The British Sri Lankan female founder of Kalukanda House in Weligama, Dee Gibson is bringing the inaugural HERA Project X event to Sri Lanka to showcase creative female founders innovating dynamic business ideas on the island. A cross-section of crea

Nestled within the walls of Taj Samudra, The Lattice offers a unique and indulgent Indian High Tea experience every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 6:30 pm where guests are treated to a feast of flavours curated by Chef Sajesh. Upon entering The Lat

Children’s author Nizrana Farook is the author of the award-winning The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, The Boy Who Met a Whale, The Girl Who Lost a Leopard and most recently, The Boy Who Saved a Bear. She was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka –

While many of us are familiar with Feroze Kamardeen – director and playwright extraordinaire, only a few can claim to know Feroze Kamardeen – the actor. And even though Kamardeen himself has been known to have uttered the words that he’s given

To commemorate the launch of the artistic partnership between the Tokyo Sinfonia Orchestra, Japan and the Gustav Mahler Orchestra of Colombo, a concert will be held on November 22 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. “Maestro Robert Rÿker conducts Brah

The Prince Claus Fund is launching its first Biennial Symposium –– Collaborating with partners within various localities. The event facilitates South-to-South knowledge exchange and harnesses the potential of culture for fostering solidarity and

The fashionable city of Bangalore in India recently hosted CFW X Bangalore a fashion show which showcased two Sri Lankan designers. This is a continuous effort by CFW to establish a stronger Sri Lankan identity internationally and expand the Sri Lan

In the world of culinary virtuosos, Gary Mehigan stands out not just for his remarkable gastronomic skills but for the warm, affable nature that makes you feel like you’re chatting with an old friend. My recent online video call with the renowned B

‘At the table with Italian cuisine: well-being with taste’ is the theme at the 8th edition of the Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine (WWIC) being held across three five-star hotels and four Italian restaurants in Colombo. From the 13th to the 19th

Ingiriya, the deepest eastern point in Kalutara District is customarily not a popular tourist destination. Popularly known for traditional rubber plantations, Maputugala in Ingiriya region has emerge as a new tourism draw of late. With the launch of

Dementia is a condition that usually affects older adults. The two common types of it are Alzheimers disease and Vascular Dementia. Whilst loss of memory or forgetfulness is commonly associated with Dementia other factors must also be considered.

Looking at the number of travel advertisements in the Hit Ads section of the Sunday Times newspapers and various travel offers on social media it is heartening to see travel is on the increase. Although now travel can be a costly affair, it is inspir

The ancient royal capital, Kurunegala is one of the most commercialised cities in the country after Colombo but never performed as a destination for tourism. Taking a nostalgic look back into the past, the city of Kurunegala has so much to offer to t

Get ready for a tantalising journey of cuisine as Gourmet Galle takes centre stage every weekend from the 11th January until the 31st March across the South Coast of Sri Lanka. From the team that brings us Galle Literary Festival, this exceptional cu

Prize winning historian and biographer, Andrew Lownie is well known for his biography of British diplomat and spy Guy Burgess (“Stalin’s Englishman”) as well as the top-ten Sunday Times bestsellers on the British monarchy, “The Mountbattens:

With creativity coursing through her veins, Dilu Punchihewa is one who is never short of ideas especially when it comes to creative projects be it interior design or as a restaurateur. The owner of O Mirissa Café and Bistro situated in the southern

Young Jaith Nathavitharana (13) describes himself as a teenager who loves his sport (football and basketball in particular, he specifies) and a fondness to collecting ornamental fish. But in light of his most recent endeavour, there’s another word

Many children around Sri Lanka start their life with a disadvantage simply because of where they come from. We might think these are issues far away from our circle but there are many children in both urban and rural areas around the country who are

Brace yourselves, Sri Lanka! Gary Mehigan, the renowned British-Australian Michelin Star celebrity chef and much-famed former original judge of MasterChef Australia, is gracing the shores of Sri Lanka for a special 3-day culinary extravaganza courtes

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), held their first international art event ‘The Foreigners — Sri Lankan Contemporary Video Works and Panel Discussion’ during Frieze week, (London’s largest art fair) at The

The stage is set for a truly timeless performance, full of sudden twists, unexpected surprises, and lots of laughter in ‘The Menaechmus Twins’ performed by the cast and crew of the English Drama Society of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia. The

Thalahena in Negombo is one of the oldest destinations in Sri Lanka. Apart from the popular Negombo beach, travellers were attracted to the lagoon too since the tourism boom in the seventies. Even after many decades, the village Thalahena is a quiet

Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all they nurture us, educate us, provide for us and are largely responsible for making us who we are. They shape our lives. Therefore, it is our responsibil

Singaporean fashion designer Kavita Thulasidas who also has a presence at One Galle Face in addition to her loyal clientele had the distinction of showcasing her collection at Paris Fashion Week. Kavita took with her to Paris Fashion Week, an exten

English theatre has been sorely missed. Not that this country has been lacking in theatrics in any way over the last three years or so, but let’s admit that the dramatics are much more enjoyable on stage than when it is played out in reality. So y

In line with their slogan “Adha Keells eke kamu”, the easily accessible meals at the Keells kitchen and bakery have emerged as a unique hallmark of their supermarket chain, distinguishing themselves from the rest. Their goal is to serve people fr

Today on the Buzz, I have a lady who had made her way into the fashion arena, with her take on Batik. It’s not an easy place to make a name when the industry has so much to offer. Her commitment to being a mother, work and life itself is a testimo

The tour shall entail a comprehensive understanding of the legendary work by Geoffrey and Bevis Bawa, pertaining to their relationship and their respective homes, Brief & Lunguganga along side, an in-depth understanding of their relationship with art

For the last three decades or more a Saturday night out dancing has ranged from disco to baila to some ear splitting music in a nightclub or a beachside bar. However in the last decade or so this has changed largely due to popular dance shows such as

For Deepthi Gooneratne, who will be having an exhibition in a couple of weeks, art is a form of relaxation and a way of expressing herself. She spoke to us about her exhibition “Colours Transcending”and her journey in art spanning some 30 ye