Art
Want to try some gourmet eccentricities?
There are 120 dishes on the menu at Kami Maki – it’s a huge variety for a small restaurant, but owner Thoshan Ediriwira wouldn’t have it otherwise. It’s been eight months since they threw open their doors and in that time they’ve become well known for their gourmet eccentricities – things like Japanese rice burgers [...]
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‘Sonic’ sets journey through
The band ‘Sonic’, though they are three years old in the music scene, is comparatively much talented and experienced out fit. A journey, as they say, is just as integral in the overall experience, as the final destination. As an outfit, the band abides by this premise at all times, and has taken its listeners [...]
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High on Heels has everyone on their feet
When the ladies of High on Heels walk through the Kingsbury there are murmurs all around, for it’s a little hard to ignore the five leggy beauties striding across the lobby chattering nineteen to the dozen. As they sit down for an interview with the Sunday Times it’s clear why this is a partnership that [...]
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Cliff back on stage
Popular singer Clifford Richard will come alive again with a concert that is stylish, satisfying, memorable and full of audience interaction on Sunday, August 31 at the Bishops College auditorium at 7.00 pm. Hundred and fifty minutes of pure music will be packed with a great selection of popular songs from Elvis, Tom Jones, Engelbert, [...]
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A fiery challenge to help a heart
You’ve heard of the #IceBucketChallenge, the Indian #RiceBucketChallenge, the Nepali #FillTheBucket challenge, but would you dare the hottest perhaps fieriest challenge yet, the local ‘Kochchimiris Challenge’ “It’s quite a sadistic take on fundraising,” grins Ransley Burrows of Phoenix Ogilvy, the advertising agency behind the campaign. Whilst the sensation experienced post an ice bucket ducking is [...]
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How we use time
What is happening in the world today? So many conflicts. In the Middle East, there is conflict between Israel and Palestine, another happening in Iraq. If we take a look at the Far East tensions are flaring up between North Korea and its neighbours. In the recent past Sri Lanka had its own problems. The [...]
Nimal’s ‘Ran Tharu’ shines on Friday
Veteran singer Nimal Gamage’s 14th solo musical concert ‘Ran Tharu Wilase’ will be held at the Tower Hall Theatre in Maradana on September 5. Nimal who has been in the field of music for three decades will sing his original songs penned by veteran lyricist and set to tune by well-known music directors. Sarath de [...]
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Imagination
I went to a fast food outlet to get my dinner. Approaching the stall, I saw an acquaintance of mine bending down to place some food on the ground. A dog was waiting two feet away, wagging its tail. The food was meant for him. The lady placed the food on the ground and walked [...]
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‘Thambara Sara’ , an evening of Oriental Music will come alive at the college auditorium of the Holy Cross College, Kalutara on 5th September starting from at 5.30pm. A show of this kind is organized for the first time in the history of the College running back to 114 years when the school was established. Veteran [...]
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Stars dazzle at the 2014
The 2014 Viacom Inc-owned MTV Video Music Awards held at the newly-renovated Forum Theater in Inglewood, Calif., recently bestowed accolades on musical talent producing the year’s best music videos. (Reuters) Evening’s winners VIDEO OF THE YEAR 4 “Wrecking Ball” – Miley Cyrus ARTIST TO WATCH 4 “Miss Movin’ On” – Fifth Harmony BEST MALE VIDEO [...]
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A historical feat in country’s cinema
The International Film Festival of Colombo (IFFColombo), a historical achievement in the country’s cinema and a golden opportunity to all Sri Lankan cinema lovers to experience a real international film festival will kick off from September 2-7. Among the latest additions to the festival ‘A Glimpse of Our Cinema; an IFFCOLOMBO exhibition held in association [...]
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’: An uneasy alliance with ET misfits
Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ American superhero film is now being screened at Savoy cinema, Wellawatte. An uneasy alliance with a group of extraterrestrial misfits who are on the run after stealing a coveted orb, the film is directed by James Gunn who wrote the [...]
French cinema at AF Colombo
Weekly film screening at Alliance Française de Colombo will screen ‘Le Scaphandre et le Papillon’ a biopic drama revolving around a journalist who suffers a massive stroke will be screened at 3 pm on Sept 2 and at 6.30 pm on September 3. The film is directed by Julian Scanabel. On 8 December 1995 a [...]
“Gutikaamata Niyamithai” A Play on losing identity
‘Gutikaamata Niyamithai’, a comedy play starring W. Jayasiri, Sarath Kothalawala and Dharmapriya Dias in the lead will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. on September 7 at the Namel Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella. Depicting how one loses one’s own identity in society, the play is directed by Thilak Nandana Hettiarachchi and [...]
American Center highlights democracy
Featuring the importance concepts in good governance lick liberty, sovereignty and freedom, American Center will screen a series of films on the theme ‘democracy’ at its weekly film screening at 6 pm on every Tuesday. ‘Lincoln’ Steven Spielberg’s film featuring two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis — with an all-star ensemble cast including Sally Field, [...]
A caoncert by the Chamber Music Society of Colombo
In line with the International Film Festival of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s acclaimed Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) directe In line with the International Film Festival of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s acclaimed Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) directed by Lakshman Joseph de Saram, noted film composer and musician, will present a concert titled ‘Classical Music [...]
UK PREMIERE FOR ‘THANHA RATHI RANGA’
‘Thanha Rathi Ranga’ (Between Yesterday and Tomorrow) Nilendra Deshapriya’s debut film’s UK Premiere at the I Will Tell International Film Festival in Pimlico, London on September 4. An innovative international film festival showcasing films of all genres from around the world, it is designed to showcase filmmaking talent and inspire and equip festival goers. Held [...]
‘Nuga Gama’ : the village in the city
While the modern day cooking drives the need for instant food, there really is nothing to beat good old Sri Lankan rice and curry experience prepared to original recipes, slowly cooked to perfection. At Cinnamon Grand’s Nuga Gama, the acclaimed ‘village in the city’ these popular culinary dishes are preserved and presented, keeping to the age-old [...]
Plunge into the fun at ‘In On the Green’
Situated on Galle Road in the premises of Galle Face Hotel, the ‘In on The Green’ (IOG) is a neighbourhood fun bar that attempts to bring a touch of whimsy to old English charm that lingers indoors. On design alone, it executes this perfectly. Antique paintings and prints pepper the Bordeaux wall colour, while high-backed [...]
FRENCH CRÊPE at Alliance Française de Colombo
Alliance Française DE COLOMBO had a French Crêpe Demonstration recently by Three Trainee French Chefs who came from France. Many French Language students, parents and members gathered at Alliance Française de Colombo in Barnes Place to see the demonstration and taste the delicious French Crêpe made by the three Frenchmen. Alliance Française DE COLOMBO is [...]
