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20 Mar 2020 - 0 - 40
If you are social distancing, self quarantined or have days off work, chances are you’re bored out of your mind, worried sick, or both and more! At a time such as this, it’s very easy to get sucked in to WhatsApp groups sharing inaccurate information and gossip, and find yourself envisioning a zombie apocalypse like doomsday looming on the horizon. So do yourself and everyone else a favour and find constructive ways to while away your time. Here
20 Mar 2020 - 0 - 22
It all began in mid-November in Wuhan, a city in China. A flu that was unusual and reported only at the end of the year to the World Health Organization. Today, the world is battling a pandemic. An illness which the entire world is equ
20 Mar 2020 - 0 - 43
The planned “Friends” reunion has been delayed due to disruptions in Hollywood caused by the coronavirus, an industry source said on Wednesday. The one-off special was due to have been filmed next week on the original sound stage in Burbank, California, according to the source, and broadcast in May on the upcoming HBO Max streaming service. reuters
19 Mar 2020 - 0 - 1242
As a majority of Sri Lankans continue to stay indoors and observe the COVID 19 transmission within the country, discussions are underway to seek the possibility of closing down the Bandaranaike International Airport. With a mass influx of returnees from high risk countries and other foreign lands, officials at BIA, the Sri Lanka Army, Police and Health Ministry are working round the clock to ensure th
19 Mar 2020 - 0 - 16
U.H.E. Group, the umbrella company to world-renowned brands Halpé Tea, 98 Acres Resort and Spa in Ella and the Secret Hotel Chain (located in Kandy and Ella), recently celebrated the launch of its ’Adrenaline & Adventure Tourism’ series in Ella. The event which took place at the Lotus Ballroom – Shangri-La Colombo, welcomed over 220 VIPs and Travel and Tourism sector officials.
19 Mar 2020 - 0 - 19
To meet the growing demand from the 2020 winter season, Mandara Resorts, Weligama will add 20 new rooms to its river side wing by the end of the year. Mandara Hotels and Resorts Chairman and Managing Director Sagara Palihawadana said in addition
18 Mar 2020 - 0 - 14
These are indeed worrying times. Families have been advised to stock up and self isolate themselves to avoid spreading diseases. So far the authorities have not determined for how long. If all follow the said rules, then hopefully it will be sooner than we anticipate. But there is also the possibility that it will be longer. The good news is that the virus is not prevalent amongst babies unlike the older demographic. But it will affect them in ot
18 Mar 2020 - 0 - 20
A brilliant musical by Feroze Kamardeen hit the boards last Friday chronicling the political journey to the polls by the two main presidential candidates Ajith Luvdasa (Vishan Gunawardane) and Choolabhaya Pusswedilla (Eshan Thillakasena). Just over 120 minutes of musical comedy engulfed the Lionel Wendt and entertained an audience who had temporarily allayed their corona fears to witness Kamardeen’s latest offering.
18 Mar 2020 - 0 - 11
Yes, we have a pandemic on our hands. Yes, our health and those of our loved ones might be at risk. The solution to this is not only to self isolate and eat junk food! The answer to fight the possibility of disease is to keep your loved ones safe, and the first step in accomplishing that is with good nutrition. The quintessential remedy for every cold, flu out there is a good bowl of chicken soup. B
16 Mar 2020 - 0 - 19
The Panadura Helakala Narthayathanaya Dancing Academy of Wattalpola headed by Nandana Chandralal recently graduated the second batch of students during the Colourful Wes and Payimpath Mangalyaya held at the Panadura Sri Saddharmarajaramaya amidst a large gathering.
