Finding their own piece of heaven through batik
By Shanali Fernando Being a mum is hard. Having a job is hard. When you put those two together you get a constant struggle of balancing career, raising children, and finding time for personal growth. For Vindya De Silva building up ‘Heavenly’ – her passion project of customised batik pieces has been a mix of [...]
Mirror
Artistic conversation on people’s lives entangled in political systems
Hashan Cooray will present his fifth solo exhibition with the Saskia Fernando Gallery. Titled ‘Dystopia’, this collection features gestural paintings and two installation works that confront the complex relationship between an individual and the socio-political systems within which they exist – stirring a conversation on the inherent struggles of the human condition. Elements from popular [...]
TV Times
‘Paradise’ parades the globe
Prasanna Vithanage’s latest film released over 500 theatres around the world By Susitha Fernando Following the world tours participating at various international film festivals, winning multiple awards and garnering acclaims, finally ‘Paradise’, Prasanna Vithanage’s newest directorial venture was released locally and internationally on June 28. The film which won the ‘Kim Jiseok Award’ for Best [...]
Jetwing Kaduruketha earns a recognition on Wanderlust UK’s ‘The Travel Green List 2024’
Sri Lanka’s Pioneering Agro-Eco Luxury Retreat Recognised for Sustainable Excellence Jetwing Kaduruketha, a pioneering agro-eco luxury hotel that mirrors a traditional Sri Lankan village, has proudly earned a place on the Wanderlust Travel Green List 2024. This prestigious accolade underscores the resort’s steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation, establishing its position among the world’s [...]
Sounds of Summer- Annual Music Concert by the Russian School of Music
‘Sounds of Summer’, the annual Music Concert presented by the Russian School of Music was held at the Russian House recently. The Russian School of Music is the oldest school at the Russian Centre (since its inception in 1973 at the Soviet Cultural Centre), the music school has come a long way under the guidance [...]
A cinema on danger of sound
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Hollywood horror movie ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ written and directed by Michael Sarnoski is now being screened at theatres in and around Colombo. The third installment in the A Quiet Place film series and serving as a spin-off prequel to the first film, the film is based on a [...]
‘Fox Jaffna’ celebrates sixth anniversary
Fox Jaffna, part of the esteemed Capital Maharaja group, celebrated its sixth anniversary with multi-religious ceremonies and vibrant staff celebrations on 22nd July, 2024. Renowned for elevating hospitality standards in Jaffna, ‘Fox Jaffna’ offers authentic experiences, heartfelt hospitality, and personalised service. The hotel features unique attractions, including war-era bunkers transformed into an art gallery and [...]