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…
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Finding harmony between elegance and comfort
Fashion designer Yohani Hewage on showing off her personality and style Content creator and fashion designer Yohani Hewage has made quite a stir with her social media accounts, and is now known for her vivid feed, dotted with aesthetic food…
2022 in film
It has been a big year for the film industry, in Sri Lanka and globally, with many excellent, award-worthy productions making it to the screen. In Sri Lanka, movies like Aruna Jayawardene’s Maariya were in the spotlight at various international…
Behind the suds and lather of soap
Suds&Co Founder Rishada Fausz on the art of making soap Soap is so readily available on the market that looking at a bar of soap in the bathroom or kitchen, we never realise how much work goes into crafting that…
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…
Baguette is a French haven for foodies
Founder Nathalie Pujolle on what goes into establishing an authentic French bakery By Venessa Anthony French pastries and bread have a long and rich history that is closely tied to the country’s culinary traditions and culture. Pastries have been an…
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…
Layla Gonaduwa strays from conceptualisation
Latest collection on display at Barefoot Gallery Colombo until 14 January 2023 Layla Gonaduwa, in her latest body of work, strays from conceptualisation, and instead introduces simple, poetic jot-downs, diarised alongside the collection, which is currently displayed at Barefoot Gallery…
