ANSHU BAHANDA FOUNDER, WELLNESS CURATED

She is a dynamic entrepreneur driven by a diverse range of passions and experiences. With a background in finance, consulting, economics, and computer science, her entrepreneurial journey has been marked by a fusion of expertise and empathy. As the founder of Aabru Art, an African art company, she has already made significant contributions to the art world. However, it is her profound interest in health and wellness that has led her to establish

COCKTAILS HOSTED BY VA DISTILLERY

VA Distillery, a renowned name in the beverage industry, hosted a spectacular Cocktail Evening at The Sequel, located in the prestigious Cinnamon Grand hotel. The event, managed by Haut Monde event managers, offered an exquisite experience to guests who indulg

What It Means To Be a WOMAN Embracing Diversity,Empowerment,And Identity

Last week, I decided to involve my friends and family who follow my private Instagram account by sharing an article from the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper. The article focused on the public’s strong reaction to an Adida

Can Women Have It All?

In the progressive landscape of 2023, women have broken free from the confines of traditional gender roles, embracing their multifaceted identities and challenging societal expectations. Inspirational stories of women s

Ransirini Gamage’s Inspiring Journey

Ransirini Gamage, an extraordinary artist, has made an indelible mark on the world of mandala art. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Ransirini’s deep immersion in her homeland’s rich cultural traditions from an early age became the catalyst for her artistic pursuits. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of Sri Lankan art, Ransirini embarked on

Women In Management Top50 Awards & Global Economic Forum 2023

Women in Management (WIM), a leading global organization dedicated to empowering women leaders, in collaboration with Women in Work, (a partnership between the International Finance Corporation and the Government of Australia), will host the much-anticipated Women in Management Top50 Awards and Global Economic Forum, in Colombo from the 15th to the 18th of June 2023. This prestigious event aims to recognize the exceptional achievements of women l

UNFPA and Designer Amilani Perera raise their voice on technology facilitated gender-based violence at the new AMILANI PERERA flagship store

UNFPA Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan fashion brand label Amilani Perera embarked on a partnership starting in 2020 to address the issue of violence against women and girls through fashion and the apparel industry. The apparel industry sees a

International Celebrity Designers Visit CFD (College of Fashion and Design)

Four South Asian designers of international repute paid a visit to the CFD campus recently. CFD is one of the finest design colleges in South Asia and is associated with the international design centers. CFD was created in a way w

Women Top50

Spotted: At the Women Top50 Awards and Economic Forum 2023 launch cocktails hosted by Women in Management, Sri Lanka.

SHAHILI GOMES-McCOY FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE

She is the Co-Founder of ‘The Design Collective’ in Sri Lanka, which she co-founded with her childhood friend, Binu Wickremasinghe.

Caring for the underprivileged: 100 years and counting

One of the oldest voluntary humanitarian organizations in the country, celebrates their centenary milestone.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, Saroja Sirisena awarded Diplomat of the Year

Bringing a timely boost to Sri Lanka, Saroja Sirisena, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK was awarded the Diplomat of the Year from Asia & Oceania by the prestigious DIPLOMAT Magazine. The annual awards ceremony took place in the presence of a large number of UK based members of the diplomatic community and was held at the Royal Over-Seas League on Monday 24 April 2023.

SHAZNA MUZAMMIL

On this week’s edition of She Can, I speak with the elected Councillor of the Milton Keynes City Council, UK. She has also just been invited to be the Governor of a local school body in Milton Keynes.

The Immeasurable Talent of Swanee Jayawardene

The 60’s was a time when our country had one of its greatest periods of artistic creativity.

Heir, Spare and the Heartache of the Bromance

Like the rest of the world, I probably have had my fill of the headlines of the trials and tribulations of the dynamics between the two British royal siblings.

LIMAK BY KAMIL

Kamil Hewawitharana, the renowned Sri Lankan fashion designer, unveiled his latest collection for his fashion label LIMAK at Colombo Fashion Week,

A State of Oblivion

During a recent visit to my island home, I met several people in various stages of life’s ever-changing palimpsest.

DAY 2 OF COLOMBO FASHION WEEK 2023

Colombo Fashion Week 2023

Day II: Colombo Fashion Week 2023

COLOMBO FASHION WEEK 2023

Ministry of Education, ADB, JFPR and WIM connect State, Private and Rural Sector through TVET Conference & Awards 2023

The Skills Sector Development Program (SSDP) of the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Japan Fund for a Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB),

Fatym brings modern fashion into the spotlight with new retail outlet at One Galle Face Mall.

Fatym Collection aims to bring modern, chic fashion at affordable prices. Their flagship store was launched recently at the One Galle Face Mall by Chief Guest, Her Excellency, Rosy Senanayake, the Mayor of Colombo.

The London College of Fashion, UK.

The London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) students recently presented their groundbreaking use of blockchain technology in a handloom craft showcase in collaboration with Selyn,

Callous Cultural Casualties

‘Cultural appropriation’ is something we all are, or should be familiar with, as it is a global phenomenon, that has a great deal of interest heaped upon the very notion, thereby making more people learn, and educate themselves on what is and what is not ‘apropos.

THE SRI LANKA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, DANCE AND SPEECH 2023

International Institute of Music, Speech, and Drama (Pvt) Ltd. headed by Shyama Perera presents the 26th annual Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance and Speech.

Over twenty-five renowned artists, collectors donate works to aid Rehabilitation Center for the Communication Impaired

Over twenty-five renowned artists and collectors have donated their works to aid the not-for-profit Rehabilitation Center for the Communication Impaired (RCCI) that cares for persons with special needs.

ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK

Thailand, Bangkok, in particular, has been one of my favorite destinations, and I have been visiting this vibrant city without a break for the past 25 years till Covid19 interrupted life as we know it and turned our worlds upside down.

Wokeism: The Transgender and Drag Queen Conversation

Growing up in Colombo, I was first exposed to the transgender community as a university student. I would return home every Summer and spend two glorious months in the island before returning to London.

Wokeism: Is it destructive, or are you afraid of change? A response

In order to critically discuss a movement, we must first understand its etymology. The word, ‘woke,’ has become a buzzword across today’s media outlets,