The Equestrian Community - With Ceylon Riding Club

For as long as I can remember, I’ve viewed stables and horse riding to be unethical and abusive.

HIMALI DE SILVA AND ALISON WIJEMANNE CO-FOUNDERS OF APÉ AND COLLAB

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature Himali De Silva and Alison Wijemanne, the Co-Founders of Apé and Collab.

Online shopping is the way forward and smart fashion brands are owning this space!

One of the effects of the pandemic has been the accelerated shift towards a more digital world, and has therefore triggered changes in the online shopping space.

Dinali Dandeniya

Today, I’m in conversation with an exemplary female Entrepreneur who is transforming the restaurant industry in Sri Lanka with her amazing vibes, creativity, and entrepreneurial prowess.

“Real Queens Fix Each Other’s Crowns” Do Beauty Pageants Empower Women?

Less than one month after women’s day, an unfortunate twist of events was witnessed at the Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021 pageant, where one of the contestants,

ISMAIL SADURDEEN

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature Ismail Sadurdeen, Founder and Managing Director of UNIVISER.

WORX Colombo’s Trendiest Co-Working Space.

Co-working spaces, a concept that was foreign to Sri Lanka a few years ago, but is now, almost every Entrepreneurs go to destination.

Food Studio: One Galle Face Mall

Located at the lower ground floor of the One Galle Face Mall is Colombo’s most unique food court, Food Studio. When you walk into Food Studio it feels as if you’ve stepped onto a 1960’s movie set.

Thimasha Pathirage

If I could think of a sport that is evidently an art, it would be gymnastics. It requires a well-rounded individual to truly the know the lines and the curves, the bars, the floors, the rings and the vaults.

Adhikaramge Eranda PropEx (PVT) LTD.

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature Adhikaramge Eranda, Founder and Managing Director of PropEx (PVT) LTD. Eranda was the Former CEO of ‘H’ Magazine, Co-Founder of WemEx (PVT) LTD,

Sarita Rajandran

Today’s conversation is with an inimitable fashionista roaring in many avenues including fashion, styling, entrepreneurship and of course one of the most challenging jobs of all time; being a mom to two amazing kids.

The Sri Lankan Hound - With Save A Paw

The pride of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, reinforced by a primary component of the Sri Lankan Flag, is its compassion. The very element is nurtured into our minds and hearts and is ceaselessly preached across religion and culture.

Adhikaramge Ishara

On this week’s edition of ’The Founder’, we feature Adhikaramge Ishara, who is the Founder and Managing Director of JetEx Fulfilment Services (Pvt) Ltd. Ishara is a product of St. Josephs College,

SPOTTED AT COLOMBO FASHION WEEK 2021

Cargills International Women’s Day Festival The Change Makers

Passionate discourse, engaging dialogue and opinion exchange have been the constant on the three days of the four-day one-of-a-kind festival being held at Table by Taru in collaboration with Savithri Rodrigo.

Fazeena Rajabdeen

Today, we are conversing with an individual that represents a name that is celebrated in the local fashion space. It’s now more than a platform simply for fashion showcases and is a parent to an array of movements, thriving for a fine-tuned mechanism of sustainability in fashion.

YANIKA AMARASEKERA

Yanika Amarasekera, Founder and CEO of Silver Aisle, is a driven entrepreneur with discerning taste whose curatorial approach has helped quickly establish Silver Aisle as an industry tastemaker.

IF I WAS PRESIDENT

Many of us don’t have the luxury to seriously consider this topic because, in Sri Lanka the reality is someone like me could never and will never be THE leader of this country. Why?

KITTY RITIG

Today’s conversation builds along with something exciting coming up for all the art enthusiasts out there. As we all know, art is something that heals those who are broken by life.

ROHAYA SUHAYB

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature a very talented and passionate entrepreneur; Rohaya Suhayb. A former student of Muslim Ladies College, Rohaya turned her lifelong hobby to an absolutely delightful business, called “Baking and Beyond.”

CARGILLS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FESTIVAL 2021 THE CHANGE MAKERS

UNFPA Sri Lanka joins the Cargills International Women’s Day Festival of Change Makers as Event Sponsor on 8th March 2021, which is International Women’s Day. UNFPA Sri Lanka is keen on spotlighting the concept of equality as a human right, and hence, the day includes a panel of women pioneers and a panel of leading males who have re-defined a world of work with gender meritocracy at the helm. It is their experiences, challenges, solutions and

Hasini Munasinghe

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature a young, talented, entrepreneur; Hasini Munasinghe. Hasini, a former student of Musaeas College, Colombo holds a BA (Hons) in Business and Management from Northwood University, UK and an MBA from the University of West London, UK.

RAFFEALLA FERNANDO

I met Raff for the first time on a chilled night-out while listening to music, with one of our mutual friends. Although, it was the first time I met her face-to-face, with her hyped smiles and positive energy, I already knew, she was undoubtedly, one of the most inspirational young photographers in the country.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021

“For me courage is not allowing unconscious biases hold you back. You need to have the courage to look within, dig deep and turn on the switch that makes you feel alive, irrespective of any invisible barriers around you.

In Conversation With Hirushi Jayasena: Featuring Priyadarshini Geekiyanage Bandara

Among many striking art forms there is Bharatha Natyam, a stunning classical Indian dance genre. Originating in Tamil Nadu, this dance style has an exquisite portrayal of emotions and a spiritual discipline that keeps it on a high pedestal.

The Founder: Featuring Madushi Adhikaramge

In this week’s edition of The Founder, we feature an entrepreneur who launched her brand Dammy’s, in 2020, amidst the global pandemic. She is an alumnus of Bishop’s College, Colombo and Stafford International School and she is armed with a BA (Hons) in Business Management from RMIT University, Australia and an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK. Madushi Adhikaramge is a young entrepreneur based out of Colombo.

Pet Talks with Ninuri Asalya: Tackling Sterilizations - With Justice for Animals

The very concept of sterilization tends to cause controversies, due to the strong beliefs of the Sri Lankan communities which have long since sparked a relentless battle.

By The Cook - Chinese and Thai Cuisine

By The Cook is a new and exciting home-based restaurant owned by Lennox Calyaneratne, a.k.a. The Cook. The Cook specializes in Chinese and Thai cuisine, and makes things easy for his customers by having their orders delivered right to their doorstep.

In Conversation: Featuring Bhante Sujatha

Hello islanders! Hoping this year is treating you with new beginnings, second chances and optimism. With the dawn of 2021 woven around pandemics and socio-political shifts intensified by digitalization, I’m on a mission to bring you inspiring stories with a bit of a helicopter view; just so we can slow down, appreciate the wisdom and simply enjoy the ride.

The Founder: Featuring Navodh Liyanage

On this week’s edition of ‘The Founder’ we feature a third-generation entrepreneur, hailing from Kurunegala. Navodh Liyanage, a former student of Colombo International School, Kandy holds a BA (Hons) in Business and Management from Leeds Beckett University, UK and an MBA from the University of West London, UK. He is now at the helm of his family business, Gunasiri Oil Mills and Refineries, innovating and introducing new products for the export ma