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Some restaurants become synonymous with their owners, who define their identity. And so it’s with Dharshan Munidasa and Nihonbashi. Together, they make an identity for the best Japanese cuisine in...

A creative piece of work using charcoal on paper by Hashan Cooray.  Hashan Cooray is having his fifth art exhibition at the Saskia Fernando Gallery. His new artwork, ‘Dystopia,’ features...

Love at First Sight.  The popular musical masterpiece ‘Rag – The Musical’ by Jehan Aloysius is coming back to the Lionel Wendt Theater in Colombo this month. This special show...

The rising of the Esala moon marks the beginning of a timeless tradition that dates back to the era before the Lord Buddha. It is a time when Bhikkhus around...

Main Point – A powerful right-hand point break with surfers riding waves against a backdrop of lush tropical scenery. The waves are large and well-formed.  Main Point Main Point in...

From atop, one can see the distant mountains brush against the mist. There are swathes of greenery on cascading mountains. The perpetual waters flow in tranquility. Time stands still as...

The Great Day of Visit of Anubudu Mihindu Monk Mihindu came to Mihintale in Sri Lanka. Poson Poya Day Mihinthalaya, Sri Lanka The Lord Buddha visited Sri Lanka on Vesak...

Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka’s first kingdom—and the greatest of all. It held sway for over one thousand four hundred years as a Buddhist bastion, strengthening its growth, supremacy, and influence...

May 14, 2024.Photography Dinesh Fernando. Gentle giants enjoying the early evening cool vibes. Standing out stylishly – the Painted Stork. The dazzling dance of the elegant peacock. Memorable moments. One...

Vesak is a significant and revered occasion celebrated by Buddhists worldwide. It commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing away (mahā parinibbāna) of Lord Buddha. Although these three days were traditionally...