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Calling themselves Harmonic Conspiracies, a group of musicians have banded together to break stereotyped notions that young people associate with classical music When a group of young musicians felt the need to make classical music more accessible to a wider audience particularly young people, Harmonic Conspiracies was born. They explain that their main objective is [...]
Manhattan Fish Market offers new menu for Lankan palate
Popular food chain, the Manhattan Fish Market has created a brand new menu called the 5th gen menu, expanded to suit the preferences of Sri Lankan diners. The spread is designed to satisfy the palate of a Sri Lankan seafood lover, said Managing Director of the Manhattan Fish Market, Shafraz Anees. “We are extremely excited [...]
“Every story this evening happened’
The Grassrooted Trust’s ‘V Day 2016: Tenderness’, presented a chilling message on gender based violence in the group’s own distinctive way. As always, we have no message for you. We’re just holding up a mirror. Every story this evening is true. Every story this evening happened. Think about what our response should be. Laugh at how ridiculous our reality [...]
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Making it to Everest Base camp
Sri Lankans Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries who are gearing to summit Mount Everest have already begun their journey – here in a short description they describe the progress they›ve made as conveyed through their support team in Colombo. The Lobuche Base Camp acclimatization treks were followed by a trek to Everest Base Camp. Both [...]
Prince recovers following illness
Prince has forced his private jet to land mid journey after he fell ill. The 57 year old ‘Purple Rain’ hitmaker had been suffering with a bad flu. He had completed a concert and was flying home on 15th April when he ordered his private jet land in Illinois at the Quad City International Airport. [...]
Trending looks
This week’s column captures outfit ideas on dressing up for occasions and suggestions on how to create a simple look. Neon Printed sleeveless Shirt The look: It’s a classic sleeveless printed shirt, with twist of ‘Neon Pink’ which adds a touch of sophistication to the look. The ‘v design’ print also is quite clever as [...]
100 Words since 1997
Thank you for your contributions to the 100 Word page on “Leaving.” Thoughts have ranged from death to memory and escape. The theme for May is “Buds”. Please send in your contributions before May 21 to the 100 Word Page, Madhubhashini Disanayaka-Ratnayake, C/o The Sunday Times, No. 8 Hunupitiya Cross Road, Colombo 2 N.B. Work sent [...]
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Hit of the Month: Champion by DJ Bravo
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Clifford Richards in concert
Popular singing sensation Clifford Richard will come alive with a concert of his own after a long period of silence. After many very successful shows held in the past years, the Golden Voice of Sri Lankan showbiz Clifford Richards will be holding his newest concert today, Sunday 24th April at the Bishop’s College Auditorium at [...]
‘Singers Association’ prepares a data bank for all Sri Lankan songs
The ‘Singers Association of Sri Lanka’ (SASL) is planning to compile a data bank of all the Sri Lankan singers with all the details of their songs, names of those who penned them and music composed. ‘We expect the cooperation and support of all the singers and the family members of those dead to complete [...]
An Evening of Classical Music
Alliance Française de Colombo presented an evening of classical music by Chiho Akaishi (Piano), Rio Kuratou (Baritone) Chikai Kurasawa (Soprano) recently at their Auditorium. The Trio played songs composed by the World Famous French Composers such as Claude DEBUSSY, Jacques IBERT and Charles GOUNOD, also Japanese songs and songs of the famous Belgian composer Eva [...]
Somalatha Subasinghe Play House presents Creative Activities for Children
Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) or popularly known as Somalatha Subasinghe Play House commences its next session of “Creative Activities for Children”, a programme that gives children an opportunity to learn the basics of enjoying and appreciating music, free movement, dance and rhythmic movement, acting and language, art, singing, puppetry and handwork on [...]
Handagama highlighted among Masters
Renowned filmmaker Asoka Handagam’s latest film “Age Asa Aga’- “ Let Her Cry”, has been selected to represent World Cinemascape – Masters’ at the 17th Jeonju International Film Festival – South Korea. Held between April 28 and May 7, ‘World Cinemascape: Masters’ has selected 15 directors who have established their own with their unwavering outlook [...]
Box office hit ‘Fan’ tells the story on madness over a star
With a record box office collection of more than 520 million Indian rupees or 1145 million Sri Lankan during the opening weekend ‘Fan’ Shahrukh Khan’s latest film is now being screened in Colombo. This Indian thriller directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films, tells the story [...]
‘Sakkarang’ Film about transformation from feudalism to modernity
Veteran filmmaker Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja’s latest film ‘Sakkarang’ (A drizzle during a time of drought) which was screened at an international film festival is now being screened at Regal Colombo and other cinemas around the country. The film which explained the tortuous transformation from feudalism to modernity, was screened at the Asia Cinema Competition of [...]
Artistes gather to celebrate New Year
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations of all Sri Lankan artistes titled ‘Kala Kethe Avurudu Da’ will be held from 10 am on April 30 at Viharamahadevi open air theatre in Colombo. Starting with new year festivals with Avurudu Kreeda or new year games, there will be a musical concert with the participation of [...]
Amaloh by Jetwing : Perfect tropical getaway
Sri Lanka caters to every holiday mood and what better way to spend your vacation than to entail in the pristine blue waters and golden sandy beaches in the South. One of the wonders of living in a tiny island nation is that the perfect getaway is not too far away. Sri Lanka caters to [...]
Colombo Courtyard is a ‘good market travel’ vendor
Colombo Courtyard has just been approved as a Good Market Travel vendor. South Asia’s First CarbonNeutral® City Hotel, Colombo Courtyard has been CarbonNeutral® certified for the past 2 years. They have now been recognized as an entity that has met the high standards set by the Good Market. Colombo Courtyard has always focused on being [...]
