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‘Rush’ a tale of media and politics
The Bollywood thriller film ‘Rush’ which narrates the story of a journalist and a world full of crimes that he was forced to make deals with is now being screened at Liberty cinema Colombo. Starring Emraan Hashmi, Aditya Pancholi, Neha Dhupia and Sagarika Ghatge, the film was directed by the late Shamin Desai. The story [...]
Making of ‘Karma’ and taking Sri Lankan cinema to the world
Making movies takes different shapes. Some are aimed at satisfying the popular market while there are a few others who aim at making artistic quality productions that please the aesthetic appetite. ‘Karma’ which was directed by Prasanna Jayakody as his second film had an additional aim, that was to reach international cinema and attract international [...]
Black American battle on silver screen
The Academy nominated American period drama ‘The Colour Purple’ directed by Steven Spielberg will be screened at the Russian Centre on November 30. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Alice Walker, ‘The Colour Purple’ made in 1985 was Spielberg’s eighth film as a director, and was a change from the [...]
French cinema at Alliance Francaise
Over the month of November Alliance Française de Colombo will screen a series of French films on a variety of themes on every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 pm and 6.30 pm. The series will start with Patrice Leconte’s comedy film ‘Tango’ which will be screened at 3 pm on November 6 and at 6.30 [...]
‘Nari at New Townhall’
The comedy drama ‘Nari Burathi,’ written and directed by Sarath Kothalawala will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on November 10 at New Townhall, Colombo 7. With a host of popular artistes such as Sarath Kothalawala, One of the hilarious plays made in the recent times, ‘Nari Burathi’ is played by Kumara Thirimadura, [...]
Vivanta Bentota achieves the Prestigious Earthcheck Silver Certification
EarthCheck, the world’s leading environmental certification and benchmarking organization, has re-certified Vivanta by Taj Bentota Resort and Spa with a silver-level certification. Earthcheck represents the next generation of global benchmarking certification and improvement systems; assaying the sustainability of the international travel and tourism industry. Vivanta by Taj – Bentota, Sri Lanka, delightfully located along one [...]
Art
Trendy splash!
There’s always heightened rivalry when the ‘big’ schools clash and perhaps never more so than when it’s a Royal-Thomian encounter. The annual regatta at the Beira Lake on Saturday, October 27 saw fans turning up at the Colombo Rowing Club in their numbers to support their teams. This year, the boys from S. Thomas’ College [...]
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Alston Koch knocked out all heavyweights
Sri Lanka born singing sensation Alston Koch knocked out the man, who was once the undefeated heavyweight champion of the World with his ‘live’ performance. Joe Bugner who went 12 rounds twice with Muhammed Ali and Will Tomlinson the current World Champion together with Ben Johnson (former Olympic 100 metres Gold Medallist) endorsed Alston’s new [...]
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka offering a revolutionary and contemporary concept to the traditional warmth and hospitality that Sri Lanka is famous for. Nestled on a picturesque 23 acre tea plantation, on the West slop of the Knuckles Mountain Range, ‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’ can be [...]
‘Amazing Beats
‘Amazing Beats – Live in Concert”, a grand musical extravaganza will come alive on Saturday, 17th November at St. Joseph’s College Auditorium at 6.30 pm. ‘Amazing Beats’ show will symbolise the musical combination of three generations, This musical extravaganza will unfold a rare combination of Pop, Baila and Rock music featuring Lahiru Perera, Theekshana Anuradha, Dalrene [...]
Art
Your chance to make it in the fashion world
Here’s a chance for all young design enthusiasts to become part of Sri Lanka’s biggest design extravaganza – Design Fest 2012. Design Fest, the Academy of Design (AOD’s) annual design extravaganza happening in mid-November is opening its doors to young volunteers. AOD has decided to extend the opportunities received by their students to all young [...]
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New Year’s Eve Dances at the GFH
Join in the merriment as throngs of revellers gather at the Iconic hotel – Galle Face Hotel, Colombo to usher in New Year 2013 in fitting style with popular band Anno Domini and DJ’s lined up to rock till the wee hours of the morning The finest cuisines with a choice of beverage will have [...]
Sing along with Marians
‘Sing Along with Nalin and the Marians’ will come alive at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on 23rd November. Elaborate arrangements are made by Balck Pepper Entertainments (BPE) the emerging Event Management Company to stage the ‘Sing Along with Nalin and the Marians’ led by the versatile musician Nalin Perera who had contributed to the nation [...]
Art
He will never give up on Antarctica
Sir Robert Swan used to have blue eyes. That changed when he set out on a journey to the South Pole. Prolonged exposure to the harmful UV rays streaming through the hole in the ozone above the Antarctic landscape left his eyes a paler shade of grey and his face burned to a crisp. When [...]
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Maligaspe with Arpeggio bring ”The performing costume”
Nilan Maligaspé and members of the Arpeggio Creative Dance Academy (ACDA) will be featured in “The performing costume” on November 8, 2012 at the Punchi Theater Borella at 7. 30 pm. This will be on the second day of the Colombo Dance Forum’s “Archive Fever” organised by the Goethe Institute Colombo conducted from November 7 to [...]
Mirror Magazine
Different beat
Carlos Gonsalves isn’t your average cheerleader – for starters, you’ll find a drum in his hands instead of pom-poms. Carlos was in Sri Lanka to cheer the Indian cricket team at the T-20 matches, breaking into a flurry of beats every time his team scored. Back home, Carlos has even cheered Sri Lankan cricketers like [...]
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‘Kalumaali’ today
Ruwanthie de Chickera’s English theatrical production ‘Kalumaali’ – a fairy tale for grown ups will go on the boards today, November 4 at 7.30 pm at the Lionel Wendt, Colombo. Presented By Stages Theatre Group, the stage play stars Peter D’Almeida Kaushalya Fernando and Lakmini Seneviratne. Tickets priced at 300/= (balcony unreserved) 500/=, 800/= and [...]
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Carly Rae Jepsen named ‘Rising Star’
Carly Rae Jepsen has been named the ‘Rising Star of 2012’ by Billboard magazine of the US. The 26 year old singer who was spotted by fellow Canadian artist Justin Bieber and signed with his manager Scooter Braun has had a global smash hit with her debut release “Call Me Maybe”. The song went on [...]
