Singapore gets a taste of ‘Kotuwa’
Already making a name for himself with two popular restaurants, Cheek Bistro and Cloudstreet, Lankan Michelin star chef Rishi Naleendra introduces Lankan fare to Singapore’s culinary melting pot The next time you visit the Lion City (of course, once the COVID cloud has lifted) and you are, maybe in the mood for a good kottu [...]
Everything for the modern woman
Founder of the clothing brand ABSOLUTE, Christeen Silva surprisingly did not come from a fashion background but instead one of finance and economics. Heading to the competitive industry of fashion a little later than her peers proved to be an advantage for Christeen as she was able to identify the gap in the market by [...]
Back in the hills with hats and all
April is that magical time of year in Nuwara Eliya when all is bright and beautiful- the weather, the flowers in their colourful profusion and of course, the holiday makers – happy to escape the Colombo heat. The Royal Turf Club’s annual races for the RTC Governor’s Cup is that premium event of the Nuwara [...]
Mirror
Bridging traditions with innovation
With many still in the Avrurudu mood, social distancing may not have to play a part in taking part in Avururudu games this season. The minds behind Thaprobane Interactive have taken the initiative to bring the thrill of Avurudu Games to your local devices. Thaprobane Interactive initiated by Ramesh Maddegoda and Thelisha Herath, a husband-and-wife [...]
Big Bad Wolf Book Sale “Howls” online once again
The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale makes yet another virtual return to Sri Lanka for the second consecutive year in its fifth entrance to the country. The Online Book Sale is scheduled to go live from May 5 -12 according to a statement released by organisers. The book sale is poised to be BIGGER and [...]
TV Times
‘Api Honda Hitha Mithuro’: Tribute to late Mahesh Silva
Veteran musician Mahesh Kumar Silva passed away recently after a brief illness at the age of 58. Popularly known as ‘Maiyya’ or ‘Mahesh Bada’ amongst his friends and in the music circle, Mahesh was the leader and the creator of now defunct popular band ‘Simple’. Simple led by Mahesh was a very popular outfit in [...]
Goodbye Saman
Saman Weeraman was a man of many parts. He was actively involved in the cinema industry. He was a producer, director, writer and quite often the main person behind the scene, who somehow made things happen. There are numerous projects / productions that would never have happened if not for his involvement. Saman was a [...]
Unstoppable Jaffna Cinema Festival braves Covid pandemic
Despite the fear of Covid-19 pandemic and other extreme limitations, the 6th Jaffna International Cinema Festival took place in Jaffna and Colombo recently introducing a number of budding filmmakers to the industry. Organised by ‘Agenda 14’ and the Festival Director Anomaa Rajakaruna, the winner of Ceylon Theatres Award for Best National Short Film 2021 was [...]