Renowned food writer and critic Rashmi Uday Singh graced our shores recently at the special invitation of chef Darshan Munidasa to attend a private event. During her whistle-stop visit to Colombo I had the privilege of meeting this dynamic lady who i

Lauded as one of Britain’s most eminent restaurateurs, renowned for his unparalleled expertise in sourcing ingredients with distinct provenance, Mark Hix is an award winning author and food writer with 12 cookbooks to his name. His latest book ‘H

The Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya has embarked on an ambitious programme to uphold the tradition of horse racing in Nuwara Eliya.  Since the inception of horse racing in Sri Lanka, The Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya has been a flag bearer of the spor

It was a power-packed day in the pool when 30 teams from U9, U11, U13, U15 and +25 Masters competed for the coveted RCUAC Challenge Shield 2024 now in its 3rd consecutive year. Organized by the Royal College Union Aquatics Club, the largest junior Wa

Sri Lanka’s burgeoning community of literary and art aficionados were treated to a smorgasbord of delights by way of the literary and art offerings scheduled as part of the Ceylon Literary and Art Festival which had HSBC as its principal sponsor al

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) comprises specialist hospital wards that provide treatment for patients who are very ill. They are staffed with specially trained healthcare professionals and contain sophisticated monitoring equipment. When a loved o

Chilaw in North Western Province is known for its wide, beautiful and unblemished beaches, diverse cultural heritage and multi religious sites; where travellers can visit a number of attractions. It is one of the few towns in all of Sri Lanka to be k

Property is appreciated or valued the most when the entire process of buying or selling goes smoothly without any hassle. However, the most common of all issues is the legal hurdle pertaining to the property which can seriously hinder a smooth transa

The festival was held in the salubrious citadel city of Kandy and has now moved to the heady metropolis of Colombo. Packed with many leading authors from Sri Lanka and around the globe, we chat to authors on their Literary lives and influences.

Property is appreciated or valued the most when the entire process of buying or selling goes smoothly without any hassle. However, the most common of all issues is the legal hurdle pertaining to the property which can seriously hinder a smooth transa

Colombo is always mushrooming new restaurants, cafes and bars that it’s hard to keep track and even harder to say you’ve tried them all. But ever so often, we find a restaurant that’s a ‘must try’, a spot worthy of the “have-you-tried-thi

Entertaining a full house with timeless hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s in the evening of 3rd of February was Rukshan and Melantha Perera, performing at their debut joint concert “Harmony for Little Hearts” which successfully took place at the

Sri Lanka is back in the spotlight of the literary world once again thanks to the newly launched Ceylon Literary and Art Festival which will take place from 8 - 12 February in Kandy and Colombo. Created and conceptualised by Ajai Vir Singh who owns t

n the pulsating world of beatboxing, Ahamed Rifdhan, known as Rif_dhan, stands as a dynamic force shaping the rhythmic landscape of Sri Lanka. From a fortuitous encounter at a corporate event to clinching the title of the Sri Lankan Beatbox Champion

Tell us a bit about your background and where you have lived? Why did you settle down in Sri Lanka? My initial schooling started from Bishop’s College Colombo 3. I left Sri Lanka during school and pursued the rest of my education until my graduatio

Does literature have to be relatable to everyone? In an age where 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, three award-winning authors – Singaporean writer Balli Kaur Jaswal, Indian writer and journalist Manu Joseph and Sri Lanka’s very own

In today’s society people have to contend with numerous problems such as marital problems and family issues, grief, loneliness low self esteem, harrassment sometimes leading to grave problems and causing them to even take their own lives. We inte

We are just on the cusp of the second month of 2024 and Sri Lankan literary aficionados are in for another treat with the forthcoming Ceylon Literary and Art Festival which will take place from 8th to 12th February 2024. The first two days of the Fes

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