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Manhood under the microscope

Manhood under the microscope

It’s supposed to be a self-help meeting for men, but the casual banter between the trio seated in the church basement makes the scene look more like three adults trying to avoid getting to the point at all costs. At least, until Keiran Riley walks in. When Andre Perera makes his confession, there is a [...]

Loving every moment as a commercial model

Loving every moment as a commercial model

Heads turn as the tall, lithe young woman strides across the Cinnamon Grand lobby. The former Miss Sri Lanka for Miss International is undeniably beautiful, yet it’s her confidence that immediately resonates at first glance. Fiercely intelligent and independent, Madusha Mayadunne embodies the millennial ideal of a beauty queen with self-assured poise. During our interview [...]

Bubbling with bliss

Bubbling with bliss

It was Bath Bliss’ first stall at the Colombo Design Market which concluded recently. There was a mix of excitement and nerves inside the stall – only natural when a pet project and months of hard work are on display to an audience. The trickle of customers slowly increases as the evening descends at the [...]

Mirror Magazine

Shutterbug

Shutterbug

To our avid young photographers thank you for your contributions to the Shutterbug page under the theme “New”. Under this theme we’ve also included two contributions that we were unable to carry for our “New Year” theme. We’ve carried them here as themes are similar. The theme for August is “Bright”. Please send in your [...]

Invest in your undies

STEP IT UP AT WORK All the young working ladies know that most hours of their lives are spent at work behind a desk. So why not have fun with it and include some special pieces, unique shapes and more ? This column consists of three areas, ‘Wardrobe essentials for work’, ‘Solutions to problems faced [...]

Tips when buying work clothes

Here are a few tips the next time you go shopping for clothes to make the clothing look like its been tailormade just for you If the top is properly fitted but a little big around the waist area: tuck it in or use a belt You can buy sleeveless for work, if the arm [...]

Keeping youngsters busy during the holidays

Keeping youngsters busy during the holidays

Power of Play will return with their popular ‘Camp Kreativ’ programme this August. Camp Kreativ aims to “inculcate creativity and imagination and also to share with children the career possibilities that are out there,” says Power of Play founder Sulochana Dissanayake. “We want them to realize that there are many opportunities to pursue a career [...]

TV Times

‘August Madness’ with Gypsies at CPB

‘August Madness’ with Gypsies at CPB

‘August Madness’, a dinner dance with a different theme, will come alive with the Gypsies at the Club Palm Bay Hotel in Marawila on Saturday, 15th August. ‘August Madness’ is a journey of a dance extravaganza organised by Club Palm Bay Hotel in association with Mobitel. ‘Join us in a journey of a dance extravaganza with [...]

Glow Celebrates 10 years of ‘Beauty from Within’

Glow Celebrates 10 years of ‘Beauty from Within’

Manufactured by Mega Lifesciences, Glow, the pioneering complete skin care nutrient brand in Sri Lanka, which stands for ‘beauty from within’ proudly commemorated its 10th anniversary. The anniversary celebrations set off at Park Street Mews amidst a vibrant extravaganza that portrayed the brand’s dynamic growth over a decade, emphasizing on and acknowledging the unwavering trust placed [...]

Nostalgic Memories at OTSC : Sing- Along with Annesley

Nostalgic Memories at OTSC : Sing- Along with Annesley

Old Thomians’ Swimming Club, well known for its state-of-the art entertainment celebrated its nineth Sing- Along Presentation (commencing from the year 2006), with well know singer, entertainer Annesley Malawana and his band the Super Chimes last week. The Club House was full, I suppose the Thomians, love good entertainment. Annesley paid tribute to the OTSC, [...]

Vimukthi’s film at Locarno film fest this week

‘Sulanga Gini Aran’ (Dark in the White Light), Vimukthi Jayasundara’s lates film has been selected to compete for ‘The Golden Leopard’ in the International Competition section at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The festival will be held from August 5 to 15 and ‘Dark in the White Light’ will compete against 18 other movies [...]

‘Sanda Vinivindha’; A teleplay portraying complex human qualities

‘Sanda Vinivindha’; A teleplay portraying complex human qualities

‘Sanda Vinivindha’, a teleplay that discuss complex human qualities is now being telecast every week day at 9 pm on Rupavahini. The drama shows how each and every human being is used by others or how we use others to achieve our goals. Presented according to the screenplay of Lal Wasantha Karunaratne, the teledrama is [...]

A lesson to make a teledrama

With the aim of producing professionally qualified artistes for the art of teledrama, the Tele Makers Guild is to start a course covering all the areas of teledrama making. Covering all the areas in making teledramas , the course will cover both theory and practical areas of teledrama making. Led by film and teledrama director [...]

Three plays to promote theatre

Three plays to promote theatre

A theatre festival titled ‘Theatre Rahata’ by three young Sinhala playwrights Chamila Priyanka, Chamara Guruge and Asanka Sayakkara will be held from August 7 to 9 at the Namel-Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella. Camila’s award winning play ‘Meya Thuwakkuwak Nowe’, Chamara’s ‘What a nice couple’ and ‘Sangadasage Chuti Kalisama’ will be stage on August 7,8 and [...]

Torana releases four popular teleplays as DVDs

Torana releases four popular teleplays as DVDs

Four popular teledramas that were telecast in the mini screen in the recent past have been put out as DVDs by Torana Video Movies are available in the market now. The teledramas include ‘Yaddehi Gedara’ and ‘Kaluwara Adaviya’ directed by Gamini Perera, ‘Soduru Sitheththi’ directed by Eranga Senaratne and ‘Sadgunakaraya’ directed by Asoka Athaudahetti. ‘Yaddehi [...]

Thai Cuisine Boulevard opens : A tasty feast for the Senses:

Thai Cuisine Boulevard opens : A tasty feast for the Senses:

For over 30 years Tasty Caterers has set the standard for delectable, innovative and reliable dining in Sri Lanka. This month, the industry heavyweight will reopen the doors to an old favourite on Queen’s Road under a new guise; say hello to Thai Cuisine Boulevard, expressly designed for an authentic Thai dining experience in the [...]

Relive ‘A Taste of Switzerland’ at MLH once again

Relive ‘A Taste of Switzerland’ at MLH once again

There is something exceptionally delectable about Swiss fare that continuously draws one to it. Therefore Mount Lavinia Hotel together with the Embassy of Switzerland will be hosting a traditional Swiss food festival, ‘A Taste of Switzerland’, from 30th July to 08th August, inviting all Swiss food lovers to indulge in yet another memorable gastronomical experience. [...]

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