The days of calling up the old gang for lunch, chatting it up with your girlfriends as you pull out a tacky dress from the hangers at a mall, or sharing a laugh at the movies together, are slowly growing dim and reaching twilight. Nowadays for most,

The De Lanerolle Brothers pulled off yet another spectacular show inaColombo last evening, featuring international sopranos Sabina Cvilak and Helen Massey, accompanied by Sureka Amarasinghe on the piano. Held at the marquee at the Hilton Hotel, many

We stop for a coffee next to a lake but we find it’s an inland sea, the bay of Kotor, a UNESCO location. We are soon in a quaint small sea-fronting village with many baroque styled churches, a small harbour and ironically three old fire engines in

Young entrepreneur Nimesha Wijewardana always knew her career lay in fashion. From her young days she dreamed of being a designer. Today she is the proud owner of fashion brand Jane Rabel which is stocked in her store Fashion Hut on the High Level Ro

The much-anticipated show ‘Reverie’, scheduled to be held on the 14th of July 2024 at the Hilton Colombo Grand Marquee, promises to be an enchanting evening of song and music. The event will feature performances by the renowned De Lanerolle Broth

Audiences in Colombo will have the opportunity of hearing Kiara Wickremasinghe - soprano collaborated on the piano by Menaka de Fonseka Sahabandu in “Ain’t it a Pretty Night” on Tuesday 16 th July 7.30 pm at the Russian Centre, 10 Independance

Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, promises a “symphony of Asian culinary traditions,” and based on my recent experience, it delivers a delightful experience. The path to Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, might p

Today I speak about suiting up. I’m a big fan of getting a well fitted suit as it gives me so much of confidence. I’m so happy to have worked with some amazing personalities who have crafted masterpieces on those same lines. Suit By Embellir is l

The Dancesport Championship 2024 Sri Lanka, held on July 7th at the Golden Rose in Boralesgamuwa, was a vibrant celebration of movement, music, and rhythm. Organised by El Latino Dance Academy (ELDA), a leading dance school in Sri Lanka, the champion

The well-known dance production house, With My Feet, is set to stage Epic Black choreographed by Naomi Rajaratnam – the legendary dancer and choreographer. Showcasing diverse dance disciplines, Epic Black will take to the stage on the 9th, 10 th, a

Arugam Bay is the most popular tourist destination in the east of Sri Lanka and is a premier surfing and chill location for the young at heart. For me, it is a good three-day visit only, but I don’t surf, sunbathe or spend much time on beaches. Oh

Travelling down south is always a pleasurable experience. This time was no different as I stayed at Ten.30 Villa in Hikkaduwa which was an exceptional experience, truly embodying the essence of a “home away from home” but with added luxury. This

Meet Vasantha De Silva, the face and visionary behind one of Sri Lanka’s most popular salon destinations, Kess Salon. In this interview, Vasantha shares the ins and outs of his experience in the beauty industry and discusses his latest shoot, ‘Ti

Anjalika Wijesinghe wears multiple hats. She juggles her professional life as an entrepreneur, corporate trainer and Directress at Wiz Kidz International, Kiribathgoda while also being a wife to a hotelier and a mother to three daughters. Anjalika co

As the temperatures reach its summit through July to September, the dry wilderness of Minneriya National Park comes alive with herds of elephants descending upon the banks of the ancient Minneriya tank built by King Mahasen in the 3rd century AD.

Today on the Buzz I speak to a young and hardworking individual who has worked his way up in the world of fashion. He has also been instrumental in making many young talents be seen globally, creating platforms which have helped them. His very unique

Canva, founded by Melanie Perkins in 2012, revolutionised graphic design by making it accessible to everyone. Frustrated with complex design software, Perkins created this user-friendly platform to simplify visual content creation. Today, Canva offer

Druvi Gunasekera has been a prominent figure in the travel industry for over 15 years. She is widely recognized as the flagbearer for Sri Lankan boutique and luxury tourism, passionately promoting this niche segment across the globe. Druvi’s tenaci

Hi Magazine’s 21st-anniversary party, hosted by Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief Shyamalee Tudawe, was a grand celebration held at the prestigious Taj Samudra in Colombo.

As Hi!! Magazine proudly celebrates its 21st anniversary, we reflect on over two decades of capturing the essence of our times. From hoteliers and photographers to opera singers, designers, and even a celebrity chef masquerading as a drag artiste, em

As a member of Generation X, (born between 1965 to 1980) I often find myself reflecting on the values and traits that define us.

My favourite seaside place in Sri Lanka is Galle, on the south-east coast. It’s also my most visited location on the island. Despite all these trips, I recently took a local government employee to walk me about the walled town. Well worth the fee,

As the aviation industry evolves and the global passenger traffic rises, the demand for exceptional inflight experiences has never been higher. Amidst these demands are passengers’ expectations for good food and the perfect wine to accompany it –

In June, we celebrate and recognize LGBTQ Pride Month in honour of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. This commemorative month acknowledges the significant impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals have had on history at local,

While we have many laws supporting women’s rights, their real-world application remains questionable. High statistics of rape and child abuse raise concerns about whether these rights truly reach and protect every woman.

The clinking of glasses, the laughter echoing through a beautifully decorated hall, the joy radiating from the newlyweds – weddings are supposed to be a celebration of love, family, and commitment. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged that

Dr. Harshani Perera’s impressive journey in the male-dominated fields of IT and travel, began as a Software Engineer at Virtusa and Zaizi. Her entrepreneurial path took shape during her PhD studies in Information Technology at Murdoch University.