What is done to address this? By Archana Heenpella The fashion industry is often known for its ingenuity and creativity; a force that’s embedded deeply in the cultural roots of our societies. Our appreciation for this form of art, however,…
Printed Brunch
Of fairy tales and venomous vibes
So the island’s largest wedding took place recently in the southern parts, amidst the presence of everyone who was someone either politically, personally, or socially connected to the family of the former President and his ex-beauty queen wife, to witness…
Getting in the way of nature
Feeding Bullet has given rise to fresh concerns… By Jithendri Gomes Meet Bullet, the “friendly” elephant found in the Udawalawe National Park, photographed by Avijja Fonseka, a biodiversity and conservation biologist by profession who has taken up…
Stop says the red light, go says the green
By Vashni Benjamin In a move to curb the increasing number of health problems related to nutrition, the Ministry of Health announced last week that all solid foods must henceforth be labelled with a colour-coded system, starting from 1 April.…
Newcomer on Marine Drive – The Ocean by O
The Ocean opened its doors to its newest venture on 31 January – The Ocean by O – a rooftop pub. Located on Marine Drive, it is one of the most picturesque pubs in town as it overlooks a beautifully…
Treat your loved ones to the best Valentine’s Day deals in town
By Nikita Gomez It’s the month of love again! To ensure that you and your significant other have the best day, here are some amazing offers you can enjoy. 1. Be spoilt for choice at Mount Lavinia Hotel Celebrate your…
It’s About Time we journeyed through the years
By Chenelle Fernando Organised by Historical Dialogue in collaboration with the Ministry of National Integration, “It’s About Time” (1-10 February) was a historical museum – the first of its kind that was open to the public over a period of…
Colombo Fashion Week 2019 – the wait is almost over
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Last Wednesday Hilton Colombo hosted a press event announcing what’s in store for the 16th edition of Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), Colombo’s premiere fashion event and the hottest ticket in town from 27 Feb to 2 March.…
Transcending boundaries since 1998
By Dimithri Wijesinghe We usually start these interviews off with a small background introduction of the artist, but this week, it would simply be quite redundant considering there’s not a soul in the island who doesn’t know or hasn’t heard…
Safety measures in Sri Lankan amusement parks
By Dimithri Wijesinghe and Chenelle Fernando Last Monday, a tragic accident that took place in a theme park situated in Veyangoda resulted in the death of two persons – a mother and her 13-year-old daughter. The deaths were reportedly caused…
