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Firi Rahman who has extended his passion for wildlife to create awareness of endangered species through his art that tell a story talks to Minushi Perera Prediction Extinction’ is the rather intriguing title of Firi Rahman’s second solo exhibition which is now on at the Saskia Fernando Gallery, Horton Place till April 23. The 25-year-old [...]
Jams my mother made
Dasaman Wijesinghe brings back the flavours of tree tomatoes and rhubarb from her childhood days in Nuwara Eliya in her smallscale business venture Up country Sri Lanka is home to some of the most exotic and delicious fruit, yet the average Sri Lankan may not be aware of all that is on offer. For example, [...]
Go black and white with KiO
“When people think of black and white, I want them to remember KiO,” says young entrepreneur Nirasha Senanayake. Aged just 20, Nirasha has already launched her own label of clothing. Lovingly named KiO after her mother’s nickname, the brand markets exclusively black and white clothing for women aged between 18-35. This online shopping store currently [...]
Mirror
US 7th Fleet band performs in Sri Lanka
Recently the USS Blue Ridge arrived in the island along with the 7th Fleet Band. The naval vessel arrived from Japan. This was the first time the band played to over a thousand Sri Lankans, according to Chief Petty Officer Juan Acosta. Captured here are scenes from the band’s performances at the Viharamahadevi Park and [...]
TV Times
A couple aiming for stardom
Rajitha Dissanayake’s latest play ‘SiriwardanePawla’ (SiriwardaneFamily), revolving around a young man who tries to become a popular star by competing in a TV reality show. will be staged at Namel Malini Punchi Theatre at 3.30 and 6.45pm on April 24. The young man, Supun, and his family, consider this stardom to be a ticket to [...]
‘Aluth Horek Onee’ in Colombo and Galle, Hunt for new thief goes down south
The comedy play “Aluth Horek Onee” directed by Ajith Mendis will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m and 6.45 p.m on April 23 at New Town Hall (Air Conditioned) Colombo 07 and at 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m on April 24 at Hall de Galle Theatre in Galle. Wijaya Nandasiri, Roshan Pilapitiya, Saman Hemarathne, [...]
French romantic drama in cinema
French romantic dramas ‘De rouille et d’os’ (Rust and Bone) directed by Jacques Audiard and Lila dit ça (Lila Says) directed by Ziad Doueiri will be screened at Alliance Française de Colombo, Barnes Place, Colombo 7. Made in 2013 ‘De rouille et d’os’ narrates the story of a struggling single father who helps a beautiful [...]
“Sudu saha Kalu” Recreating Nawagaththegama’s theatrical expertise
Late playwright Simon Nawagaththegama’s ever popular play “Sudu saha Kalu” (Black and White) which was redirected by Sriyantha Mendis will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. on Friday April 29 at Kegalle Town Hall. Sriyantha Mendis, Kusum Renu, Roshan Pilapitiya, Jayalal Rohana, Wasantha Wittachchi, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi, Mahendra Weerarathna, Rathna D. Nambuge, Prageeth Eraegama, [...]
‘Ki & Ka’ A marriage challenged by gender roles
Bollywood romantic drama film ‘Ki & Ka’ (Hers and His) a story of a young, married couple whose relationship challenges the gender roles placed upon women and men in Indian society is now being screened at Majestic Cineplex Colombo. Directed and produced by R. Balki the film follows a young, married couple contradicting the gender [...]
‘Premaya nam’ becomes Official Selection at Palm Beach IFF
“Premaya Nam”, the directorial debut by brothers Kalpana Ariyawansa and Vindana Ariyawansa was screened at the 21th Palm Beach International Film Festival in Florida, USA under “Official Selection”. The festival was held from April 6 to 14 in Florida, USA and the festival screening of “Premaya Nam” was held on April 12 and 14. This [...]
Jetwing Jaffna: Splendour of North
The heartland of Tamil culture, Jaffna is a wealth of insight to the arts, religion cuisine and warm hospitality of its people. Overlooking the lagoon, its walls holding strong after centuries, is the Jaffna Fort, the second largest in the island that offers a view over the fishing boats moored and nets cast over the [...]
Cinnamon TBCasia: mega destination promotionwith SriLankan
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, together with the national carrier SriLankan Airlines, is proud to present Cinnamon TBCasia 2016 from 2-7 June 2016; a mega destination event that brings together 60 of the world’s best travel bloggers to Sri Lanka in a global conference that will explore and evaluate the impact of travel blogging in the [...]
