Ceylon Disc Jockey’s Association inaugural meeting  

The Ceylon Disc Jockey’s Association (CDJA) was formed recently, with the inaugural General Meeting in Colombo wh

Stay Sane

Over the past twelve days social media in Colombo has been like an atomic explosion with one accusation after another following a cluster of Covid-19 patients being admitted to hospitals. This went on to be several clusters and over a tho

What ails thee?

With numbers of Corona casualties rising faster than fermenting yeast, us Lankans are being told ad nauseum to maintain strict Corona protocols of washing and sanitising our hands, maintaining a metre distance and wearing a face mask.

Are your portions out of control? 

Even those trying to lose weight often enjoy a portion of sweets or crisps as a treat on a cheat day. But many people often misread the labels on food and drink products, and consume the whole bottle or packet, or most of it, because they’re not clear what the recommended serving size really looks like.  According to a new study by PoundToy, portions sizes are much smaller than many think, meaning a lot of people overeat.

Stevie Wonder’s two new songs

Stevie Wonder on Tuesday released two new singles appealing for unity amid the challenges of systemic racism and the coronavirus pandemic, and said he would donate 100% of the proceeds of one of them to the non-profit Feeding America. “Where Is Our Love Song” and “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate,” are songs Wonder, 70, said he had started writing years ago about romantic relationships but was inspired to give them a different twist by the tumul

Secret of staying beautiful over 40

At last, change is afoot in the beauty industry. Now older women are almost commonplace in skincare campaigns, the focus is shifting from wrinkle creams to midlife make-up. Julia Roberts, 52, and Christy Turlington, 51, have modelled for Lancome and Maybelline foundation respectively, while last year Charlotte Tilbury hired Joan Collins, in her 80s, to promote her Flawless Foundation. No longer are the over-40s encouraged merely to cover wrinkles

Gal Gadot to play Cleopatra

Israeli actress Gal Gadot has been slammed on social media after she was cast to play Cleopatra in the upcoming historical epic about the iconic Egyptian queen. The 35-year-old on Sunday confirmed she will play the titular role in a new movie

Tush Wickramanayaka

With mounting numbers of cases relating to child abuse being reported from all corners of the island, Sri Lanka has become an unsafe environment for children as well as women. Taking the mantle to voice out against injustice faced by children, one lady is determined to set things straight. Dr Tushara Wickramanayaka, fondly known as Tush, is a Family Physician and Founder Chairperson of Stop Child Cruelty Trust. A passionate Women’s and Children’s

Angela ready with maiden film

Well-known tele drama producer Angela Kuruppu whose tele dramas have been showered with accolades, is now ready to release her maiden film production titled ‘Viya Sidura’ in addition to her newest tele drama ‘Sihina Pura’ which is due to unspool soon on a state television channel. Angela who is known for her passion to produce quality creations, never hesitates to cast talented and the right artistes in her creations.

Defence Secretary hails ‘Rookada Panchi’

Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne recently hailed the entire ‘Rookada Panchi’ team for creating a cinematic piece that would linger in the memories of filmgoers. He was among the special guests invited to the film’s premiere at

Encouraging feedback for Tharindu’s ‘Amma’

Tharindu Perera who is known for his skills in the music scene, is now making a new move to establish himself as a

Dulanjali debuts with ‘Nidahase’

Acclaimed singer and musician the late Gretian Ananda’s daughter Dulanjali has opened a new chapter in her life, releasing her maiden solo titled ‘Nidahase’. Dulanjali Ananda i

The CON Artist

The world is full of con artists or scammers. Daily, we read in both national and international newspapers how people have been victims of such cheats. Social media is full of them. Plenty of them are circling around in our little island too. The desperation for fame or to be recognised is such that scammers either talk of their educational and other cred

Unmasking the Virus

After almost three months of lockdown earlier on in the year we managed to slowly come out of the abyss we were in and stare with hope at the silver lining of the dark clouds that hung over us. Fastforward to almost four months later and as a n

