Art
‘It’s a laugh’
Jith Peiris is back. His forte being British comedies, this time the well-known director and producer is ready with another popular comedy, “No Sex Please We’re British”, a two act drama so slick and fast-paced, the cast has a hard time not to burst out laughing at their own dialogue. They’ve been hard at practice [...]
Where language fails, pictures speak
The Swedish-born, half-Lankan and London-based photographer Nina Mangalanayagam whose work was shown at the Colombo Art Biennale tells Duvindi Illankoon how she used photography as a means of communicating with her extended family Nina Mangalanayagam finds herself in a curious world of hybridity. Half Sri Lankan, half-Swedish, the photographer doesn’t quite know what it means [...]
Want to be a Rotarian? This event is for you
One of the most vibrant youth movements in Sri Lanka, the Rotaract movement has more than 52 clubs with over 1,500 active members in Sri Lanka. Flag-bearers in promoting peace and harmony, co-existence and tolerance, personal development and professional ethics, the Rotaractors will come together this year for the annual Rotaract District Conference to be [...]
Mirror Magazine
Beautiful things
Butterfly Apparel, the clothing brand begun by young husband and wife duo Yasok Nagarajah and Arundathi Yasok might just might be the answer, to indulging one’s fashion compulsions without breaking the bank. The ladies clothing brand which opened its flagship store at Liberty Plaza in 2012 has just opened another outlet at Majestic City. The [...]
Be sustainable!
This is the prime time to think twice about our own behavioural patterns. We are at the edge of globalisation and no one knows what will happen tomorrow and almost certainly we will insensibly follow what ‘the market’ asks us to do. In such a globalized, profit oriented world,‘sustainability’ or rather ‘sustainable development’ is a [...]
Stolen words
There was something malevolent about him, but Dheena pushed the thought to the back of her mind where she didn’t need to address it just yet. Sitting there in the little roadside café, she might as well have been dreaming. The world flowed by outside, and she felt far removed from the mundane trappings of [...]
Isn’t that sweet
Kaushal and Tammy Baddegama gearing up to turning Candy Planet into “The no. 1 choice for high quality candy in Sri Lanka”. Having two children who are crazy about gummy bears, when Kaushal finally got tired of being transferred all over the world on work he thought “candy would be sweet”. Then in December last year [...]
‘Are You Ready?’
For fresh graduates who enter the corporate world, their biggest challenge is to find the best career. Do the requirements of the employer meet the skills and competencies of today’s fresher graduates? Answering these issues – ‘Are You Ready?’ the official career fair of the University of Moratuwa has been aiming to bridge the gap [...]
TV Times
A Song for the lovers…
The new romantic song ‘Sulage Paawi Awa’ sung by the very first Derana Dream Star Udesh Indula along with Roshi Jayampathy was released on Valentine’s Day, 14th February. ‘Sulage Paawi Awa’ is a musical creation of Chaminda Samaranayaka. ‘I have written this song for the Valentine’s Day and now available on web sites such as www.music.lk [...]
MANILAL IN NY ON VALENTINE’S DAY
Popular singer Manilal Perera was off to New York to sing his love ballads to serenade the Sri Lankans in NYC. Manilal who’s been away in Toscana (Tuscany) sang with a leading Italian Band called ‘Surprise Band’ for many years in Italy. He returned to Sri Lanka at the end of October 2013. Since then he [...]
BLACKMAGIC 4K CAMERA IN SRI LANKA
Sr Lanka’s very first Blackmagic 4K is now in possession with Fine Vision, the digital media centre. ‘Fine Vision’ is one of the leading provider of latest digital Film and Television equipments in Sri Lanka, possessing world class digital equipment. It possesses the first ever Blackmagic 4K production camera. ‘We got down this new 4K [...]
Hi Machan! 87-92 Petes
The gathering of the batch mates of the Old Peterites Group of 87-92 will be held at the Barracuda Seafood & Grill Restaurant in Dehiwela on the 28th of February from 7.00pm onwards. The tickets are priced at Rs. 2,500.00 Includes Dinner, beverages, music and surprises to swing the mood. The dress Code to match [...]
‘Kuweni’ comes in the 150th show
Henry Jayasena’s “Kuweni” which was presented as a new production by Samudra Jeewani Karunananda will stage its 150th special show on Sunday, March 2 at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm at the Namel Malini Punchi Theatre Borella. ‘Kuweni’ which was released as an experimental play during the 60s won 6 awards including the best drama [...]
