Mirror Magazine
‘We will be back for more’
Zurich International School students who were here on a sports and community service tour share their life-changing experience For 35 students from the Zurich International School their visit to Sri Lanka recently on a community service trip was far more than just a school trip, for most it seemed a life-changing experience. As part of [...]
Lakshitha’s world made of clay
Lakshitha Karunadhara isn’t too happy about missing soccer practices. “I like soccer,” he says, whirling around in a swivel chair at his parents’ office. Taking time off his usual afterschool routine Lakshitha who turned 12 in May is making his debut in the art scene with his sculptures. Hoping to showcase around 40-50 pieces at [...]
TV Times
When hobbies take flight
In a bid to encourage the hobby of designing, building and flying of a model plane, helicopter or a drone, Hobby Tech Lanka (HTL) ventured out to support flying enthusiasts through the first online hobby store which propagated the model flying club concept. Sri Lanka’s first online hobby store www.hobbytechlk.net has been at the the [...]
Mirror Magazine
Just for listening ? Think again
Whenever you buy aniPhone, you get a set of Apple EarPods with remote and microphone built-in. These headphones offer additional functionality beyond just pausing and playing music. The folllowing are a few uses for your Apple-branded headphones for on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, whether they’re EarPods,In-Ear Headphones, or just regular Earphones (previously called Earbuds). The only requirement [...]
Inter-School Shakespeare Drama Competition 2015
The Colombo YMCA and the Rotary Club of Colombo North are gearing up for the Inter School Shakespeare Drama Competition 2015 which will get underway in September. Entries for the competition will close on July 24, 2015. The schedule for the competition is as follows Semi Finals – September 8, 9 and 10, 2015 at [...]
TV Times
Where will your next meal be ?
If you take food seriously, deciding on where your next meal is coming from can be stressful. Grabbing a quick, yet satisfying bite for lunch by yourself or playing host to a more official gathering can have serious effect on ones otherwise reliable decision making skills. Trekurious seems to understand this. The company’s newest service, [...]
‘Maranaya Nomile’ : An influence from Marathi theatre
Susanga Kahandawalaarachchi will make his directorial debut with “Maranaya Nomile” which will be staged at the Namel Malini Punchi theatre at Borella on July 18 and 19. An adaptation of an Indian play titled “Reflection” made by Marathi director Mahesh Elkunvichar, “Maranaya Nomile” tells the story of a young man who migrates from a village [...]
Handbook for musicians; A Literary Blend of Eastern and Western music
“Deshiya Bhavitha Sangheethaya Ha Aparadiga Sanghatha” (Local practical music and western chords – Book written in Sinhala), the first ever Sinhala book that is comparatively analyzing the essential concepts of Local and western music systems, at the same time was launched recently. Authored by Sumathipala Solangaarachchi, veteran musician who has experienced over 45 years is [...]
Return of the Terminator
Terminator Genisys’, the fifth installment of the terminator series with Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to his popular role is now being screened at Savoy 3D- Wellawatte, MC- Platinum 3D Bambalapitiya, Empire Gold 3D– Colombo and Liberty Lite 3D Kollupitiya in Colombo and a number of other theatres around the country. Directed by Alan Taylor to the [...]
Salo, critically acclaimed film at SLF
Sri Lankan film lovers and cinema enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to watch ‘Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom’ one of the most critically acclaimed films in world cinema history at the monthly film screening at 4 pm on July 23 at the Digital media academy of the, Sri Lanka Foundation. ‘Salò’ is [...]
EAP Films receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
One of the leading cinema brands in Sri Lanka, EAP Films and Theatres Ltd was recently awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification achievement, recognising the company’s commitment to the highest standards of quality and service. This achievement is a first for the Sri Lankan film and theatre industry. The ISO 9001:2008 set or a criteria for a [...]
‘The Covanro’ Luxury in the rural
Airport hotels, like in other countries, are not very popular in Sri Lanka. Reason is Negombo being just ten minutes drive away from the Bandaranaike International Airport and is still considered the traditional hub of all airport traffic since early days. Just twenty minutes drive from the busy BIA terminal, the ‘The Covanro’ Hotel Conveniently [...]
Water’s Edge awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015
Water’s Edge has been honoured with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for the year 2015. The award tributes to excellence in hospitality in areas of customer service, culinary excellence and hygiene via consistent positive traveller reviews from around the world. Water’s Edge has projected immense growth in the past year. The hotel has portrayed international [...]
