Randunu Kaushalya on his journey as a singer By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya In today’s world, age is not a barrier to kick-starting the journey towards achieving one’s dreams, and social media platforms in particular make it easier for young creators…
Celebrating the vibrant Ena de Silva
Aluwihare Heritage Centre exhibits the artist’s work at the Barefoot Loft Gallery By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Sri Lankan textiles have a uniqueness and diversity to them that has been cultivated over time by a number of iconic artists and practitioners,…
Redefining luxury through craftsmanship
Colombo Fashion Week to hold special edition at Galle Face Hotel on 17 November By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya The Luxury Edition by Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) will showcase Sri Lanka’s craftsmanship and design products at Galle Face Hotel on 17…
‘Vihanga Premaya’ wins award for ‘Best Artistic Contribution’
Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s movie about child trafficking receives recognition at Tokyo International Film Festival By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s Vihanga Premaya or Peacock Lament won the award for “Best Artistic Contribution” at the Tokyo International Film Festival held from 24…
US Embassy Colombo gets a sustainable and futuristic revamp
The new building on the 5.6-acre site has sustainability at its core By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya The US Embassy in Colombo has been given an upgrade that is modern and at times even futuristic, while also giving the arts a…
Maia Cheese opens flagship store at Cinnamon Lakeside
By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Over the years, Maia Cheese has gained popularity in Sri Lanka as a handmade artisanal cheese brand that offers a wide range of products, and much to the delight of cheese aficionados, the brand recently opened…
‘Insta-Hockney’ makes a splash as art meets tech
Hyperglade teams up with Bilaal Raji Saheed to present a collection of art and corresponding NFTs By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Last week, the Hatch Works auditorium was a splash of colour and technology, as artist Bilaal Raji Saheed teamed up…
Salman Rushdie loses sight in one eye after August attack
Author Salman Rushdie, who was attacked in New York in August, has suffered “profound” wounds, including the loss of sight in one eye, his agent Andrew Wylie has stated. “He had three serious wounds in his neck. One hand is…
Sri Lanka to host Miss Tourism World
Tourism industry expected to get much-needed boost Tourism in Sri Lanka is bound to see a boost with the recent announcement that the country has secured the bid to host the Miss Tourism World pageant this year, having competed with…
Back to Earth makes corporate gifts sustainable
By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Back to Earth has given corporate gifts a sustainable twist, with products like pens, pencils, notebooks, pen-drives, and pencil holders using discarded or recycled items like cinnamon wood. These products have a story behind them too…
