Bridging a chasm through wit, pathos
When the curtains went up on October 25, 1978, to reveal darkness over a bridge with makeshift huts at the Lumbini Theatre, no one was to know that the premiere would herald a living legend – a play that would hit audiences like tear- gas. It would run successfully for 40 years (as of today), [...]
Letters to the Editor
Broadcasters must aim at fair coverage; that’s the right of the listener and viewer The Sunday Times editorial on ‘NEC’s impractical guidelines’ published on October 13, states that “if any media outlet wishes to support any one particular candidate it should be at liberty to do so” and then in the next paragraph, adds: “In [...]
Appreciations
He belonged to that era of trade unionists who rose above party politics Batty Weerakoon Batty Weerakoon who passed away recently performed many roles during his lifetime. He was a lawyer, trade union leader, leader of the Sama Samaja Party (LSSP), Member of Parliament and had held two ministerial posts, first as the Minister of [...]
Dewmini from Kandy off to London for Miss World pageant
It was a glamorous night at the Hilton Grand Ballroom on October 14, when amidst a rain of confetti, Dewmini Thathsarani was crowned Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka 2019. Thulja Yang was adjudged the 1st runner-up and Deema Munasinghe emerged 2nd runner-up, sharing the glory of the night. Celebrating beauty with a purpose, the Siyatha [...]
A champion of street food fare
In an age of extreme diets and fast food, the important thing is to fight for something that makes your future look and taste better. This is the advice Italian celebrity chef Rubio has for his viewers. Besides being a renowned TV personality, Chef Rubio is also the ambassador for the International Fund for Agricultural [...]
‘The Music’s Always There’: Old favourites for a loved one
Mary Anne David or “Aunty Mary Anne” as she is lovingly called by her students, past and present, is one of the most famous names in Colombo. A voice coach with 50 years of teaching experience, some of the country’s most popular musicians and singers have trained under her. On October 25, 26 and 27, [...]
Giving expression to human emotion
The shadowy human figure towers over the mountain, his face devoid of any emotion. The portrayal of the limbless human is what young artist Ruwan Prasanga wanted to create on canvas as a metaphor for people in society who are divided and chained by the ideologies of politics, culture and religion. Preparing for his third [...]