Art
The tale of a gun
Nilendra Deshapriya talks about his directorial debut, Thanha Rathi Ranga -Between yesterday and tomorrow, that is being screened in local theatres following recognition at international festivals and screenings Nilendra Deshapriya walked into a cinema one Saturday and sat at the back, drawing as little attention to himself as possible. This is his film on screen, [...]
Keep it clean and simple
‘Keep it simple’ is the mantra of Bollywood dermatologist, Dr. Abhijit Desai, who arrived in the country recently on the invitation of LUSH Skin Clinique here. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Dr. Desai who was Makeover expert for Vogue India, Skin Expert of the Year 2014 and consultant dermatologist and skin expert for Femina Miss India, [...]
Mirror Magazine
A passion for gaming
Warriors of different clans flocked in their hundreds to battle it out amongst clan members making strategic moves, constantly discussing, cheering and arguing, while vying for titles. It was a show of strength for e-sport athletes across the country when young gaming enthusiasts with cyber gaming talents, gathered at the SLIIT Computing City Campus Colombo [...]
Preparing undergrads for work
The Rotaract Club of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with the career guidance unit of the University will hold its official career fair of the university, ‘Are You Ready?’next month. The prime objective of the event according to organisers is to bridge the gap between soon-to-be graduates and the corporate sector. While the event prepares [...]
Capturing the sounds of an island
When 25 year-old Swiss artist Cee-Roo decided to create music inspired by Sri Lanka, he found his rhythms in the sounds of everyday life: the clack of a fast moving train, the clatter of kottu being diced and mixed, the beautiful, melancholy voice of an old man with the beach at his back, the sound [...]
TV Times
‘Down Memory Lane’: ‘With Feelings of Christmas’
Sri Lanka’s prime and most looked after Sing–Along Concert of Golden Oldies ‘Down Memory Lane’ will come alive on Sunday 7th December 2014 at the newly refurbished Ramadiya Hotel, Gorakana, Moratuwa (Formerly Ran Mal Holiday Resort) from 6.30 – 9.00 pm. ‘Down Memory Lane’, presented by Moratuwa Arts Forum for the first time With Feelings of [...]
‘Prison Break’ on Rupavahini
The popular US tele serial ‘Prison Break’ directed by Paul Scheuring – revolving around two brothers; one has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, and the other devises an elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison and clear his name – is now being tele cast on Rupavahini daily [...]
Designer Jaishree of Aashkii to launch Jai collection
Jaishree Parathalingam Jayesingha is a designer who possesses the unique ability of creating visually stunning pieces that blends in vibrant colours. Her creations are breathtakingly beautiful and the inspirations for these wonderful collections are derived from her life experiences and the surrounding environment. With an initial focus on sarees and western attire, Aashkii at Maitland [...]
“Ko Mark No Mark” Movie of many comical twists
J. Sivagurunadan’s latest comedy film ‘Ko Mark No Mark’ presented by a star studded cast will be released from December 12 at Savoy Wellawatta and other EAP circuit cinemas. The film stars Wijaya Nandasiri, Mahendra Perera, Dilhani Ekanayake and Giriraj Kaushalya, Semini Iddamalgoda and Kumara Thirimadura. he story is by Thilak Senasinghe, the screenplay by [...]
Diriya Doni receives much acclaim
The teledrama, ‘Diriya Doni’ directed by late Andrew Jayamanna and Deepthi Wijethunga telecast on National Television every Thursday and Friday at 7.27 p.m. has received much acclaim from the public. Diriya Doni teledrama is the final television creation to which the eminent and veteran cinema and television artiste Andrew Jayamanna contributed through direction prior to [...]
‘Kapuwa’ comes to Punchi Theatre
‘Kapuwa Kapothi’ an evergreen play adopted by Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra and E.P. Gunarathne from “The Marriage” a play by the Russian writer Nikolai Gogol, produced by Lalitha Sarath Chandra will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. on December 13 at the Namel Malini Punchi theatre, Borella. With Wijaya Nandasiri, Deepani Silva, Sarath Kulathunge, [...]
A play of cooks in town
“Ko Kukko” a hilarious play written and directed by Mihira Sirithilaka will stage two special shows at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on December 14 at Namel Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella. The cast of the play includes Kumara Thirimadura, Sarath Kothalawela, Mihira Sirithilaka, Sarath Chandrasiri, Sanketh Wickramage, Chinthaka Peiris and Janaka Rathnayake. Music is by [...]
‘Guti Kemata Niyamithai’ completes fifty shows
Tilak Nanda Hettiarachchi’s second play ‘Guti Kemata Niyamithai’ has recently performed 50th shows. In his debut direction ‘Gabsawa’ Tilak discussed a social issue and in his latest he deals with a political theme in a lighter vein. In short the play revolves around three symbolic characters a flour mite, a drop of sweat and a used [...]
A movie about a deadly game
‘OUIJA’ Hollywood supernatural horror-thriller, a small box office success is now being screened at Gold Cinema of Empire Cineplex. Directed by Stiles White the film revolves around a girl who is mysteriously killed after recording herself playing with an ancient Ouija Board, which leads a close group of friends to investigate this crime. The film stars [...]
Pandanus Resort : Luxury on beach
Pandanus Beach Resort and Spa is the latest player in Induruwa, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest beach destinations. Pandanus Resort is the latest creation of renowned architect Vinod Jayasinghe. Opened in June 2014, Pandanus Beach Resort is a multi storied resort that offers every possible luxury to the travellers from around the world. Pandanus Resort comprises [...]
Thilanka Hotel is all set for the Festive Season
The age old Christmas tradition of cake mixing heralded in the Christmas season at the Thilanka Hotel, Kandy last week. Members of the hotel management including the Managing Director, Gamini Goonewardena, together with General Manager Timothy Paldano and the Executive Staff joined the traditional mixing of a Christmas cake. Chef, Sous Chef and the kitchen [...]