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For the love of baking
Food has become a sub sector of art – creatives in the industry now compete against each other to serve unique creations that are personal and palatable. Among Colombo’s eclectic selection of home bakers we recently stumbled upon the Instagram account “Baking with grace” (@bakingwithgrace_). Intrigued (as most are when it’s an account dedicated to [...]
Of racism in the classroom and Trump supporters
Since President Trump was elected to power in November 2016 Trump’s Minions (TMs) have reared their ugly heads in my classrooms. I hate being the target for their unfounded ignorance on race, but being brown and teaching English to white students can lead to some hostility at times. In those rare moments, I remind myself [...]
A walk to remember at the museum
When a group of strangers met at the doors of the newly renovated National Museum in Colombo recently, it proved to be one of the most entertaining museum experiences. Led by Hasini Haputhanthri, passionate museologist and history buff, Symphony in Bronze and Stone: A Walk through the National Museum, was a museum walk like no [...]
Water, but with a splash of flavour
Doctors and health professionals have been warning the public about the importance of staying hydrated in the warmer months. This is easy to do when at home, and maybe the office, where access to water is a given. However, on the go, water needs to be purchase water. “Water is water, we shouldn’t be charging [...]
Nicki Minaj delays release of latest album
Nicki Minaj has delayed the release of her new album ‘Queen’ by two months. The rapper/singer had originally set the date of the album release for 15th June. However Minaj wants time to improve the collaborations which are set to feature on the new album. Minaj has defied her record label executives who feel she [...]
Music documentaries to watch on Netflix
Music documentaries on Netflix are particularly satisfying because they run the gamut from concert footage from established acts like Bob Marley, Biggie, Tupac, Justin Timberlake and Keith Richards, to more explorative films about unheralded musicians who have lived extraordinaire lives. Whether you’re looking to be transported to far-flung venues – to pretend you were lucky [...]