ESHAN MALINGA WEARS THE PURPLE CAP AFTER 9 GAMES!
Eshan Malinga has emerged as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) best kept secret and a premier reverse swing specialist at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. On 29 April, which was beyond the halfway stage of the IPL, he the highest wicket taker in the race to wear the coveted Purple Cap with 15 wickets […]
La Bamba! West End in Colombo
Between 24 and 27 April, the West End licensed musical La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz transformed City of Dreams Sri Lanka into a vibrant hub of Latin pop and Mexican folk storytelling. The production featured a powerhouse international cast alongside locally selected talent, marking a cultural milestone for the region. The stage was led […]
Knighted for education and inclusion
President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester Prof. Nishan Canagarajah has been knighted in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours, for his contributions to higher education and inclusion. Born and educated in Sri Lanka, he earned his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and PhD from the University of Cambridge before embarking on his career at […]
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THE FORUM WITH AJAI VIR SINGH
THE BUSINESS OF FASHION This week on LMDtv Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Managing Director of Colombo Fashion Week Ajai Vir Singh on the Business of Fashion
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CAPITAL MARKET REVIEW This week on LMDtv Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Chief Research & Strategy Officer of First Capital Holdings Dimantha Mathew on the Capital Market
HYROX success for Yohan Rathnayake
Sri Lankan fitness entrepreneur and athlete Yohan Rathnayake achieved a milestone for the country by earning a podium finish at the HYROX Delhi 2025 event, winning third place in the men’s 35-39 division with a time of 1:21:26. This marks the first time Sri Lanka has raised its flag on the HYROX international stage, signalling […]