Ditching accountancy for comedy
Forget tea. Dilruk Jayasinha is now clearly Sri Lanka’s most popular export to Australia. Recently hailed as a “slick, confident and talented performer”, Dilruk took home the award for the “Graham Kennedy Most Popular New Talent” at the Logie Awards held on July 1. Winning the award for his roles on ABC comedy Utopia and [...]
Letters to the Editor
Why do doctors think they are special creations? Your news item on page 2 of the Sunday Times of July 29, refers to the Medical doctors who are requesting for special privileges, namely – on school admissions for their children, enhanced salaries etc. As for me, I am a PhD Engineer who served in the [...]
Appreciations
The superstar of silk and steel Denzil Kobbekaduwe Denzil Kobbekaduwe lived down the street where we lived. His home, 177, Trincomalee Street, Kandy, served as a rallying point to many: from Trinity boarders who would scoot off and seek a respite; to Trinity’s Asgiriya groundsman Marthelis who would patronize the tavern only a squirt away; [...]
Cheers from your peers
It was a night of celebration when journalists from different media houses came together to honour their peers who had done outstanding work in the past year. The annual awards night organised by The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL) and the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) was held in the elegant setting of the [...]
Cheers from your peers
Lifetime Achievement Award: Merrill Perera receives his award from former President of The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka Siri Ranasinghe Journalism Awards 2017- Winners Mervyn de Silva Journalist of the Year-Winner : K. Sanjeewa of the Ravaya Merit awards : Wisu Karrunanidhi of the Thinakkaran : Chandani Kirinde of the Sunday Times Scoop of [...]
A journey of self-discovery and understanding about love
It’s a Friday night and ‘a wealthy Colombo trust fund baby’ and a British expat connect over a dating app for a casual encounter and not much else. Over the course of two acts they will unfold and explore love, relationships, sexuality and the universal struggle for connection in Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke’s new play, “The One [...]
From ‘Sa’ to ‘Sarasa’, maestro Victor Ratnayake returns
Maestro Victor Ratnayake whose songs were much loved over many decades in the local music arena garnered full houses with his ‘Sa’ solo concert series. To the despair of many fans, ‘Sa’ came to an end in 2012 after completing 1450 shows since its inception back in 1973. Travelling around the country and abroad with [...]
A mind flowing free in thread and colour
Hidden amidst the foliage of the outskirts of Wennappuwa, is a coconut estate that is a breathtaking composition of human and nature. Coming in, you will be pleasantly warmed by the sunlight pouring through the cane palms standing guard along its impressive driveway. It nestles a charming planter’s bungalow with arched windows opening into sun-spangled [...]
A chance to see ‘Button Masala’ designer at work
Award-winning Indian women’s wear designer, Anuj Sharma, will host two exclusive workshops on August 10 and 11, at The Design Collective (TDC) in Colombo, to celebrate the store’s first birthday. The multi-brand concept store on Stratford Avenue, which has stocked Anuj’s famous ‘Button Masala’ range since it opened its doors 12 months ago, is offering [...]
Bastille Day
France was on everyone’s lips and excitement was high on the eve of the Football World Cup (subsequently won by France), as the French National Day was celebrated in style on July 14 with French ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Jean- Marin Schuh and Mrs Marie-Caroline Senlis hosting a reception at the Grand [...]
Thank you for the music, students tell SOSL
Continuing their annual free outreach concerts, the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) performed in Kurunegala on July 8 at the Maliyadeva Girls High School hall giving students of the Central Zone of Sri Lanka the rare opportunity of hearing a live orchestral performance. 50 musicians of the SOSL led by Sulara Nanayakkara under the [...]
Iconic Green Cabin bids farewell
The famous Green Cabin outlet on Galle Road, Kollupitiya was closed down last Tuesday, July 31. A successful family-run business for generations, the restaurant was opened many decades ago as the Pagoda Tea Rooms- a tea kiosk to taste the finest Ceylon tea. Entrepreneur Cyril Thomas Rodrigo expanded the business taking over from his father [...]
Clearout sale of your favourite Aussie brands
All those looking to grab a genuine bargain on the best of Australian branded fashion, should keep the dates August 11 and 12 free. A mammoth clearout sale of brand new favourite Australian brands such as Katies, Suzanne Grae, Sussan, Target, Liz Jordan and Rockmans in a variety of lovely workwear, elegant evening wear and [...]
AMDA’s peace programme in Polonnaruwa ends today
To mark 15 years of development work in Sri Lanka by the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA) – the St. John’s Ambulance Association (SJA) in partnership with AMDA International is conducting a large scale Peace Building Programme in Polonnaruwa for students from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds in the Polonnaruwa, Kilinochchi, Matale and [...]