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Bouncing back with a recipe for consistency
Cricket Club Café has long been an OG (original gangster for all you over-30s reading) in the restaurant business having set up in 1996. Everybody at some point or other has had a meal there. As restaurateurs James and Gabby Whight, owners of Cricket Club Café have flown under the radar and avoided the limelight [...]
Lankan shines at Harvard MUN
For many years participating in an International Model United Nations (MUN) Conference was an expensive affair. However, in 2020 all that Royalist Kaif Sally needed was a stable internet connection and the world of competitive MUN was a hop, jump and click away. Model United Nations is a debate activity in which students typically roleplay [...]
Her sweet dreams just got real
‘A little piece of heaven’, ‘Kiss me sweet’ and ‘Sweet dreams are made of cheese’ — what do all these phrases have in common? They aren’t saccharine lines you’ll find in the latest romance novel but descriptions of a few of the decadent desserts you’ll find at Sugar High. Sugar High is the latest enterprise [...]
Could Keto be right for you ?
As society steps into normalcy, perhaps you’re wondering how to lose all that weight gained during the lockdown. Hitting the gym would only prove to be part effective, if you’re not in the habit of following a diet. The ketogenic diet, commonly known as the Keto diet is one that differs from all the others. [...]
Initiating conversations through art
With the onset of quarantine, the number of people turning to the arts as a means of relaxation, appreciation, and escape grew like never before. Various artists and groups have been thriving in this newly appreciative space, and collaborating in efforts to help the larger population cope with the change in lifestyles. Among many groups [...]
MUSIC NEWS
Adele to delay release of next album Adele is to delay the release of her next album. Reports have emerged that owing to the current coronavirus pandemic the singer has been forced to postpone the new album. Adele had earlier revealed at a wedding that her new album will be out by September 2020. Pharrell [...]
TV Times
Nadaraja Sivam passes away
Nadaraja Sivam, senior broadcaster and actor passed away recently. Despite the significant contributions he made to the Tamil media, he also acted in a few Sinhala movies and tele dramas that became popular among the masses. He acted in popular Sinhala movies like ‘Sudu Akka’,’ Yuda Gini Meda’, ‘Ira Handa Yata’, ‘Selvam’ and ‘Akarsha’. He [...]
BMICH Re-opens
BMICH – Sri Lanka’s iconic landmark recommenced its operations on 23rd June after the Covid-19 lockdown with a corporate event for CEOs. The event organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) under its ‘Restart Sri Lanka’ initiative, a national programme to reengineer businesses facilitated by the globally renowned Omar Khan as guest speaker,was [...]
‘The Voice Teens’ stretchs out at the Stein Studios
The Voice Teens’ global franchise was introduced to Sri Lanka by Sirasa TV, The People’s Channel.This is considered one of the most successful reality TV formats with over 400 renowned coaches worldwide, which has created a worthy platform for thousands of aspiring singers,many who have gone onto have successful singing careers. The franchised reality programme [...]
Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ in Sinhala
Tony Ranasinghe, the veteran cinema and stage actor and writer passed away on 16th June 2015. On his fifth death anniversary his children released his last translated Shakespearean drama ‘Hamlet’, published by Sarasavi Publications. Tony, who was passionate about bringing Shakespearean work to local audiences, worked tirelessly to translate and stage some of the Shakespearean [...]
‘New normal’ trend with Russel’s
Diversifying to meet the need for healthy Face masks of international quality Russel’s Fashion and Design (Pvt) Limited an associate of Russel’s Pvt Ltd have ventured into the manufacturing of Face masks. Russel’s, a popular culinary, catering and tea company, later diverse into many fields including clothing and fashion. The company which is also much [...]
Paris Jackson’s Jesus Movie Role Sparks Petitions to Block Film
A lot of people are not happy with Paris Jackson’s newest movie role—more than 270,000, to be more specific. In April, it was confirmed that the late Michael Jackson’s only daughter will star in Janell Shirtcliff’s upcoming film, Habit, as Jesus. Jackson will appear along with several fellow stars, including Gavin Rossdale and Bella Thorne, who, according to media reports , portrays [...]
‘Dada Ima’ awarded in France
Film ‘Dada ima’ (End of the Hunt) has won the Best Cinematography award at the Nice International Film Festival in France held between June 22 to 26. Renowned cinematographer Ruwan Costa won the award. At Nice in France the film was also nominated for Best Film – in the main category out of 10 international [...]
NFC’s limit on foreign films must be abolished; Thushan
Leading film importer and exhibitor Thushan Meemanage says that the National Film Corporation’s (NFC) restriction on importing number of foreign films to Sri Lanka has severely hampered the film industry. Mr. Meemanage, Director CEO of Scope cinemas Pvt. Limited and CEO of Skyline entertainment and consultancy Pvt. Limited, complained that the archaic regulation introduced with [...]
Newspaper free for Covid Heroes
‘The Newspaper’, the newest film released after Covid-19 closedown of cinemas, will have free shows for Covid-19 heroes including those in the health sector, security and the media. “Those working in the health, security forces and media can watch the film free of charge from any cinemas,” co-producer Bandula Gunawardena said following press show last [...]
The Scope Opens on July 10
Breaking almost four months long closure due to curfew and virtual lockdown of the country due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Scope cinema, one of the leading multiplexes mainly screening foreign movies will be opened from June 10. The multiplex with six theatres will be opened with brand new latest American action drama ‘Mulan’, produced by [...]