Cementing her creative flair
“When someone thinks of cement, the first thing that comes to mind is buildings or drains or massive structures but I use it to create something so delicate, but so strong on the inside,” says 25-year- old Sandra Vishudi who launched her new business, Cement Crafts, last year. Interested in art from her childhood, making [...]
Now, you can be part of the pre-loved “book fam”
Secondhand bookshops in Colombo and its suburbs have for years been the haunt of bookworms in search of their favourite authors, and also students looking for cheaper alternatives for expensive textbooks. Some like the ‘old bookshops’ located on D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha in Colombo 10, known to generations have been a family business. However, in recent [...]
Telling their stories on video to bring harmony
The second Peace Incubator workshop held in the Kandy district from January 22 -25 saw 12 selected participants trained through an online platform to develop their storytelling skills in creating content for videos. The aim of the project was to equip youth with knowledge and skills to spearhead youth-led initiatives geared towards creating harmony among [...]
Amanda Gorman: Giving voice to her vision for a country that can still heal
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered an inauguration poem on January 20, from the steps of the United States Capitol which powerfully captured the national mood. Titled “The Hill We Climb,” the piece was written specifically for the inauguration of the new President of the United States, Joe Biden. “In my poem, I’m not going [...]
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Expressing herself through words and melodies
The ability to understand the beauty in every moment, and the importance of each lesson, has been an exciting aspect in Shehara Jayatilaka Napoleon’s musical journey. From having to learn new skills to building a brand from virtually nothing — it took every bit of confidence, courage and a group of wonderful people around her [...]
Is online work-life exhausting you?
Focus and productivity You won’t be sneaking to your social media, or lose yourself in a link you found online about ‘15 habits of highly productive people’ while doing work once these apps are activated. Ever catch yourself faking excuses for joining late for a meeting? Or scrolling through Instagram when you are supposed to [...]
In depths of pandemic, one fashion designer turns hand to being a movie director
PARIS (Reuters) – French fashion designer Julien Fournie first learned to wield a pair of scissors, then to design a dress on an iPad. Now, the global pandemic has forced him to pick up a new skill – as movie director. Paris Haute Couture Week is normally a riot of runway shows where the fashion [...]
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‘Musical Parade’ with Rajiv
After months of painful dark days, Sri Lankan music scene is still struggling to survive. Most of the musicians, singers and entertainment related people are fight vigorously to keep their livelihood running. Most from the world of entertainment have turned to the digital side of the business and some have started to create new ventures [...]
‘Freaky’ first major blockbuster thriller movie after pandemic
‘Freaky’, a slasher thriller by ‘Happy Death Day’ famed director Christopher Landon is the one of the major Hollywod movies released after Covid-19 pandemic here. It is now being screened at the Liberty by Scope Cinemas, Colombo City Center, Savoy -Colombo and Rajagiriya, Majestic Ultra and a number of other theatres around the country. Starring [...]
Kerrigan nominated for ‘Casey Citizen of the Year’ Award
Sri Lankan born Australian Country and Gospel singer Kerrigan La-Brooy is to be nominated for an Australia Day Award as ‘Casey Citizen of the Year’ for the 3rd consecutive year. Kerrigan was further blessed to have his wife Michelle and his 6 children, invited to join him at the Award Ceremony. Meanwhile Kerrigan is about to [...]
‘Nobody knows’ why but Australian theatres are houseful
Award winning filmmaker Benett Rathnayake’s newest film ‘Kawurwath Danne Nehe’ or ‘Nobody knows’ will be released to a number of full house audiences in Australia from January 31. Starting from Melbourne today (31), the film will be screened at Village cinemas in Narre Warren and Air Port West, at Hoyts Cinemas in Adelaide, at Glen [...]