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The unnatural order
Young activist Birendra Siriwardhana on why the youth need to fight gender-based violence – As it was … Early mankind existed as nomadic hunter gatherers, neither at the top nor at the bottom of the food chain. The need to simultaneously forage for food and protect their offspring and temporary homes was simply too great [...]
Art
Modelling tougher than netball!
Shalika Erangani can simply be described as a head turner. Be it her long straight hair, bronzed complexion or her unusual height of 6’3”, she is sure to make any casual bystander do a double take as she walks by. A national netball player, Shalika seems to embody all that sport at that level demands [...]
Conference for youth
It was just three months ago that the Birendra and Serika Siriwardhana Initiative spearheaded the Real Men Don’t Abuse Women movement, campaigning for the end of violence against women. This month, they will be hosted by Trinity College Kandy for another phase of their long-term programme to achieve this goal; on February 8, they will [...]
Mirror Magazine
Traditional fairy tale all twisted up
When was the last time you headed out for an evening at the pantomime? If you haven’t had the chance then the Colombo International School’s newest production will tickle your senses, for Vinodh Senadeera and his cast of young thespians will take on ‘Cinderella: the Pantomime’ at the CIS School Auditorium next week. “It’s your [...]
Love, show some…
Love, what is it? Some may describe it as a strong feeling of attraction and powerful emotion while others merely see it as a funny tingly feeling in the heart. This is a topic that all of us can relate to as all of us have experienced love to various extents during our lives. I [...]
Shakira to release album in March
Shakira has announced her next album will be simply called ‘Shakira’. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ hitmaker has said the album will contain elements of rock, folk, reggae and dance. The Colombian born singer has already released the first single called ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You’, a reggae duet with Rihanna. The album ‘Shakira’ will be [...]
Turning passion into a profession
She might make ‘podi’ brownies, but Thushanthi de Silva’s plans for her business are anything but ‘podi’. The entrepreneur behind Thush’s Podi Brownie Business is generous and warm with a quirky sense of adventure, she brings to the table a strong business acumen and handy background knowledge; this coupled with her irresistible chocolate concoctions has [...]
TV Times
Grammy award for Hussain Jiffry’s band
Bass baron Hussain Jiffry, Sri Lankan-born bassist, Hussain Jiffry who is part of bass legend Herb Alpert and wife Lani Hall’s quintet have won a Grammy award, foreign media reported. The group won the award for the Best Pop Instrumental Album for their album Steppin’ Out at this year’s Grammy Awards, which concluded on Monday morning. Jiffry has also [...]
Sing-A-Long with Annesley
The Past Students’ Association of Sri Sumangala Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Panadura will present the popular Sing-A-Long with Annesley Malawana and his band Super Chimes on February 8th at Sapphire Hall, Ranmal Holiday Resort Moratuwa starting at 6.30 pm. This event is organized in aid of the undergraduate scholarship fund. Sing-A-Long concerts with Annesley always draw [...]
‘IT’s PARTY TIME’
‘It’s party Time’, a musical extravaganza with some of the popular artistes in town, will come alive at the St. Joseph’s College Auditorium on 8th February starting from 6.30 pm. Several popular artistes, who could provide entertainment in term of the novel concept of Participatory Entertainment, have been invited to perform. The Artistes who have already [...]
Keerthi Accoustica to go around the country
Keerthi Pasqual who made a return to public performing with a solo and unplugged version of his ‘Keerthi Accoustica’ last November is ready to go around the country with similar performances. His second ‘Accoustica’ show will be held at 6.45 pm today, February 2 at the newly built Ave Maria auditorium in Negombo. Famed among fans [...]
The story of Sri Gauthama Sambuddha on Derana soon
A television serial based on the life of Lord Buddha will be telecast soon on TV Derana. This would be the first time ever a Sri Lankan TV channel will be telecasting a TV serial on the life of Lord Buddha. This big budget TV drama series, an India production done in Hindi will be dubbed [...]
French films at Alliance Française de Colombo
Alliance Française de Colombo will showcase a collection of French films ranging from horror, thriller, romantic and comedies on every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3. Pm and 6.30 pm respectively at Auditorium of AF Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7. A French/Romanian film, a horror thriller ‘Ils’ directed by Xavier Palud revolves around couple whose [...]
‘Midnights Children’ – Producer, 6 Oscar Nominations
Mr. Doug Mankoff, received, 6 Oscar nominations, by the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, for his black & white film, «Nebraska», a story about an 88 year old man, who gets a letter, he won a million dollars. He travels, across the US, looking up his old friends, and relatives to share the [...]
Ajith writes on BAW’s service to Lankan cinema
Film critic and writer Ajith Galappaththi released his latest book ‘Hathalis Hathe B. A. W. Cinema Meheyuma’ (B.A.W.’s cinema operation in 1947) was launched in parallel to the 67th anniversary of Sri Lankan cinema and 42nd anniversary of the National Film Corporation. The book discusses the extensive service rendered by B. A. W. Jayamanna as [...]
Akarsha to heal the wounds of war
‘Akarsha’, a romantic tale which gives a message to heal the wounds of a three decade long Sri Lankan war is the latest cinematic direction of Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa who shot to fame with his earlier direction ‘Sinhawalokanaya’. Set in the backdrop of a war the film portrays a love affair between a beautiful Tamil [...]
Jai Ho A lone battle against corruption
One of the newest Bollywood movies ‘Jai Ho’, a remake of theTelugu movie Stalin, directed by Sohail Khan is now being screened at ultra Cinema, Majestic Cineplex and at the newly built silver cinema MC Jaffna. A tale of an ex-army officer who brings change in society by making people to help each other, ‘Jai [...]
‘Wasuli Kanda’ every Saturday
‘Wasuli Kanda’ Thirshula Deepa Thambavita’s newest teledrama telecast on every Saturday at 8.30 pm is the latest addition to ITN teledrama belt. Screenplay written by Rihan Ravindra and produced by Pramila Surangani Prakash, the teledrama is played by Roshan Ravindra Buddadasa Vithanarachchi, Kumara Thirimadura, Susantha Chandramali, Sarath Kotalawela, and many others.
Dreams on Rupavahini
‘Sihina Aran Enna’ (Come with the dream) the maiden teledrama direction of Niroshan Illeperuma is now being been telecast every weekday from Monday to Friday at 8.30 pm on Rupavahini. Starring Chathurika Peiris, Bimal Jayakody, Namel Weeramuni, Malani Weeamuni, Asela Jayakody, Piumi Botheju, Sudarshana Bandara, Kamala Deshapriya Dayadewa Edirisinghe and Gamini Jayalath in the main [...]
Renaissance of Rajarata Hotel
Tucked in the historical city of Anuradhapura, Rajarata Hotel is one of the pioneering hotels in the Cultural Triangle. Started in early 70s, the property represents history and elegance. Located next to the fabled Nuwarawewa Lake, this ‘101 room’ property was closed for more than twenty years due to various reasons. Under the management of [...]
‘Valentine’s Ball’ at Loon Tao
Loon Tao, popular Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Mount Lavinia, will host their very first ‘Valentine’s Ball’ at their ‘new banquet hall’ constructed over the existing property overlooking the ocean with a magnificent view. ‘Valentine’s Ball’ will be held on 13th February from 8.00pm till 2.00am with DJ dance music throughout. This will also be a [...]
