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Gender equality and information technology are widely discussed topics of this generation. Fifteen years into the 21st century, many would like to believe gender equality has progressed as much as IT, but when tech giant Google, followed by several other companies, released its diversity record last year, it sparked global concern on the under-representation of [...]
Inspired by all kinds of everything
Monochrome reigned at Sri Lanka Design Festival’s closing show, the Mercedes-Benz Emerging Talent Runway last Sunday, November 29, at the SLECC. This year, talented young designers once again took to the ramp with their collections; some partnering with major retailers and studios for their work, while others worked alone. A grand total of 28 collections [...]
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Artistes flocking together
We meet Sun Bird and Kro out by the pool after breakfast. Simeon Qsyea and Kendra J Horsburgh are a striking pair. The two took their birdnames when they founded the BirdGang Dance Company with Quail Bird (Ukwell Roach) and Swan (Ivan Blackstock) in 2005. The name of the group reflected the philosophy of the [...]
Asian International comes a buzz with ‘Holly Daze’
‘Holly Daze’, presented by the students of the Asian International School in Colombo will go on the boards of the Bishop’s College Auditorium on December 15 and 16 at 7.00p.m. This christmas show will bring to the spotlight the many and varied talents of the school’s students. The production will feature performances by students of [...]
Running for a cause
After five years of success, ‘Run for their Lives’ is back this year, to raise awareness about those stricken with cancer in Sri Lanka and to encourage the public to contribute to this charitable cause in an unorthodox and enjoyable manner. Since its inception in 2010 by the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown, the five [...]
St. Thomas’ College gears up for ‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’
Herald the Christmas season with S. Thomas College Mt Lavinia’s English Drama Society. The students, in collaboration with the Canto Perpetua Choir, will stage ‘A Christmas Carol: the Musical’, an adaptation of the Charles Dickens original of the same name. Dickens was influenced by his own childhood experiences of Christmas and the plight of the [...]
Bieber hangs on to No. 1 spot
‘Sorry’ continues to dominate the UK singles chart for a second week by holding on to the No: 1 spot for Canadian artist Justine Bieber. Additionally the he occupies the No: 2 slot too with ‘Love Yourself’ as it moved a notch up from No: 3. This is the first time since 1985 both the [...]
A Border Village
The war ended one and a half years ago. But as yet there was no change in the hardship called life in the village north of Polonnaruwa. Fifteen year old Saradha’s life still revolved around the daily chores assigned to her from the time she could remember. Hunting for firewood, drawings buckets of water for [...]
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Pegasus Reef Hotel extends sponsorship towards nurturing the arts
An exhibition of creative collage creations combing with the photographs by artist Prasad Abu Bakr hold his newest collection of creativity arts at the Alliance Francaise de Kotte – Colombo situated at No. 11, Keppetipola Mawaths, Colombo 5 (Opposite Police Park). The exhibition was declared open by Harsha Jayasinghe – Resident Manager of the Pegasus [...]
Blast Thru’ 2015 with Kings and Anno Domini
It’s another huge celebration of glitz, glitter and glam as Ramada Colombo presents their New Year’s Eve party at the Liberty Ballroom. A merry mosaic of festive specials through the month of December all culminate in this huge bash to ring in the New Year. The party features two of the finest bands in the [...]
‘Ayaskanthaya’ to mark Neth FM 10th anniversary
Neth FM will mark its 10th anniversary celebrations with a grand musical event titled ‘Ayaskanthaya’ (The Magnet) – an evening of acoustic music with ‘Wayo and Singers’ representing three generations at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre on December 11 at 7.00 pm. Pandit W. D. Amaradeva will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. It will [...]
Comedy Sundays
Could you have imagined that there could have been a better combination than Sunday, coffee and a good story book? Guess what, there is a better combination and it is Sunday, coffee and comedy. Tranquil Events with its partners Coffee Bean and PR Wire brings the Comedy Sundays at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf [...]
Dilwale; Bollywood blockbuster for the festive season
Bollywood comedy-drama film ‘Dilwale’ (The Big Hearted) bringing together Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in casting after almost five years will be released on December 18 for the festive season. The film which is expected to be one of the most hyped blockbusters is imported to Sri Lanka by Nash Films and Distributed Islandwide by [...]
Experiencing French cinema at AF Colombo
French coming-of-age tale film ‘Le souffle au coeur’ (Murmur of the heart) directed by Louis Malle will be screened at 3 pm on December 8 and at 6.30 pm on December 9 at the auditorium of Alliance Française de Colombo, Barnes Place Colombo 7. The story follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier (Benoît Ferreux) [...]
Comedy play in Colombo
“Balloth Ekka Behe’, Ravindra Ariyaratne’s comedy play will have two special shows at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo today, December 6 at 3.30 pm and 7 pm. The play stars Wijaya Nandasiri, Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Roshan Pilapitiya, Saman Hemarathne and Anusha Dissanayake and music is directed by Shantha Peiris while Llewellyn Vanderwall designed the [...]
‘Citizenfour’ A journey in search of truth
‘Citizenfour’, the 2015 Academy awarded documentary woven around a reporter’s journey to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden will be screened at 4 pm on December 10 at the Digital Film Academy of the Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo 7. The 2014 documentary film directed by Laura Poitras, concerning Edward Snowden [...]
Mavila Penewi Rupe; A musical tribute to Rukmani
Musical evening in tribute of legendary singer and actress Rukmani Devi, will be held at 2 pm on December 9 at the new auditorium of the Government Information Department. Named after her evergreen song ‘Mevila Penewi Rupe’, the concert is organised by Sir Lanka Eksath Kala Sandanaya and the Government Information Department. During the concert, [...]
Simon Navagaththegma’s play Sudu Saha Kalu Colours at Campus
Late Simon Nawagaththegama’s popular play “Sudu saha Kalu” will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on December 13 at New Arts Theatre, Colombo University. Roshan Pilapitiya, Jayalal Rohana, Wasantha Wittachchi, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi, Mahendra Weerarathna, Rathna D. Nambuge, Prageeth Erangama, Uditha Gunarathne, Kusum Renu, Shan Amanda and Sriyantha Mendis star in the play. Jagath [...]
“Premaya Nam” in three major International Film Festivals in India
“Premaya Nam”, the directorial debut by brothers Kalpana Ariyawansa and Vindana Ariyawansa has been chosen for three major Indian international film festivals this year. The film was screened first at the 46th International Film Festival of India in Goa (November 20-30) followed by screenings at ongoing two festivals 20th International Film Festival of Kerala (December [...]
Anilana Nilaveli: Ultimate beach experience
Whether you want to Scuba dive in exotic ocean waters or sun-bathe on palm fringed beaches, Nilaveli is the place to be. It is a land of miles of sun kissed lonely beaches where guests can watch the sun rise over beautiful bays, go for long walks or build castles on sandy beaches. Paradise is [...]