Joseph Vijay's historic victory in Tamil Nadu is the most significant political development in the state in a generation. But Eelam Tamils should be cautious. It has been a remarkable week across the

Photo courtesy of Youth Policy Toolbox Sri Lanka is undergoing one of the most significant demographic transitions in its modern history. According to the 2024 Census conducted by the Department of C

Benedict Cumberbatch had a furious, ten minute row with a fellow cyclist on Tuesday. The Sherlock star, 49, was confronted by another cyclist after he allegedly ran a red light in London. Video show

She appears to have put her marriage woes firmly behind her. And Georgia Fowler made quite the statement last week as she stepped out in New York at the Met Gala afterparty in a plunging black dress

Britney Spears called her DUI drama a ‘blessing in disguise’ as she spoke out for the first time after her sentencing and rehab exit. The 44-year-old songstress, who was arrested for suspicion of DUI

Olivia Culpo gave fans the first glimpse at her baby bump after revealing she and husband Christian McCaffrey’s, 29, are expecting their second child. The beauty queen made the announcement Friday, w

Mums across the country are celebrating Mother’s Day – and Aussie A-listers are no different, with several sharing their festivities on social media as they get pampered by their families. Glamorous

Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori has reverted back to her X-rated style as she posed for a shocking new photo over the weekend. The 31-year-old architectural designer – who has dressed more modestly

Does Boris Becker even know how much a 16-year-old boy eats? Especially when that teenager is built like, well, Boris Becker? The question is asked by an exasperated Lilly Becker, second wife of the

A senior Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and chief prelate of the Anuradhapura Atamasthana, Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, has been remanded until 12 May after being arrested over allegations of abducting and

A major fire that erupted at the medical storage complex of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital in the early hours of Saturday has destroyed a large quantity of medicines and caused extensive property damage

Rathna Kumar is one of the most underrated directors in the Tamil film industry. Starting off his directing career with the ‘Madhu’ segment in the 2015 anthology film ‘Bench Talkies’, Rathna Kumar’s m

Residents and landowners from Myliddy, Valikamam North staged a protest on Friday (May 8) for the third consecutive week in front of the military Commander's bungalow, demanding the release of their l

The delegation led by H.E. Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam departed Sri Lanka tonight (08) fro

Joint Media Briefing Held with the Participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President Tô Lâm of Viet Nam Following the official welcome ceremony accorded this morning (08) at the Presi

Construction and Concrete Waste Recycling Centre Opened in Ekala under the Clean Sri Lanka Programme A recycling centre for the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, established in l

Bella Hadid showed off her supermodel legs in angelic snapshots shared with her nearly 60,000 Instagram followers – after notably skipping the 2026 Met Gala. On Friday, the 29-year-old runway maven s

Olivia Culpo is expecting her second baby with her husband Christian McCaffrey. On Friday afternoon, the former pageant queen announced her pregnancy news just nine months after welcoming their daugh

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat your mom to a special meal and spend some quality time with the family. Hotels across Colombo are offering brunches, high teas, lunch buffets and dinners to c

Mother’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on all of us. But, don’t worry, a last-minute gift doesn’t have to feel rushed. We’ve rounded up some thoughtful finds across different categories, so you c

Eddie Murphy was seen attending a VIP brunch with several other successful comedians this week. The event was part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival and held at a private residence in Los Angeles on

Jon Stewart and Seth Rogen have joined in on the criticism for Kanye West’s attempted comeback following his years of anti-Semitic rants. The stand-up comedians slammed the controversial rapper at Ro

Colombo’s art scene is hitting different right now. From heritage museums to contemporary hidden gems, the city is a living canvas for our homegrown talent. If you’re looking for a creative escape, h

Married At First Sight is facing increased scrutiny, with SafeWork NSW confirming this week that it is continuing to monitor the Channel Nine reality juggernaut. The admission was made in the NSW Par

The family of Turkish fashion influencer Ayşegül Eraslan claimed she was blackmailed over sexually explicit photos before her tragic death at age 27 on March 13. The media personality was found dead

Kate Garraway cosied up to her broadcaster friend Liam Halligan on Friday after ‘growing close’ as he prepared to take on a huge 300km charity bike ride. The Good Morning Britain host, 59, tragically

Excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna was disrupted by heavy rainfall on Friday, as investigators continued to uncover more human remains, including infant skeletons, during the la

Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead early Friday morning at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva in Kollupitiya, according to

Anthony Bourdain once said, “Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma.” Hotel M

Diane Kruger cozied up to longtime partner Norman Reedus as the couple enjoyed a rare date night at the star-studded 2026 New York City Ballet Spring Gala on Thursday. The 49-year-old actress – who r

After teasing her new relationship with toy boy beau Shannon Sykes last week – first revealed by the Daily Mail – eyebrow queen Kristin Fisher has ‘hard launched’ the romance. Kristin, 40, took to In

Taylor Swift has set her legal team on a Las Vegas showgirl and entertainer who has sued the Grammy winner for trademark infringement over her 2025 album The Life Of A Showgirl. Two months earlier in

Justin Baldoni’s attorney claimed that Blake Lively settled her bitter legal feud with the director because she was too ‘scared’ to testify at trial. Lively, 38, and Baldoni, 42, reached a settlement

The Epsom Derby is five weeks away but the Earl of Derby already has much to celebrate. I can disclose the Earl and Countess’s elder son and heir, Lord (Edward) Stanley, is to marry an aristocratic Ti

The postman’s approach to Sir David Attenborough’s home on Wednesday might have been worthy of one of the great naturalist’s hushed TV commentaries. There he was, laden down with hundreds of cards, l

A Gold Coast content creator has been slammed after staging an insensitive prank at a Centrelink office for social media. Shammi Prasad, known to his 11.1million followers on Instagram and TikTok as