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

Shangri-La Colombo is thrilled to unveil its enchanting festive season celebration under the theme “Bring Your Christmas Stories to Life.” This immersive experience promises to transform the hotel into a magical backdrop for guests to create and

As forests continue to be cut, protected areas encroached on and many still deny that the Earth is warming, and the climate changing, we drift from certainty to insecurity. For those who still doubt the importance of forests, apart from the wealth of

Kaluthara lagoon and bay area is traditionally a popular for tourism and recognised as one of ‘the best beach destinations’ for the past four decades. The stretch of golden sandy beach boasts of having a few of the popular star class resorts in t

Marriage is not a bed of roses and any marriage has its good and bad times. but today numerous young and even older couples are getting divorced. We interviewed Dhammika Welagedara Attorney –At- Law engaged in Civil and Appellate practice regardin

Moving from advertising to hospitality, Druvi Gunasekera cut her teeth in the hotel industry when she started working at the Galle Face Hotel before moving on to work at Aman one of the leading boutique hotel operators in the world founded by icon Ad

Q What do you believe drives the timeless attraction to gold and other jewellery, and how is Vogue Jewellers adapting to changing customer preferences? From time immemorial, gold and jewellery have held a timeless allure across cultures and genera

There is a certain innate skill which cooks worth their salt possess. Salome Jansz is one who appreciates the nuances of fine cuisine and having travelled extensively is aware of the authentic tastes of many cuisines. This coupled with her talent and

Known as one of Signapore’s internationally well-known novelist Balli Kaur Jaswal is the award-winning author of “Inheritance” (2013), “Sugarbread” (2016) and the internationally acclaimed “Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows” (2017). Bal

Sarcopaenia which is not discussed much, is a disease that occurs as one gets older due to the wasting of members and organs. This phenomenon is also observed in muscles. It is estimated however that 1 in 4 adults over 65 years have Sarcopaenia. W

Every once in awhile we come across people who epitomise courage and determination. They rise above adversity and come up trumps. One such person who inspired me with his stoicism is Andrew Logathasan. A British Sri Lankan with a heart to serve Sri L