The eighth edition of the interdisciplinary art festival Colomboscope will be held from 19-28 January across Colombo. Colomboscope “Way of the Forest” is shaped with over 40 Sri Lankan and international artists and collectives and is interwoven w

Today I go back to the days of royalty and elegance at the LOVI’s flagship experience store at the Galle Face Hotel. “Walking into the Galle Face Hotel is an emotional experience,” says LOVI CEO Asanka de Mel. “Growing up, I remember my fathe

Scenic Bolgoda Lake is located bordering Colombo and Kalutara districts, creating a huge flow of water from two major water bodies - North and South Bolgoda Lakes that covers 374 square kilometres partly fresh and brackish water from the drain point

The eighth edition of the interdisciplinary art festival Colomboscope will be held from 19-28 January across Colombo. Colomboscope “Way of the Forest” is shaped with over 40 Sri Lankan and international artists and collectives and is interwoven w

Co-founder and Managing Director of Experience Travel Group Sam Clark, has gained the support of stakeholders of the Sri Lankan tourism industry from across the board and initiated a campaign to end misleading travel advice regarding the safety of UK

The eighth edition of the interdisciplinary art festival Colomboscope will be held from 19-28 January across Colombo. Colomboscope “Way of the Forest” is shaped with over 40 Sri Lankan and international artists and collectives and is interwoven w

Anaesthesia or the loss of sensation during tests and surgical operations prevents pain and discomfort and enables a wide range of medical procedures to be carried out. It can be described as the use of medicines to prevent pain during surgery an

The Barn House in Panadura is well known for their innovative creations in the hospitality industry. ‘Sherwood by The Barn’ was their pioneering venture recreating a real Sherwood theme at the Barn House premises last year. In a milestone for the

Born of a desire to unite the various communities of Sri Lanka under one banner, Mother Sri Lanka was founded in 2008, under the able leadership of Dr Janaki Kuruppu. An alumna of Methodist College, Colombo, Dr Kuruppu also holds B.Sc. in Mathematics

British journalist, novelist and playwright, Guy Gunaratne’s debut novel In Our Mad and Furious City was the recipient of multiple literary awards (International Dylan Thomas Prize, the Jhalak Prize in the UK and the Authors Club Award) and was sho

Gourmet Galle, the partner festival to the esteemed Galle Literary Festival, is set to launch an exceptional 12-week culinary celebration on the picturesque shores of the south of Sri Lanka. Conceived by Geoffrey Dobbs, the Festival Director, and fou

Today I speak to an interesting and talented lady who holds a PhD in Physics and Microelectronics. I’m here to speak to her about her passion which is art. I had the pleasure of interacting with her, and also owning a few pieces of her creative wor

The eighth edition of the interdisciplinary art festival Colomboscope will be held from 19-28 January across Colombo. Colomboscope “Way of the Forest” is shaped with over 40 Sri Lankan and international artists and collectives and is interwoven w

At the height of her fame, Dileni Weerakoone, aka Kukka was one of Colombo’s higly sought after models. Her tall lissom frame was perfect to model fashion collections of the 80s. Lured by education and employment, Dileni was based in New York for

Habaraduwa is popular tourism destination in the South Coast, mainly because of a stretch of stunning golden beach. It is home to one of the popular turtle hatcheries and is lined with stilt fishermen creating a picture perfect scenery.

Founder of the Clubhouse Steakhouse in London, Chef Azam Riyard is set to create a unique dining experience at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Cinnamon Grand Colombo is set to tantalise the taste buds of Colombo’s meat lovers and grill aficionados with a u

The WCIC is the first women–only Trade Chamber to be set up in Sri Lanka. It is dedicated towards promoting the cause of Sri Lankan business women and professionals. Since its establishment the WCIC has paved the way for women entrepreneurs in Sr

Nestled within the captivating coastal haven of Hikkaduwa, Salvos Cafe invites you to step into a realm where history, culinary excellence, and philanthropy converge. The exquisite cafe is housed in a 200-year-old colonial bungalow that whispers tale

Today on the Buzz, I have Kamilka Perera who is known as the painting architect, her love for creativity and colours have made her the most wanted candidate in giving life to spaces. Today I speak to her about her projects for 2023 and its significa

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should. It is a common condition that can affect anyone. We interviewed Dr. Heshan Amarathunge, Medical Officer in Dialysis, at the National Institu

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s post-pandemic resurgence, a tale of triumph and indulgence unfolds with Vittoria Chocolates. Founded in 2022 by Thisura Goonawardena, Vittoria is a testament to resilience, creativity, and a commitment to community uplif

Mirissa and Kamburugamuwa beach stretch undoubtedly is a dream heaven for travellers from around the globe. The pristine beach, rural lifestyle of the villagers and the vibrant nightlife of the hospitality sector makes it a popular tourist destinatio

Sri lankan fashion designer Marlon Rae, the founder of fashion label Maluba showcased his collection for the first time internationally at the Global India Couture Week 2023 held in Delhi, India. Marlon cut his teeth in the fashion industry in Sri La

Former Hi!! covergirl Sri Lankan born Dane, Anne Rani is enjoying success once again as the Christmas single she recorded 25 years ago with Danish girl band Juice has reached the number one position in the Danish music charts.Adopted as an infant, An

British Sri Lankan Indhu Rubasingham has scaled new heights in British theatre with her appointment as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre. The National Theatre announced today the appointment of   Indhu who will w

Nobody honours the festive spirit of the holiday season quite like how Park Street Gourmet does! Sri Lanka’s premier gourmet food and beverage store, Park Street Gourmet is back again with a fanstatic range of Christmas hampers and Christmas goodie

Kosgoda is a sleepy fishing village located on the South Western costal belt of the island. The world attention was focused on Kosgoda with its pioneering sea turtle conservation projects launched by passionate naturalists in the early eighties. Sin

With Christmas, a special time of the year coming up, the choir Sangeet directed by Sanjeev Jayaratnam who needs no introduction will perform a variety of Christmas music at their upcoming show Excelsior! “From Cradle to Glory.” It will be held

In 2012 during a visit to Sri Lanka, Thana Sivasambu came across scenes where farmers in the Northern Province were destroying their crops as they were unable to obtain market rates for their produce. Thana was simply aghast at this situation especi

Feroze Kamardeen hasn’t performed on stage for over 16 years. After his last performance in 2007, the actor turned playwright and director has been the man behind some of Sri Lanka’s beloved productions including the political satire Puswedilla a