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When Phileas Fogg of No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens leaves for the Reform Club at exactly half-past eleven one morning, he steps out expecting his systematic, monotonous schedule of breakfast, dinner, reading and a good game of whist. What he doesn’t realize is that he will make a bet that will revolutionize travel, turn [...]
13 students go back to the 20s’ to launch a fundraiser
It’s a common occurrence for people to view those less fortunate than themselves with compassion and empathy. What is not common though is for people to act on their feelings and actually do something to help the less fortunate. These 13 students currently in Sri Lanka for their summer break from studies overseas and completing [...]
Mirror
Uduvil Girls’ College exhibit their art in Colombo
Uduvil Girls’ College recently held an art exhibition at the JDA Perera Gallery. This was their first major exhibition held outside of the Jaffna peninsula. Previously they held an exhibition at the school premises to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the inception of the school. Founded in 1824 by American missionaries they proudly boast the [...]
Enriching views with ‘Small Talk’
After his hugely successful music event Kacha Kacha, promoter and rapper Imaad Majeed curated an evening that explores modern cultural topics at ‘Small Talk.’ Aiming to bring the social classes together speakers in English and Sinhala addressed the gathering with the final goal of having all three languages represented. “Typically intellectual conversations stay within their [...]
Online platform that empowers women
The lack of participation of women in the workforce is something which negatively impacts the economy. Yusra Aziz Eliyas feels that this is a shame. ‘I want women to have it all and there’s no reason that they can’t’, she says, highlighting the fact that women need more opportunities to develop their potential. Bearing all [...]
Space for poets and artistes in the making
After a long break Colombo Poets Open Mic Night returned at a new venue. The setting was the upstairs lounge of the Tea Avenue, which provides an ideal and relaxed atmosphere. The space has large armchairsover looking tall trees on to a quiet trafficless Sunday afternoon. This however is not your average poetry night. There [...]
The Ring
This short story follows the swing of emotions of a young wife, dealing with doubt, hope and the eternal ring of the cell phone that connects the beloved with the outside. The present simple tense used right throughout augments the sense of immediacy of the story as we share her zigzagging emotions. Send in your [...]
TV Times
Major Lazer floods the charts with ‘Cold Water’
‘Cold Water’ finally brought about change to the top of the UK singles chart as Major Lazer flooded out Drake’s ‘One Dance’. Thus the 15 consecutive week reign on the UK singles chart by ‘One Dance’ has ended. For Bryan Adams it must have been a sigh of relief as his record of 16 consecutive [...]
‘Adaraneeya Rohana’ in Aussie
Veteran musician Rohana Weerasinghe will tour with his spectacular live in Concert ‘Adaraneeya Rohana’ in five cities in Australia during the month of August starting from Sunday, 7th August. ‘Adaraneeya Rohana’ Concert will feature Rohana and his full Orchestra along with popular singing stars Deepika Priyadarshani Peiris, Chandana Liyanarachchi and Chamika Sirimanne. The organising of [...]
‘Gypsies Family Night with Pegasus Reef’
The Pegasus Reef Wattala, presented their newly designed family event recently, ‘Gypsies Family Night’, a musical evening along with dinner buffet at the hotel premises. ‘Most of today’s families’ daily routine is often so chaotic and tired. Whenever they get a time they always look for a place for leisure dine and wine with the [...]
‘Beginning 2 rock’
Arambhaya – The Beginning’- 2, a star studded musical concert in benefit of the ‘Children’s Multi disciplinary Care Clinic’ at the Ragama Medical Faculty, will come alive at the Musaeus College Auditorium on Sunday, 14th August 2016. ‘Arambhaya – 2’ will feature some of the top talent in the Western music scene of Sri Lanka [...]
‘Swara’ makes waves
The band ‘SWARA’ is formed to make a difference in the music and the entertainment industry in Sri Lanka. The band comprises five vocalists of varied styles. ‘SWARA’ provides a unique musical blend of Russian, Spanish, Rastafari style, English and Sinhala. All vocalists had been in the music industry for more than 15 years and [...]
‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ celebrates 50 days
The celebration of 50 days screening of Priyantha Colambage’s latest film ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ (A Melody of Love) was held at Lido 3D Cinema Borella with the participation of veteran filmmaker Sumithra Peries and several other stars who played in the film. The film stars Aruni Rajapaksa, Bimal Jayakody, Udari Warnakulasuriya and Hemal Ranasinghe in main [...]
Theatre for children and youth
Somalatha Subasinghe Play House Kotte presents a three-day theatre festival for children and Youth from August 19 to 21 at Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo. The three-day festival is part of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ) Asia Meeting held from August 18 to 20 in Colombo. The festival will feature [...]
Jason Bourne; Mission to find one’s identity
Hollywood action-thriller ‘Jason Bourne’ a story of a dangerous former operative of the CIA who is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past is now being screened at several theatres in and around Colombo. Based on characters created by Robert Ludlum, the film is the fifth installment of the Bourne film series and the [...]
‘Nari Burathi’ at Punchi Theatre
‘Nari Burathi’, latest theatrical production written and directed by Sarath Kothalawala will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm, today (August 7) at the Namel Malani Punchi Theatre, Colombo 8. The cast comprise of welknown artistes Sarath Kothalawala, Kumara Thirimadura, Pubudu Chathuranga, Mihiri Sirithilaka, Hemantha Iriyagama, Chinthaka Peiris, Janaka Ranasinghe and Wajira Kodithuwakku. Music [...]
Chilean Lady Chef to spice up Colombo Gourmet Week
Chef Maricela Hernandez Herrera, a Chef by profession, has been wide and diverse having lived 13 years outside of her country Chile. Her passion will be to introduce the flavours of Chile to the World. Her experiences as a chef has allowed her to know many different countries and cultures, where she learnt an array [...]
Jetwing wins second PATA Grand Award for Inspiring Youth
Widely known as the home of Sri Lankan hospitality, Jetwing Hotels will receive its second PATA Grand Award this year on Education and Training for its ‘A Journey of Hope and Progress – The Jetwing Youth Development Project’ at the awards ceremony in Indonesia on September 9, 2016. The Jetwing Youth Development Project (JYDP) first [...]
