Expectations for the New Year across various sectors

Although Sri Lankans are slowly adjusting to normalcy amidst the pandemic, more issues have added to the burden. The economy, unp

2022

No one has claimed that 2022 is their year after having to juggle their lives in the past two dreadful years. The just past December was celebrated by most as if there was no tomorrow. It may be short lived but nobody seemed to care.

‘Nevermind’ baby album cover lawsuit dismissed

Earlier this year the man who as a baby was photographed naked for the cover of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album sued the band fo

’What a life!’ Moreno reflects.....

It took Rita Moreno a year to agree to a documentary about her career. When she finally watched it for the first time, she exclaimed to her daughter: “What a life I’ve had!” The Puerto Rican superstar’s seven decades in show business have ea

Harry Potter Return to Hogwarts with Slash

SLASH, Sri Lanka’s first ever Buy-1-Get-1 Free Coupon App hosted their first experience event for app users and newcomers. The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary – Return to Hogwarts event took place on the 2nd of January at Butlers Pub with Potterheads getting together for a screening of the much-awaited HBO 20th Anniversary Harry Potter reunion. At the event itself, it was fair to say that SLASH spared no expense in going all out to curate an all-i

Harith Wijeratne

Today on the Buzz I feature a very talented young personality who has won Sri Lanka’s heart with his amazing performance. Harith who is clearly a prime student from Royal College who took up Medicine, also took time to find his talent and made it to the main stage of VOICE and WON it.  Harith on a personal note is a very simple, humble man with a warm heart.  Today he speaks about his winning journey. 

Chulanee Attanayake

International Relations play a key role in a country’s developmental framework. As a major ally and an investment partner, China has entered this picture in the Sri Lankan context and is marching its way forward in the global context. But as one of the few Sri Lankans who study on China and South Asia, Dr. Chulanee Attanayake believes that China’s foray into Sr

It is 2022 When does the Christmas Spirit Leave??

Happy New Year! Suba Nawa Wasarak Wewa! Puttantu Valttulkkal ! May all beings be happy and at peace with oneself and one another.

INSIDE STORY VEENA JAYASUNDERE

Inside Story is a series that commences today and is one that is most appropriate for these pandemic times. Apart from all of us having to spend a good deal of our time inside / indoors, we have had to deal with so many problems and diverse situ

Betty White

working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday

Perfect Ending

With the year coming to an end Prithi and Ratana hosted a fabulous cocktail party at her penthouse on the 22nd of December. Colombo certainly has a different dimension, looking out of the balcony, the views were fabulous. The hostess wor

Arnold Schwarzenegger finally divorced

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have officially finalised their divorce, more than 10 years after proceedings began. Court documents filed on Tuesday showed that a final settlement had been reached between the ’’Terminator’’ star and the U.

Spotting and conserving the Red and Grey Slender Loris

As dusk set in at Sigiriya, a naturalist and team of guests got ready for their nature trail. A head torch with a red light, boots to keep the leeches away and extra torches to be used if the need arose was all that we had to take. We stepped into the t

’Harry Potter’ in reunion special...

LOS ANGELES, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Daniel Radcliffe remembers the embarrassing haircuts, Emma Watson found meeting up with her ’’Harry Potter’’ cast mates ’’an unexpected joy,’’ and director Christopher Columbus recalls the sets for the movies a

Magical Desserts

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

Let’s read French in Sinhala !

The final edition of Rendez-Vous with Yasmin and Kumar for 2021, is all about reading French in Sinhala. Shot entirely on location at the charming Expographic Bookstore in Pelawatte, the show discusses French novels in translation, the j

A legend in Sri Lankan Arts

Visharada Jagath Wickremasinghe can be considered as one of the legends in the Sri Lankan arts and entertainment in

Art Exhibition tribute to lord ganesh By Crish Panchal

Crish Panchal, a name to reckon in the garment and food industry unveiled her artistic side by offering a humble tribute to the affable and loving Lord Ganesh. Crish’s maiden exhibition at the Barefoot Gallery not only projected her expertise on canvas but also showcased her as a multifaceted person.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Becomes First Pandemic-Era Movie to Smash $1 Billion Milestone Globally

As New Year dawns… Public raise more concerns Than Resolutions

A major New Year resolution for anyone would be to keep aside those masks and step out to breath some fresh air. But as a New Year dawns, people around the world will have to adjust to the new normal, keep wearing those masks, adhere to health regulations and act responsibly in order to keep away from the deadly virus. But in Sri Lanka, COVID h

NEVER SAY NEVER Vindya Perera

‘Your 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 , the majority of the SM

Ramada Colombo’s Fabulous New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance “BLAST THRU”

BLAST THRU, as one of Colombo’s top list events, heads to rock New Year’s Eve with the best entertainment you could ever ask for. Yes! DOCTOR is ready to rock the stage, while FREEZE will dazzle the night away with your favourite songs

Spotlight on Wildlife in 2021

The X-Press Pearl inferno is said to be the biggest maritime and environmental disaster that happened in 2021, claiming the lives of over 200 marine animals and causing a major long-term impact on Sri Lanka’s marine environment.

Wonderful Christmas

The year has ‘flown by,’ as many would say. What we should remember about this year is that it was not a year where we got everything our hearts desired but it was the year that we learned to appreciate all that we had. Although, t

Grillz by Royal A Culinary Journey to Pakistan

Located down Rajasinghe Road Wellawatte, Grillz is a one of a kind Pakistani Fusion Restaurant that offers an array of mouthwatering food, great drinks and a dazzling view of the Indian Ocean. Located right opposite the Wellawatte beach, it is th

Phantoms of the Night

They are shy and elusive, but oftentimes mistaken as potential threats to humans. The wild felines in Sri Lanka not only comprise le

‘Mews Light Up’ @ Park Street Mews

Breaking from its yearly tradition of a gleaming street light up, the Park Street Mews and its eight resident restaurants com

My wish for Christmas is....

Engulfed in the festive season the whole world comes together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The world which has become a smaller place thanks to the advancement of technology and travel has helped bring various communities together who despite their religious differences celebrate Christmas in some form or another. Christmas

AAKESH REPRESENTS SRI LANKA AND WINS JUNIOR MODEL INTERNATIONAL IN DUBAI

Aakesh Kulasekara, a 14-year old teenager studying at S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia, represented Sri Lanka at the Junior Mo

’Sex and the City’ actor Chris Noth denies sexual assault accusations

“Sex and the City” actor Chris Noth denied sexual assault accusations reported by the Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, saying his encounters with two women in 2004 and 2015 were consensual. Noth plays the romantic partner Mr. Big, or Big, in the HBO television series and its new sequel ’’And Just Like That.’’