IN CONVERSATION WITH Talia Haleem

Talia Haleem is a finalist at the Miss Canada for Miss Universe 2022 pageant. She is of Sri Lankan origin and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Calgary, Canada.

Desperate Deep Darkness

I have always been an absolutely positive person with the mindset of ‘the glass half full.’ This is a proudly inherited trait from my mother who worked tirelessly to promote travel and tourism even during the worst of times, including the 30 years of conflict.

THE GRATIAEN PRIZE 2022

The Gratiaen Prize, the most prestigious literary prize in Sri Lanka for creative writing in English, is in its 29th edition this year.

Virticle by Jetwing

A pioneer in Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry for nearly 50 years, Jetwing Hotels embarked on an ambitious new venture with Virticle by Jetwing, Colombo’s highest open-air rooftop bar and restaurant.

CHENUKA FERNANDO

On this week’s edition of The Founder, we feature Chenuka Fernando, Founder of CeCe’ by Che. An alumna of Bishop’s College,

Toxic TikTok Time

TikTok is a phenomenon that swept the world giving everyone the opportunity to lip sync and twirl to the latest swirl while having an awesome fun filled time. Globally, we have actual ‘stars’ created through this medium with their magnificent mélange of rhythmic routines mesmerizing their multitudes of followers.

Bowing Out – Gracefully!

I asked a friend and a former dance partner of mine, if her children are as passionate about dance as she was. Her response made me think of how confident, bold and utterly fearless we were in our younger days.

Testy Travel Tartlets

It seemed like for the past almost three years international travel was a distant memory, where we sat safely and happily at home reminiscing about visiting friends and families spread across the world, and in my case visiting favorite museums and galleries.

Tesouro Takes Over Botanik!

Botanik Bistro Bar presents Tesouro, a top 100 bar of the world for two nights only in Sri Lanka!

Paradise: Life’s A Beach 2022

On the 26th of March 2022, the Beach Park at Colombo Port City will come alive from sunset to sunrise. The Amuseum Special Event company will be hosting a twelve hour beach party featuring some of the island’s most renowned DJ’s and Live Acts including,

THE COLOMBO BRUNCH CLUB: EPISODE II

Partying is something that we, Lankans, usually look forward to at night time. There aren’t many options for us to go to during the day, especially on a Sunday, in the hopes of relaxing or having a good time with our friends. Hence, the concept of “day-partying” is certainly non-existent in our culture and it is something we are yet to experience in the years to come.

OVERSTATED OVERRATED ORNAMENTATION

With our splendid history drawing from thousands of years of wonderfully diverse and varied costumes, along with the stunning accessories, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to inspiration. Gleaming metals, and vibrant gems add to the historically driven jewels, which over the many years were documented accurately giving guidance as to how it was done. Unfortunately, just because we have guidance doesn’t mean that some of us are guided!

RUVANI SOYSA

On this week’s edition of ’The Founder,’ we feature Ruvani Soysa, an alumna of Methodist College, Colombo. She resigned as a Banker in order to care for her two daughters, but continued to pursue her dream of designing jewelry. She launched her own label ROONI JEWELLERY in 2011.

For the Love of Dance

After a lapse of two years, I returned to Sri Lanka and spent some rewarding time with two of my greatest friends. Our continuing relationships are cemented by a lifelong love for dance. Dance is the premise on which we met, became friends and it remains pivotal to almost every conversation we have.

CAGES OR WINGS The Predicament of Dancers Imprisoned by Legacy

Dance is a unique and difficult choice for a career. Only a hardened few reach the heights they aim for and even when that target is reached, any dancer’s time in the glow of the spotlight is all too fleeting.

Cautious Calculated Charity

Charitable fundraising, charitable organizations, charitable individuals along with charitable chatelaines are but a few in the vast and ever increasing firmament of ‘givers’ we see all around town. How wonderful I say with absolute respect and undulating applause. It is when the giving benefits the givers more than the getters that the respect dissipates and derision takes its place!

DIMITRY FERNANDO

On this week’s edition of The Founder, we feature Dimitry Fernando, the Founder of the newly launched men’s grooming brand Christopher Fern and Director of Ask for Fern, The Chiller Room and The Colombo Brunch Club.

THE BIGGEST COMEBACK OF LIVE-MUSIC IN 2022: TROPICAL JAM

Colombo’s live music culture just got even bigger and better! While covid-19 cases have decreased significantly in recent months, we can see how the ’’night-scene’’ in Sri Lanka is re-emerging back to its original locality.

Super Spritely Spirituality

Irresistible Infectious Invites

The many regular long weekends, we enjoy should have us channeling the dowager from ‘Downton Abbey’ asking “what is a (long) weekend,” because it is an almost bi-monthly predictable occurrence in our resplendent Isle!

Botanik Bistro Bar

Botanik Rooftop Bistro and Bar (Botanik), located at the Fairway Colombo Hotel, was recently listed in the Asia’s 50 best Bars 2021 (51-100) list by the global awarding body World’s 50 Best.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Gourmet Delicacies from Park Street Gourmet.

With Valentine’s Day round the corner, loved ones are out looking for that perfect gift. That gift that would melt their significant other’s heart, effortlessly! A gift that is personal and exciting, and tells a story.

Stafford & Chan Celebrate 27 years of International Corporate Training

Stafford and Chan, a Global Corporate Training and Coaching Company based out of Singapore celebrated 27 years of their unwavering commitment to People Development in Asia,

VALENTINES DAY THE BIGGEST ONLINE GIVEAWAY!

This February we will play host to the BIGGEST VALENTINES DAY GIVEAWAY ONLINE. We will be giving away over twenty-five exciting gifts to multiple lucky winners via Daily Mirror Online and HI!! Online. Stay tuned to Daily Mirror Online and HI!! Online either via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok for more information.

LOST IN LOGO LAND

We are usually drawn to the ‘bright and the beautiful’ and taste palettes are known to be as rich and diverse as the varied cultures surrounding us.

Cinnamon Island Weddings unveil a novel concept for Destination Weddings

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts launched a novel concept offering exquisite destination wedding venues in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, by unveiling “Cinnamon Island Weddings” to guide couples in making their dream wedding a reality.

STEPHANIE DE SILVA

On this week’s edition of The Founder, we feature Stephanie de Silva. Stephanie is a young entrepreneur from the United States, and she moved to Sri Lanka, three years ago with her husband, Heshan de Silva. An alumnus of Assumption University,

Haute Home Hilarity

For me this is certainly a fact because I do spend heaps of time enjoying and truly relishing being at home. Homes are symbolic also of the one constant sphere where one is safe,

COLOMBO BRUNCH CLUB

The Colombo Brunch Club is an Arts and Entertainment group that was formed to ignite a day-time brunch party culture in Sri Lanka,

In Conversation Deshika Rodrigo