RAW DEALS

Hellieow dear hearts and suffering people, I do not mean to be pinching but reality is such, we are all suffering. I’m sorry I had to take a wee break last month to breathe, what with the lack of electricity and my being in a space sans ventilati

Shanika Somatilake

Cartoons are an effective mode of communication. In Sri Lanka many cartoonists have portrayed corruption, nepotism and short-sighted decisions taken by successive regimes through satire. Taking her own space in this rather niche i

Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Britain enjoyed a four day long weekend allowing her citizens to celebrate the Queen’s 70th anniversary on the throne. From

Real Housewives TV franchise lands in Dubai

The Real Housewives reality television franchise is landing in Dubai, to mixed reactions among residents of the Emirate long known as a

The Hospitality Industry

Yet again, the hospitality industry has been hit hard. The rising cost of food and other commodities needed to make an eating place a success have gone through the roof. Trying to keep afloat is the name of the game. This, too, merely to break even, wh

Shalini’s 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! With new challenges presenting themselves in light of the current economic crisis in the country, we talk to home bakers who are navigating through these difficu

Sangeetha Megam - rescheduled

Sangeetha Megam- an evening of Tamil music directed by Soundarie David Rodrigo, has been rescheduled and the team is determined to bring out some great Tamil music for you on the 5th of June 2022. The turn of events in our country over the last few weeks was not conducive to have the show scheduled for the 13th of May 2022, as there was also a curfew imposed on that very day. The organisers are happy to announce the new date for the show - resche

Angela Bettoni

Twenty year old Angela Bettoni, the only child of Dr Andrea Bettoni and Dr Ramani Wijesinha Bettoni lives in Malta. Diagnosed with Down Syndrome a few days after her birth, her parents have always encouraged and given Angela every op

TIPSY DA VINCI’S SIP AND PAINT

A paintbrush in one hand and a drink in the other – ‘sip and paint’ sessions are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Though this trend actually made its debut over a decade ago with Sip and Paint franchises budding everywhere

‘Goodfellas’ actor Ray Liotta dies

American actor Ray Liotta, 67, who starred in the 1990 blockbuster crime film ’’Goodfellas,’’ died in his sleep on Thursday in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Republic General Directorate of Cinema confirmed to Reuters. Liotta

‘Thinnai Organic’

Chunnakam is one of the most important commercial cities after Jaffna in the Northern Peninsula. Located just 14 kilometres north of Jaffna, Chunnakam is a popular destination for travellers from the South mainly because of the ancient Stupa and Dagoba complex in Kadurugoda and Old Dutch Market in the Chunnakam town centre, well-known for fresh and organic agro products.

Queues, Queues and More Queues

Queues are a common sight wherever you go: for petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas. Just seeing them depresses you. The desperation in this country is awful. Whilst we were all moaning and concerned about the daily earne

Hayden’s Spicy Treats

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! With new challenges pr

Araliya Thevapalan

Today on the Buzz, I have an entrepreneur, leader and a true Sri Lankan, Araliya Thevapalan who has always amazed me with the love she has and also the ways she finds time to contribute in developing it into a better place. She’s alway

Traditional medicine to bridge drug shortage?

Traditional medicine has been at the core of Sri Lanka’s bygone heritage. Ayurveda and Deshiya Chikitsa systems were used to treat various ailments and illnesses. Many of these herbal remedies were derived from ancient texts passed down generati

IRANTHI GOMES Forbes 30 under 30

A good cup of coffee helps a lot of us to start our day but not many can say it helped start a business that landed them in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list- unless of course, you are Iranthi Gomes. Gomes (28

The Baking Girl

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 ne

Genesis Art Exhibition

A group of five emerging Artists from the Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Visual and Performing Arts will come together for GENESIS, their first group Art Exhibition. Featuring artists Indhira Jayasundera (“All things art”), Thilini de Simon (“Invisible justice”), Ishara Kariyapperuma (“Sight”), Manu Pathirana (“Dreamscape”), and Peshala Premathilaka (“Healing with petals”) the exhibition will be held on the 27th, 28th and 29t

Things you can do to stretch your money

The ongoing crisis, scarcity of goods and unbearable prices, have taken a major toll on many of us and we are struggling to get by. Here are a few things you can do to help save money, make the most of your purchase and overall keep some s

Protecting from Negative Influence

Feeling of unhappiness and insecurity can give rise to loss of confidence and make one feel sad and in turn the home would exude a feeling of sadness and unhappy feel. Such feelings normally make the person search for a solution, p

As Vesak dawns in Sri Lanka.. Peace and non-violence determines the way forward

Days before the dawn of Vesak, Sri Lanka plunged into a state of violence during a week that would have otherwise been declared the Vesak week. The attacks between pro-government supporters and peaceful protesters ended up in violent

Unprecedented Times

The past couple of weeks have been the worst ever. The cost of living has gone through the roof. It has pushed the less fortun

Meli’s 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 businesses

Soundari David Rodrigo

Today on the Buzz I speak to the famous Soundari who has given us mini musical experiences that are treasured. Today I speak to her about the upcoming Tamil concert, refreshing new lineup of singers and a nice blend of the very famous Tamil songs to some timeless melodies. We discussed this long awaited concert which has been in the pipeline for o

Mother’s Day

On Mother’s Day we think of our mothers; still with us, or gone to that far distant shore and resting in peace. A mother’s lo

LOLO & LALA

Fashion designer, Senuki Wijesundera, launched her label ‘LOLO & LALA’ over the weekend at The Design Collective Store. A fashion graduate of the Academy of Design, Senuki holds a BA in Fashion and Marketing. LOLO & LALA’s de

University students in a tight-fix as parents struggle to pay tuition fees

The dream of every parent once their child finishes school life is that they get recognized higher education or get into a tra

Rising Costs

A year ago, many people were desperately looking for the second jab of the AstraZeneca Covid shot. The PHIs were kings. Desp

Cake ‘n Bake by Pixie Dustt

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 businesses are changing the game and have overcome the odds of running a business during tough times. With new challenges presenting themselves in light o

Talia Haleem

Today I’m happy to speak to a Sri Lankan born Canadian who carries Sri Lanka loud and proud in her heart. Talia is a confident, resilient, and ambitious woman who seeks to break boundaries within the beauty industry and advocate for gender and racial equality for all. She has been chosen as a National Finalist for Miss Universe Canada 2022 and will be competing on May 14th 202