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Ready for digital combat with local historical figures
Self-taught animator Neranjan Chameera talks of how a passion turned into a job and of his latest venture that combines Lankan legends with futuristic modernity Neranjan Chameera remembers the excitement and wonder he felt when his father brought home a small Windows 95 computer when he was just 12 years old. It was the first [...]
Lather yourself in natural goodness
Ever noticed that most soaps are created with quite a few chemicals, such as lye or sodium hydroxide? In addition many of the popular brands of soap available in the local and international market, use a lot of paper and polythene in their packaging. Check out eco-conscious soapmakers intent on making their own soaps and [...]
Click on for event with well known wildlife activist and artist
Canadian artist Benjamin Van Wong will conduct ‘Igniting Conservation Through Art’ – a Wildlife and Nature Protection Society Youth Wing Skills Workshop via Zoom and FB Live on World Wildlife Day-Wednesday, March 3 at 7.30 p.m. A world-renowned artist and activist Benjamin will focus on the intersection between art and environmental activism. Benjamin’s work lies [...]
Finding the opportunities even through the challenges
The Mirror Magazine continues its series on young entrepreneurs and their journey through these pandemic times. This week we feature Sameera Nilupul, the founder of LIVEROOM. Teleporting you to another place, another world, another time all while you are seated on your home sofa is the magic behind augmented and virtual reality. Liveroom is one [...]
Can the Asus ROG Chakram redefine what a gaming mouse can do?
If you’re not already familiar with them, gaming mice offer an entirely different experience when compared to a traditional regular mouse. These differences include a much better sensor (ofr tracking across multiple surfaces), higher polling rates (the higher the rate, the more the mouse can communicate with your PC), more buttons (so that you can [...]
TV Times
Senon: A star in the making
Feedback can be heard emanating from the amps as the guitarist tunes his axe. The notes echo beautifully as he plays them, casting an almost magical reverence over the empty auditorium. His licks scream joyfully as he nails them, his intense concentration creating life through sound. Hearing this young man perfect his art gives great [...]
LUXASIA aims to lead luxury beauty’s growth in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is land renown for stunning natural beauty. Yet, LUXASIA still managed to usher in a different kind of beautiful to the market through its expertise in luxury beauty retail and omni-distribution. In November 2019, LUXASIA unveiled its inaugural classy beauty counters at Odel, One Galle Face. Since then, it has brought enchanting fragrances [...]
Children in Lockdown: Artiste Commissioning Programme
‘Stages, Theatre Group’, an artiste company was set up in year 2000 to promote socially and politically challenging original Sri Lankan Theatre. It has launched an island-wide initiative to connect artistes with children and communities to address the challenges faced by children because of the COVID 19 pandemic. ‘Children in Lockdown’ is a commissioning programme [...]
Connecting through art with artistes
Through art, two artistes connected, and this time not for any artistic collaboration but in helping out one artiste to rebuild his life. Mueen Saheed, a celebrated international artist who has exhibited his work across Europe and Asia, joined with singer popular Tamil singing star Suriya Kumara Muththalage for a charitable cause. Respected senior and [...]
Sulara; Classical violin teacher who dreams to create a world class next generation
Sulara Nanayakkara who started to play the violin at the tender age of five has now became a master violinist playing for international orchestras. He is also a teacher and has inspired a large number of classical violinists. Though he has received international fame reaching world standards as a Grammy nominated recording artiste, Sulara’s dream [...]
Handagama returns to theatre with “A Death at an Antique Shop”
Asoka Handagama, filmmaker known for dealing with daring subject matters has returned to theatre with his latest production ‘Antique Kadeka Maranayak’ or “A Death at an Antique Shop”. Handagama returns to stage after more than 30 years where he produced award winning “Magatha”. It won the Best Original play award at the State Drama Festival [...]
‘Sakunthalya’ goes on the boards
One of the greatest Indian poets Kalidasa’s “Sakunthalaya”, in a theatrical format will go on the boards at at 3.30 p.m and 6.45p.m on March at the Elphinstone theatre, Colombo 10. Poetic Sakunthalaya which is created on a story in Mahabharatha is considered as finest cultural visual drama. Originally written in Sanskrit “Sakunthalaya” is considered [...]
Tom and Jerry battle in the big screen
Having enjoyed never-ending battle between Tom and Jerry on miniscreen for years as children and adults, ‘Tom & Jerry’ live action computer animated comedy movie is now being released on the big screen. Based on the cartoon characters originally created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, film with ever popular cat and mouse was released [...]