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Tommiya’s swansong Indu Dharmasena returns to the stage for a farewell performance
By Sajani Ratnayake Indu Dharmasena has been a towering figure in Sri Lanka’s theatre scene for decades, carving a unique niche for himself with his many plays and his signature blend of Sinhala and English, or “Singlish”. Though initially met with criticism, Indu was a trailblazer, unafraid to mirror the everyday speech patterns of Sri [...]
Music News by Miles Brohier
Sombr’s ‘Undressed’ Climbs into UK Top 10 The US teenage artist making waves in Europe these days is Sombr. The New York born youngster’s breakout anthem ‘Undressed’ is the only song that made it to the UK top 10 singles chart this week. With its captivating, mellow sound, the indie pop song debuted on [...]
TV Times
Exciting entertainment lineup at Playdium
It was a high-octane event when Playdium opened its doors at the One Galle Face last week. The indoor entertainment venue has a host of exciting attractions such as Brunswick Bowling, Spark Bowling, multiplayer VR adventures from futuristic racing to tactical battles, Sella bumper cars and a soft play zone for kids. The Champions Table [...]
Cinema through AI
A thriller Film ‘The Judgment’ By Susitha R. Fernando ‘The Judgment’, a short movie made using the Artificial Intelligence or AI, that depicts the devastation of wars made by two young film enthusiasts was released via online. ‘The Judgment’ is a collaboration by two young film lovers Hiran Gamage and Lakshan Perera. Directed and edited [...]
Jaffna Food Festival At The Courtyard
Courtyard by Marriott Colombo officially launched its much-anticipated Jaffna Food Festival in collaboration with renowned culinary storyteller Thushara Innasithamby, with a lively press preview held last week. The Jaffna Food Festival opens to the public on Friday, 30 May and runs through Sunday, 8 June 2025, at Beira Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriott Colombo. Held nightly [...]
Horror thriller murmuring death and doom
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Hollywood blockbuster supernatural horror movie ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ is now being screened in cinemas in line with the international release. Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits [...]
Magic of ‘Bachi and Dedo’
By Sanath Weerasuriya ‘Bachi and Dedo’, a vibrant seven-piece musical outfit hailing from Moratuwa, is fast becoming the talk of the town. Formed earlier this year under the leadership of seasoned musician Bachi Sittamige, the band was created with a clear purpose – to cater to retro music enthusiasts who have a passion for the [...]
World Avurudu Kumara and Kumariya in US
The ‘World Avurudu Kumara and Kumariya – 2025 USA’ competition, in which Sri Lankan youth living in the United States competed for the prestigious titles of World Avurudu Kumara and Kumariya, was held in New York City on April 19. Organized by the Sri Lankan Roots & Traditions organization in the United States, the competition [...]