‘Yathra’ competes at Nepal International Film Fest Movie has already won six international awards

Christy Shelton Fernando’s newest movie ‘Yathra’ (The Voyage) has been chosen to be screened in the main competition section from May 6 to 10 at the 4th Nepal International Film in Kathmandu. The movie will be in the fray with several other films representing various countries.

Tuneful Tribute To Ct

The birth centenary of veteran singer C. T. Fernando who revolutionized the Sinhala music scene serving as a bridge between the English and Sinhala audiences, fell recently. The latest edition of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation’s quar

Cargills International Women’s Day Festival 2021

Creating a platform to celebrate International Women’s day, Savithri Rodrigo, the founder and creator of online digital programme Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Taru, from Table by Taru at Lake Lodge to host Cargills International Women’s Day Festival - The Changemakers. The event will span four Mondays, 1st,8th, 15th and 22nd of March and will be held at Lake Lodge, a small luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the city. The four day festiv

New documentary ’Allen v. Farrow’ paints disturbing picture of Woody Allen

A new documentary series on the HBO network, “Allen v. Farrow,” paints a damning picture of Oscar-winning director Woody Allen, particularly regarding his alleged sexual abuse of young adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow. Even if the four-part series contains no major revelations, it seems certain to further sully the already battered reputation of the aging New York filmmaker. Respecte

Woody Allen calls HBO documentary on abuse allegation a ’hatchet job’

Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn have attacked a new HBO documentary that re-examines a decades-old allegation that the Oscar-winning filmmaker molested his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, calling the television series a “hatchet job.” HBO debuted the first episode of the four-part documentary series “Allen v. Farrow” on Sunday. The series includes extensive interviews with Allen’s former partner Mia Farrow and with Dylan Farrow, who repeat

TATTOOS & TABOOS

From being symbols of gang affiliation and protests to being symbols of free expression and thought, the perception of tattoos over the years is a true indication of a ‘glow up’ if any. Sri Lanka has had a budding tattoo culture for a long time but it is in the recent years that we’ve seen the culture fully bloom into something more sustainable and acceptable. Savage Art Ink down R.A De Mel Mawatha appears unsuspecting at first, but as you amble

Ditch the high tech switch to simple wooden toys

We all want the best for our children, yet what is considered as best is something we all parents and adults often debate about. When it comes to toys, the options are limitless. You are bound to find yourself completely overwhelmed with c

Earth energy balancing

Everything in nature has shape and everything has energy. BioGeometry deals with a very specific kind of relationship between shape and energy

WAVE Bolgoda by Singhe

Bolgoda has long served as a vacation hotspot for those seeking a quick getaway from the city of Colombo, and is, unsurprisingly, home to a plethora of properties providing vacation-goers a memorable stay. The newest property on the block,

AHUTI

The Art Center of the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host its first ever show with a Sri Lankan based group – the famed Chitrasena Dance Company in collaboration with Indian dance en

Exploring Kandy’s historic temples

The landscape of a land that was once home to many Sinhalese kings is gradually transforming itself. Kandy, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the venue that witnessed the signing of the Kandyan Convention and various oth

Passages and remedies

Each home design is unique and different, based on the shape and size of the property. There are narrow homes which create an effect of a tunnel and there are homes which are deep and long , the point to consider from Feng Shui perspective is the flow of energy into the home. To ensure proper

‘Nobody Knows’ excels Down Under

Amidst the setbacks triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, filmmakers around the globe are facing challenging times.But we have seen daring filmmakers tasting success even during these trying times. Award-winning filmmaker Bennett Rathnayake’s newest movie ‘Kawuruwath Danne Nehe’ (Nobody Knows) is one such creation that is excelling in several cities in Australia where the film is being screened now drawing large crowds.

