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Power of art on the walls of Rio
15 South Asian mural artists come together to make their mark in Colombo By Kaveesha Fernando Years ago, the film billboards at Rio Cinema would catch the eye of passersby. Today, the walls of the cinema have come alive with murals celebrating both the diversity of the area, Slave Island, and the contributions of Sri Lankan [...]
Music News by Miles Brohier
Ed Sheeran to release new single Ed Sheeran is expected to release a new song titled ‘Azizam’ inspired by his wife Cherry. The title means “my dear”, “beloved” or “precious” in the Farsi (Persian) language. The video for the song was filmed in south London last week. The song will be on his next album [...]
TV Times
Nita felicitated for diamond jubilee in Cinema
By Susitha Fernando Internationally awarded actress and film producer Nita Fernando will be felicitated for her 60 yearlong contribution to the Sri Lankan cinema. Nita who is also producer of films “Pawuru Walalu’ and ‘Theja’ will be felicitated at the premiere of her latest movie at 3.00pm on March 7 at the Regal theatre, Dematagoda. [...]
Women’s struggle against violation at the FTZ
Film ‘Theja’ from March 7 Filmmaker Nilantha Hapanweera is now ready with his maiden directorial venture ‘Theja’ (Battle for the Rights), an inspiring tale against the exploitation of the female workers in Sri Lanka’s Free Trade Zone (FTZ) which produce garments for the international market. The film which has been completed few years ago will [...]
Multi-awarded make-up artiste Wittachchi no more
Award winning make-up artiste and renowned actor Wasanthi Wittachchi passed away at the age of 68 last week. Groomed under renowned makeup artiste Shesha Palihakkara, who was shot to fame working in the makeup department of the famous Hollywood film ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ when it was filmed in Sri Lanka, Wittachchi’s first film as a [...]
Classic Car Rally participants take a nostalgic pit stop at Heritance Tea Factory
As the much-anticipated 2025 Classic Car Rally made its way through Sri Lanka’s scenic highlands, participants from across the globe found themselves in the heart of tea country at Heritance Tea Factory. A former 19th-century tea factory turned exclusive hotel, this iconic property served as a memorable stop for the rally’s distinguished guests, offering a [...]
Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, a grand boutique villa in Rambukkana
Jetwing Hotels recently announced the opening of Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, a luxurious all-suite boutique villa steeped in history and elegance. Originally built in the 1870s, this all-suite boutique villa, once a grand residential mansion, has been meticulously restored to preserve its architectural splendour while offering modern comforts. The term ‘walauwa’ translates to “large house” and [...]