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“Christmas is my absolute favourite time of the year,” states 22-year-old home baker Rashmi Dias echoing the sentiments of many foodies. A law student who bakes, Rashmi can be found as “The Baking Law Student” on social media. This month it’s all about ‘togetherness’in the Dias household and today, Christmas Eve is the day when [...]
Seheni makes writing debut with ‘The Chameleon’
At 16, young author Seheni Hisara Kariyawasan has just launched her debut novel ‘The Chameleon’. In this suspenseful two-part thriller, we follow detective Cole Wallen and his team as they attempt to extricate themselves from a tangled web of intrigue and unsolvable cases- to unmask the serial killer behind a random (or not so random) [...]
Mirror
Making spirits bright this season
We are all familiar with poinsettias, if only through the Christmas ornaments which can be found in abundance during the season. Although not as abundant, the poinsettia plant is sold in Sri Lanka during the season and its red leaves are sure to make the season extra festive. Poinsettia, or Euphorbia pulcherrima, is native to [...]
Ariana Grande working on new album
Ariana Grande is working on a new album. The 23 year old singer revealed through social media that she is at work with Pharrell Williams with no title confirmation as yet. Her last album ‘Dangerous Woman’ came out in 2016. The ‘One Last Time’ hitmaker had an eventful 2017 for unfortunate reasons as a suicide [...]
Gift ideas for all the ladies this Christmas
The colours red and green have started to appear slowly on every door, window and corner you look. Where ever you go the seasonal vibe seems to find you. It’s a fun and festive season for everyone as the new year also coincides at the same time. Along with the festivities we find ourselves in [...]
TV Times
The ‘Night’ of the year on the 31st
The band Super Chimes with Annesley Malawana will come alive at the ‘31st Night’ at the hotel Golden Rose, Boralesgamuwa. The ‘Night’ will be a special New Years Eve with the combination of the two most popular concepts, that of ‘the dance’ and the ‘sing – along’, will evolve into a night to remember when [...]
Pearl- Harbour action for NYE
The popular dance band ‘Pearl’ led by Veteran musician Jayantha de Silva along with Vicotoreene will be ushering the New Year at the Harbour Room of Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo Fort on 31st Decemebr. Repertoire of Pearl ranges from late 60s to 90s and the popular contemporary hits. ‘The band will play most of the [...]
NYE ‘Paduru Party’ with Manoj Peiris and Troupe at Victorian
Manoj Peiris and Troupe and his Troupe will come alive for the first time at a five satr New Year’s Eve Dance at the Kingsbury on 31st December. Usher in the New Year in a refreshingly Sri Lankan ‘paduru party’ style featuring Manoj Peiris and troupe at The Victorian at Kingsbury from 8.oo pm to [...]
Ferdinand’ Tale of a bull with a big heart
‘Ferdinand’, latest animated comedy based on Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson’s children’s book The Story of Ferdinand is now being screened in theatres in Colombo. Directed by “Rio” famed Carlos Saldanha, the film features the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Anthony Anderson, Bobby Cannavale, Peyton Manning, Gina Rodriguez, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, and David Tennant. [...]
Creative Activities for Children by Somalatha Subasinghe Play House in January
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” programme on January 6, 2018. Children from ages four to fourteen can take part in the programme. The prime objective of the programme is to develop the child’s mental and physical [...]
Family vs film and actor vs actress
The screening of Iranian film ‘Azar, Shahdokht, Parviz and others’ followed by a discussion will be held at 4 pm on December 28 at the Iran Cultural Centre, Colombo. Directed by Behruz Afkhami and written by Marjan Shirmohammadi and Behruz himself, the film revolves around Shahdokht the wife of the famous actor Parviz, who accidentally [...]
Star Wars tops UK box office
Racing ahead of all the UK box office in 2017, latest of the Star Wars series ‘The Last Jedi’ placed in number in the last week of 2017. The film was also ranked among the Top 20 films at the box office in 2017 Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the film is the second in [...]
Festive sparkle at Weligama Bay Marriott Resort
The first Christmas and New Year will be celebrated in a grand style at the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa. Enjoy world-class treatment and countless ways to eat, drink and be merry for an unforgettable experience with family and friends, be it a gourmet feast for Christmas or ringing in the New Year in [...]
Elegant New Year’s Eve at The Bayleaf
The Bayleaf, one of Colombo’s finest Italian restaurants, set in the grand colonial mansion, offers an excellent menu and the perfect ambiance to usher in the New Year. The night’s programme includes a sumptuous four course menu with choice of starters- Anti pasto misto with Calamari, tomato, mozzarella, grilled vegetables, smoked salmon or Pollo Affumicato [...]