Fuel shortages make jam-packed buses and trains sole option for many Despite knowing about the grim state of affairs in the country, being cooped up at home adds a certain distance between the individual and the world they live…
Reviving a dying industry with a unique Sri Lankan identity
Navin Prashasthi Kaluarachchi on making and selling hand-crafted jewellery By Venessa Anthony Hobbies are a great way to occupy oneself when one is faced with too much downtime – and if you’re really good at one in particular, then…
‘June Distractions’, a much-needed respite
By Annie Juliana Francis Ismail The last time my boyfriend, now husband, Yohan, and I attended a classical music event in Colombo was in 2019 – a lifetime ago, when the world was a vastly different place. There was no…
Navigating dating and relationships within the LGBTQI+ community
By Grace Wickremasinghe You may know Dush from his YouTube videos, cooking sessions on TV, or his infamous chocolate biscuit pudding, Bellissima. We were honoured to have a Q&A session with Colombo’s sweetest (pun intended) chef! Growing up, what…
Nailing today’s political issues with symbols of the past
Anusha Gajaweera on his longstanding career and ongoing exhibition ‘Hammer and Nails’ By Venessa Anthony Being recognised as an artist does not simply come about from splattering a few drops of paint on a canvas; it’s also about drawing from…
Jerusha Perera on evolving as an artist across multiple media
Jerusha Perera is a young artist who, over the years, has attracted an audience for her creative work on social media. Her YouTube channel has gained over 45,000 views within less than a year, while her comic Stir-fried Feelings has…
A novel experience with backdrops of socio-political unrest
‘A Museum (Theatre) – Hamlet-Machine’, an immersive theatrical photo installation in Kandy from 1-3 July By Sarah Hannan This July, Kandy will come alive with a novel experience for those who enjoy theatre, photography, and a bit of interaction with…
Words and the power they hold | S&M by Suresh de Silva
Part One of this article was published in The Morning Brunch yesterday (29). Let’s look at the power of stories. Stories have sustained humanity throughout all of our existence since time immemorial. And this is historically and factually accurate. From…
Easing citizens into home gardening
A trilingual guide to the basics By Venessa Anthony Home gardening has quickly boomed in Sri Lanka in light of the recent economic crisis, which has left many without access to even two meals a day, let alone three. The…
Giving a marketing twist to events and sports
Karin Wijeratne on Eventistry and using the art of storytelling to shine the spotlight on brands By Venessa Anthony Shining the spotlight on brands through the art of storytelling, while engaging their audience through events and experiential marketing is a…
