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‘I was able to see qualities in her that I did not see from a distance’ 

Author of ‘Chandrika’ Tharindu Thotawatte on getting to know CBK Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga’s (CBK’s) biography Chandrika was launched at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo recently. Following the launch of the book, there has been a…

‘Funny Boy’ Director Deepa Mehta in Colombo to Join EQUAL GROUND’s Abhimani Queer Film Festival 

“EQUAL GROUND,” together with the Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka, is pleased to announce that world-renowned filmmaker, Deepa Mehta, will be joining the launch of the Abhimani Queer Film Festival, with her critically acclaimed film Funny Boy.  The multiple…

‘I Am Belmaya’ 

The Sri Lankan premiere of the new feature documentary I Am Belmaya, directed by Sue Carpenter, was held at Barefoot Colombo on 19 February 2022.  The documentary I Am Belmaya is an incredibly inspirational piece of cinema, set in Nepal…

Buddhi drops ‘The Legend of Jim Brown’

Available for purchase and streaming on the Audius platform today onwards By Sarah Hannan This year seems to be the year of legendary album releases, especially for Sri Lankan musicians who are taking the world music scene by storm. Even…

Talking weddings and marriage with Nelum Haththella

By Jennifer Anandanayagam   It’s always refreshing to speak with someone who isn’t afraid to swim against the tide. It’s also pleasant when conversation flows to topics you didn’t really think you’d discuss. From discussing the wedding industry in Sri Lanka…

Migara Silva on his first original release ‘හීනයක්’ 

Migara Silva is quite literally the new kid on the block with his first-ever original track හීනයක් being released today (18), together with an incredible music video – available for streaming on YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify.  Vocals and melody…

Capturing the essence of village life 

Dhanuka Kumaratunga on mobile photography and his latest book  Dhanuka Kumaratunga is a man of many talents – he has tried his hand at photography, writing lyrics, graphic designing, and has found that he excels in all of them. During…

When CSI and computers collide 

A chat on forensic computing with Ranul Thantilage In this ever-changing world in which we live, the way we commit crimes and leave behind trails of evidence is also ever-changing. We’ve all heard about cybercrimes;  it’s fairly self-explanatory – a…

A beauty with a purpose 

Evanjelin Elchmanar on her visit to Sri Lanka, the upcoming pageant, and more She’s the beauty, she’s the brains, she’s Miss International UK. Born in France to Sri Lankan parents, Evanjelin Elchmanar moved to the UK and is now a…

Coconut Miracle: celebrating the bountiful Sri Lankan coconut

Sri Lanka is truly a land of island bounty, and yes, there is a pun intended there, because chief among our island bounty is the humble coconut. As Sri Lankans, we tend to use coconut for, well, everything we can.…