Using text to say something that has to be said
To be a writer is to not create a text that has been written. Rather, it is to be involved in creating a text that demands to be written and doing everything in your power to make that possible. To 34-year-old Senthuran Varatharajah, a Sri Lankan born author, who made waves with his debut novel [...]
Colourful, comfy and stylish: All at Selyn
Versatile tops, crop tops, pants and dresses in comfortable styles, varied sizes and vibrant colours to suit the everyday needs of the modern woman – this is what Selyn, Sri Lanka’s only fair-trade guaranteed handloom company, recently launched under the STHRI brand. Selyn has been designing and crafting high quality handloom fabrics for over 25 [...]
Body Shop arrives at CCC
The Colombo City Centre saw the opening of a new store on its ground floor as the Body Shop celebrated its arrival there last Sunday. Although it has been four years since the first Sri Lankan Body Shop store opened its flagship retail store on Galle Road, Colombo 3, the brand remains fresh in the [...]
Mirror
Final countdown as AIS cast get ready to shake things up with ‘Rock of Ages’
It’s the final countdown as we eagerly await the cast of Asian International School (AIS) to take us on the midnight train to Lionel Wendt on February 7 and 8 to watch them rock and roll as they perform ‘Rock of Ages.’ A play about dreamers, music and the 80s. ‘Rock of Ages’ if anyone [...]
‘He Comes From Jaffna’ back on stage
Perhaps one of the most striking features of Sri Lanka, to the rest of the world is its multicultural society. It’s quite a beautiful thing to see people come together from all walks of life, to live in harmony. E.F.C. Ludowyk’s play ‘He comes from Jaffna’, directed by Jith Peiris, despite being a comedy, has [...]
Adventure that inspires change
Educational travel specialists Flooglebinder, offering opportunities for volunteer conservation and community projects in Africa, Europe and Asia, recently conducted a programme in Sri Lanka with 59 volunteers from UK , Australia, Germany, India, Middle East, Switzerland, China, Colombia, Canada and South Africa. The organization aims to design adventures to inspire change, share core values, connect [...]
TV Times
‘OBA NISA 2019’: BnS for Visakha
The Old Girls’ Association of Visakha Vidyalaya (VVOGA) is organizing a musical show featuring the legendary artists Bathiya and Santhush (BnS) showcasing their much looked forward to newly released album ‘Oba Nisa’. This musical show promises to be an evening filled with spectacular action and thrilling rhythm. The event will be held on 17th February [...]
‘Voice Lounge’ with Lankan touch
All new Voice Lounge, a popular Karaoke bar and the Club Lounge was opened at Horton Place, Colombo 7 recently. The popular Voice Lounge occupies the top floor of the structure, while ‘Ayubowan Sri Lankan authentic Restaurant’, managed by the Good Times Private Limited offers exclusive Lankan cuisine for guests on the ground level. The [...]
Anita presents ‘Kumarsutra’
Singaporean born Anita Dorai presents a comedy show like no other, ‘KUMARSUTRA’, which will be staged for Sri Lankan audiences on the evening of March 17, 2019. Featuring one of South East Asia’s most iconic and respected performing artists, and a brilliant stand-up comedian, Kumar, this one-of-a-kind comedy show fuses traditional and modern performances perfected [...]
A Bold Journey from Books to Reels
For the first time in Sri Lanka’s cinema and university history, a group of undergraduates have ventured on a bold and challenging journey to make a full length feature film not only for an academic endeavour but also to be released in public cinemas. An eleven-member group, the 2013/2014 batch of undergraduates studying Digital Cinema [...]
Manorathna returns with ‘Handa Nihanda’
‘Handa Nihanda’, veteran playwright and actor Dr. Jayalath Manoratne’s theatrical presentation will go on the boards at 6.30 pm on February 3 (today) at the Western Province Aesthetic Resort in Colombo 07 (NADA). Based on the life of a musician, the drama unfolds over three eras; initially covering the period from 1900-1930, subsequently the 1960s [...]
‘Morituri’ at Goethe Hall Humanity of Nazi victims
1948 German black-and-white drama film ‘Morituri’ will be screened at 7 pm on February 8 at the Goethe Hall of the German Cultural Centre, Colombo. Produced by Artur Brauner, ‘Morituri’ was directed by Eugen York and it stars Walter Richter, Winnie Markus and Lotte Koch in the stellar cast. A group of prisoners manage to [...]
The Argyle Star Class experience in Hatton
The Argyle, a new Luxury Hotel was ceremoniously launched in Hatton in its unique heartfelt approach. The hotel combines a hint of Scottish history with a modern touch. The glamour of the architecture paired with The Argyle’s signature service, brings an exclusive holiday experience in the Hatton region. The Argyle just three hours away from [...]
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers a triple treat this Valentine’s Day!
Home to one of history’s greatest love stories, the charming colonial hotel will offer the ultimate Valentine’s Day this year. The secret romance of a Governor and the bedazzling Lady Lovina still lingers on to this day, which is why most couples choose Mount Lavinia Hotel to treat that special someone. This year the hotel [...]
CLUB HOTEL DOLPHIN AWARDED TUI TOP QUALITY 2019
Serendib Leisure Management, a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings PLC is pleased to announce that Club Hotel Dolphin has been awarded “TUI Top Quality 2019” by the largest leisure, travel and tourism company in the world – TUI Germany, yet again. The TUI Top Quality is only awarded to the best TUI accredited hotels that are [...]