Aaron Carter, known for tracks like I Want Candy and That’s How I Beat Shaq, and who is also Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter’s brother, was found dead at the age of 34 last Saturday (5), and Hollywood is paying…
65th State Literary Awards recognises the best Sri Lankan writers
The State Literary Awards 2022 event was held recently, recognising the best in Sri Lankan literature at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The ceremony took place on 28 October,…
Hotel Suisse Kandy celebrates Halloween
Sri Lanka isn’t skimping on Halloween celebrations this year, and Hotel Suisse Kandy was no exception, as it held one of the biggest celebrations in Kandy, with evening chills and thrills for guests of all ages. On 29 October, Hotel…
‘Return of Nora’ takes the stage for first time on Friday
Taking the stage for the first time on 4 November is Boniki Gedara 2 (Return of Nora), which is the Sinhala adaptation of Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House Part 2. The play will be staged at Elphinstone Theatre at 3.30…
‘Tutariyei Master’ launched in New Zealand
First Sinhala-language book to be launched in NZ Jayantha Samarasekera is a Sri Lankan writer now living in New Zealand, and his collection of short stories and poems titled Tutariyei Master is the first book written in Sinhala to be…
Nishi Ranathunga crowned Mrs. Woman of the Universe for New Zealand
NZSL Dance Studio Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Dance Instructor Nishi Ranathunga has been crowned Mrs. Woman of the Universe New Zealand 2022, making her eligible to represent New Zealand at the Mrs. Universe pageant. She took part in the competition…
Cheers to Oktoberfest at Hilton
As always, Hilton Colombo Oktoberfest is proving to be a smashing success. The annual Oktoberfest has attracted a relaxed, good-humoured, and a young crowd, despite the almost continuously wet and cold weather. As we walked in, we were greeted by…
Make memories at Mövenpick
Indulge in staycations to remember with ‘Mövenpick Getaways’ By Marianne David Making memories right here in the city has never been more appealing and effortless, with Mövenpick Colombo offering a host of experiences and spaces for guests to indulge and…
Colombo’s eeriest places to be for Halloween
A look at spooky Halloween events taking place over the weekend Colombo’s vibrant nightlife ensures the weekend doesn’t slip away without great entertainment and attractive deals, but this weekend, it is turning up the eerie ahead of Halloween, which falls…
Wild Sri Lanka invites photographers to showcase their best work
Wild Sri Lanka, a group dedicated to all those who love and respect nature and wildlife photography, invites wildlife photographers to submit their best entries for the Wild Sri Lanka Photographer of the Year competition. This is the third year…
