Local fashion to take bigger strides with CFC
Launched just before Christmas, the Colombo Fashion Council (CFC) aims to promote, inspire and represent the best fashion and design talents in Sri Lanka to reach greater heights. With the number of students pursuing fashion as a career growing rapidly, an increasingly innovative fashion industry has opened up. CFC aims to pave the way for [...]
Nuga adds local favourites to fit their healthy bill
It’s been almost two years since Cafe Nuga opened its doors on Greenpath, Colombo 3 providing the health conscious folks of Colombo with nutritious meals that don’t compromise on taste. From paninis, grill platters to smoothies and even dessert options, Cafe Nuga has a wide range of items on their menu even a few vegan [...]
A bassoonist, classical saxophonist and more young talent
After a successful introductory concert last August, the stage is set for the second concert in the ‘Young Musicians at the Wendt’ concert series organised by the Lionel Wendt Memorial Fund, on January 17, at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. Providing a platform for emerging artists in Sri Lanka, the concert will feature fresh faces (and [...]
Mirror
Taking off on Tuk Off!
Tabletop games may not be as popular as they were once, but everyone has played a game of cards, chess, ludo or monopoly when they were growing up. Despite an increase in popularity for video games, board games continue to have their loyal base of followers who prefer the sleights of hand. As such, it’s [...]
Fitness through ‘Rebounding’
Gayathri Gopal and Shamitha Hettige are two talented dancers and fitness enthusiasts who turned tables in the fitness industry, redefining it in their own way. The duo are the ultimate co-founders of ‘Rebounding’ as a form of sport and fitness in Sri Lanka. The uneven yet soft surface of mini-trampolines offers an amazing way to [...]
Why you need a plant for your desk
Having a bonsai tree or cactus on your desk to stare at while working can keep you calm and make your job less stressful, researchers say. Japanese experts studied whether a small plant could really improve mood at work, given nature is known to improve general wellbeing. Office workers were given an indoor plant, such [...]
Golden Globes 2020: Best-dressed stars
The 77th annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton hotel recently off with some great red carpet fashion. winners List of key winners: BEST COMEDY OR MUSICAL “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” BEST ACTOR, DRAMA Joaquin Phoenix – “Joker” BEST ACTRESS, DRAMA Renee Zellweger – “Judy” BEST ACTOR, COMEDY OR MUSICAL Taron Egerton [...]
Music News
Ed Sheeran taking a break this year Ed Sheeran is taking a break this year. Sheeran who was the most streamed artist in 2019 took to social media to say he had been working non- stop since 2017 and hence will be travelling to see the world. Ellie Goulding to release new album Ellie Goulding [...]
TV Times
ELVIS’ 85th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
Late great Elvis Presley will be 85 years on 16 the January and a series of commemoration ceremonies will be held around the world. The birth anniversary of the great singer will be celebrated by the Sri Lankan Elvis Presley Fan Club by airing a special commemorative programme. Elvis was born before dawn on January [...]
Vishwa Shankanath: Dance Maestro in our time
Modern day television chandelles produce many singers and musicians but real talented dancers are rare to find. ‘Hiru Super Dance Competition’ is one of the most unique dancing competitions in Sri Lanka, which have produced several multi-talented dancers to the local showbiz. Vishwa Shankanath Ranasinghe is a budding artiste, who got his very first breakthrough [...]
Young blood and new hopes for tomorrow’s cinema
The longest running short film festival in Sri Lanka, Agenda 14 short Film Festival, held for the ninth consecutive year recently introducing a large number of fresh and talented young artistes to the cinema. The Best Film of the festival was awarded to Tharindu Ramanayaka who directed ‘Krimikosh’ (Cocoon) while the Jury Award was won [...]
Special show of ‘Panipat’ for war heroes
Ceylon Theatres in association with Seva Vanitha Branch Regiment of Artillery, Sri Lanka Army organised a special show of the Hindi film ‘PANIPAT’ recently for the disabled war heroes At Regal Cinema Colombo. Army Commander Lt. General Shavendra Silva was the chief guest on this occasion and around 350 disabled war heroes experienced the movie [...]
Kotalawela’s new play in Borella
Sinhala stage play ‘Nari Burathi’ famed playwright Sarath Kotalawela’s newest play “Sudu Walaha Hiren Pani” will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on January 18 at the Namel Malini Punchi Theatre in Borella. Kotalawela has produced other popular plays like ‘Jayasirita Pissu’ and ‘Eka Sakkuwe’. The latest production stars Janaka Kumbukge, [...]
Comedy about a company opened by two friendson different paths
Hollywood comedy movie ‘Like a Boss’, a story about two female friends with different ideals, who started a company, is now being screened in theatres around Colombo. Directed by Miguel Arteta , the film stars Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Coolidge, Natasha Rothwell, Billy Porter, and Salma Hayek in the main cast. Two friends with [...]
BBQ Hub Resort, Ella: New concept in dining
Located over 3,150 feet above sea level, Ella is a true paradise highland village on a mountain pass towards the southern edge of the Uva Province overlooking the famous Ella Gap. It is not a sleepy hamlet any more, like it used to be. Buzzing with foreign travellers, adventurous people and families on vacation, Ella [...]