16 Mar 2020 - 0 - 27
Award-winning tele drama scriptwriter, author and renowned neurologist, physician and researcher Prof. Nimal Senanayake has published his newest book encompassing wide-ranging aspects on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) titled ‘Warning Coronavirus’. The Samudra Publication which is now available in all leading bookshops, is Prof. Senananayake’s third in the Virus series after SARS an
13 Mar 2020 - 0 - 21
Colombo seems extreme in most things. Apartments with no buyers, hotels with no guests, salons with a few clients, restaurants with no guests, interior decorators, architects who have no qualifications, fashion designers etc. The list is endless. On top of it all, ever
13 Mar 2020 - 0 - 28
The must looked forward to event in South Asia’s fashion calendar, Colombo Fashion Week is set to take place from the 18th to 21st March. Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) in its 17th year taking a global lead in introducing a programme that evaluates each garment presented on the ramp on its sustainability, making it the first fashion week in the world to introduce such a system. This is the current need of the global fashion industry and fashion weeks
12 Mar 2020 - 0 - 57
To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the station, Lite87 will be presenting the inaugural Rock ‘n Roll Show Live, building on the success of the station’s eponymous all-day Saturday show. Known for playing the best hits across the decades, the Saturday Rock ‘n Roll Show is a favourite among listeners, stretching from 10 am in the morning till midnight, playing everyone from the Guns N’ Roses to U2. The live spinoff will be no different, with the
12 Mar 2020 - 0 - 14
Families told of their disappointment today after Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway was put back by more than four months due to the escalating coronavirus crisis. The movie, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne and the voice of James Corden, was due to be released across Europe on March 27 and in the US on April 3. However, Sony Pictures an
12 Mar 2020 - 0 - 28
It seems this action star listens to his family when it comes to many things — even who to cast in the latest sequel in his blockbuster action franchise. During a recent visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live, brawny actor Vin Diesel discussed some of the new additions to the cast of F9, the unbelievable NINTH installment of the Fast & Furious franchise. Among the celebrated stars Die
06 Mar 2020 - 0 - 22
Loose, studded trousers split open at the sides and jodhpur-style looks took center stage at Chanel on Tuesday, as models walked in twos and threes down a vast mirrored floor that served as a runway at
06 Mar 2020 - 0 - 27
Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin will be embarking on their very first co-headlining arena tour in 2020. The beloved Latin pop singers surprised fans with the big news on Wednesday afternoon during a press conference held at The London West Hollywood. ‘This is a historic moment and w
05 Mar 2020 - 0 - 50
Current reigning Mrs. World, Caroline Jurie, the Mrs. World Organisation (USA), National Director of Mrs. World (Sri Lanka), Chandimal Jayasinghe and event co-producers, The Colombo Lifestyle Company in partnership with Vogue Jewellers (PVT) Ltd., The Kingsbury Colombo and GFlock Clothing (Sri Lanka) proudly announced Sri Lanka as the host country for the prestigious 2021 Mrs. World Pageant, at The Kingsbury Hotel.
05 Mar 2020 - 0 - 32
Early this year she publicly pledged to only fly commercial, for environmental reasons. But now Gal Gadot has resorted to private jets for her commute between Los Angeles and Atlanta, where she is filming Red Notice. The move is said to have been insisted upon by her Netflix bosses, who are said to be concerned about the spread of Coronavirus disrupting filming of their big budget globetrotting action heist. Sources told TMZ Netflix
04 Mar 2020 - 0 - 22
Taylor Swift capped off an exceptional year by being named the top-selling global artist of 2019. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealed on Monday that Swift, 30, was the world’s best-selling recording artist for 2019. Swift released her new album Lover in 2019, winning the IFPI’s Global Recording Artist of the Year for the second time, with her first in 2014, the year she released her hit album 1989. Lover wa
04 Mar 2020 - 0 - 19
It was good to hear from many friends and acquaintances in India, of the success of former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe’s speech at ‘The Huddle’ organised by the Hindu. The Chief Guest was the President of India and the keynote address was by Ranil. His topic was ‘Economic and Strategic integration in the region’. My Indian friends who heard him were very impressed by his rhetoric, his vast
02 Mar 2020 - 0 - 22
Alankulama Films founded by the late passionate arts lover Dhammika Siriwardana has earned a name for itself for the quality productions it has dished out. It began its colourful silver screen journey with the movie production ‘Aasai Mang Piyambanna’ in 2008 which became a big hit. This movie came at a time when our film industry was facing turbulent times. The movie won several awards too. Alankulama Films later produced popular movies like Ros
02 Mar 2020 - 0 - 45
When the late Dhammika Siriwardana started Alankulama Films way back in 2008, he gave his eldest son Basuru to play vital roles in the production team, especially as Executive Producer. Groomed by his father who is even today remembered for his humility and sincerity, Basuru Siriwardana is now making a golden debut in the silver screen domain as a producer.
28 Feb 2020 - 0 - 30
It was one of those pleasant evenings at Trixie’s where she had invited six of us to dinner. When we arrived, Trixie was on the phone and it sounded like a one-way conversation since all Trixie seemed to do
28 Feb 2020 - 0 - 37
The Pussycat Dolls were caught up in an awkward technical blunder on Wednesday night, during a live performance on BBC’s The One Show. The quintet were appearing on the evening magazine show to
27 Feb 2020 - 0 - 24
A planned three-week shoot in Italy for Tom Cruise’s new “Mission: Impossible” film has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, movie studio Paramount Pictures said on Monday. Filming was due
27 Feb 2020 - 0 - 16
A street in the London suburb where Freddie Mercury lived as a teenager was renamed Freddie Mercury Close on Monday at a ceremony attended by the late Queen frontman’s sister. Their family moved to F
26 Feb 2020 - 0 - 21
The young stars in South Korean boy band BTS said on Monday the theme of their new album dealt with how they overcame doubts and fears encountered since they burst on the K-Pop scene seven years ago. Having performed at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last month, BTS stands at the forefront of South Korean pop music and has helped gather an international audience for the genre. reuters
26 Feb 2020 - 0 - 26
Sri Lanka’s first centric professional network, WERK celebrated a special launch at Hatch, Colombo recently. The 100 invitees who were chosen from a variety of fields were impressed by the mission and objectives of this new platform to unite the combined power of women entrepreneurs and those in the corporate field towards the larger goal of economic power and progress. Co-Founder
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