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ITC Ratnadipa Welcomes Chef Prakhar Srivastava to Lead the Next Chapter of Avartana in Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa Colombo has welcomed Chef Prakhar Srivastava as Sous Chef at Avartana, marking a new chapter for the restaurant as it continues its progressive interpretation of South Indian cuisine. Chef Prakhar’s association with Avartana began in 2024 at ITC Maratha, Mumbai, where he joined as Junior Sous Chef. In Colombo, he will oversee the restaurant’s day-to-day culinary operations while maintaining Avartana’s approach to modern South Indian dining. A graduate in Culinary Arts from the In

23 Sep, 2026

Taking Sri Lankan Music to the World: Dilanjan Seneviratne on Yohani’s Historic Ziro Festival Performance

Sri Lankan singer Yohani is set to perform at the 13th edition of the Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal Pradesh, India, joining a line-up of 41 acts from more than 10 countries. The performance will see Yohani present her original music, predominantly in Sinhala, to an international audience at one of India's established independent music festivals. For Dilanjan Seneviratne, Founder and CEO of Colombo-based entertainment company Outright Play, the appearance represents another milestone in a

24 Sep, 2026

Sysco LABS Joins Kandy Tuskers as Strategic Partner for Inaugural Next XV Rugby League

Sysco LABS has joined the Kandy Tuskers as Strategic Partner for the inaugural Next XV Rugby League, supporting a new platform designed to identify, develop and showcase Sri Lanka’s emerging rugby talent. Launched by Sri Lanka Rugby, Next XV brings together 140 leading Under-19 rugby players across four franchises: Kandy Tuskers, Colombo Aces, Galle Lions and Jaffna Bulls. The league is designed to create a structured pathway between school rugby and the national setup, giving young players an

23 Sep, 2026