CCC Social Bus Rediscover the delights of the City of Colombo

Launching amidst the season of giving, the Colombo City Centre (CCC) Mall is collaborating with Ebert Silva Holidays (Private) Limited to launch the CCC Social Bus exclusively for all CCC shoppers. Simply hop on the double decker bus to rediscover the beauty of the City of Colombo absolutely free of charge.

Rod Stewart admits battery over Florida hotel fight

British pop star Rod Stewart and his son pleaded guilty to battery over an altercation with a Florida security guard, prosecutors said Friday, but neither face jail time or any fines. The 76-year-old

Italian Embassy in Colombo launches ‘Dolce Vita in Serendib’

Gaining inspiration from Italians who visited the exotic island of ‘Seyllan’ from centuries ago described as ‘Adam’s Garden’ where platters of nature’s rich bounties were a plenty, the Italian Embassy in Colombo launched the coffee table book ‘

Being Judgemental

Oh! Colombo is full of the Judgmental. They can easily be spotted at any function or event since you will see them scanning those around them with those deep staring eyes and no smile. They cannot bear to see people happy in any way, whether

Geoffrey Bawa

Geoffrey Bawa: ‘It is Essential to be There’ is the first major exhibition which draws from the archives to look at Bawa’s practice.

Rocco’s

Chocolatier and chef, Gerard Mendis, partners with Coca-Cola to seek out the best food to enjoy with a refreshing, cold Coke. Join Gerard as he visits some of Colombo’s top restaurants and chats with their chefs. This week, Gerard visits

Hollywood largely silent on Golden Globe nominations amid controversy

Movie dramas “The Power of the Dog” and “Belfast” led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. “Belfast,” set in

SRI LANKA’S OLDEST PRIVATE-MEMBER CLUB, COLOMBO CLUB CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

Many institutions in Sri Lanka may claim to have a rich history attached to its name but perhaps none can boast of its legacy quite in t

Young talent fly the flag for Lankan design

Coccooned in the middle of dreary winter in London it was  a breath of fresh air to watch the live stream shows of MBFW SL as designer after designer presented well thought out collections in a riot of colour that injected a frisson of happiness and joy not only for the pops of colour but also the fact that the designer future of Lanka is looking extremely bright. Showing an  extraordinary high standard of young design talent in Sri Lanka AOD pre

MBFW SRI LANKA 2021

TAKE YOUR EYES AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVES, MANY DOORS WILL OPEN ERANGI PATHIRAJA

‘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 SME’s indicate that their challenges are similar. They are struggling with access to market and access to finance. They ne

CHRISTMAS AT THE BOULEVARD

The Crescat Boulevard of Colombo, with its exquisitely refurbished interior and exterior, will compensate for all the missed Christmas ch

Joyful December

Who would have thought that we would have to celebrate this month of December with the pandemic still being around? Another new mutation of the virus has now sprung up and scientists are yet to figure out whether it is milder or more dangerous than the previous one. We will soon find out.

Transgender individuals too are a creation of nature : Bhoomi

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) Community has fought long battles to earn acceptance an

Caked By Shimza

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 oppo

2021 showbiz stories

From the return of cinema’s favourite spy to ’’Friends’’ reuniting, an array of stories dominated entertainment news headlines this year. Below are some of the biggest stories.

Chamini Weerasooriya

Temple murals of the Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandyan periods speak volumes about the life, lore and teachings of the Buddha. For years, these paintings have been studied by scholars, researchers, students and artists to distinguish

Be Open minded, Create A Truly Sri Lankan Identity Nayomi Handunetti

‘‘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 SME’s indicate that their challenges are similar. They are struggling with access to market and access to finance. The

Lighting up the Christmas tree @ Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo presented a joyous festive season with a series of celebrations that will inspire hope and cheer, while you look forward to a promising new year. Commencing with the anticipated Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the hotel’s compilation of seasonal festivities will let you create colourful moments of joy as you gather together with loved ones to celebrate this special time.

Poaching

Today’s column is not a lesson on how to poach eggs or fish. It is all about how crafty people poach other peoples’ staff. This is not something new, it has been happening for yonks. The audacity on how the poachers approach the staff is another story. Approaching a domestic aid

Can’t Wait For Christmas The De Lanerolle Brothers

Dream Cake and Butter Drop

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 quarantine. With restricti

Celebrating 5 Years of Gourmet CBP

Sri Lanka’s Favourite Dessert with a Gourmet Twist

Tidings of joy

The members of Oktave – the Chamber Choir have been busy these past few months recording a new Christmas Cantata, titled “Tidings of Joy”, by Joseph M Martin. The composer uses old, sometimes familiar Celtic tunes and creates a fusion of 10 carols in 4 part harmony to be sung by a mixed voice choir. The music was purchased initially to be performed live in Colombo, Christm

‘Mārga’

An artist’s rendition of Prince Siddhartha’s journey towards enlightenment

’Love and hate’ Bollywood in spotlight of ’Call My Agent’ spinoff

The director behind a biting look at India’s entertainment industry says the backroom dealings and bold personalities of Bollywood have proven a rich target for satire. Shaad Ali’s latest venture is a local adaptation of a runaway hit Netflix series that follows four hapless French talent agents as they wrangle and coddle their celebrity clients. “Call My Agent:

Life in the Air force

A chat with one of the first women to join the SLAF

Fostering good Lung Health in the era of a pandemic

According to research conducted by the World Health Organisation in 2018,approximately 4.15% of the total deaths in Sri Lanka can be attributed to the collection of elusive, infamous lung diseases. Although lung health wasn’t previously spoken about or cautioned about enormously in Sri Lanka, the start of the COVID-19’ pandemic placed lung health and lung disease under a much larger spotlight.

New comic book celebrates the life of legendary entertainer Tina Turner

The highs and lows of singer Tina Turner’s life are being explored in a new comic book. The biographical publication from TidalWave comics details her upbringing in Tennessee, her musical success, her struggles with former hus

SL Cake O’Clock

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 quarantine. With