Single-handedly flying the flag for Boutique Accommodation experiences in Sri Lanka, Druvi Gunasekera the founder of Boutiques in Sri Lanka will host the annual “B2B Luxury Connect” trade fair on the 21st of March 2023, at Monarch Imperial, Sri J

In Colombo, many incidences are either very visible or thrown at your face. However, there are two that are very noticeably missing. These are common decency and good manners. Road manners are beyond comprehension. People are only interested in ge

It’s November 2016 and five Sri Lankan friends are opening a restaurant. They’ve found a four-bedroom flat above an old pub in Cheltenham, UK and they’ve got plans for the tired old tavern. On a shoest

‘Right To Protein’ announces the theme for Protein Day 2023 as ‘Easy Access to Protein for All’ or ‘Protein Accessibility’ and calls for industry and likeminded individuals to join in the mission to drive food and protein sufficiency Ahe

Relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration to the mind, body and soul - NIJA Luxury Wellness officially opened its doors on 27th January at Cinnamon Grand Colombo’s Club City premises. NIJA in Sanskrit denotes a white rose and synonymously, NIJA Lux

James Cameron doesn’t have many regrets -- after all, he has now directed three of the four highest-grossing films of all time. But if he could go back and remake “Titanic,” the film that started his record streak 25 years ago and is being re-r

An opening line to many phone calls are “what’s the gossip?” Nothing sets my teeth on edge like hearing this opening line. Early last week, there was probably one of the worst disasters in the world, the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and on

I catch up with my fellow cast members for their take on the upcoming glam movie hit, Yaaluwoda? Yaaluida? A fresh new fashion-forward movie is about to hit Colombo. Having been in movies over the last decade, being a part of this one, was a treat to

Who is Laki Senanayake (1937-2021) ? An iconic artist, imaginative in nature and spirited in mind who could not be stifled into a particular genre of artistic expression. The currency notes Laki designed in the late 1970’s for the Sri Lankan Centra

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is an education-led initiative that aims to establish a public museum dedicated to the display, research, collection, and conservation of Sri Lankan modern and contemporary art for

Fine jewellery was once exclusively available to those prepared to spend a lot of money. Times change, and things change, so it’s time that you upgrade your jewellery stack with ease while PLATA is in town. PLATA, the affordable luxury jewellery b

Cinnamon Red Colombo recently hosted an exclusive preview luncheon to introduce the menu lineup available for their ‘Vegetarian Buffet’ which will be from 12.00pm every Poya Day starting from February 5th 2023. Given that the hotel is located qui

Cancer is a genetic test, meaning people develop cancer due to a change in genes. In a small proportion, like in about 10% of cancer cases, the reason is a hereditary change in a gene. But majority occurs due to genetic changes that happened after bi

The Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF) launched a coffee table book in celebration of 20 years of its flagship project, Piyawara, a national initiative focusing on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Sri Lanka by nurturing young children with

In hospital a week ago whilst undergoing treatment, I had the opportunity to observe the staff performing in their respective roles with great skill and efficiency. Everything worked like clockwork. All of the staff were attentive and I was just ha

Elvis Presley’s widow Priscilla has disputed their late daughter’s will, claiming that an amendment which would remove her as a trustee is invalid, court documents show. Lisa Marie Presley died suddenly in Los Angeles earlier this month from card

Today on the buzz I have someone who is an inspiration in many ways. Sanka came into the limelight by entering a reality show, which he did not win but his persistence and work ethic has made him a household name today..... As he celebrates his 15 ye

Hailing from Dickoya, a small town upcountry, Krish Manoj grew up with big dreams. Today, he’s a musician who has collaborated with local and international artistes, was part of the official song of Jaffna Kings for the LPL and, more recently, vent

Avatar: The Way of Water was launched at Kandy City Center Multiplex recently. The Way of Water picks up over a decade later from the original Avatar, and finds Jake and Neytiri happily raising a family in Pandora’s lush jungles.

This February, Shangri-La Colombo welcomes Michelin-Starred Chef Lahiru Jayasekera to host three exclusive Michelin star dining experiences at the Capital Bar & Grill. Chef Lahiru joins Shangri La Colombo for Volume Three of the hotel’s Culinary Co

The Barnhouse project in Panadura has been designed using principles that minimize the impact on the natural environment, such as ‘upcycling’ waste material, using sustainable materials, and maximizing energy efficiency.

From the masterminds behind Sri Lanka’s leading luxury hotel collection, Resplendent Ceylon, comes Reverie - a collection of laid-back boutique properties which embrace the slow pace of life that the island embodies. The collection will launch with

One of the last icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, whose death at the age of 95 was announced recently, was famed for her biting wit and sensual beauty. Bringing much-needed glamour and pizzazz to the post-war pe

Local artist Dhammika Gunasekera presents a symphony of colour, shape and untethered imagination in his first art exhibition, taking place from 8 to 23 January (including all public holidays) from 10 am - 4.30 pm, at Dienge, 54 Kitulwatte Rd, Colombo

Having friends visiting from overseas is always a joy, especially if they arrive at a time when you are relaxed and not inundated with work. Apart from the initial meeting and catching up from the previous visit, the days are followed by continuous

With a career background in Finance and a passion for cooking that ignited in his home kitchen, Sri Lankan born Dulan Hapuarachchi may not be a professional chef but he sure does cook like one. It’s a skill that got him into MasterChef Australia in

Currently, violence against women has become a social issue, as well as a basic human rights issue in various South Asian countries such as Sri Lanka. One of the basic issues related to this problem is the lack of awareness among women about topics s

Urbanization is one of the major trends of our time which completely transforms where we live and how we live in the future. This growing urban population together with climate change impacts brings enormous challenges to our cities. Urban wetlands a

I always wonder whether a Grumbler is born that way or whether we become Grumblers owing to our circumstances. There are many amongst us whose entire life is spent grumbling or moaning. It seems to be their theme. I have an acquaintance, who is commo

Today on the Buzz I sit down with my Piliyandala buddies Uncle Mano and Neo who put up a beautiful show together with Jetwing and Danielle De Niese. I had a small chat about the show and the Music Foundation.