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The deity as a mirror to the soul
A full time devotee of Ganesh, artist Mahen Chanmugam is getting ready for his latest exhibition, Ganeshism5 By Yomal Senerath-Yapa For 30 years, Mahen Chanmugam has been the devoted ‘portraitist laureate’ of Ganesh, Aiyanayake (as the dry zone jungle villager knows him) or Ganapathi. What first beguiled a gauntly handsome 20-year-old into the domain of [...]
Google finally has a foldable phone
By Mahesh de Andrado Google I/O was a few days ago. If you don’t know what that is, think of it as Google’s take on a developer conference. Here they get to brag about the latest and coolest things they’re working on, from AI, to the latest Android versions, how to make editing your photos [...]
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‘Guththila’ comes alive on screen
The battle between the guru and the disciple ‘Guththila’, a film based on the Jathaka story will be screened from June 1. Based on the Gutta Kaavya, a poetry written by Ven. Veththewe Thera based on the Jathaka story, Sanath Abeysekara has written the screenplay and directed the film which is scheduled to be screened [...]
‘Honourable Speaker’ at Wendt
Udayasiri Wickremaratne’s latest stage play ‘Garu Katanayakathumani’ (Honourable Speaker) will be staged today, May 28, at 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm at Lionel Wendt Theatre Colombo. The cast includes Ishara Wickremasinghe, Kusal Maduranga, Mihiri Priyangani, Ruwan Malith, Rohitha Jayakoday and Susanga Kahandawala Arachchi. Music by Lalith Wickramarathne, set designing by Luvolin Vanderwall, set design by [...]
Ariyaratne’s comedy play at Elphinstone
‘Charithe Horu Aran’ The comedy play directed by Ravindra Ariyarathne will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 pm. on June 4 at the Elphinstone Theatre, Colombo. Famed for the production of ‘Balloth ekka bae’, Ariyaratne’s drama is played by Gihan Fernando, Chamila Peiris, Sarath Karunarathne, Ferny Roshani, Wasantha Viachchi and Chinthaka Peiris. [...]
Reef Garden Hotel, Polhena, re-opens after post-COVID upgrade
The 20 roomed landmark property on the Polhena Beach operating since 1971 is back in business after the post-COVID refurbishment and upgrade. The Resort now consists of a Restaurant and Bar with outdoor and indoor banquet and events facilities and soon will open the Beach Club with a variety of food and drinks operating from [...]
Dr. Harsha of IH stressed on ‘tourism brain drain’ and the importance of proper training
By Sanath Weerasuriya Dr. Harsha Jayasinghe was unanimously appointed as the Chairperson for the second time to head the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) – Sri Lanka Chapter for the year 2023/2024 at the recently concluded 31st AGM of the Institute. He took over the baton from the outgoing Chairperson Renuka Jayamaha at the 30th Annual [...]
A film based on an Actor’s own experience
‘About My Father’ Loosely based on the life of main star Sebastian Maniscalco and his relationship with his father, Hollywood comedy movie ‘About My Father’ is now being screened in theatres. Directed by Laura Terruso the role of the father is played by Academy awarded actor Robert De Niro, other roles are played by Leslie [...]
SLGJA launched a Competition for Jewellery Designers
Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) officially launched its jewellery design competition on the 18th of March 2023 with the intention of bringing Sri Lanka’s jewellery designing talent together. Open to all existing and aspiring jewellery designers, the competition aims to encourage talented and creative individuals to get more involved with the jewellery sector. [...]