Zinara Rathnayake
Zinara Rathnayake is an independent journalist and a creative based in Asia. She writes about travel, food, and culture. Her work has appeared in BBC Travel, The New Zealand Herald, Atlas Obscura, and others. Find her on Twitter: @Zin10SantaFe
Sri Lanka’s Little-Known Memoni Cuisine
For years, Memoni food remained absent from mainstream Sri Lankan cuisine, but women from the community are changing that.
February 24, 2021
The Revival of Sri Lanka's Kithul Palm Treacle
The sweet vegan syrup is evolving from a dessert sweetener to a condiment in savory dishes and boozy drinks.
November 12, 2020
Rishi Naleendra, Michelin Star-Chef, Spotlights Sri Lankan Cuisine
A "short brown guy from a small island" shared his native food with the world — and they ate it up.
September 25, 2020
The Rise of Male Belly Dancers
Indian men are blurring gender lines and embracing belly dance as a form of expression.
August 06, 2020
How We Get the Job Done: Ayush Kejriwal
Ayush Kejriwal's unconventional models and uniquely patterned saris have helped the Glasgow-based fashion designer command an Instagram following of 185k+.
May 27, 2019
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