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The funeral rites performed by Hindus at the cemetery, the smiling faces of children dancing around their teacher, the hard work of a labourer. These were some of the images captured by young photographers and exhibited at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo recently. The exhibition, “Our country – our people”, organised by the [...]
Hair tour around the world
It was their chance to show their colours and the graduating class of 2017 of the Ramani Fernando Sunsilk Hair and Beauty Academy seized the opportunity presenting a spectacular hair show ‘Hair Art 2017’ at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo earlier this month. The audience had a virtual world tour as ‘Global Hair Inspirations’ saw styles [...]
Mirror
Renewing the mind
Immersed in darkness the narrow room at Prana Lounge is an ambiance of serenity. Lit up by scattered candles with zen music from the speakers and six individuals deep in meditation. As we sink into our seating an indescribable feeling of exhilaration embraces us as the passing minutes tick by with every inhale-exhale. “Mindspa” sessions, [...]
Finding contentment in simple things
I start feeling like it’s Christmas around the beginning of December. The month of December has this Christmassy feeling, we hear Christmas carols everywhere. Even now, I’ve already attended several functions. It’s always been a special time, it’s when we recall the birth of Christ and all Christians celebrate Christmas in that spirit. We are [...]
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ soars to $745 million worldwide
Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is showing plenty of force at mulitplexes worldwide with $745.4 million globally as of last Sunday. The North American take has hit $365 million in its first 10 days as of Sunday with the studio projecting another $32 million on Christmas Day on Monday – making it the third [...]
Fashion for a cause by AIS students
‘PULS8 Feel The Beat’, a fashion show was presented by the graduating class of AIS recently at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel. The latest trends and design ideas were showcased by aspiring models of the AIS class of 2018. The funds raised from the show were donated to charity.Pix by Sameera Weerasekera
Lady Gaga heads to Vegas for a residency
Lady Gaga is heading to Las Vegas for a residency in 2018. The ‘Born This Way’ hitmaker took to social media on 20th December to confirm that she will be taking up residency in Las Vegas to perform at MGM’s Park Theatre which had been a lifelong dream. The news ended months of speculation and [...]
TV Times
Masquerade NY Party
Masquerade New Year’s Party will come alive tonight at the Sun Hill Hotel in Mount Lavinia from 9.00pm onwards. The best DJs in town will dish out the favourit music from 70s, 80s and 90’s eras to all retro lovers. The tickets are priced at Rs 3700/- per person inclusive of buffet dinner. Masquerade New [...]
‘Wildfire’ at Hilton Residences
Popular band ‘Wildfire’ led by veteran guitarist Derek Wikramanayake will come alive tonight(31st December) at the ‘Glitz & Glamour’ – New Year Eve Dinner Dance at the Union Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo Residences from 9.30pm onwards. ‘Glitz & Glamour’ – New Year Eve Dinner Dance featuring Wildfire, international dinner buffet, raffle draws and entertainment [...]
Rukshan Perera Live In Concert VIII
Rukshan Perera is preparing for his annual concert for the 8th straight year (Rukshan Perera Live In Concert VIII) to be held at Bishop’s College Auditorium on January 21st, and the tickets will go on sale on Jan 2nd at Bishop’s College and Fashion Optics on Flower Road. Rukshan, a multi-instrumentalist/composer/singer will entertain the audience [...]
Kurumba party at Grand Kandyan
The New Year’s Eve at The Grand Kandyan is definitely an unforgettable experience. It brings a group of entertainers to mark the year end on a grand scale tonight from 8.00pm onwards. The band ‘Kurumba’ with Dushyanth Weeraman, Surani de Mel, and the popular singer and MC, who hails from the hills, Clifford Richards will [...]
Brit who launched a lone battle to collect funds, makes ‘Parachute’ here
‘Parachute’ a Sri Lankan film produced by two British nationals completed its filming here and will be ready for release in early 2018. Directed Louis Van Der Straaten the film is produced by Kiran Rai, a British with Indian roots and Ralph Peraira, a British born in Sri Lanka. The film stars Malinda Perera, Dilahani [...]
‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ Super spies back in action
Latest Bollywood action thriller ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (Tiger is Alive), a sequel to the record-breaking blockbuster ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ is now being screened in theatres in Colombo.The film starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Sajjad Delfrooz in lead roles continues the story of two super spies Tiger and Zoya eight years later. Other supporting roles [...]
Aru Sri Art presents Jai Ram for worthy cause
‘Jai Ram’ one of most sort after Dance Drama, a production by Aru Sri Art Theatre will go on the boards by popular demand, on January 12 at Kathiresan Hall , Bambalapitiya. The performance is organize to raise funds for Harvard University Tamil chair. Jai Ram Dance Drama was earlier performed in November 2014 and it [...]
‘Yashodhara’ to be released for Vesak
Veteran filmmaker Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne’s much awaited movie ‘Yashodhara’ will be released for the Vesak festival this year. ‘Bimbhadevi’ alias ‘Yashodhara’ is the 22nd film directed by Prof. Ariyaratne who is famed for his earlier directions like ‘Sarungale’, ‘Anupama’, ‘Siribo Aiya’, ‘Uppalawanna’ and ‘Sudu Sevanali’. The new film story woven around the beloved wife of [...]
‘Pirates of Negombo’
All hand hoay, the Black Pearl will dock at Amagi Aria in Negombo for the most unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebrations of all time – a party with a difference! Just 40 minutes from Colombo, Amagi Aria is a four-star hotel located along the serene locale of the Negombo lagoon, boasting the finest views over [...]
Double Glory for Ceylon City Hotel at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017
Ceylon City Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka bagged two awards at the recently concluded World Luxury Hotel Awards held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Ceylon City Hotel has been named as winners in two categories, Luxury City Hotel and Luxury Family Hotel in Sri Lanka. World Luxury Hotel Awards is the pinnacle of recognition of accomplishment [...]
Amuna Ayurveda Retreat wins the Best Wellness Retreat
Amuna Ayurveda Retreat won the Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2017 held at the J W Marriot Phu Quoc Emerald Bay in Vietnam on December 10th. This Black Tie affair was held for the third consecutive year to serve as the definitive benchmark of excellence, and to help to foster a new [...]