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It’s a bright sunny day at the Kingsbury poolside, and Jack Eyers’ attitude mirrors the weather. Winner of the 2017 Mr. England title, this 28-year-old model was in Sri Lanka for the Hameedias fashion show (‘Concept 2018 – CurioCity’ by Fouzul Hameed) as the Envoy London brand ambassador. Speaking to him, one would never imagine [...]
Where east meets west
Turkey poised between Asia and Europe is known for its fusion of Western and Eastern culture. This merger extends to its food too. Colombo, though having its fair share of Middle Eastern restaurants, surprisingly had no Turkish one, until February when Ankara, opened its doors. With a Turkish Head Chef, it’s as authentic Turkish cuisine [...]
Reaching out with a run
Is there anything more rewarding than passing the finish line? Over the course of eight years the members of the Rotaract Club of Uptown have enhanced this feel good factor coupling it with a worthy cause. “Run for their Lives” – the club’s annual charity run will take off this year on December 10 at [...]
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To the beat of their drums
The heart and soul of a band is its drummer – usually hidden behind their kits glimpsing the audience behind wildly flailing drumsticks and a rhythmic steady beat. Breaking stereotypes since 2007 Sri Lankan drum ensemble Naadro brings forth their talent to centre stage at Viharamaha Devi Park on November 26 for their 10 year [...]
A ‘Sweet Escape’ for Slipping Chairs
The Slipping Chairs needs no introduction, as anyone who’s been a part of the rock and live music scene would have witnessed them play or heard them over the radio. After years in the industry they’ve realised their debut album “The Sweet Escape.” The launch took place at the Poolside of the Hilton Colombo Residence [...]
Turning on the ‘Spotlight’
The young performers at the “Ashanthi School of Music” took to the stage recently to stage – ‘Spotlight’. Held at the British School Auditorium, it was a miracle the stage could bear the talent that weighted it down that evening. The first powerful performance of the 30 piece show, was a medley of Adele’s “Hello” [...]
Ozzy Osbourne to begin farewell tour
Rock star Ozzy Osbourne is to begin his long farewell tour next May. Although he is just 68 years old Ozzy, indicates that his long touring days are almost over and instead he will perform at selected live events. The tour will commence in Mexico, and then move over to Chile, Argentina, and Brazil in [...]
TV Times
The Bera Fest 2017
‘The Bera Fest 2017’, the International Drum Festival, to coincide with its melodious tenth anniversary of popular percussionists ‘Naadro’ will come alive at the ‘Viharamaha Devi Open Air Theatre’ in Colombo on Sunday, 26th November starting at 9.00am. The day-long event which starts at 9.00 in the morning will indeed be a memorable one for [...]
R&B duo Gary Pinto with Natasha at LAB, Hilton
Australian based Rhythm and Blue (R&B) sensation Gary Pinto together with the soulful Natasha this November at LAB, Hilton Colombo’s lounge and bar. The duo will be performing at the LAB on 20th to 24th and 27th – 30th November from 7.00pm onwards. Aria Award winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist, Gary Pinto has reunited [...]
‘Christmas With The Star’
An evening of Christmas melodies, with music directed by Soundarie David Rodrigo, starring Dinushka Jayawickrame, Maxie Rozairo, Noeline Honter, Sunil and Piyal Perera, Rukshan Perera, and Umara, along with the People’s Church Vocal Ensemble, will come alive at the Ladies College Auditorium, Colombo 7 on the 12th and 13th of December 2017 starting at 7.00pm. [...]
‘Koombiyo’ climbs top in IMDb
A popular teleserial with a novel storyline ‘Koombiyo’- (Ants) directed by debutant Lakmal Dharmarathna has topped the Crime TV Series of the Internet Movie Database well-known as IMDb with User Ratings 9.9 out of 10. This is the first time a Sri Lankan tele drama has reached the first place of an international rating and [...]
South Asian cultural diversity through cinema
With the aim of preserving and promoting cultural diversity and identity through cinema in the region, the 7th SAARC Film Festival 2017 will be held from November 21 to 25 at the National Film Corporation Cinema Hall, Colombo 7. Since its inception in 2011, the SAARC Film Festival has been held in Sri Lanka, and [...]
Sunil Ratnayake, three decades in television medium
Award winning television producer and director who created a number of landmark productions which became both artistically and commercially successful, Sunil Ratnayake celebrated his 30 years journey in the television history last week. Mr. Ratnayake was felicitated at a ceremony which was attended by a large number artistes in cinema and television industry. President Maithripala [...]
‘Dhikthala and Kaalagola’ go to Gampaha
‘Dhikthala Kaalagola’ Punyasena Gunasinghe theatrical production that presented many popular songs to Sri Lankan music will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on November 26 at Bandaranaike College, Gampaha . Originally written by Charles Silva Gunasinghe, the play is a prescribed text for the theatre and drama of GCE Ordinary Level. [...]
Comedy play in town
‘Balloth Ekka Behe’ famed director Ravindra Ariyaratne newest stage play ‘Charithe Horu Aran’ , comedy play will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on November 26 at New Town Hall Colombo. The play stars Kumara Tirimadura, Gihan Fernando, Sarath Kothelawela, Chamila Peiris, Ferny Roshani and Ravindra Ariyaratne himself. The play is organised by [...]
Yeti: Hydrating Adventures
It’s 4.00 am and the sun hadn’t announced his presence yet. While the rest of the world slumbered, a lanky figure could be seen stealthily trekking up the Knuckles mountain range armed with his shooting gear, with his trusty sidekicks stumbling a few steps behind him on the non-existent trail. Meet Dr. Balasuriya; scientist, adventurer, [...]
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Vacations are often exciting and fun. But there is always a chance that something will go wrong, leaving you stuck in an unfamiliar place with no support structure. This is when the benefits and security of travel insurance kick in, offering up no fuss pay outs for hotel rooms in case of missed flights, lost [...]