Sahanthini to pen Dr. Ikeda’s first biography in Sri Lanka

Well-known journalist, media personality, lyricist and author Sahanthini Rathnayake has been selected to pen Dr. Daisaku Ikeda’s biography for the first time in Sri Lanka. Her translation of a poem from one of Dr. Ikeda’s books was selected out of the translations sent in by over a 100 other applicants. “I was overwhel

The Sri Lanka Cancer Society

The Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS), established in 1948, is the foremost voluntary, non-profitable organisation that supplements the work of the national cancer programme. The Society, a member of the Union for International Cancer Contr

Valentine’s Day THEN VS. NOW

February 14th is the most romantic day of the year. Valentine’s Day heralds’ pink hearts, heart shaped candy, red roses and if you

The Burnt Out Baker

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been in the market for years and others saw the new opportunity and took it! These home businesses are changing the game and have overcome the odds of running a business during quarantine. With increased restrictions

In conversation with Talal Rafi The youth’s role in mitigating climate change

Sri Lanka was ranked the second most vulnerable country in terms of climate change. Ongoing deforestation, haphazard developmental activities, encroachments into protected areas would further aggravate the situation. As such, many stakeholders including the youth have a fundamental role to play in protecting the environment. Recently, Sri Lanka’s Talal Rafi has been appointed as

Meet the Racing Bros A family of Racers Making Sri Lanka Proud

Last week we were able to do a video interview of the record breaking motorcycle racers of Sri Lanka, Jayden and Aaron Gunewardana, sons of racing legend Shane Gunewardana and their cousin Jacques Gunewardana also known as the “Racing Bros”. Having started racing

Sri Lankan born Ray Pereira receives Order of Australia Medal Drumroll please…

Internationally-renowned drumming sensation and one of Australia’s leading percussionists Ray Pereira was recently bestowed with th

Strengthening the bond

It’s common to hear from many that they are going through a roller coaster in their relationships. When it pertains to someone close to you and you happen to know the couple it gets difficult to take sides, advise or even support any one of them

Rookada Panchi igniting screens now

Magic spell turns a lyricist into a producer, musician into a lyricist and another lyricist into an actor

Global recognition for ‘Senu’ tele film

The first-ever telefilm created in Sri Lanka on Autism titled ‘Senu’ co-directed, co-produced and scripted by Ruvani Kurukulasuriya, a

A Chat with Harpo

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it was a trying year for most businesses, restaurants being one of them. Many businesses had no choice but to shutdown whilst others manged to keep t

The Disruptor Series Apinash Sivagumaaran

“The Disruptor Series” profiles businesspeople and entrepreneurs making waves in their industries; redefining their businesses, spearheading innovation, tackling unprecedented change and disrupting the status quo. CEO and Co-Founder of ISSO Restaurants, Apinaash Sivagumaaran has been instrumental in dismissing the notion of prawn-based dishes being unaffordable and inaccessible to the masses, driving the restaurant to become a brand to be reckone

I WISH I KNEW

When exploring new horizons and embarking on novel ventures, even the most prepared individuals usually encounter unforeseen and unanticipated surprises, stumbling blocks, forks and detours. A rite of passage, a trial by fire often brings out the best in people, building resilience, determination and a renewed zeal. In this series, we talk to a variety of people from various backgrounds and careers to learn how one can be better prepared to succe

DENZEL’S ‘THE LITTLE THINGS’ LEADS BOX OFFICE

Would audiences pay to see a new movie on the big screen if they could watch the same title at home from the comfort of their couch? Prior to the pandemic, the response from theatre operators and cinem

Nausheen Fauz

I started Bath Bliss as a hobby somewhere towards the end of 2014. Back then I was working as a Consultant Financial Analyst and this was my past time. How it started was when a cousin gifted me a box of handmade soaps, shampoos and body scr

Virtual learning for Preschool & Primary

Early learning students, such as kindergarteners, preschoolers and grade 01 children are usually overflowing with enthusiasm, curiosity, eager to create friends and brimming with playfulness. This is the age group where they learn to enhance skills and personal attributes rather than study facts, figures and theories. The pandemic has made an adverse effect on the development of this age g

Celebrating an Octogenarian

Milestone birthdays are incredibly special. It is even greater when celebrating that of a gentleman who is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, humanitarian and the Chairman of the Maliban Group of Companies. Ratnapala Samaraweera, fondly known as Ratna, turned eighty last week. An elegant dinner was organised by Prithi to celebrate this great day. Unlike other days the invitees had