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When he was young, he spent many days in bed recovering from bouts of asthma. While many would cite similar experiences as a reason why they did not succeed in later life, young Tuan Careem does just the opposite. “I used to get sick a lot when I was small so I would have to spend [...]
Tackling a forbidden topic
It’s an issue which is normally not discussed and this is one of the reasons young film-maker Rehan Mudannayake chose to explore it through his latest film which he hopes will get his viewers thinking. The premiere of Red Mustang was held at the National Film Corporation recently. Written and directed by Rehan Mudanayake, the [...]
Pond’s Institute comes to Sri Lanka
Ponds Institute that boasts the latest in face care combining state-of-the-art technological innovations with science was launched in Colombo recently. Pond’s Institute is already established in cities such as Tokyo, Madrid, New York, Karachchi, Shanghai and Manila. “The Pond’s Institute holds over 200 patents and has introduced many firsts in anti-ageing management, cleansing and skin [...]
Mirror
Inspired stitches
“Harboured in my keepsake box are the cross patterns my grandmother gifted me when I was young. I keep these stitches as a memoir (or proof) of the proud achievement of being able to sew – something,” says Rehana Jaleel of Studio Stitch , who recalls the urge to re-invest in this handy life skill. [...]
Sir Paul McCartney ends tour on a high
Sir Paul McCartney ended 2017 on a top note as his One On One tour was named as the highest grossing tour of 2017.The 75 year old veteran performed 37 shows between April and December and earned $132 million. Reports says 907,610 fans attended Sir Paul perform in 2017. Meanwhile the ex-Beatle took time off [...]
Glamorous designs at ‘Stylish Marketer’ fashion show
The annual Stylish Marketer fashion show was held for the eight consecutive year. Organized by the Future Marketers Association (FMA), the Official Student Association of the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya got off in grand style recently. “Stylish Marketer 2017” has grown in popularity as one of the largest events organized by a [...]
TV Times
Elvis’s 83rd Birthday Celebrations on SLBC
The 83rd birthday celebration for the King of Rock n’ Roll, late great Elvis Presley will be on 8th January 2018. The 2018 the main Birthday Celebration will be in Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee in the USA. The weekend will feature special events, guest artist speakers and much more. There will be something for every Elvis [...]
Sound Of Music
The hills will come alive this February, as Cinnamon Life in partnership with Broadway Asia International introduces Broadway theatre to Sri Lanka with the Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian Production of the Sound of Music. Rekindling fond memories of raindrops and roses and whiskers on kittens, this spectacular event promises to be a memorable [...]
‘Pitch Perfect 3 – Pitch Perfect to face final battle
Final of the Pitch Perfect trilogy, ‘Pitch Perfect-3’ a Hollywood musical comedy directed by Trish Sie is now being screened in theatres in Colombo and suburbs. The film follows the Bellas, now graduated from college, reuniting for one final performance together during an overseas USO tour. But this time they have a bigger challenge as [...]
Short Films Screening at Sooriya Village
Art in the Village is back once more in the new year, with a fresh lineup of short films screening on January 7 from 7.00pm onwards at The Sooriya Village. The lineup consists of ‘A story nobody cares about’ by Thisara Mangala, ‘Dragonfly scream’ by Sumudu Athukorala, ‘The Incomplete Verses’ by Prabudhdha Danushka, ‘The Cloven Foot’ by [...]
Father of cinema felicitated
Recent felicitation to Sri Lanka’s senior most filmmaker Dr. Lester James Peries organised by Sri Lanka Telecom PEO TV was great honour to the ‘Father of Sri Lanka’s cinema’. Dr. Peries, 99-years, joined the event at Tharangani theatre at the National Film Corporation via live television from his residence. Speaking about the felicitation, Sumithra Peries [...]
‘Sarungal’ to fly high soon
Screenplay writer and tele director Nalaka Vithanage’s newest film ‘Sarungal’ (Kites) will be released soon. Woven around a new concept of love, the film stars Saranga Dissasekara, Charith Abeysinghe, Chamathka Lakmini, Shalika Edirisinghe, Sooriya Dayaruwan and Janaka Ranasinghe in the lead roles. The story revolves around a young couple who fell in love after meeting [...]
‘361’, the theatrical satire on TV
A stage play, a satire on the television industry and its viewers, ‘361’ directed by Udayasri Wickremeratne will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm, today, January 7 at the Namel Malani Punchi Theatre, Borella. With the tagline ‘truth is larger than the small screen’, the stage play deals with the people [...]
The Secret- Ella: Colonial splendour of the hills
Beach is not a ‘must’ for hot vacation in Sri Lanka. Though Hikkaduwa, Arugam Bay, Unawatuna, Passikudah or Negombo are traditionally identified as hot spots of beach tourism, but Ella-the latest addition is in the midst of the misty hills. Ella is a true paradise highland village set on a mountain pass towards the southern [...]