The misconceptions that come with contraception “I can’t get an IUD because I haven’t had children.” A casual statement thrown in mid conversation by a friend. The friend in question, shared that after much research, she wanted to get the…
Norway blogger couple talk about their visit to Sri Lanka and more
Martin Solhaugen and Patrice Averilla on their visit to Sri Lanka and more Martin Solhaugen (27) and his fiancé Patrice Averilla (30) hail from Norway and from the Philippines, respectively. Over the years of their relationship, the two bonded over…
Where harmony meets humanity: In conversation with Haadia Galely
Haadia Galely on Voices for Peace 2022 During these unprecedented times, a concert preaching unity and hope is just what we need. “Voices for Peace” will be held on 27 February featuring Buddhist Ensemble directed by Manoj Sujeewa, Hindu Ensemble…
Capturing the essence of village life
Dhanuka Kumaratunga on mobile photography and his latest book Dhanuka Kumaratunga is a man of many talents – he has tried his hand at photography, writing lyrics, graphic designing, and has found that he excels in all of them. During…
Mummy’s Middle Eastern Cuisine: Bringing authentic flavours to your doorstep
This week, we tried an Instagram-based cloud kitchen by the name of “Mummy’s Middle Eastern Cuisine”. Mummy’s Middle Eastern Cuisine started off as a small home-based business to bring in a rich taste and authentic experience to all food lovers.…
The sparks that fail to light: Dating app users share their horror stories
We’ve all seen, or at least heard about Tinder Swindler. We’ve all gasped and felt scandalised at his actions and thanked our lucky stars we haven’t had such a bad experience. Since it’s the day after Valentine’s Day, and most…
MMCA launches second exhibition – Encounters
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Sri Lanka is an initiative that aims to establish a public museum dedicated to the display, education, research, and conservation of modern and contemporary art. The museum, located at Crescat in the…
A beauty with a purpose
Evanjelin Elchmanar on her visit to Sri Lanka, the upcoming pageant, and more She’s the beauty, she’s the brains, she’s Miss International UK. Born in France to Sri Lankan parents, Evanjelin Elchmanar moved to the UK and is now a…
What’s your plan this Valentine’s Day?
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here are some of Sri Lanka’s most sought-after hotel experiences that will give you and your loved one a day to remember! Thotalagala – a planter’s bungalow in the hills Nestled in the…
‘This award is a landmark in my career’
Bandhuka Premawardhana on bagging ‘Best Male Performer’ at the Agenda 14 short film festival One could argue that the most important aspect of a good film would be the actors. But what if the whole film had just one actor…
