signature all-day dining restaurant that serves a range of local and international cuisine and every Sunday, the space comes alive with families and friends settling in for a lazy Sunday

The Disruptor Series Durga Kenny

“The Disruptor Series” profiles businesspeople and entrepreneurs making waves in their industries; redefining their businesses, spearheading innovation, tackling unprecedented change and disrupting the status quo. Durga Kenny’s professional life is proof that a cookie-cutter career trajectory is not a prerequisite for future success. Before she conceptualised BeWAXed, Durga dabbled in a variety

International Women’s Day Innovation and technology for gender equality

International Women’s Day,March 08, is a global day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also calls a mark to action for accelerating women’s equ

Kamil Makes a Bold Decision

Having a great passion is of no point unless you decide to act on it, which is exactly what Kamil Hewavitharana did when he switched to fashion. Fashion had always been his passion though he did not pursue it until recently. He had been happy in his comfort zone working for an establishment related to retail clothing. After showcasing in many fashion shows locally and internationally at Expo Dubai, Dubai Fashion Week, GICW in Delhi, CFW x Luxor

Dressing up fine

Today I was tagged on Stripes & Checks, a brand that has become a part of every gentleman’s closet. It’s hard for everyone to find a shirt off the rack as we all have the tummy rice - Bath Bada. Well these guys have given the confidence and also the choices in making outfits beautiful for men. Today I sit down to speak to the boys about what made this brand what it is today.

Art with a Heart

‘Art with a Heart’ is an exhibition at the Lionel Wendt in aid of the Sri Lanka Cancer Society by contemporary artists Suganya Johnpillai and Teruni Wikramanayake. The exhibition is being held on 11th -12th March and all proceeds will be donated to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society.

Male tigers seen raising

We usually believe that lions are the only members of the cat family where males play a part in raising their cubs. However, a recent observation in India by Colombo native, Rajiv Welikala Professional Wildlife Safari Guide showed a male tiger with his cubs. He was able to witness this surreal moment firsthand in central India.

Boutiques in Sri Lanka to host annual B2B Luxury Connect 2023

Single-handedly flying the flag for Boutique Accommodation experiences in Sri Lanka, Druvi Gunasekera the founder of Boutiques in Sri Lanka will host the annual “B2B Luxury Connect” trade fair on the 21st of March 2023, at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte. This event is Sri Lanka’s sole luxury travel fair exclusively for the small luxury accommodation sector and this year the theme of the event will be “Flair of Sri Lanka”.

Decency & Manners

In Colombo, many incidences are either very visible or thrown at your face. However, there are two that are very noticeably missing. These are common decency and good manners. Road manners are beyond comprehension. People are only interested in getting to their destinations and do not care whether they cause chaos by breaking all the rules to get there. Sitting on the car horn till it deafens you is almost like a threat.

UK - Sri Lankan Chain The Coconut Tree

It’s November 2016 and five Sri Lankan friends are opening a restaurant. They’ve found a four-bedroom flat above an old pub in Cheltenham, UK and they’ve got plans for the tired old tavern. On a shoest

Protein Day 2023

‘Right To Protein’ announces the theme for Protein Day 2023 as ‘Easy Access to Protein for All’ or ‘Protein Accessibility’ and calls for industry and likeminded individuals to join in the mission to drive food and protein sufficiency Ahead of th

NIJA LUXURY WELLNESS Holistic Wellness at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration to the mind, body and soul - NIJA Luxury Wellness officially opened its doors on 27th January at Cinnamon Grand Colombo’s Club City premises. NIJA in Sanskrit denotes a white rose and synonymously, NIJA Luxury Wellness embodies purity, innocence and elegance of holistic wellness. The official launch ceremony of Colombo’s newest luxury wellness centre was held under the patronage of Chief Executive Office

Jack could have survived, says Cameron as ‘Titanic’ re-released 25 years on

James Cameron doesn’t have many regrets -- after all, he has now directed three of the four highest-grossing films of all time. But if he could go back and remake “Titanic,” the film that started his record streak 25 years ago and is being re-released in theaters, there is one thing he would change. “Based on what I know today, I would have made the raft smaller, so there’s no doubt!” said Cameron. Such is the film’s enduring popularity, even a q

What’s the Gossip?

An opening line to many phone calls are “what’s the gossip?” Nothing sets my teeth on edge like hearing this opening line. Early last week, there was probably one of the worst disasters in the world, the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and on TV we watched with great sadness the collapse of buildings, the many dead and injured and the rescue workers fighting relentlessly risking their lives to rescue people. It was not a sight for anyone and I w

Yaaluwoda? Yaaluida?

I catch up with my fellow cast members for their take on the upcoming glam movie hit, Yaaluwoda? Yaaluida? A fresh new fashion-forward movie is about to hit Colombo. Having been in movies over the last decade, being a part of this one, was a treat to be sure. I got to put my best dressed foot forward and

ARTRA Magazine’s Launch of the Laki Senanayake Edition & Art Experiential Festival

Who is Laki Senanayake (1937-2021) ? An iconic artist, imaginative in nature and spirited in mind who could not be stifled into a particular genre of artistic expression. The currency notes Laki designed in the late 1970’s for the Sri Lankan Central Bank of indigenous fauna and flora, batiks for the boardroom of the British Chartered Accountants H

Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is an education-led initiative that aims to establish a public museum dedicated to the display, research, collection, and conservation of Sri Lankan modern and contemporary art for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public, schools, and tourists. During a time when most other museums around the world were downsizing, a dynamic group of young professionals have been driving

Jewellery for the new generation....

Fine jewellery was once exclusively available to those prepared to spend a lot of money. Times change, and things change, so it’s time that you upgrade your jewellery stack with ease while PLATA is in town. PLATA, the affordable luxury jewellery brand, will now bring more colour to your jewellery stack. What’s mo

Poya Day Vegetarian Buffet at Cinnamon Red

Cinnamon Red Colombo recently hosted an exclusive preview luncheon to introduce the menu lineup available for their ‘Vegetarian Buffet’ which will be from 12.00pm every Poya Day starting from February 5th 2023. Given that the hotel is located quite close to the heart of Colombo, this buffet certainly serves a fascinating array of choices to the busy people in the lo

Chandanamali Punchihewa

Cancer is a genetic test, meaning people develop cancer due to a change in genes. In a small proportion, like in about 10% of cancer cases, the reason is a hereditary change in a gene. But majority occurs due to genetic changes that happened after birth.”

Hemas Piyawara Celebrates Impactful 20 Years Launches Coffee Table Book

The Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF) launched a coffee table book in celebration of 20 years of its flagship project, Piyawara, a national initiative focusing on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Sri Lanka by nurturing young children with good care, in order to provide a solid foundation for a lifelong journey.The coffee table book, which charts the Piyawara journey from its inception to its status as an indelible presence in Sri Lank