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The Red Mosque

Pettah is best known for its bargain shopping, but it is also home to the Red Mosque, an iconic structure that speaks of the area’s rich and diverse history.

William Grinding Mills

Many people were sad about William Grinding Mills being shut down. Turns out, small businesses in the area are affected as well.

The Last King Of Ceylon

You have seen the artefacts of ancient Sri Lankan royalty in museums and galleries, but did you know there is one in a parking lot in the heart of Fort?

The Queen of Tropical Fruit

You know it tastes heavenly. But what else do you know about this purple delicacy?

Welle Kollo: Beach Boys As They See Themselves

On the beach, sheltered from the sun under an awning, 22-year-old Ashan and his French girlfriend Sarah sat facing the camera. The couple were affectionate with each other, and continued a conversation in undertones, punctuated with laughter, until they were posed questions, which they answered seriously.

Carnage On Our Streets; The Scourge Of Road Accidents In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has a lot of vehicles on its roads- nearly 6.8 million in fact. For a comparatively small and developing country, these figures could be either impressive or ridiculous, depending on the way you look at it. And if you view it in context of the chaotic state of our roads, we are pretty sure you would pick ridiculous.

Losing A Landmark: William Grinding Mills Is Closed

With its neon red and green signage lighting up the night, William Grinding Mills in Dehiwala was a familiar landmark down the old Colombo-Galle road. It was one of those buildings that older people in the family would point out when passing by, sharing anecdotes of how their grandparents would get their spices ground from the mill. Going by its word-of-mouth fame, the mill was often considered the best of its kind in Colombo—or even in the country.

3 Real Events That Inspired Sri Lankan Movies

Sometimes in Sri Lanka, real-life events seem like they are from a movie. Here are three occasions in which movies drew from real life.

Remembering Lester James Peiris

Beloved veteran director Lester James Peiris passed away recently. He was 99. This is a look back on his celebrated life and career.

A Picture In Time: Sri Lanka Through The Eyes Of Artists

The role of art in documenting culture is well known. For centuries now, artists have reproduced what they saw around them, from renditions of lush landscapes to portraits of human figures. Through their art, we are able to learn about the past, see representations of the present and even explore visions of the future.

Mehe Varen (Or How The British Summoned Us)

‘Mehe Varen’ is a phrasebook published by the British that was used by estate owners to communicate with their Sri Lankan labourers.

Sri Lanka’s Golden Junior Athletes

Sri Lanka’s junior athletes did the nation proud as they bagged medals and records at the recent South Asian Junior Athletic Championship.

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