Riding into a better future
Some years back, the childrenof Poonakary, Jaffna, were beginning to drop out of school at an alarming rate. The main reason was that many of them had to travel weary miles, as much as 6-7 in the hot sun or the monsoon rains to reach school. This was when Appe Lanka, spearheaded by the indefatigable [...]
When you’ve got cookies on your mind
Some of us fell in love with these childhood goodies baked at home with lots of love and sugar while others discovered these sweet treats in adulthood. Over the past few years, home bakers in and around Colombo have tried their hand at perfecting their recipes which have either been handed down in their families [...]
Starting young: A bit of exercise, a bit of skills-learning
Just before making Sri Lanka her newest home, Mumbai-born mother of three Shilpa Perera had one very specific goal on her extensive bucket list: climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. To really put the challenge into perspective, 35 000 people attempt to scale the highest point in the African continent every year but only 40% are able to [...]
Mirror
Getting fancy with a practical accessory
While many entrepreneurs have adapted to the new circumstances owing to the pandemic with grit and determination, the Mirror Magazine this week spoke to a few people who have adapted their business ventures in order to focus on new opportunities that have cropped up with one of those items in high demand being face masks. [...]
TV Times
Damian makes a comeback with ‘Jeewithe Gala Yai’
Many songs of Buddee Keerthisena’s box office hit film ‘Mille Soya’ too became hit songs. Many did not know that the songs ‘Jeewithe Gala yai’, ‘Salli Pokuru’ and ‘Amore’, which were became all popular were sung by Damian Wickremathillake who is welknown in the English pop music circle. Started music at St Joseph’s College, Colombo [...]
BTS’ BE on Billboard 200
Popular Korean boy band ‘BTS’ lands its fifth Number One album ‘BE’ on the Billboard 200 chart this week. BTS have released their new album BE (Deluxe Edition) in November. This eight-track album features their hit single ‘Dynamite’ and marks the first full-length from the K-pop stars since MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 which [...]
Kerrigan flying Lankan flag in Aussie
Sri Lankan born Australian Kerrigan La-Brooy, is keeping the Sri Lankan Flag flying high in Down Under. He feels honoured and humbled to have Multiple Number Ones in November second and third weeks including 3 songs on the same charts at the same time and 20 chart positions. On one chart, Kerrigan is holding his [...]
Moditha Magic
Young Moditha Dabare fell in love with acting with the very first stage play, ‘Macbeth’ by WorkShop Players-watched at the age of 14. The characters of William Shakespeare’s ‘tragedy of ambition’, played by Sri Lanka actors led by Jerome de Silva brought a magical experience to Moditha and he often used to put himself in [...]
Chathra’s ‘Ayu’ competes at Barcelona
‘Aloka Udapadi’ famed Chara Weeraman’s second film ‘Ayu’ has represented Sri Lanka at the 8th Asian Film Festival Barcelona in Spain. The film is featured in the Discoveries Section and it competes for the Best Film, the Best Director and the Best Screenplay with 19 films representing 12 countries including Iran, Korea, China, Indian and [...]
Athugala’s ‘Saho’ is completed
Veteran teledrama director and playwright Ariyaratne Athugala’s debut film ‘Saho’ (Dear Brother) has completed its production and ready to be released. Scripted and directed by Athugala himself the film, a love story is set in the backdrop of Sri Lankan university system. ‘Saho’ stars Dasun Pathirana, Dinara Punchihewa, Harshi Anjumala, Biyaka Amarasinghe, Sonduru Lokupothagama and [...]