16+ hour, 33+ min ago   (581+ words) 14 Sep 2026 | By Naveed Rozais Vietnamese food has a particular lightness to it. Fresh herbs, bright acidity and broths with layers of flavour play a major role, while even richer dishes tend to retain a sense of balance. For diners more…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1015+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Naveed Rozais Rice is one of those ingredients whose importance is almost obscured by its familiarity. Across much of Asia, it is eaten every day, often more than once, forming the foundation of meals without necessarily being the…...

14+ hour, 41+ min ago   (484+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Naveed Rozais Food festivals at hotels often focus on bringing a particular international cuisine to Colombo, but Courtyard by Marriott Colombo took a different approach earlier this month, turning its attention closer to home. Held from 3 to 6 September…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1527+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Naveed Rozais What makes art Sri Lankan? It is a question with no simple answer. For modern and contemporary Sri Lankan artists, this creates an interesting question of where to look when developing a visual language of their…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (665+ words) The Morning A partnership that has come of age When Rajnath Singh landed in Colombo this week, becoming the first Indian Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka since K C Pant did so in 1988, he arrived not merely as a…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1233+ words) 10 Sep 2026 | BY Dr Sarath Mataraarachchi The town planner is the professional expected to bring together the many forces that shape cities, towns and human settlements. The planner is, in a sense, the brain behind the city: not because the planner…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (296+ words) When a craft disappears, it takes with it centuries of accumulated knowledge, skills and creativity. The loss extends beyond a particular product or aesthetic, affecting the social and economic networks that support artisans, farmers, spinners, carders, dyers, weavers and toolmakers....

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (825+ words) 09 Sep 2026 | By Apsara Rodrigo For Akesh Munasinghe, modeling is more than just a profession but a passion and a lifestyle. A 27-year-old Sri Lankan model with a strong interest in fashion, fitness, and healthy living, Akesh began his modeling journey…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (675+ words) 09 Sep 2026 | By Apsara Rodrigo Headquarters by W15 has fast become a well known spot that works well for a casual meal, drinks with friends or a relaxed evening out. The place has a modern and comfortable feel, making it easy to…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (1075+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Savithri Rodrigo From Moscow to Paris, from batik to bold abstraction, Jayantha Premachandra’s art travelled the world. In a dazzling collaboration with ITC Ratnadipa, his daughter Nilanka Premachandra brought that legacy home. On Kaleidoscope, we dove into memory,…...