With the pandemic that does not seem to have an end date, it has become a real bother for many foreigners who have been regular visitors to this paradise isle to return as often as they used to. Others have be

Sri Lanka is not immune to the hype surrounding Japanese cuisine and Colombo has seen more than its fair share of sushi restaurants popping up during the last few years. And what’s not to love? It’s one of the healthiest cuisines in the world, it

Despite the fear that fewer and fewer youngsters are reading, some books still continue to sell and win over new generations of readers. The books in this list have been especially successful around the worl

Today I went to the most tagged request, Chaiwala Colombo. I must say it’s a smart business model with a lot of scope. I’m so not the tea drinker, I’m not the guy who HAS to have his afternoon tea at 3 o’clock. So I was kind of reluctant whe

Over 250 carcasses of turtles, dolphins and whales have so far washed ashore following the X-Press Pearl inferno. While investigations are underway, conservationists speculate that the intensity of damage is much greater if the entire ocean bed is th

For many, Feng Shui is just a fad although a lot of people adapt it in their design and layout. One could look at vaastu or Feng Shui purely from the design perspective which prescribes unhindered flow of light, air and in turn enhances the feel and

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs living in villages from far flung regions of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sh

Colombo socialites are astir with the news of the proposed cuts in imports, especially with many of the well to do in Colombo who are now used to enjoying crème fraiche, varieties of cheeses, air dried meats and similar luxury food items. With no

By Sahan Thilakaratna, Akshay Tanna, and Daniel Fernando

From Portuguese territory to current Vijaya Naval Base

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 busines

text Vihan Wickramasurendra As the dust (barely) settles on yet another wave, we find ourselves yearning for semblance of what used to be. We all need a little something to de-stress and what better form of doing so than experiencing a fancy meal wit

It has been an eventful and impactful year for Billari Art Gallery despite the challenges the pandemic has created. One of Sri Lanka’s leading galleries for abstract expressionism has once again showcased its prowess in both the local and internati

It was applause all around at the AOD when Ruwanthi Gajadeera one of their own students was declated the first runner up at the Graduate Fashion Week International Catwalk London. Representing Sri Lanka with her brand Kaeli, this is n

The Diana Award was established back in 1999 in continuation of Princess Diana’s legacy to recognise the youth that are going above and beyond to help their local communities. Among other awardees from around the world; two Sri Lankan peacebuilders

‘Your Community’ is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs living in villages from far flung regions of our country and appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among o

World-wide, many native wildlife species have become locally abundant or have increased in geographic range. In some situations, this has resulted in impacts on human health or livelihood, damage to ecosystems through unsustainable bro

I am baffled by the disgusting way the majority behave when it comes to disposing of any form of garbage. We are all guilty if we do not care to responsibly dispose of anything, unless we are disabled or are small children who are yet unable to pick

Multifaceted and accomplished musician and businessman, Azlan Shariffdeen is the man behind the theme song ‘I’m Running’ for American crime-thriller movie, Night Walk starring Academy Award nominees Mickey Rourke and Eric Roberts. Shariffdeen c

As someone who generally prefers savoury over sweet, there are a select few desserts I truly enjoy and crave. To possibly no one’s surprise, the sensuously decadent cheesecake ranks among the top contenders. But despite my love for i

text Panchali Illankoon 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! Th

Today on the Buzz, we feature a digital creator  who has made big waves in Sri Lanka. Her rise to fame was via TIK TOK which has really taken social media by storm.   Today she is a brand with a big following- you can read all about LOCHI today on

Sri Lanka’s marine environment is going through a dark spell in the aftermath of the X-Press Pearl inferno. Investigations are underway to find the reasons for the sudden spike in deaths of marine animals. Prof. Lihini Aluwihare, a Sri Lankan born

Greetings dear hearts and gentle people. I have missed you all. The Pandemic has eaten into my memory and I don’t recall when I sat down to writing a story for you all. It cant be the last month as I was lurking in highly sterile environs for most

Your Community is a series that hopes to bring recognition and business to the amazing entrepreneurs living in villages from far flung regions of our country, to appreciate the wealth of talent and sheer resilience of spirit that exists among our peo

WNPS is delighted to announce that D.L. & F. De Saram has come onboard as one of the main sponsors of the Dung Beetle Proje

Sri Lankans, fortunately, are resilient beings with a sense of humour, which at times is beyond hysterical. One thing that has kept me going this past depressing year are the memes that appear with lightning speed on social media. Be it a go

Meet Sri Lanka’s first female car reviewer

Sashini Azmeera Perera was always interested in baking as a child. After completing her A-Levels, she studied a course on the fundamentals of baking and continued further by studying industrial baking. “I owned many recipe books for various baked g

A devoted wife, a doting mom of twins, a business owner and now a published author, Dhineli De Zilwa, inspired by the drawings of her son Devin, penned an educational book, “Tommy and Toto” a lovely story about 2 turtles that has a deep message n