A cybercrime victim needs to know she can seek justice
Nilakshi*, a 16-year-old girl, was in a relationship with a boy. As part of the growing trend for young couples, she had sent him semi-nude photos of herself. Two years into the relationship, Nilakshi realised he was not suitable for her, and she would rather focus on her studies. A while later, Nilakshi’s brother received [...]
Roaring memories for Bens
Benedictines took to the streets in a fun Motor Parade to mark the 155th anniversary of St. Benedict’s College and the 115th Anniversary of the Old Boys Union. The Motor Parade took off from Galle Face with over 250 vehicles, celebrations ending with a carnival at the school grounds. Specially decorated vehicles showcased College activities [...]
Mirror
Young female entrepreneurs on following their dreams
As the world celebrates the contributions made by women, the Mirror Magazine features a few trail blazing young female entrepreneurs and tips on how they brough their dreams to life. TIP #1:- “Do what you like and immediately the process will flow with your intentions” “Never have any doubt on your dreams and ideas. Go for [...]
Platforms to fuel growth of local startups
The world’s premier global competition for student Entrepreneurs, organized by the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) of Sri Lanka, the Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards (GSEA) 2020 was held recenty for the 6th consecutive year. Over the years, Sri Lanka has produced three global finalists. The EO intends to continue empowering entrepreneurs across industries in their mission to [...]
Simple initiative inspires volunteerism
A mere hop, step and a jump away from the Wellawatte beach, Shehaan Taahir has lived his whole life being surrounded by the sea. Last November, after a long hiatus from visiting the beach due to commitments, Shehaan started coming to the beach to work out and noticed its dismal state with trash littered. That [...]
Looking For Some Cool Gadgets?
The beauty of a gadget is that it helps make our lives easier. It doesn’t necessarily have to be something large and complex. Rather, it’s often the small gadgets that have the biggest impact on our day to day lives. Here are a few gadgets that you may or may not know about that help [...]
Music News
BTS Fans raise donations for those affected by the coronavirus Fans of South Korea’s biggest pop export BTS have raised over $333,000 in donations for those affected by the coronavirus in the country which has seen many deaths. The boyband BTS was forced to cancel their tour of the homeland owing to the outbreak of [...]
TV Times
‘Thomian Sing- along’ with X’ Periments
‘Thomian Sing- along’, an evening packed with all time favourites for singing along and dancing with music provided by popular band Sohan and the X’Periments will come alive at the Grand Orient Hotel, York Street, Colombo 1 on Saturday, 21st March starting at 7.00pm. Sohan and the X’Periments along with their dynamic songstress Trishelle Wijetunga [...]
Sebs Stag 2020
The annual ‘Stag Nite’ of the Old Boy’s of the St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa will be held this year on Saturday, 13th of March 2020 at Ramadiya Ranmal Holiday Resort, Moratuwa, commencing at 7.00pm. A live band – ‘Fingers’ and a DJ ‘Mick Ey’ will be in attendance, to enthrall the participants. A main event [...]
‘Rae Ira Paana’: Tuneful bliss in Matara
‘Rae Ira Paana’, a musical extravaganza powered by veteran lyricist Bandula Nanayakkarawasam, will be held at the ‘Rabindranath Tagore Auditorium’ in Matara on Monday, March 9 at 6.30 pm, featuring a host of popular singers. Jagath Wickremasinghe, Sunil Edirisinge, Nirosha Virajini, Edward Jayakody, Athula Adhikari, Uresha Ravihari, Deepika Priyadarshani, Charitha Priyadarshani, Rohan Shantha Bulegoda, Shashika [...]
MAF plays a different role for Students
The Moratuwa Arts Forum (MAF) took a break from their music and artistic activities to embark on a most meaningful social responsibility project for school children in the cooler climes of Hatton. A very successful workshop titled ‘Leadership development and Drug prevention’ was carried out for 225 senior students from Highlands College, Hatton on 20th February [...]
Baaghi returns with another action thriller
‘Baaghi 3’, newest Bollywood thriller starring Tiger Shroff is now being screened in theatres around the country. Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced Nadiadwala Grandson, the film revolves around a battle-hardened army officer who squares off against drug lords and Russian henchmen to save his ex-lover’s kidnapped daughter in the underbelly of Goa, India. Ronnie [...]
Courage and creativity of women in cinema
The Second edition of the Colombo International Women’s Film Festival (ColomboIWFF)will be held from March 15-22 with large number of film screenings, discussions and masterclass at theatres and cultures institutions around Colombo. Screening of over 50 features, documentaries and short films and other related events will be taken place at the Ceylon Theatres cinemas, National [...]
“Most of the film industries have less than 3% female participation behind the camera”- Anomaa
Colombo International Women’s Film Festival is a brainchild of filmmaker, renowned festival director and juror Anomaa Rajakaruna. Artistic Director of ColomboIWFF, Ms Rajakaruna highlights the dearth of female film artistes in the industry and challenges faced by them specially in an artistic medium dominated by men. According to Anomaa over the past few decades, the [...]
Mahabaratha to theatre
“Sakunthalaya”, Akila Sapumal’s theatrical production based on a story in Mahabharatha will go on the boards at 7 pm on March 21 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. “Sakunthalaya” is considered as one of the finest cultural visual dramas and the book was translated to Sinhala by D.E Hearachchi and Mr. Piyadasa Nishshanka. It is [...]
Katanayake in Colombo 10
“Garu Katanayakathumani” latest stage play directed by Udayasiri Wickramarathne will go on the boards at 3.30 and 6.45 p.m. on March 14 at Elphinstone Theatre Colombo 10. The play stars a veteran and talented cast comprising Jayalal Rohana, Sulochana Weerasinghe, Sudarshana Bandara, Sanjeewa Dissanayake, Mihiri Priyangani and Ishara Wickramasinge. This is the latest theatrical production [...]
‘& Pepper’ and ‘British Pub’: Speciality Restaurants at OGFM
Adding a new dimension to Sri Lanka’s F & B industry, full service hospitality provider Gills Hospitality launched its latest restaurants ‘& Pepper Seafood Lounge Bar’ and ‘British Pub and Fish N’ Chips’ at One Galle Face Mall(OGFM) last week. Facing the tropical expanse of Galle Face Green, ‘& Pepper’s ‘The Fish Boat’ fresh seafood [...]