Meditation; the best time to start is when you’re young
As Buddhists across the country mark the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of Lord Buddha with religious observances, Vesak kudus still brighten every home, but the magnificent pandals and long queues at roadside Dansal, eager crowds on the streets sightseeing are less evident. In the aftermath of the horror of the Easter Sunday attacks and [...]
Let’s rise again by spreading love
21.04.19, a date none of us, individuals would ever forget. Some of us have moved on, yet most grieving the loss of a part of our humanity. Work places opened, schools began, businesses commenced. People seem to have gotten back to their usual routines, but this time unlike others, it’s different. Wherever you are, there [...]
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Setting the stage for a magic carpet ride
Dance is a therapeutic form of self-expression. As the Principal of The Deanna School of Dancing Natasha Jayasuriya observes, the students seem happier when they engage in it. This is why she and her sister Natalie Jayasuriya (the Vice Principal), along with their mother the founder and Managing Director, Deanna Jayasuriya, have put together ‘Aladdin’ [...]
Home baked goodness
A generous slice of cake is guaranteed to lift your spirits no matter the day. This week we rounded up a few home bakers, who are slowly making a name for themselves in the industry. Icing on the top When it came to baking, Niluki Hemalge always found that it had a calming effect on [...]
Music that heals
In these times, one of the best remedies to connect and heal people is music. It is a language understood by many, regardless of culture or religion. This week we spoke to several artists who had shared tribute videos for the victims and their families of the Easter Sunday attacks, hoping to spread unity and [...]
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Kandy Fitness Run
The recently concluded Kandy Fitness Run (KFR) was organised jointly by the Rotary Club of Katugastota and the Rotaract Club of Neptune Edification to create awareness of the health benefits of running among a wider range of people. The event was a measure to increase the health consciousness and commitment of individuals for their own [...]
‘Hits of Motown Show’ in Sri Lanka
Popular Jazz and Soul musician Roy G. Hemmings of ‘The Drifters’ fame will be in Sri Lanka to present ‘Hits of Motown show’ at the Grand Ballroom of the Colombo Hilton on 5th June at 7.30 pm. Roy has entertained audiences around the world with his easy, relaxed style and fabulous voice that span four decades and includes [...]
The tale of a bond between kids and a tamarind tree
Journalist, writer and teleplay script writer Lalith Rohitha Edirisinghe’s maiden film direction “Thattu Deke Iskole” has completed production and will be released soon in cinemas. Produced by Dr. Nishantha Rodrigo, a medical officer attached to the Ragama Teaching hospital, the film highlights the importance of being close to nature and the close relationship between children [...]
Two women out to con an internet millionaire
‘The Hustle’, a Hollywood comedy, the third remake, revolves around two women who set out to con an internet millionaire, is now being released at cinemas in and around Colombo. Directed by Chris Addison, the film is a female-centered remake of the 1988 film “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, which is itself a remake of the 1964 [...]
Film on a great female in Buddhism
In line with Vesak and the 2562 Sambuddha Jayanthi celebration, ‘Suba Theraniyo’, a film based on Buddhist literature was released this week. Directed by Sumith Kumara, the film stars Ruwangi Rathnayake, Roshan Ranawana, Sriyantha Mendis, Dilhani Ekanayake, Mahinda Pathirage, Udayanthi Kulatunga, Nimal Pallewatte, Thilini Perera, Kumara Wanduressa, Manik Perera and Ranjith Naotunna in the main [...]
‘Sri Siddhartha Gauthama’ for Vesak
Celebrating Vesak, the box-office record film ‘Sri Siddhartha Gauthama’ will be screened in a number of EAP cinemas from May 19. An epic film based on the life of Prince Siddhartha, from his birth up to his enlightenment, it played by an international cast including Gagan Malik(India), Anchal Singh(India), Anjani Perera(USA), Gautam Gulati (India) and [...]
Calorie Counter – first ‘Health Food Restaurant’ in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s pioneering health food restaurant chain Calorie Counter signed an agreement with Swiss Advantage Systems (Pvt) Ltd to implement the PEx Software™ -a fully automated Food Safety Management System with the view of obtaining HACCP certification for all their locations in Colombo. HACCP is a globally accepted certification system built around seven principles including conducting [...]
Luxury-in-privacy with the Mövenpick Colombo
Preparing for an event or party is always a stressful task. The host need to think about the guest list, the venue, drinks and food. ‘Whether you are planning for a party of 40 or 1000, the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo can pull off catering for a party or event of any size’ said Nadia Issadeen, [...]