Colombo, Sri Lanka – 14 February 2026 – Wellawatte has officially been BeDesi-fied. This Valentine’s Day, Be Desi unveiled its largest flagship fashion destination to date at No. 37, Galle Road, Colombo 06, transforming the heart of Colombo into Sri Lanka’s newest hotspot for Pop Desi and high-end Bollywood-inspired style. The landmark opening marks a…
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Panel of Judges for the 32nd Gratiaen Prize and the HAI Goonetileke Prize for Translations.
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with John Keells Foundation, is pleased to announce the distinguished panel of judges for Sri Lanka’s most prestigious literary award for creative writing in English, the 32nd Gratiaen Prize. Founded by Michael Ondaatje in 1992, the Gratiaen Prize is awarded annually to the best piece of creative writing in English…