By Jithendri Gomes With many social media trends supporting and promoting the limited use of plastics, we thought we would approach this topic with a positive outlook. Beach clean-ups are one of the most popular activities adopted by volunteer groups…
Printed Brunch
Platinum One Suites presents Colombo BrewFest 2019
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Photos Indika Handunwala – From 7-9 March, Platinum One Suites hosted Colombo BrewFest on the apartment building’s picturesque rooftop poolside from 5 p.m. onwards. The festival offered choices of beverages and a collection of local flavours to…
The tomato is done playing ketchup
By Dimithri Wijeisnghe Photos Saman Abesiriwardana – On 7 March 2019, Executive Chef Robert Mujagic of Hilton’s IL PONTE revealed the Tomato themed line-up for his seasonal produce signature dishes. Tomatoes are famously the subject of the fruit vs. vegetable…
How long must this go on?
By Pujanee Galappaththi and Dimithri Wijesinghe Sexual harassment in public settings has been discussed numerous times on all mediums and in the opinion of some, perhaps even over-discussed. However, the issue, it seems, has become an epidemic and is far…
The love of crab and aura of Weligama
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa has unveiled an exciting culinary experience comprising succulent crabs, straight from the ocean. Dig into a crab feast of the sea’s freshest catch made to perfection with authentic flavours and spices to give you…
Building a business around your passion
By Chenelle Fernando Kamaj Silva is a 35-year-old entrepreneur with a rather interesting and inspirational story. Born and bred in Sri Lanka, he schooled at S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia and pursued his bachelor’s in England. He holds a master’s…
Sinharaja: From a timber reserve to a biological treasure trove
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) will have its monthly lecture on 21 March on the topic “Sinharaja: From a Timber Reserve to a Biological Treasure Trove – What Next?” to be delivered by University of Peradeniya Emeritus Professors…
Ladies VIP Night 2019
By Chenelle Fernando Photos by Pradeep Dambarage – This time around, Ladies VIP Night commemorated International Women’s Day 2019 at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on 6 March. The guests were served cocktails at the entrance to kick-start the evening, with…
Thoughtful gifts with an empowering story – Navyamaya
By Chenelle Fernando Be it a birthday, anniversary, or a special achievement, we are well aware of how challenging it can be to come up with the perfect gift. While customised and well-thought-out gifts are ideal for any occasion,…
Too close for comfort?
Safety inside Sri Lanka’s national parks By Jithendri Gomes A recent incident where a jeep (which I happened to be in as well) was charged by a tusker that then lifted the jeep with the strength of its tusks as…
