Valli Thangarajah

An ambitious Sri Lankan horticultural venture aims to reap large rewards with a relatively new variety of a fabled ancient fruit

Sri Lankan-born Kavi Alexander has earned acclaim for producing music that transcends borders and cultures to reach the soul

Hemaka de Alwis is driven by the passion to transform cityscapes and foster the arts

The wealthy invest in ‘passion assets’. In high demand are precious gemstones, diamonds and branded jewellery. Blue sapphires and rare gems from Sri Lanka also make these lists. Fifteen years ago a high-quality blue sapphire had a ceiling price of $3,000 per carat.Now it can fetch as much as $30,000.

In the future, hotels will pluck fresh food from a “hydroponic growth-station” in their kitchens walls, which has enabled them to grow their own crops in the same room they prepare food.

Some Sea Street gold jewelers are fading because their children don’t want to join the business. Ravi Jewellers is an exception

Frostaire Group Founder Mukthar Marikkar’s grand home is a juxtaposition of an eye for moderation and pride in family history