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Shenuka’s unique creations
Have you ever heard of an ear cuff? A piece of jewellery which looks like an earring but snakes around the ear, ear cuffs are popular abroad but haven’t quite caught on in Sri Lanka. It is unique jewellery like this which Shenuka Silva sells online. She hopes to cater jewellery to discerning customers with [...]
Ralahamy returns
Veteran director and producer Jith Pieris will bring back a perennial Lankan favourite when he stages “The Return of Ralahamy”, a play written by H.C.N. De Lanerolle, in July. In the return of Ralahamy, politics take centre stage when Ralahamy returns to the fore alongside a few other familiar faces. This time an election is [...]
Visakha gearing for ‘Candide’
The Drama and Debating Society of Visakha Vidyalaya will present an adaptation of “Candide” this month. ‘Candide’ is a French satire by Voltaire which describes the journey of the namesake character, who is forced to leave his sheltered life and travel the world – where the optimism he is taught is tested many times. Candide’s travels [...]
Zayn Malik pulls out of first live performance
Anxiety has compelled Zayn Malik to pull out his first live performance in the UK. The former One Direction member was due to sing live at the Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on 11th June after Craig David but he did not appear on stage as an announcement was made that he will not be [...]
100 Words
Thank you for your contributions to the 100 word page on “Palm”. The various meanings of palm have been expressed interestingly here, often giving us a glimpse of Sri Lankan life. The theme for July is “FULL”. Please send in your contributions before July 2 To Madhubhashini Disanayaka-Ratnayake, C/o The Sunday Times, No. 8, Hunupitiya Cross [...]
