“Colombo is me, all about what I can be.” For Varuni Amunugama Fernando, the city is a reflection of self and potential. Born and raised in a cosmopolitan capital that brings together people from every corner of Sri Lanka, her Colombo is rich, layered, and endlessly inspiring. From the spiritual to the creative, the culinary to the cultural. Through platforms like the Academy of Design and the Sri Lanka Design Festival, she celebrates a city defined by resilience, diversity, and transformation:

“To me, Colombo is a city of multiculturalism and connection,” says Neela Marikkar, Chairperson of Dentsu Grant Group Sri Lanka - a voice that has long championed creativity, communication, and purpose. For Neela, Colombo’s beauty lies in its diversity, its heritage, and its people - and though she has lived away, this city remains the place her heart calls home. Discover the many faces of our city through #IconsOfColombo - a celebration of voices that define its spirit. This November, through t

The Indian women’s blind cricket team scripted history by winning the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind. In Colombo, they secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Nepal in the final, showcasing skill, determination, and teamwork that brought the first-ever global title home for India. #blindwomenst20worldcup | #womencricketteam | #srilanka | #SportsNews | #RepublicWorld | Republic

Unbeaten throughout the tournament, the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team has won the inaugural T20 Blind Women’s World Cup in Colombo, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in a spectacular final. With a white plastic ball packed with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls, the game tests not just skill but awareness, focus, and coordination. Let’s cheer for them, celebrate their journey, and inspire more women to take the field. Cricket Association for the Blind in India #WomensCricket #TeamIndia #I