Making the future of Sri Lankan cinema
In an endavour to introduce a generation of academically qualified filmmakers and film artistes, the Digital Film Academy of the Sri Lanka Foundation is to launch the Colombo International Student Film Festival (COINS) 2014 from April 4 to 6. Held for the second time, Colombo International Student Film Festival, an open competition is an exclusive opportunity [...]
Theatrical refreshment at Punchi theatre
Playwright Ajith Mendis’ latest theatrical production “Kema Lasthi” will be staged on Saturday March 1 at 3.30 and 6.45pm at Namel Malani Punchi Theatre, Borella. Sriyantha Mendis, Madini Malwattege, Janaka Kumbukage, Wasantha Wittachchi, Saman Hemarathne, Keerthi K. Ratnayake, Pradeep Arugama and Samantha Paranaliyanage play the main roles. Music composition, sound management, set design and stage [...]
‘Siri Daladagamanaya’ begins
The film ‘Siri Daladagamanaya’ centring around the event where the Tooth Relic was brought to Sri Lanka by Prince Dantha and Princess Hemamala will be released on March 6. Starring Prasadi Samarakone and Heshan Manula as Princess Hemamala and Prince Dantha, the film also played by Jeewan Kumaratunga, Geetha Kumarasinghe. Mark Samson, Kamal Deshapriya, Udara Ratnayake, [...]
‘Ballo’ again in Borella
Ravindra Ariyarathne’s popular play “Balloth Ekka Behe”, one of the most successful theatrical productions in the recent history, will have another show at Namel Malani Punchi theater, Borella on February 28 at 3.30 and 6.45 pm. Produced by Asle J. Lanka Computer Training Institute and Jude Srimal is the main organizer of the drama. The [...]
‘Wediya Rella’ makes waves
Director Thrishula Deepa Thambawita’s latest teledrama ‘Wediya Rella’ is now being telecast every Saturday and Sunday at 7.30 pm on ITN channel. Screenplay written by K. B. Herath, the teledrama is produced by Newton Didanapathirana. ‘Wediya Rella’ stars Thisuri Yuwanika, Udayanthi Kulathunga, Sampath Sri Roshan, Rebecca Nirmali and Ajith Lokuge.
‘Sath Piyawaru’ on seven fathers
‘Sath Piyawaru’ newest teledrama revolving around seven fathers is now being telecast every weekday at 9 pm on Hiru TV. Starring Hemasiri Liyanage, G. R. Perera, Mahendra Perera, Janak Premalal, Palitha Silva in the main roles ‘Sath Piyawaru is directed by Ravindra Wijeratne and it is produced by Tharanga Dissanayake.
Barista Lavazza plays ‘Kopi Kade’ at Ape Gama
Steadfast in its commitment to revering local culture, international coffee chain Barista Lavazza opens its twelfth Sri Lankan outlet at Ape Gama, Battaramulla. The thirty six acre model village recreates ancient Sri Lankan lifestyle from irrigation systems to handicrafts. This is the third collaboration between Barista Lavazza and Laksala, the park management entity of Ape [...]
Chef Duminda on authentic Sri Lankan cuisine
The newly ventured ‘Gara Holidays’ have chosen the great Chef Duminda Abeysiriwardena as the brand ambassador to move forward their vision. ‘Gara Holidays’ mainly focused on promoting Sri Lankan culture, heritage and values through the authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. With this in mind, Gala Holidays have selected veteran Chef Duminda in promoting keen in Sri Lankan [...]
Fresh Pastas on Sunday’s at Bayleaf
The Sunday Fresh Pasta promotion is the attraction for the coming weeks at the Garden of the Bayleaf. Pasta promo will provide guests a chance to embrace homemade fresh pasta and celebrate the true spirit of Italian cuisine with an exciting choice of traditional sauces created by Chef Saroj’s team from authentic Italian recipes. The [...]
DWC circuit bungalows go online
The public will be able to book circuit bungalows and camping sites of the Department of Wildlife Conservation of Sri Lanka (DWC) via the internet now. According to the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), concomitant with this online reservation, payment for the booking could be made through credit cards and mobile phones. Local and foreign [...]
