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Baring his soul not through music but the written word
Rock star Suresh De Silva of Stigmata fame discusses his new book which he calls an ‘anti-memoir’ By Duvindi Ilankoon It’s a cardinal rule of a good memoir that you must have led an interesting life to write one. Certainly, no one could accuse Suresh De Silva of having lived a dull life. The frontman of [...]
Where physiotherapy and Pilates combine
Hailing from a corporate background, specialising in strategy and corporate finance, Savindya Tissera, founder of Nufloe, the new Pilates studio in Colombo has trained under the Balanced Body® Pilates teacher training. Having been a Pilates practitioner for over 10 years, she believes Pilates is more than a form of exercise rather a tool for lifelong [...]
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Ilango in Estonian film fest Jury
Ilango Ram, the director of the blockbuster film ‘Nelum Kuluna’ (Tentigo) was appointed as a Jury member of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia. Classified as an ‘A’ list film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Association-Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Profesores de Español (FIAPF), the festival completed its 29th edition [...]
‘Beginning’ begins
By Susitha Fernando Introducing a new filmmaker, screenplay writer and the producer to Sri Lankan cinema, making of ‘Beginning’ cinematic venture started last week at the Joe Abeywickrema auditorium of National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. The main roles of the play are done by Pasan Ranaweera, Thumindu Dodenthenna and Dinara Punchihewa, a combination of [...]
‘Brisbane Manalaya’ at Elphinstone
Award winning actor Ajith Lokuge’s latest theatre production ‘Brisbane Manalaya’ will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm today, December 7 at the Elphinstone Theatre, Colombo 10. The play features Madani Malwatte, Anjula Rajapaksha, Nadeeshani Peliarachch, Nirmala Yatiwella, Pradeep Manawaduge, Kalpani Jaysinghe and Ajith himslelf. Written by Kapila Kumara Kalinga and produced [...]
Rodney introduces Nimal for singing
Film ‘Hemantha Sihinayak’ Veteran journalist, author and filmmaker Rodney Vidanapathirana has introduced yet another vocalist Nimal Gunawardena to playback singing for his newest film ‘Hemantha Sihinayak’. Nimal who has rendered his voice to different musician will sing his maiden film song to the music and composition of veteran musician Nimal Gunasekara. ‘Hemantha Sihinayak’ marks Gunasekara’s [...]
Sri Lanka’s ‘Got Talent’ Season 3 back on Sirasa
Sri Lanka’s entertainment scene is set to heat up once again as third season of Sri Lanka’s ‘Got Talent’, the local adaptation of the globally renowned ‘Got Talent’ franchise, began airing on Sirasa TV on November 29, occupying the 8.30 pm. slot on Saturdays and Sundays. Adding star power to the show, the Panel of [...]
Young talent takes centre stage at ‘Rhythm of Art 2025’
The vibrant creativity of Sri Lanka’s young artists were on full display at the recently concluded ‘Rhythm of Art’, the Annual Art Exhibition 2025 presented by ‘The Russian School of Art’ at the Russian House in Colombo. Showcasing an impressive collection of 176 artworks, the exhibition stands as a testament to the imagination, discipline, and [...]
‘Golden Ridge’, Nuwara Eliya crowned Global Winner at World Luxury Awards 2025
‘The Golden Ridge’, Nuwara Eliya’s first-ever star-class mountain resort, has placed Sri Lanka firmly on the global luxury map after being honoured as a Global Winner at the World Luxury Awards 2025. The landmark event, held on 31st October at the Park Royal Hotel Pickering in Singapore, saw the resort sweep three prestigious titles, reaffirming [...]