An enchanting tale told in dance
By Anoushka Jayasuriya The enchanting tale of Hansel and Gretel, the Grimms fairy tale of the courageous brother and sister who embark on a fantastical journey into the forest is told through graceful artistry and intricate dance, in the Ballet School of Colombo’s new production, ‘Joy of Dance’ which goes on the boards in early [...]
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Seven years of support from Google
By Mahesh de Andrado A few weeks ago, Google unveiled their next line-up of mobile devices – the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro. Both ship out of the box with Android 14, bringing a slew of under the hood optimisations and improvements to AI to make our lives easier. The Pixel 8 [...]
Mother’s ultimate sacrifice for an unborn
‘Asu’, a film by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara By Susitha Fernando Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s ‘Asu’ a film based on a true story is now being screened in MPI circuit cinemas around the country. Inspired by the story of Indiara Jayasuriya, the younger daughter of former speaker Mr. Karu Jayasuriya who died from a cancer, the film is scripted [...]
Prasanna’s ‘Paradise’ Wins Kim Jiseok Award for the Best Film
27th Busan International Film Festival Prasanna Vithanage’s film Paradise made history by clinching the Kim Ji-seok Award for the Best Film at Busan International Film Festival 2023. Film is produced by Newton Cinema and presented by Mani Ratnam and Madras Talkies. Paradise had its world premiere at Busan, featuring an all-star cast and crew, including [...]
New Imperial Talkies founder remembered
The fourth death anniversary of Mr. Hans Anton van Starex, who was the owner of the New Imperial Talkies, one of the pioneering film exhibitors in Sri Lanka was commemorated recently. Marking the death anniversary, a documentary short film titled ‘Unseen Imperial’ (Nodutu Imperial), created by Malintha Imalka Withanage, undergraduate attached to the Department of [...]
Top Awards for Lankan hotels at WTA and SATA 2023
By Sanath Weerasuriya The Awards presentation ceremonies for the years 2023 of the World Travel Awards (WTA) and South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) were held during the past few weeks. Some of the leading hotels and resorts won and recognised for their performances in different categories. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards has consistently [...]
Jetwing Yala recognised by WTA
Jetwing Yala, a sanctuary nestled between the Indian Ocean and the edge of Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife park, has once again clinched the prestigious title of ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Family Resort’ at the esteemed World Travel Awards in 2023. This remarkable recognition marks the third triumph for Jetwing Yala, having previously received this accolade [...]
Mandarina Colombo wins Gold at SATA
Mandarina Colombo wins gold award as South Asia’s Leading City Hotel at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023. Mandarina Colombo is a leading city hotel located in the heart of Colombo, surrounded by historic attractions and modern day dynamics. With 80 elegantly decorated rooms, their very own flagship restaurant ‘On the Eleventh’, a spacious [...]
Fox Jaffna honoured at SATA 2023
Fox Jaffna, a magnificent heritage hotel located in the heart of Jaffna, was bestowed with the prestigious Award for Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort in South Asia at the 7th Annual South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) ceremony. Built in 1908 originally as the residence of an illustrious family from Jaffna, Fox Jaffna has seamlessly integrated the echoes [...]
Shangri-La Colombo and Hambantota’s
Ethos win awards at WTA 2023 Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota have achieved outstanding recognition at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2023, reinforcing their position as leaders in the hospitality industry. Shangri-La Colombo was honoured with the titles of Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel 2023, Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel 2023, and Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel [...]
‘Cinnamon Hotels’ wins at SATA 2023
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, a key player in shaping hospitality excellence, has once again demonstrated its prowess by clinching four prestigious awards at the recently concluded South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023. The brand’s success reaffirms its dedication to setting new standards and shaping and driving Sri Lanka’s thriving tourism landscape. The four categories emerging [...]