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Is less more? Tharani Kumanayake certainly thinks so as she explores and captures the concept of “meaningful minimalism” with her debut collection “Metanoia”. A product of the University of Moratuwa’s Textile and Clothing Technology Department, Tharani’s “Metanoia” (the Greek word meaning the journey of changing one’s mind, self and way of life) emerged from recurring ideas [...]
Sweet and savoury: It’s strawberries all the way
One of the many attributes of a cup of tea is its ability to bring people together. That is just why High Tea, a tradition that began centuries ago (in the bedroom of the seventh Duchess of Bedford) is still a commonly sought evening breather. While, the many high teas spreads offered around Colombo are [...]
Getting to know those everyday people of Our Town
It is not surprising that the celebrated American playwright and novelist Thornton Wilder’s Our Town got the golden laurels of being “the only play still performed at least once each night somewhere in the world”. It may seem a play with a pall of darkness hovering over it, but when this darkness is actually therapeutic [...]
‘What the faluda it is about!’
Two years ago, when Ifaz Bin Jameel first introduced himself to Colombo’s audiences at Freddy Strikes Back, he made sure to mention that he had no connection to a certain infamous Muslim who also had ‘Bin’ in his name. Back then Ifaz little thought he would go on to become not only one of Freddy’s [...]
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Colourful retelling of a Biblical classic
“Grow, baby brother, and come back someday. Come and deliver us, too.” Miriam softly sings as her youngest brother, Moses is cast away along the river Nile. Their mother ‘Yocheved’ looks at her little bundle floating away from her. Her heart is torn, but her only consolation is that he is safe and the Pharaoh’s [...]
Spreading some green love one pedal at a time
Stop littering, be mindful and think recycling is the message that young Nalaka hopes to spread through his one-man bicycle campaign from Point Pedro to Dondra For Nalaka Senadeera (27) growing up in Dedigama in Kegalle, his passion for conservation began when his hamlet situated on a protected reserve became a dumping ground for garbage. [...]
Building confidence and self-esteem
The Sri Lanka Toastmasters are putting together an exciting run in a bid to create awareness of the Toastmasters movement among the general public while celebrating the birth of the organisation’s founder. The organisers hope to build camaraderie among the Toastmasters of Sri Lanka by bringing them together towards a common cause. The event will [...]
Robotics on a global scale
It is the second time; team Sri Lanka competed for the world’s robotic Olympics. This year, a group of 8 young inventors from the Elizabeth Moir School, President’s College Embilipitiya and St. John’s College Jaffna got to gather and designed a robot kit for the FIRST Global Challenge (FGC) 2018. FGC is an annual international [...]
Of strangers’ tales
As the saying goes, one must “never judge a book by its cover.” But it’s only human to do just the opposite of that. For instance one may look at a man idling and think that he’s simply lazy and going nowhere in life. But maybe he has fallen on hard times. Despite what one [...]
Someone to watch over doggy
It’s a pet owner’s nightmare: you need to go out of town for sometime and your pet needs looking after. You can entrust someone close to take care of your pet, but what if your pet doesn’t get on with everyone? This is when a good pet hostelcomes to the rescue. “The Dog Lady’s House started nearly [...]
Film on Freddie Mercury to be released next month
Bohemian Rhapsody, the film on the late Freddie Mercury and the band Queen is to be released next month. The soundtrack will contain 22 tracks and will be available for streaming from 19th October. The soundtrack will also have new music. Queen’s five iconic Live Aid tracks will be on the album. The premiere of [...]
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‘Sokari’ in Kurunegala
Two special shows of ‘Sokari’, shorter version of an old Sri Lankan folk drama which was formed according to the rural traditions of Shanthikarmas that were performed to goddess Paththini seeking fertility and prosperity will be performed at 8.30 an and 11.30 am on September 18 at Kurunegala Town hall. Traditionally ‘Sokari’ is enacted throughout [...]
