Day dreamer you are by Abdul Halik Azeez

After a hiatus of over six years, Abdul Halik Azeez returns for his second solo exhibition with Saskia Fernando Gallery. In search of the erased histories and forgotten memories that hide under the paved surfaces of the built environment, Azeez

Talk of the town Colombo to ignite screens this week

‘Colombo’ is the newest movie to hit screens from Thursday, March 18 in the EAP circuit marking the entry of a new producer - Anusha Sanjeewa Edirimuni – who is no stranger to the showbiz world. The renowned television producer with a proven track record as a movie marketing strategist, Anusha is making his debut as a professional film producer unveiling his production banner ‘ANUSHA SANJEEWA EDIRIMUNI MOVIES’ giving the local audiences new hope

‘Apata Saduna Ape Lokaya’ now in theatres

The newest movie ‘Apata Saduna Ape Lokaya’ produced by veteran Sunil T. Fernando is now being screened in theatres islandwide. The 72nd movie pro

Remembering Ven. S. Mahinda Thera

The 70th death anniversary of distinguished wordsmith Tibet national Ven. S. Mahinda Thera falls tomorrow, March 16. The Ven. Thera played a major role in promoting Sinhala literature since he arrived in Sri Lanka as an 11- year-old in 1911 an

HSBC CFW Fashion in a New Environment in 2021

Heralding the new season in fashion, Founder and Managing Director of Colombo Fashion Week, Ajai Vir Singh announced that Circularity in Fashion will be the overriding theme. Now in its 18th year CFW will introduce an important aspect of sustainability which is an urgent need around the world to make Circularity-in-Fashion work. This focus aims to propel the fashion design industry of Sri Lanka to transform itself and create fashion products whic

Finishing School

Finishing schools are educational institutions that teach young individuals social courtesy and upper-class cultural traditions to prepare them for the future and adult life. Etiquette schools

OCEANS IN PERIL plastic pollution and unsustainable fishing practices

WNPS and the High Commission of Canada are pleased to share experts from Ocean Wise – a globally recognized Canadian ocean conservation organization in WNPS’ monthly lecture series. Held every third Thursday of the month, the “Monthly Lectures” are among WNPS’ most popular activities, which give prominent environmental experts centre stage to share their knowledge on a ra

Kala Pola 2021 goes online!

Kala Pola - Sri Lanka’s annual art fair showcasing and promoting visual art – went online for the first time in its 28-year history on srilankanartgallery.com/kalapola on 21st February 2021. The event showcases over 4,000 works by over 200 artists ranging from senior artists to amateur/student artists. Kala Pola has prov

The art of Ola Leaf Writing

Buddha’s teachings were spread as an oral tradition prior to the writing of the Tripitaka. One of the main objectives of writing the Tripitaka (Pali Canon)has been to protect the Dhamma. Codified versions of the Dhamma were written in a way so only those who know the Dhamma could read it accurately. According to historical accounts, events such as the BaminitiyaSaya or the Great Famine led to the writing of the Tripitaka, but this has been subjec

voyeurism and other kinks

When technological advancements increase by the minute, high-tech sophisticated gadgets get smaller by the day. While this may be the epitome of the human genius mindset, voyeurs use this to their benefit by spying on women and children in pri

Chandani’s dream comes true Releases new song after 14 years

Popular songstress Chandani Hettiarachchi has just released her newest song ‘Ma Oba Wenuwen’ after lapse of 14 years. “After 2007 this is my latest single with a new concept,  which has been a lifelong dream of mine to have song with  piano and orchestral music. The song is composed and lyrics written by talented musician Kuma D Silva,” she said. “I am grateful to my very good friend Anu Gunasekera from Brisbane, Australia. She has been helping m

The Vaccination

The hot topic for the past two weeks has been all about the vaccination. At first people were sceptical about getting the jab. All sorts of stories were circulating that there may be some issues after getting jabbed. The younger folks were advised no

Disney’s Asia-themed ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ tackles division

Even as racist attacks on Asian-Americans have risen during the pandemic, Asian cinema is having a moment in Hollywood -- something the stars of Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” say can’t come soon enough. The Mouse House’s lat

The alternate universe of MIYU COMICS

Devanampiyatissa dressed in battle gear, a somewhat sombre alter-ego of the notoriously silly Mahadana Muththa and a slightly unhinged Thoppi Welenda riding away into the night – these alternate universe art instantly throws me back into my childhood recalling the folklore I’ve read from school textbooks or heard in passing from my grandparents.

Women’s Day 2021 Breaking barriers

Breaking barriers is a challenge for every woman. Today more women are involved in many professions ranging from architecture to wildlife conservation among others. In view of Women’s Day, we spoke to a few women game changers in varying fields who shared their experiences while giving a few words of advice to women who aspire to make a change in their respective fields.

‘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