Singer, songwriter, and composer Nihal Nelson passed away at the age of 76 yesterday (13), and the music industry is paying tribute to the veteran singer who has made a huge impact on the local music scene. Nihal Nelson, who…
Breaking the silence on women’s rights through film
The Centre for Media and Information Literacy holds workshops for young female filmmakers in Jaffna and Batticaloa The Centre for Media and Information Literacy (CMIL) recently conducted two mobile short film training programmes in Jaffna and Batticaloa to develop the…
Dutch Hospital lights up for Christmas
The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct in Colombo is ready for the season, and its tree lighting ceremony was held on Monday, 5 December, officiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Also present were First Lady Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe, Sri Lanka Institute of…
Sandya Eknaligoda among BBC 100 Women this year
Human rights activist Sandya Eknaligoda is among BBC’s 100 Women 2022, recognised among individuals such as the European Commission’s first female President Ursula von der Leyen, Yemeni lawyer Maeen Al-Obaidi, and Russian journalist Taisia Bekbulatova. “I am a woman who…
Say no together
Collaborative effort against gender-based violence ongoing at Independence Arcade In an effort to raise awareness about gender-based violence in Sri Lanka, a collaborative effort is being made in the form of a 10-day exhibition titled “Say No Together” that is…
Evanjelin Francia Elchmanar of SL heritage to represent UK at Miss International in Japan
Evanjelin Francia Elchmanar, born to Sri Lankan parents in Paris, is the current Miss International United Kingdom 2021/2022 and former Miss Teen Great Britain 2017/2018 and will be representing the UK at the 60th Miss International beauty pageant to be…
Sky Gallery opens
A permanent exhibition for the Fareed Uduman collection Nestled high amidst the treetops of Kirula Road, Colombo 5, Sky Gallery of the Fareed Uduman Art Forum showcases his entire range of paintings, cartoons, and poems. This will be a unique…
Shangri-La Colombo unveils a world of enchanting tropical wonders
Kicks off festive season with ceremonial Christmas tree lighting Shangri-La Colombo launched a season of festive celebrations with the annual ceremonial Christmas tree lighting on Tuesday (29). The hotel invited guests to step into a world of enchanted tropical wonders…
Sri Lanka’s diabetes epidemic
By Dr. Dineshani Hettiarachchi As we have approached the end of Diabetes Awareness Month, The Sunday Morning Brunch spoke to Prof. Prasad Katulanda, a pioneer in diabetes research in Sri Lanka as well as internationally. He is a Consultant Endocrinologist…
Flamingo House gets in the Christmas spirit
Flamingo House recently treated guests and invitees to a night of seasonal cocktails, festive decor, and Christmas carols, ushering in the season with delectable canapés, treats, drinks, and wine. The food and beverages, which were a highlight that night, were…
