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Behind the scenes of ‘Aarthi the Amazing’
This year’s Google doodle on International Women’s Day paid tribute to the voices and stories of women told by artists from across the globe. Twelve female artists including Sri Lanka’s own comic book artist, Isuri was chosen to tell these stories in forms that were abstract, fictional and some of a personal nature. As a [...]
Half-century and still counting
The funk classics of Kool and the Gang have found eternal life in everything from stadium pump-up songs to hip hop samples to wedding parties. Yet more than 50 years after formation, the group itself has hardly slowed down. Being together for more than fifty years, having sold 70 million albums, won many Grammy Awards [...]
Sticker Pack for ‘Koombiyo’ fans from Viber
Instant messaging app Viber recently introduced a specially-designed Sticker Pack of the much-loved Sri Lankan hit TV series Koombiyo.The popular teledrama produced in Sri Lanka, revolves around a young graduate and his partner in crime who try to exploit the loopholes in the law in order to make a living. Created in association with the [...]
A Bollywood action thriller in town – Baaghi 2
‘Baaghi 2’, a Bollywodd action thriller sequel to the 2016 film ‘Baaghi’ is now being screened in theatres in Colombo and suburbs. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and directed by Ahmed Khan, the film is a remake of the 2016 Telugu movie Kshanam. The film revolves around Ronny who is [...]
CML, the newest importer to bring down international movies
Carnival Movies Lanka (CML), the country’s newest movie importer aims to provide Sri Lankan movie goers an opportunity to experience a wide array of Hollywood and Bollywood movies here. It began its journey with ‘Death Wish’ as the first movie to be imported under its flag, CML imported the Bollywood drama ‘Hichki’, a production from [...]
‘361’, Theatrical interpretation of TV shows
‘361’, Udayasri Wickremeratne’s theatrical production will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 7 pm on April 1 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. The play is a satire on the television industry and some of the programmes it broadcasts. With the tagline ‘truth is larger than the small screen’, the stage play deals [...]
Shakespeare Centre calls applications for Graduation Programme
Shakespeare Centre is calling for applications for its Graduation Programme scheduled for 100 days in 18 months on a weekend-basis, commencing in 2018. The institute, Shakespeare Centre, Sri Lanka, consequent on the successful completion of a series of ten courses on Shakespeare Theatre Art crossing the boundary of 25 years, has been able to produce [...]
Colour and flavour at Grand Hotel this April
Sri Lanka’s most famous hill station, Nuwara Eliya is all made up, groomed and ready this April, to roll out yet another month long season of festive glamour, spiced with exquisite cuisine, classy entertainment and many events, offering a little bit everything for everyone. The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya, as always, will take the forefront [...]
Nine AVANI Hotels recognised with 2018 TripExpert Awards
AVANI Hotels and Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) are proud to announce that nine AVANI properties around the world have received 2018 Experts’ Choice and Best of the City Awards from TripExpert. TripExpert relies on over one million reviews from professional travel writers in over 85 international publications to determine which hotels are the best. Less than 2% [...]