Looking their best on their big day
It’s the day you’ve dreamed of – and whether you are in a suit or sarong, flowing gown or saree — it is important that you look your best on your wedding day. This week we set out to find how our choices of wedding attire have adapted to the evolving trends in the fashion [...]
A very British comedy by Amphitheatre Productions
Jaliya Wijewardene and Yasal Ruhunage have enjoyed British theatre and British humour from a young age. Growing up under this influence led them to direct ‘Well Mudaliyar’ in March last year and following its success, the duo are back with ‘Yes Minister’. ‘Yes Minister’ presented by Amphitheatre Productions goes on the boards on June 28, [...]
Mirror
Marking a milestone in game development with ‘Nero’
A rimac Digital is making news again. This time with ‘Nero’, a multi-platform, third-person shooter game that is purely Sri Lankan. Get ready to dive through a 3D journey amidst cinematic swamps and thick forests, set in Sri Lanka, through the eyes of ‘Nero’ as he moves towards his targets. The launch of the game [...]
History, art and more in Italy
Students of four Colombo schools – St. Bridget’s Convent, Bishop’s College, Ladies’ College and Visakha Vidyalaya, studying Greek and Roman Civilisation as a subject for their A/Ls, got to experience a bit of Roman history recently. Embarking on a trip to Italy along with their teachers, the trip was organized by Jetwing Holidays and conducted [...]
Delving into the CEB Care Mobile App
If you get electricity from the CEB, the usual thing to do is to call them and lodge a complaint if there’s a breakdown. That is of course if the line is not busy and they actually answer the call. So you could imagine our surprise when we saw that the CEB had launched the [...]
Nauchalee Rajapakse: National netballer and sporting champion
In our continuing series, following the National Netball Team throughout their preparations for the World Cup, this week we features Nauchalee Rajapakse who in a team full of champion athletes, is one of the best all-round sportspeople Sri Lanka has produced. Nauchalee started playing netball in Grade 4 at her school in Galle. Her talent [...]
TV Times
Viber Ignites World Cup fever for Sri Lankans
For most Sri Lankans cricket is a passion.Igniting excitementfor all avid fans who love the game, Viber, the global messaging platform, has introduced a novel World Cricket Bot contest taking cricket to new heights. Offering unparalleled exhilaration, through Viber’s recently launched World Cup Cricket Bot, the contest provides users the opportunity through the bot to [...]
Sustainability in travel industry
In recognition of their adherence to top eco-friendly strategies and global sustainability practices, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives and Cinnamon Bey Beruwala have once again received certifications from the prestigious Green Globe Initiative. Showcasing how the concept of eco-friendly luxury is the future of the hospitality industry, Cinnamon Bey Beruwala received its certification for the fifth consecutive [...]
A Film on the Practice of Polyandry in Lanka
‘Eka Gei Sokari’, a movie revolving around ‘Eka Gei Kema’ the practice followed in certain parts of the up-country where two brothers lived with one wife, made by actor and director Jackson Anthony will be released soon. ‘Eka Gei Kema’ or fraternal polyandry, the marriage practice was followed in some parts of Sri Lanka, was [...]
“Sinhabahu” at Wendt
One of the longest running stage plays in Sri Lanka, “Sinhabahu”, Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra’s evergreen play will be staged at 3.30 pm and 7 pm on June 22 at the Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo. The play is a prescribed text for the G.C.E. O/L Sinhala syllabus. The show is organised by Jude Srimal.
Dananjaya’s debut in Lankan cinema
“Manaya”, the debut film directed by Anju Dananjaya is ready to be released from July this year. The film features lesser highlighted traditional martial art form, ‘Angampora’, and the story revolves around a young girl from an upper class family and her selfish and self-oriented brother. The film follows a plot by a group of [...]
A Play on popular Demand
Following the popular demand for the original play, playwright Ravindra Ariyarathne has produced “Balloth Ekka Baa-2”, the second segment of the play under the same title. The new play will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 7 pm on June 23 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo. The play stars Gihan Fernando, Kumara [...]
Jetwing back in Kandy with ‘Kandy Gallery’
Jetwing Kandy Gallery’, the newest Jetwing property, will be ready to launch in Kandy by the end of this year. As part of its luxury portfolio, Jetwing Symphony PLC, the investment arm of Jetwing, 26 room modern ‘Jetwing Kandy Gallery’ is now underway in Gurudeniya off Haragama Road in Kandy. Spanning 1.9 acres, the hotel [...]
New Ex. Co. of IoH
27th Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka International Branch (IoH) was held at the Ramada, Colombo recently. Thusith Samaraweera, the General Manager of the Grand Kandyan Hotel was elected as the President of IoH Sri Lanka International Branch for the period of 2019/2020. The picture shows the members of the Executive [...]