Hauteside takes women back to their roots By Venessa Anthony Hauteside Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mahdiya Farook was always driven by passion. Her dream of starting a label that was meant to help women feel the most comfortable…
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Randunu Kaushalya plays to the music in his genes
Randunu Kaushalya on his journey as a singer By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya In today’s world, age is not a barrier to kick-starting the journey towards achieving one’s dreams, and social media platforms in particular make it easier for young creators…
Rethinking tourism – a community-first approach
In conversation with Dheeshana Amarasekera The world is making an attempt at rebirth. Following Covid-19 and the various other crises that have plagued not only Sri Lanka but many other parts of the world (crises that still continue to varying…
Creativity is nutrition for the soul
Sip & Paint with Canvas Hues by Sulo Being creative is an emotional balm, but often, being creative can seem intimidating. What if you don’t know how to draw or paint, or what if you do but you just…
‘Thank God’ premieres in Sri Lanka
The grand premiere of ‘Thank God’ courtesy of Siddhivinayak Cine Arts Colombo was held on 25 October 2022 at the Savoy Premiere in Wellawatte. ‘Thank God’ is the official Bollywood remake of a Danish film titled ‘Sorte Kugler’. It is…
New Generation Awards 2022 – Winspiration
The third edition of the New Generation Awards 2022 powered by Women in Management (Pvt.) Ltd. was held on 29 October at the Galadari Hotel. The New Generation Awards 2022 – Winspiration awarded commendations to a number of youth nominees…
Shafraz makes a comeback with music that speaks for itself
‘Train Song’ artist joins forces with ADK on soon-to-be-released track ‘Ragude’ By Venessa Anthony Sheer passion and dedication towards the arts have brought musician and singer Shafraz back into the limelight. Ragude Currently, he is working on his new project…
True wellness is holistic: Kishani Gunawardena
In conversation with Kishani Gunawardena of Kemara Sri Lanka and wellness have quite a deep history. Our Ayurvedic tradition and techniques encapsulate just how well we understand holistic healing and natural remedies. Our positioning on the global map also makes…
Hauteside Couture: When tradition and fashion go hand in hand
A chat with Mahdiya Farook of the Qatari ethnic fashion brand Hauteside Couture he image that comes to mind when someone says ‘international fashion brand’ is almost invariably Western, both in terms of origin and in style of clothing. However,…
‘Tis the season: GFH sets the stage for cake
GFH kicks off Christmas season with cake mixing The last few months of the year are always exciting. Halloween excites the more macabre-inclined and from 1 November, preparations for the Christmas season begin in earnest. The Galle Face Hotel (GFH),…
