I'm no stranger in Colombo; this is my third visit here in as many years. You only have to walk past Galle Face Road to sense a new energy that's sweeping Sri Lanka's capital. There's no better ...

There's a new optimism in the air, a much-needed respite to a country that has been through turbulent times. First the pandemic and then political upheaval brought the country to the brink. The ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As we start to travel again – cautiously and gratefully – the island nation of Sri Lanka calls. Its capital, Colombo, is a melting pot of flavours waiting to be savoured. Here are five great ...

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Sri Lankan and Japanese chef Dharshan Munidasa has put Sri Lankan fine dining on the international page with his two star ingredients, tuna and crab. His two Colombo restaurants, Nihonbashi and ...

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