Kandygs enters the digital space

Hues of blues, greens and pinks welcome visitors at the Kandygs Thirasara Island showroom located at the heart of Thimbirigasyaya. As a long established brand that gave much depth and meaning to locally produced handloom textiles, the third ge

The food pairings you would NEVER put together

An unusual flavour can often win over the masses, with dishes like pork cooked in Coca-Cola, chicken served with waffles a

Netflix faces indictment in Texas over controversial French film ’Cuties’

Netflix Inc is facing a criminal charge in a Texas county for promoting lewd visuals of a child in the French film “Cuties”, a

World Animal Day celebrations A hearty ‘Thank You’ for animal welfare activists

At a time when Sri Lanka’s environment is receiving a step-motherly treatment, several events were organised in view of World Animal Day to address the importance of conserving the environment and welf

How to avoid inflaming your digestive system

Susie Burrell, from Sydney, said there are a number of anti-inflammatory foods that should be consumed regularly - including fresh fruit, leafy green vegetables, nuts and legumes. The mother-of-tw

Access points

Designing a new home or office adapting Feng Shui tenets calls for good co-ordination and planning between the unit owner, interior designer, architect and the Feng Shui consultant. A good Feng Shui analysis of a space should take into account not only the influence of the environment, time period changes but also the comfort of the occupants, practicality and ease of execution.

Irreplaceable Tennyson bids farewell

The death of ace comedian, dramatist and inimitable actor Tennyson Cooray plunged the nation into shock at a time when the country needed more artistes in his calibre. Tennyson Cooray whose amazing performances drew large crowds to theatres, was 68 at the time of death. Born in Moratuwa on April 30, 1952, Tennyson was a known name in the Moratuwa area before he made it big on stage and cinema. In 1972 he wrote and directed a short film called ‘Ha

‘Can You Hear Me?’ from today

Award-winning director Sunil Costa’s newest tele drama series ‘Can You Hear Me’ will unspool from Monday to Thursday at 8.30 pm on Rupavahini, starting from today. The tele drama

Of Cakes & Birthdays

Owing to Covid-19, which is being kept well under control, many have had to postpone their milestone birthdays. Ayoma decided to celebrate her milestone birthday, including those of all her friends who had mis

Senaka experiments interior décor with Sri Lanka’s provincial flags

Veteran fashion designer and choreographer Senaka De Silva has ventured into decorating interiors with provincial flags of Sri Lanka. At his house in Kohuwala, De Silva was busy perfecting a newly designed Hansaya Flag to be given away to a client. “I want to study about the different provincial flags and give more meaning to the interiors. Every flag could therefore tell a story,” he

The best and worst Australian accents in Hollywood films REVEALED

The Australian accent is notoriously difficult for non-native speakers to perfect. So, it’s no surprise that many A-list actors have struggled to conquer the Down Under dialect on-screen. On Monday, KIIS FM’s

An experiential weekend with Gratiaen Winners

Presenting literary aficionados with an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the past winners of the Gratiaen Prize, Bentota Beach – The Cinnamon Luxury Collection in partnership with The Gratiaen Trust presented

The Literary Series Presented by The Gratiaen Trust

The Gratiaen Trust, in association with John Keells Foundation, is organizing a series of events that will connect its award winnin

Falan clinches Dream Star title

Falan Andrea Johnson bagged the Dream Star Season 9 title recently at the grand finale held at the Maharagama Youth Centre Auditorium. Nuwandika Senaratne was the first runner-up while Gihan Bandara won the third place.

Remembering Gamini Fonseka

The 16th death anniversary of Sri Lanka’s film legend Gamini Fonseka falls on Wednesday, September 30. A special commemorative event will be held at the National Film Corporation on September 30 to coincide with the death anniversary.

‘No Time To Die’

British actress, Lashana Lynch, star of the 25th Bond movie No Time To Die, has been captured by social media ‘phone-ographer’ Ben Maclean as part of HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, largest ever global marketing campaign. Ben has over half a million followers on social media and is known for his creative photography and tricks. The shoot,