More than Just a Hobby

Well, last time we spoke about how any hobby can be monetised and be made a profession and we introduced three upcoming individuals who were following their passions with the hope of making it their livelihood. In today’s article we are going to talk about 3 individuals who did follow their passion and succeeded in making a profession/business out of it.

Darth Vader actor David Prowse dies aged 85

David Prowse, the English actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, has died aged 85, his manage

Multi-faceted Nadeesha

Nadeesha Wijesundara is a multi-talented artiste who is known for her singing and acting prowess in addition to excelling as

Colombo Int’l Women’s Film Festival opens today

Second Colombo International Women’s Film Festival which starts today will be presented as an online festival this year. The festival is presented by Agenda 14, headed by Anomaa Rajakaruna, in partnership with International Federation of Film Societies - Asia Pacific Section Festival is launched to coincide with South Asian Women’s Day.

Redefining Masculinity

“There is no society that can survive without strong men. The East knows this. In the west, the steady feminisation of our men at the same time that Marxism is being taught to our children is not a coincide

QUARANTINE HOME BAKERS

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 once more, we talk to home bakers who are operating during these times to deliver the s

Pineapple Chicken

A pineappley based chicken dish.. critics might question the unusual combinations ..pineapple and chicken..but consider it a large version of a Chinese sweet and sour dish, but with a certain panache. A clean refreshing dish is perfect as a mid week dish and a perfect wholesome family meal option.

“More than just a Hobby”

We all have things we love to do, activities that help us to destress after a long day of work, or things we do just to have fun

Britain’s Cineworld sealed another deal

Britain’s Cineworld sealed another deal with creditors on Monday, including $450 million in financing that the owner of the Regal th

ICCB 2020 Virtual sale open till December 1

Christmas may not be the same this time with the global pandemic. But that certainly hasn’t stopped the energetic live wires behind International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB) from pulling off its 40th episode virtually. Since the 1980s, the Bazaar

Sri Lankan Nutrition Key For preventing memory loss in seniors

When it comes to preventing memory loss in seniors, it seems like an uphill battle with thousands of seniors affected around the world every year. While memory loss may be temporary for some elderly people, types of memory loss caused

Sharmila turns director with ‘Podu’

In these hard times of crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, we mostly hear stories about anxiety, fear, struggles and pain. Yet, if we look around positively with eyes wide open, we would certainly see or hear inspiring stories that can flush out negative thoughts from our minds. Amidst all this unprecedented struggle and panic, great things are happening around us. The silver linings in the dark clouds. People aren’t really seeing the pos

BRO unspools on ITN

Dilan Vijaya Wickremakeerthi’s maiden tele drama ‘Bro’ will unspool on ITN at 8.30 pm on weekdays from November 25.

A peach for Avishka Perera

Outstanding cricketer Avishka Perera who steered Nalanda College, Colombo to success during the concluded season, w

Muthurajawela From a biodiversity hotspot to a haven for racketeers

Muthurajawela, a wetland that plays a key role in maintaining the ecological balance in Colombo and Gampaha Districts is now under threat. From its literal translation to ‘Swamp of Royal Treasures’ the wetland is now a haven for racketeers who have already started abusing its unique biodiversity in many a ways possible. Illegal encroachme

Wonder Woman 1984 will debut on Christmas dAy

Superhero movie “Wonder Woman 1984” will debut simultaneously in U.S. theatres and on AT&T Inc’s HBO Max streaming service starting on Christmas Day, an unusual release plan prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. AT&T’s Wa

Santa Claus visits the Dead sea for tourism campaign

At the lowest point on earth, in the middle of a giant salt lake where animals and plants have no chance of surviving, a jolly man dre

Siberian student scales birch tree for internet access as classes move online

Russian student Alexei Dudoladov has been forced to go to great lengths - or rather great heights - to attend classes online, ha

Marshmallow Sandwich Cookie

An interesting combination of both soft cookie combined with creamy marshmallow filling, a bite of this has all your sensations clanging away in a sudden discovery of joy.

BUBBLE AND SQUEAK CAKES

Ingredients-500gms potatoes boiled and mashed 2 carrots boiled and finely chopped

MYTHOLOGY AND LEGENDS - A JOURNEY “The Olympians” Gods? Or a bunch of ultra powerful crazies?

Alright it’s another week. Hope everyone is doing well. As well as one can be during this pandemic that is. Continuing our Journey this week we decided to start things off with the most famous mythology ever; Greek Mythology. Thus in today’s edition of Mythology and Legends we feature the ultra powerful, super hot, megalomaniac “Gods” of the ancient Greek civilisation, “The Olympians”. Before we get to the Gods themselves let’s rewind a little

COVID 19 and Diabetes A Lethal partnership? How do we Overcome this?

With the latest wave of COVID-19 infections sweeping steadily across Sri Lanka, attention has been directed towards persons with uncontrolled, pre-existing conditions, particularly diabetes; as a sect most vulnerable to get severely ill or die b

growing up in ceylon

The world seen through a child’s eyes is truly a wonderful thing; the lens tinted with innocence and fascination. Despite being a time of many uncertainties, these individuals, who were children at the time, share their memories of a time when familial bonds and the simple things were treasured.

When we destroy nature, we are destroying our selves...

Featuring some of Sri Lanka’s prominent sportsmen as well as celebrities, WNPS hopes to spark an all-important dialogue

TRIAL BY FIRE

For this week’s review, I’ve decided to direct your attention to a western movie of brilliant execution, one which played a major role in changing my perspective on a rather grave subject. Before happening upon this movie, I was pro-death penalty. I believed that, as the Roman statesman Cicero put it, the punishment must match the offence. Cameron Todd Willingham was a twenty-three-year-old unemployed auto mechanic living with his twenty-two-year

Sydney no more

Veteran media personality, lyricist and tele drama director Sydney Chandrasekara passed away on Saturday at the age of 61.

Tsunami continues winning streak

Dr. Somaratne Dissanayake’s newest movie direction ‘Tsunami’ continued its winning streak by winning the award for the best di

Pretences & Reality

The Café Latte Society of Colombo were agog with the US elections. What drama and joy when the result was announced. The praise for the new and the insults to the old were many on social media that one would have thought we were

Where are Our Kamalas?

America’s election fever engulfed the world and Sri Lanka too waited to see who will be the President elect while his running mate Kamala Harris became the first woman of colour to be the Vice President elect of the USA. Indeed a historic

A web cook-along by Rosheana Olivelle for the Amelie and Daniel Lynsey Foundation in UK

Enjoying its prime position as the new darling of Sri Lankan food in the UK, the humble Sri Lankan hopper seems to be everyone’s favourite food. Available mainly at Sri Lankan restaurants, many are cautious about trying to make hoppe