Venessa Anthony

Digital Feature Writer

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Electro Doctors: Breaking into the electronic music scene in Lanka 

Electronic music has come a long way over the years, and is steadily gaining popularity with the new generation.  In conversation with Viraj Pero on his entrance into the local electronic music scene in Sri Lanka, he told us that…

‘Travel teaches you life lessons’

Aaliyah on how to avoid a travel mishap  Hailing all the way from Kalutara, Fathima Aaliyah’s love for nature and passion for travel motivated her to begin running a travel blog full time along with her husband. In conversation with…

United we stand? 

A creative take on the Lankan flag  With the current situation in our country becoming more and more stable, it seems as though the citizens have gained stability and unity despite race, ethnicity, and nationality. Recently, a fresh take on…

Politics of nature 

Protect Mother Earth while protesting for Mother Lanka  In the last few days, several protests erupted all over the country urging the current Government to step down, take responsibility for their actions, and fix the economic crisis. Some of the…

The Doughnuttery 

The intricacies of making doughnuts The Doughnuttery, an online bakery, has made a name for itself for whipping up deliciously decorated, sizable doughnuts. Brunch spoke to the two co- founders Amaani (26) and Aliza (24) – two self-taught sisters, who…

Fistful of Steel

An evening of metal mayhem  It seems that during the dramatic full stop that was the lockdown, we have reassessed our relationship with live music and realised that we potentially took it for granted. Three years ago, in those heady…

‘Children of the Sun’ to be screened in North America

Prasanna Vithanage shares his thoughts Indie distribution outfits, Deaf Crocodile Films and Gratitude Films, are collaborating to give limited theatrical releases this year to a pair of foreign language titles. One such title is our very own, locally produced Children…

An end to specialty cuisine? 

How internationally-themed restaurants are faring with the times With the current shortage of gas, many of us have found ourselves with an empty cylinder – no way to cook and no way to refill it either. As a result, we…

The secrets of Sri Lanka: As told by Radika Alahendra

Teaching, travelling, and taking photos – these are Radika Alahendra’s biggest passions in life. If you ask her where she’d most often be found, she’d name the sandy beaches and the magnificent mountains as her favourite getaways as she wanders…

Virticle by Jetwing: Fine dining with a fine view 

Jetwing Hotels recently embarked on an ambitious new venture with Virticle by Jetwing, Colombo’s highest open-air rooftop bar and restaurant. Located on the 30th floor of Access Towers II, Colombo 2, with Virticle, Jetwing expands into the restaurant and dining…