Mamma Mia! in Colombo this December
Colombo’s up and coming lifestyle hub will present the internationally acclaimed musical “Mamma Mia!” for the first time in South Asia this December. The theatrical production will feature entertainers and performers from London’s West End for local theatre and performing arts lovers, here in Colombo. Mamma Mia! is a longstanding favorite enjoyed by over 60 million [...]
Nilar launched ‘Sarasa Wasanthaya’
The first ever release of a 100-song flash drive titled ‘Sarasa Wasanthaya’ and the launch of a compact disc with songs penned by experienced lyricist Nilar N. Cassim was launched last week. The launch was in celebration of 25 the year journey of Nilar as a song writer. While President Maithripala Sirisena was the chief [...]
An Unforgettable evening of dance and culture
A Bharatanatyam and Odissi recital- ‘Madhura Madhura Krishna’ was performed by Thushyanthy and Gayathri to mark Krishna Janmashtami on September 2 at Saraswathy Hall, Bambalapitiya. The chief guest Resettlement, Rehabilitation Northern Development and Hindu Religious Affairs Minister D.M.Swaminathan observed that these ancient traditional art forms should be protected and promoted as they have paved way [...]
An adult who unites with the childhood joys
The Hollywood comedy drama ‘Christopher Robin’, bringing back the simple joys of charcters like Winne the Phoo and the rest is now being screened in theatres in Colombo. Directed by Marc Forster and written by Alex Ross Perry, Tom McCarthy, and Allison Schroeder, from a story by Greg Brooker and Mark Steven Johnson, the film [...]
A literary tribute to golden anniversary in cinema
‘Malani-up above’ an English book with articles written about internationally recognised actress Malani Fonseka was released recently. The book was launched in celebration of Malini’s 50 years in cinema and the book launch took place along with a felicitation at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Edited by Ashley Rathnavibhushana, and Dr. Dhammika Dissanayake, [...]
Hiru Golden Film Awards to recognise cinema talents
In order to recognise the talents and popularity of cinematic creations screened in 2016 and 2017, Hiru Golden Film Awards is scheduled to be held on October 27 at the Sugathadasa Indoor stadium. Nearly 50 features film and 150 short films are to compete for about 40 awards given to the best art house and [...]
‘Mamai Aanduwa’ in two cities
‘Mamai Aanduwa,’ Sriyantha Mendis’ latest drama direction will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on September 20 at Polonnaruwa Buddhi Mandapaya and at 6.30 pm on September 22 at the Provincial Council Auditorium in Kurunegala Written by Ajith Mendis, the play stars Sriyantha Mendis, Kusum Renu,Wasantha Vittachchi, Janaka Kumbukage, Rohan Wijethunga and Jayantha [...]
‘Thirteen Tickles’ in Anuradhapura
Jayantha Chandrasiri’s latest play ‘Hankithi Dahathuna’ or ‘The Thirteen Tickles’ will go on the boards at 3 pm and 6.30 pm on September 27 at Swarnapali Girls School, Anuradhapura. The play features Sriyantha Mendis, Kusum Renu, Jayalal Rohana, Wasahtha Vittachchi, Sanjeewa, Disanayake, Mahendra Weeraratna, Nuradhika Serasinghe, Aisha Athukorala, Nadeesha Rupasinghe, Gamini Jayalath and Tissa Gunatilake. [...]
Ronan Keating at Chena Huts by Uga Escapes
While Boyzone’s concert was building hype and highlight around the music enthusiasts of the country, band member Ronan Keating has decided to enjoy the serenity of the island prior to the big event in Colombo. Ronan Keating has referred to Chena Huts by Uga Escapes as a “little piece of heaven” in his social media [...]
Chef Sunanda from Lodge Habarana is in Mumbai
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts partnered with the Sri Lankan Consulate over the past month to promote Sri Lankan food in Mumbai in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of diplomatic relations, between India and Sri Lanka. As a part of this collaboration, Chef Sunanda Kumar of the Cinnamon Lodge, Habaranamade a visit to Mumbai for an exclusive [...]