The increased use of social media, especially those that are more fast-paced like TikTok, makes it hard to keep track of the latest trends. One minute you have My Money Don’t Jiggle Jiggle stuck in your head, and the next,…
Bringing Balinese moves to Sri Lanka
Samudhi Rangika Jayasinghe on her journey as a dancer Having studied Sri Lankan dance traditions like Kandyan, Pahatharata, and Sabaragamuwa, Samudhi Rangika Jayasinghe decided to go beyond country borders by completing a special degree in Bharatanatyam at the University of…
Will by Zac crafts luxury through linen
Launches second outlet By Venessa Anthony Will by Zac, an eco-conscious and sustainable clothing line, recently opened an outlet at the One Galle Face (OGF) mall in Colombo, giving customers a choice between this latest location and their store down…
Busting diabetes myths with Dr. Kayathri Periyasamy
By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Diabetes is a common, silent but preventable health condition, where the body does not produce sufficient insulin or the produced insulin does not work effectively, and is seeing an increase in Sri Lanka, with health professionals…
2022 in literature
What a year it has been! For many, 2022 felt never-ending, and to Sri Lankans in particular, it has been an extremely bumpy ride. As power cuts became routine, hours were spent in fuel lines, and outings were limited, some…
Unpacking organisational empathy with Mimi Nicklin
‘Softening the Edge’ author discusses why creating listening organisations is no longer a choice Mimi Nicklin, the best-selling author of Softening the Edge, as well as the Founder/Creative Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ad agency Freedm and a leading organisational…
Christmas in the city
Colombo started showing the first signs of the festive season way back in November, with hotels and restaurants organising traditional tree light up and cake mixing events and curating special menus for the season. As the days went by and…
Visakesa Chandrasekaram’s ‘Munnel’ selected for Rotterdam Film Festival’s flagship Tiger Competition
By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), which has been held since 1972 in the Netherlands, has unveiled its 2023 line-up, including works selected for its flagship Tiger Competition. Visakesa Chandrasekaram’s Munnel is among the 16 productions…
FIFA Fan Zone scores big
Organisers consider event a success as football fans head to Negombo Beach Park for World Cup By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya As the FIFA World Cup came to an end last night (18), so did the FIFA Fan Zone in Negombo,…
Scoring a goal for health
How the WHO is using the FIFA World Cup to share important messages By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Sports enthusiasts are occupied with the FIFA World Cup, with the final match scheduled to take place next Sunday (18) in Qatar, and…
