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.
Latest articles
The Sri Lankan Hopper is Going Global
The quintessential island snack is making its way around the world, appearing on menus from the U.K. to Australia and beyond.
September 09, 2021
“A Pained Spectator of the War”: Anuk Arudpragasam on “A Passage North”
The Sri Lankan Tamil novelist talks to us about his Booker Prize-longlisted novel, his aversion to writing dialogue, and what’s next.
September 03, 2021
Why Sri Lanka Loves Russian Literature
The Soviet Union translated Russian books in local languages as a propaganda tool. Decades later, those books still hold influence in Sri Lanka.
July 23, 2021
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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