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[by Lakmini Wijemanne] They had been living abroad for many years, and a couple of years back, felt the need and the pull of the homeland-living, and decided to come back and live here. So they cleared their home there, and shipped everything here. They already had, by then, purchased a half-built house down Baddgana and set about making the house a home. The home undoubtedly is a gem. For, it offers anyone who steps in through its doors, an open invitation to relax, and enjoy the flow of the cool breezes. The open Plan on which the house is built in ...
It’s hard to miss the hot-pink lettering on the black boutique-signboard which reads ANMOL on a drive down Staple Street, Colombo. Moreover, it becomes more prominent when an onlooker catches a glimpse of the stunning window displays that always feature one-of-a-kind outfits. It has been only one and half years since this elite boutique opened the doors to its customers. The store which solely featured apparel collections of some of the most sought after designers in the global fashion arena is now geared to launch the next high fashion trend with an exclusive line of shoes which will be ...
Facebook fan cuts ribbon with founder Otara to open four-storied new store… Fashion retail phenomenon ODEL treated the cosmopolitan community of Mount Lavinia to a spectacular evening of glitz recently, when Sri Lanka’s definitive department store opened its doors to this coastal suburb. A dramatic opening event saw a red-carpet, flash-popping premiere –style event at which the celebrities were the first wave of shoppers who crossed the threshold into this latest outlet of the iconic ODEL chain, at the top of Hotel Road. “Mount Lavinia is a milestone for ODEL”, said its founder and CEO Otara Gunewardene. “It ...
From the teardrop isle of Ceylon, an exotic paradise nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, comes natural well-being rituals and practices drawn from age-old Ayurveda wisdom, deep rooted in the culture of the island. Derived from these ancient relaxations, rejuvenation and healing practices of Ayurveda, comes the range of treasured formulae from Spa Ceylon, to hydrate, treat, purify and soothe your body, mind and soul. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to healthier living and longer life. The science of Ayurveda is based on each person’s distinct patterns of energy-a blend of physical, mental and emotional characteristics referred to as ...
Offering their share of the seasonal celebrations and joy, popular North Indian restaurant Agra kicked-off their seasonal celebration with the special Christmas promotion - ‘Seasonal Celebrations’. The promotion which commenced from 25th December until 31st December, right until the dawn of the New Year. Over their two and half years operating period, this is the first time that Agra celebrated Christmas and will continue to have the celebration as an annual event in the future. During the promotional period, apart from their popular signature dishes such as the kebabs, biriyanis, naans and the tandooris, Agra will offer a wide variety of choices ...
A personality that was comfortable being behind the scene - heard but not seen [by Shehara Rajapakshe] We begin a new year with a very versatile and vibrant television personality, Sonaali Perera, mother of two children and wife of Nushad Perera. As the saying goes behind every successful man is a woman, Sonaali proves way much more than that, as we got to know her. A personality that was comfortable being behind the scene – heard but not seen, stood in a queue to have a bit of fun but ended up as an ‘elegant news’ presenter. I’m sure that most of ...
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January 19, 2010 | No Comments | Feng-shui
[by Shabnam Farook] Have you ever wondered what Feng Shui really is? Feng Shui is an ancient art and science developed over 3,000 years ago in China. It is a complex body of knowledge that reveals how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune for people inhabiting it. Feng means wind and shui means water. In Chinese culture wind and water are associated with...
January 19, 2010 | No Comments | Family & Relationships
[Lakmini Wijemanne] How many times have you spent valuable minutes looking for an elusive book, a document, the measuring tape, the needle, a single sock or various other things that is not where its supposed to be? Especially, in the morning, you may be busy trying to get your kids to school on time, when someone suddenly ask “did you see my… anywhere?” Sometimes it could very well be your own...
January 19, 2010 | No Comments | Health
If your doctor finds out that your baby is small due to improper blood supply through the placenta, the doctor takes necessary steps to monitor the growth and well-being. Only way to monitor growth and well-being of the foetus is by performing an ultrasound scan. At the time of the initial scan, the basic measurements of the foetus are taken and estimated weight of the baby is calculated. Starving...
January 19, 2010 | No Comments |
Colombo, 24th November 2009: With typical creative flair the annual hair show by graduates of the Ramani Fernando Sunsilk Hair Academy was magnificent and had the audience awe inspired. The power of Sunsilk, Unilever’s flagship hair care brand was evident in the complete collection of colour, cut and styling looks as the graduating students toiled to create masterpieces out of hair. Hair Art 2009...
