Striking a note of hope and unity
As a performer and a fan, music has always helped Chrisantha de Silva (CC) emote and address his feelings better. On this note, he firmly believes music plays an essential role in healing the victims in the aftermath of the Easter tragedy. CC is one among the many artists who will take the stage at [...]
TDC’s edited cut in new store
The Design Collective (TDC) opened its second store at 70, Rosmead Place on August 10 celebrating two years of opening their flagship store at 28, Stratford Avenue, Kirulapone. A smaller store comparatively, the new store named ‘The Design Collective Edit’ will showcase a curated ‘edit’ of all the designers working with TDC. Co-founder of TDC, [...]
Mirror
Rib tickling comedy with Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’
Anyone familiar with Jith Peiris’s plays, would be sure to note that the comedies staged by the veteran director are always spot on in terms of engaging an audience. In fact as the cast of Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ put it, the play is right up Jith’s alley, owing to its “rib-tickling” comedy. ‘Plaza Suite’ [...]
Chokolaate Centerstage 2019 is back for its 4th Edition
Chokolaate Centerstage 2019, returns for its 4th edition this year in search of the country’s best young talent. Soloists, duos or groups, bands, beat boxers and the latest category of beat boxing groups are all invited to audition on September 7 at the Colombo Innovation Tower from 9 am onwards. An elite panel of judges [...]
Getting to the heart of feminine perception
An island that was once ruled by women, now dominated by men. A heroine who sets out on a mission to save the Queens of yesteryear. Puppets and spirits, magic and adventure, folklore and myths — ‘Maya’, a Mind Adventures Theatre Company (MATC) production,will get underway at the Lionel Wendt from September 6-8 promises to [...]
Keeping a tab on political promises through Manthri.lk
At its core, Manthri.lk, launched in 2014 is a platform used to analyze and summarize the work done by each member of the Parliament in Sri Lanka. The key here was that it would be done in a way that your average person could check the website and see what promises each members has made, [...]
Music News
Aretha Franklin remembered August 16th marked two years since the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin died of a rare form of pancreatic cancer. The estate controlling the late singer’s assets has agreed to start a research fund called the Aretha Franklin Fund for Neuroendocrine Cancer Research. The family of the singer have also asked fans [...]
TV Times
Elvis after 42 years
Thousands of Elvis fans gathered at Graceland, USA on 16th August to take part in various exciting activities organized by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. in connection with Elvis’ 42nd death anniversary. Every year, on August 16, thousands of Elvis Presley fans gather outside the King of Rock and Roll’s Graceland home to commemorate the icon’s death. The [...]
A Celebration with Desmond De Silva
Desmond De Silva, Iconic singer and entertainer is celebrating a milestone, this year. With 55 years in the music industry, Desmond is still very much in demand at Ex-pat functions around the world and at home in Australia. Desmond tells that he never forgets that it is his fans in Sri Lanka who have helped [...]
Hundreds of colourful kites set to soar from Hikka Kite Festival
The popular Hikka Kite Festival organised by the Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon will come alive on August 25th at the Hikka beach. Returning to the vibrant shores of Hikkaduwa for the second year, this action-packed event will feature an array of activities that the entire family can enjoy. From colourful kite competitions to thrilling kite [...]
A Battle for life after a major disaster
Alexandre Aja’s nail-biting horror thriller ‘Crawl’ is now being screened at Liberty by Scope Cinemas and Colombo City Centre in Colombo and other outstation theatres. The French filmmaker Alexandre is well-known for his work in the horror genre has earlier made High Tension in 2003, The Hills Have Eyes in 2006, Mirrors in 2008, Piranha [...]
‘Vishama Bhagaya’ wins awards in Bhutan
Lalith Ratnayake’s maiden film ‘Vishama Bhagaya’ (The Other Half) won three awards at recently held Druk International Film Festival (DIFF) in Bhutan. The film won the Best Supporting Actor award for Jackson Anthony and Winner of the Best Educational Film for Lalith Ratnayake. The film has also won one of the five Outstanding Achievement Awards. [...]
Teleplay on a politician with dangerous background
Teledrama director Supun Ratnayake’s newest teleplay ‘Queen’ is now being telecast on Swarnavahini channel. Suspenseful thriller, the teleplay is an attempt to expose the secret life of a politician who show off as a honest and dignified person but has a dangerous background. Parliamentarian Harshdeva Lihinikaduwa runs a torture camp and a female investigative journalist [...]
Political Comedy in September
Janitha Marasinghe’s long awaited political comedy which was earlier to release in April 2019 was postponed following the Easter Sunday attack and situation that followed.The film will be released on September 6 at CEL circuit cinemas including Regal –Colombo, Lido –Borella and 50 cinemas islandwide. The theme song of the film title “Diyawannawe Thiyanne Monteisoriyak” [...]
Sigiriya Jungles awarded the prestigious Trip Advisor Certificate for ‘Service par Excellence’
Sigiriya Jungles has been awarded another prestigious certificate by Trip Advisor for providing service par excellence. ‘We are highly motivated and consider ourselves being recognised for our contribution for sustainability, innovation and passion for serving clients to exceed their expectations’ said Andrea Martenstyn, Sales Manager – Sigiriya Jungles, Corporate Office. ‘We are very grateful to [...]
Café Kumbuk re-opens at Independence Avenue
Café Kumbuk, a popular café known for its healthy menu and locally-sourced produce, re-opened its doors at a new location on Independence Avenue recently. The new Café is tucked away at the end of Thambiah Avenue, offering a relaxing, child-friendly atmosphere away from the busy streets of Colombo. Situated on the ground floor of a [...]