Tom Cruise is eager to get back to Venice to finish filming Mission: Impossible 7 as soon as coronavirus restrictions ease,

It was believed in the earlier times in China that Chi ( energy) had the power to convey blessings from the dead to the living. Benevolent wishes of the deceased were carried from the burial grounds to the residences of the living. The location of g

Well known lyricist and literary critic Dr. Asela Wijesundera recently presented the first copies of his books titled ‘Geethayakin Jeewithaya Kiyawamu’ and ‘Oba Yana Gamana Harida? Weradida?’ to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa .

‘Adversity makes strange bedfellows’ goes the old adage and in the case of young Pasan Gunaratne, adversity presented him with the opportunity to utilize his skills and help his community. A kitchen apprentice at the Hilton, Colombo, w

Vesak, a religious holiday that signifies the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha has become an occasion to go sight-seeing and visit dansals. Then there were those who were waiting for the Vesak season to make a living by con

Bringing South Asia’s vivacious culture to the palette, Sri Lankan born Vithya Visvendra has carved a name for herself, mastering the art of creating the picture-perfect blushing bride. This beauty aficionado has over a decade’s worth of experien

Creating the right harmony and happiness in a home is not an easy task unless the immediate environment and the surroundings is harmonious and vibrant. To ensure that a space is filled with good energy and is vibrant the living space ha

Last week, in the opening article of this series on how Covid-19 would impact our local cinema industry, renowned film producer said though there were about beneficiaries who profited from the income of a movie screening, during a crisis it wa

Fifiteen-year-old Ayodhya Karunarathne is a promising prospect in Sri Lanka’

While the government is preparing for an exit strategy many sectors are thinking on bounce back strategies. One of the biggest challenges is generating revenue and looking after employees during these trying times. Medics anticip

When 25-year old A.M.S.P Bandara, a Wildlife ranger attached to the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) breathed his last d

Living up to its reputation as a nation of serendipitous people, Co-Founder of Colombo Social Shaun Christie David stepped up to the plate and began helping Sydney’s vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based in Sy

Full DNA today features Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi - Chairperson, People for Animals (PFA), also known as People for Animals India, which is India’s largest animal welfare organization, in a personal interview. Maneka Gandhi, who started

The COVID-19 pandemic has already gripped the entire world triggering a major health and economic crisis. No sector has been spared by the catastrophic and horrific effects of this pandemic but when will we see an end to this crisis? The world will s

The Film Exhibitors Association (FEA) recently submitted a series of proposals to the National Film Corporation (NFC) in a bid to ease the major impact triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic and the eventual losses caused to the country’s cinema indus

Dr Razia Pendse took over as WHO Representative to Sri Lanka in May 2017. She has been with WHO since 2004 and has worked at WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia and WHO headquarters in Geneva. Born in Udaipur, Rajasthan India, she received her Do

Crossing off a month of compulsory curfew; what has self-isolation taught you? What are you grateful for the most? What have you learnt to live without? Our readers share their changed perspectives.

The wellness of human beings is strongly influenced by the energy of the environment and the personal aura of the individual. Feeling good, healthy and happy is not just a frame of mind but the physical state

It was around 8.44am on April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday. Some were immersed in prayer, some children were having their breakfast after the morning service and some were singing their favourite hymns. But it all ended as the clock struck. By 8.45am,

The month of April started with the entire world gripped by coronavirus fears, with most countries including our closest neighbour going under lockdown. Celebrities in Sri Lanka also felt the pinch with the curfews around and after being asked to sta

At the onset of the indefinite curfew period, people around the island got into panic mode. They feared that they will run out of food, which is a valid fear at a time of crisis. Although the government promised that there would be lorries travellin

Back in the day, people were free to pursue their hobbies and interests unapologetically. But as a result of the rat race that is life, many have been forced to give them up, relegated to simply recalling them fondly. For most, life comprises cyclic

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a month-long celebration in April that brings the whole country together; whether you celebrate it or not. April marks a month of bonuses and shopping and a time where old pots and moulds are pulled out from their co

With the declaration of a global pandemic and as countries all over the world fight the Coronavirus which is wreaking havoc

Gamini Hrithik Jayasuriya a first year Business Admin student at RMIT in Melbourne explained that there were many Sri Lankan students who were stranded with little or no money. ’’Many of the students who are here are helped by their parents to ge

Setting off Talaimannar Beach, Sri Lanka on 26th January 2020 and swimming the 29km Palk Strait to India in a record time of 10 hours and 18 minutes, Adam Moss alongside Edie Hu set the second-fastest time in the official record to cross the Strait.

Co-creator of Asterix (better known as Soora Pappa to many Sri Lankans), Albert Uderzo passed away recently at the age of 92 due to a heart attack. His son-in-law Bernard de Choisy stated that he “died in his sleep at his home in Neuilly from a hea

If you are social distancing, self quarantined or have days off work, chances are you’re bored out of your mind, worried sick, or both and more! At a time such as this, it’s very easy to get sucked in to WhatsApp groups sharing inaccurate informa

It all began in mid-November in Wuhan, a city in China. A flu that was unusual and reported only at the end of the year to the World Health Organization. Today, the world is battling a pandemic. An illness which the entire world is equ

The planned “Friends” reunion has been delayed due to disruptions in Hollywood caused by the coronavirus, an industry source said on Wednesday. The one-off special was due to have been filmed next week on the original sound stage in Burbank, Cali