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The afternoon sunlight slants down the cobbled Pedlar Street in Galle Fort, and Tallentire House seems to doze wrapped in a Dutch dream from the old maritime days. It must have once been a solid mansion for some Burgher family with the grand colonnaded verandah and the upper storey lined with gray fanlight windows. It [...]
Little Gym opens its doors here for some serious fun
It is not just an ordinary gymnastic studio with mats, air mattresses, balance beams, uneven bars and vaults. Located in the heart of the city, the Little Gym is a small, yet cosy entertaining space for some “serious fun.” A global franchise spread over 29 countries, the Little Gym is a place for children’s gymnastic [...]
“If I’ve made people think-I’ve succeeded”
It’s been two years since Dino Corera first walked onto the stage at Freddy, with his disarming smile, hands in his pockets and a few very Sri Lankan schemes (which may include entering politics, becoming the son-in-law of a central banker or starting his own religious denomination) to take him from his tuk life and [...]
Taking their passion for food to the people
Colombo is set to welcome a bold new contender to its already bustling dining scene with Food Atrium, an exciting collection of exclusive food outlets at the Colombo City Centre. Located near the banks of the Beira Lake, it is perfectly situated for both casual and corporate diners. Whether you want to take advantage of [...]
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Being true to her heart self
For any international musician, the spotlight is where acceptance and recognition follow each other. However, for Jamaican born, Reggae-fusion singer-songwriter Diana King, coming out into the harsh gaze of a conservative society, as a member of the LGBT community, was a personal journey that had to begin from within. In an exclusive interview with the [...]
ARA Animal Rescue App: A lifeline for our four-legged friends in need
A common sight on today’s streets is the number of abandoned animals languishing on the streets suffering with injuries and disease. The silent suffering of these souls caught the attention of dynamic, animal lover, Sarah Assan who has taken the initiative to develop a mobile app to track animals that are in need of help. [...]
Debating the real issues
The buzz of adrenaline of five young debaters who represented the country in Croatia among the 67 national youth teams at the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) was more than palpable. Sri Lanka’s team comprised five 18 year old students; Shalem Sumanthiran (Royal College), Avvayar de Mel and Shanya Sadanandan (Ladies’ College), Sahas Renuja Gunasekara [...]
Weaving a colourful tapestry of song and hope
Sometimes miracles do happen when you believe. To the thousands of Hebrew slaves in biblical times and a young man, destined to lead them from captivity to the promised land this was just so. ‘The Prince of Egypt’ a musical by Stephen Schwartz and Hans Zimmer beautifully captures this journey through eyes of the theater. [...]
Tracing your routes
If you travel by bus a lot, you are probably familiar with the routes that these busses take. But what happens if you are unfamiliar with or you haven’t gone there before? Well, that’s where Bus Routes Colombo wants to help out. Developed by Jude Vajira Gunasekara for Android devices, Bus Routes Colombo does exactly [...]
Ed Sheeran to take to the silver screen in Danny Boyle film
Ed Sheeran will be acting as himself in film to be directed by Danny Boyle. The music themed comedy, will centre on the character played by actor Himesh Patel. Reports from the UK say the shooting the segments around Sheeran has already been completed. Benny Blanco has claimed his first UK chart topping song as [...]
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‘Dance on with The Gypsies’
‘Dance on with The Gypsies’, a sing, song and a dance night will come alive at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo on Friday, October 12th starting at 7.00pm. Presented by Black Pepper Entertainment, ‘Dance on with The Gypsies’ show will feature one of the all-time greatest Sri Lankan entertainers, the legendary Sunil Perera accompanied by the [...]
Positive thinking makes Saliya more creative
New generation singer medical undergrad Saliya Uduwella, released his latest song ‘Husmak Gane Meweva’ last week and now a popular hit on you tube. Saliya, who is the second year medical student from a Russian Medical College, is now in Sri Lanka for the summer vacation. The ‘Husmak Gane Meweva’ was penned by Kasun Kondasinghe [...]
SOSL POPS come alive
The much-anticipated POPS Concert by Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) will take place on September 15th and 16th at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. This hugely popular annual event on the SOSL’s calendar is one of those special occasions where fans of SOSL may hear their favourite pop and show-tunes performed in orchestral technicolour. SOSL POPS is [...]
Controversial play back on stage
Sinhala stage play “Mang Kelin Minihek” which created a controversy following its censorship issue, will be staged at 3.30pm and 7.00 pm, on September 16 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. Directed by Asanka Sayakkara, the play, a black comedy, faced a censorship from the authorities which led to a huge protest by theatre and [...]
Romantic comedy about wedding guests
Hollywood romantic comedy ‘Destination Wedding’ directed by Victor Levin is now being screened in theatres in Colombo. Starring Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves, the story revolves around two miserable and unpleasant wedding guests, who develop a mutual affection despite themselves. Lindsay and Frank are two strangers invited to a mutual friends’ wedding in Paso Robles, [...]
‘Nidahase Piya DS’ in Ridma circuit soon
A media screening of ‘Nidahase Piya D.S.’, the first ever biopic based on the life and times of Deshamanya D. S. Senanayake, was held recently with the participation of artistes involved in the film and media personnel. The film is to be screened in the Ridma Circuit cinemas following ‘Goal’, the film which is now [...]
A play for whole family
“Mama Kamathima Chocolate, Meya Aasa Biscuit”, a family play directed by award winning playwright Sachithra Rahubadda will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 pm on Saturday, September 15 at Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo. Produced by Thimira Rajapakse, the play stars Chandani Seneviratne, Janaka Kumbukage, Sanath Wimalasiri and Jayanath Bandara. It also has [...]
One man’s mission to save many lives
‘Final Score’ an American action movie directed by Scott Mann is now being screened in theatres in Colombo. Starring Dave Bautista, Ray Stevenson and Pierce Brosnan in the lead, the film narrates how an ex-soldier with lethal fighting skills wages a one-man war to prevent mass destruction, after deadly terrorists abduct his niece at a [...]
Sarathchandra’s plays go on the boards
Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra’s ever popular theatrical productions, “Kada Walalu” and “Elowa Gihin Melowa Aawa” will be staged at 3.30 pm and 7.00 p.m. on September 14 at the Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo.
Hotel Kabalana: Pharaoh’s palace in South Sri Lanka
Kathaluwa/ Kabalana in Ahangama, a small fishing hamlet in the deep south of the Galle District, was not a major tourist destination few years back. Though it has a long lonely stretch of almost unspoiled beach, Ahangama became world famous for its ‘Stilt Fishing’, one of the most unique and old fishing technique that can [...]