Buddhi bags 2nd Lifetime Award

Buddhadasa Galappatty bagged his second Lifetime Achievement Award ’Naatya Keerthi’ for his 50-year contribution t

Silenced

Thanks to the intermittent Corona-sponsored holidays, a term coined by a dear friend, I have had the good fortune of indulging in the East Asian Cinema. East Asia is one of the five regions of the Asian Continent and the countries belonging to this section of the world are China, Mongolia, North and South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau. Over the recent years, we’ve witnessed a surge in the East Asian film industry and in the span of a

to help artistes & technicians Initiate appropiate mechanism: Chandika

Award-winning actor Chandika Nanayakkara said immediate initiatives must be taken to help professionals belonging to every sector in the country’s entertainment sphere which has been severely hit by the new coronavirus crisis.

Making Ends Meet

Covid-19 has caused hard times to many. Many people have either lost their jobs or taken salary cuts, which makes it even more difficult to settle monthly utility bills, pay off bank loans and credit cards, leasing charges etc. On top of this mon

Olivia pays tribute To longtime friend John Travolta’s ’beautiful’ wife Kelly Preston

Olivia Newton-John has spoken about her unbreakable bond with her ’dear friend’ John Travolta, more than four decades after they starred together in Grease. The 72-year-old revealed on Wednesday that it wasn’t just their time on screen w

Power Rangers return....

The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers are coming back to both the big and small screen through a new deal with Entertainment One. The company has brought in Jonathan Entwistle to develop and direct the projects in both formats,

DISH IT OUT Savindri Perera

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Sav takes our Q&A! Of food blog “Bread, Broth & Brieyond” and home cake business “Mad Batter by Sav” - Savindri Perera (@savisquishles) has singlehandedly taught most of us (this w

Bean, marinated tofu & broccoli salad

This salad is perfect for a packed lunch and the marinade really dresses the tofu up for the party.

Hilarious treats from a quirky Compendium…

Who was Gordon Bennett? Why do aeroplane blinds have to be up for landing and take-off? And should the milk or the tea go in first? These and other questions are answered in an intriguing new book from the researchers behind the popular BBC quiz show QI...

Indian star on sticky wicket over Sri Lanka legend’s biopic

An Indian film star is at the centre of a political storm after agreeing to play the lead in a biopic of Sri Lanka’s legendary cricket spinner and national hero Muttiah Muralitharan. Vijay Sethupathi i

Handwritten note from Diana denying claims......

A handwritten note from Diana, Princess of Wales, that would exonerate the BBC from claims it had manipulated her into giving a now infamous TV interview, has gone missing. According to BB

Battling Breast Cancer

Resilient is one word I would use to describe Natalie Soysa when she talks about her journey battling breast cancer. Diag

Pleasant decor

Creating the right harmony and happiness in a home is not an easy task unless the immediate environment and the surroundi

Anula no more

Ananda Fonseka bids farewell

Well-known photographer, actor and director Ananda Fonseka passed away recently and his funeral took place at the Borella

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