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Recreating those cameo roles in ‘Yes Prime Minister’

Recreating those  cameo roles in ‘Yes Prime Minister’

Britain is in the depths of a financial crisis. To save the situation, and his position of power, the Prime Minister Jim Hacker initiates a conference where a solution comes in the form of a multi-trillion pound pipeline deal with the oil-rich country of Kumranistan. The day is saved… until the Kumranistani Foreign Secretary makes [...]

Unwind amidst the Pacific Island magic of Kava

41 Sugar, the hip rooftop restaurant and bar that used to overlook the pale oyster pink dusk-sky of Colombo- over palmy cricket grounds and convents- has moved to a new hemisphere. No, they remain corporeally at the same place- but you would not be greeted by the elegant black and beige decor, with potted frangipani [...]

It was a Brides Of Sri Lanka picture

Our ST Magazine cover last Sunday, June 16, 2019 featured an image sent to us by Lovi Ceylon of their Kandyan Nilame outfit among other images for our story on modern wedding trends. We have since been informed by the Brides Of Sri Lanka magazine that this picture is from a cover page shoot done [...]

Mirror

Spreading some love and awareness on mental health

Spreading some love and awareness on mental health

With last month being dedicated to raising awareness to mental health, Chokolaate along with The Ohana Project organized ‘Behind The Mask’ at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center (SLECC). ‘Behind The Mask’ took the form of a number of interactive discussions, and an Open Mic Night as well. Introduction to Mental Health and Mental [...]

Countdown to the Netball World Cup 2019

Countdown to the Netball World Cup 2019

With less than a month before the Netball World Cup – the biggest event in the netball world’s calendar – and an event that only happens every four years, we take a moment to check-in with the Sri Lankan Netball Team – to see how they have been preparing, and what the final preparations over [...]

Behind the scene of sci-fi battle royale mobile video game Cyber Hunter

Battle Royale games are becoming a dime-a-dozen now. With so many options, it’s difficult sticking to just one or two. This is especially true for mobile versions of these games. You don’t always have to be at your PC or laptop when your in the mood or have some spare time. It was one of [...]

TV Times

Sri Lanka Girl Guides launch latest badge in keeping with World Day Against Child Labour

Sri Lanka Girl Guides launch latest badge in keeping with World Day Against Child Labour

Celebrating the World day against Child labour which falls on June 12, the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) with the support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) released a Girl Guide badge against child labour. The event in keeping with the launch of the badge took place on June 14 at the United Nations [...]

‘Lil Enza’ Sinhala rap on top

‘Lil Enza’ Sinhala rap on top

‘Lil Enza’ is the newest singing sensation in the Sinhala music world. Rappers are rare in the Sinhala scene and specially female rappers very limited to Colombo only. But Ardithya Rathnayaka popularly known as ‘Lil Enza’ is a very young, talented singer / rapper from Anuradapura. Ardithya has just finished her O/L’s and got few [...]

Modified ‘Banjo Mandaline’ by Aelian Thilakeratne

Modified ‘Banjo Mandaline’ by Aelian Thilakeratne

The pounding sound of the Banjo is at the core of many elegances of lineages in music. It started with basic chords, improvises, and fingerings, accompaniment patterns and moreover Banjo is a universally familiar five string musical instrument. As a performing singer, music director and composer, Aelian Thilakeratne brings a deep knowledge, intense virtuosity, and [...]

The newest Film on the X-Men

The newest Film on the X-Men

Latest Hollywood superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics X-Men characters, ‘Dark Phoenix’ is now being released in theatres. Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all of [...]

‘Man much needed’ at Punchi Theatre

‘Man much needed’ at  Punchi Theatre

‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’- ‘A Man Much Needed’ award winning playwright Rajitha Dissanayake newest play will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and  6.45 p.m on Saturday June 29  at the Namel Malini Punchi Theater Borella. Famed for his earlier award winning directions like ‘WeerayaMerila’, ‘Sihina Horu Aran’, ‘ApahuHerenna Be’, ‘Bakamoona Veedi Basi’ and ‘Adara [...]

A French thriller in English

A French thriller in English

‘Anna’ French action thriller (in English language) written and directed by Luc Besson is now being screened at theatres in Colombo and other theatres around the country. Starring Sasha Luss as the title character, with Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, and Helen Mirren the film was theatrically released on June 21. In line with the worldwide [...]

NFC Film discussion on acting

  A discussion on ‘Cinema Rupanaya’ or ‘Film Acting’ will be held at 3 pm in Hyne 26 at the National Film Corporation theatre. Delivered by award winning actor and playewright Priyanakara Ratnayake, the discussion series is organised on the direction of NFC chairman, Anusha Gokula. The discussion series is organised to promote cinema and [...]

AYU presents a new dinner buffet

AYU presents a new dinner buffet

There is something about the endless spread of goodies, all laid out and ready for the taking that brings the urban grocery store concept. AYU the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo now introduces a brand-new dinner buffet, offering a range of creative concepts every Friday and Saturday. Making use of local produce such as coconut, jackfruit and [...]

Cinnamon Wellness Retreat

Cinnamon Wellness Retreat

If you’re keen to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, detox from the stresses and strains of a challenging job or if you simply need some time to reflect, then consider signing up for the first-ever Cinnamon Wellness Retreat. This immersive ten-day programme will take you on a powerful journey of self-discovery, [...]

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