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Artists’ response to erasure
ARTRA Trail 2026 unveils ‘Silenced’ in Colombo and Galle ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo from January 16-22 and across Galle Fort from Jan. 23-25, primarily revolves around the poignant exhibition, ‘Silenced’ curated by Azara Jaleel. Featuring the works of 15 contemporary artists, this group exhibition responds to erasure, [...]
The 3i Show founded and hosted by Stefan wins Asian Podcast award
The 3i Show with Stefan de Alwis has won Asia’s Best Emerging Podcast Award 2025–2026. The podcast has steadily built a loyal following by spotlighting authentic stories, regional success journeys, and emerging voices. The Asia Awards programme, widely recognised as Asia’s No. 1 Brand and Leadership Awards platform, and associated with the World Research Congress [...]
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Movie ‘SpongeBob’ SpongeBob on ghost hunt to prove bravery
Hollywood animated adventure comedy SpongeBob made based on the SpongeBob Square Pants television series, created by Stephen Hillenburg is now being screened in theatres in Colombo and the suburbs. Directed by series veteran Derek Drymon, the film features SpongeBob and friends who are on a seafaring adventure to prove SpongeBob’s bravery by tracking the ghostly [...]
‘Pawulkana Minihek’ at Sudarshi
Veteran playwright E.M.D. Upali’s latest theatrical production “Pawulkana Minihek” will go on the boards at 7.00 p.m. on January 18 at Sudarshi Arena Theater in Colombo 07. Made based on a famous British play ‘Black Prince’ written by Scottish novelist and playwright Irish Murdoch and translated in to Sinhala by Prof. J.A.P. Jayasinghe, seasoned actor [...]
Ajith’s ‘Brisbane Manalaya’ in town
Actor and director Ajith Lokuge’s play ‘Brisbane Manalaya’ will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm. on Sunday, January 11 at Elphinstone Theatre in Colombo 10. Madani Malwattage, Anjula Rajapaksha, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi, Nimala Yatiwella, Pradeep Manawaduge, Kalpani Jayasinghe and Ajith himself performs in the cast. Written by Kapila Kumara Kalinga and produced by Priyankara [...]
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ passes the $1 billion mark worldwide
Third Avatar film ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, as it kept the top spot in North American theaters with another $40 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed last week. The third installment in director James Cameron’s blockbuster series has now earned $306 million in [...]
‘Eight Score Years and Fifteen On’: A song to celebrate 175 years of Thomian spirit
By Sanath Weerasuriya As S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia prepares to celebrate a momentous 175 years of legacy by the sea, the enduring spirit of Thomian pride finds fresh expression through music. Veteran Moratuwa-based musician and composer Priya Peiris, an old Thomian himself, has come forward with a heartfelt tribute song to mark the anniversary [...]
Gilded glamour at Grand Kandyan: Ringing in 2026 in Style
Whilst the final hours of 2025 slipped away, ‘Grand Kandyan Hotel’ in Kandy rose to the occasion with a New Year’s Eve gala dinner dance that unfolded in a wash of elegance, music and high-spirited celebration. Blending time-honoured hospitality with contemporary festivity, the iconic hill-country hotel offered guests a memorable and glittering welcome to 2026. [...]