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Centrestage shines spotlight on young talent

Giving young talent a much-deserved platform in the country is Centrestage, a teen and youth talent contest organised by Chokolaate magazine, and the 2022 finals took place at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo on 25 November. The night was one…

Six contemporary artists’ work featured at ‘Hexa’

Three-day exhibition held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery Hexa, a visual art exhibition that featured the work of six contemporary Sri Lankan artists, was held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery from 25 to 27 November. The artists showcasing…

Will fact and fiction blur in the latest season of ‘The Crown’?

By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya Netflix series The Crown will undoubtedly gain more attention this year, as its fifth season, to be released today (9), comes just months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, after which the throne passed to…

‘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…

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…

Jaffna Queer Festival 

By Dimithri Wijesinghe   Following its first edition last November, Jaffna Queer Festival (JQF) returns this year with a focus on queer ecology. This second edition is to be held from 21-30 October 2022 at Kälam, 50 Kandy Road, Jaffna and…

‘Ballet is a momentary art – for the here and now’

Ballerina Oxana Karnovich on ballet and Sri Lanka By Naveed Rozais The world of ballet is innately mysterious to us, from the graceful poses that look so difficult to maintain, to the world of professional ballet and all that entails.…

Sri Lanka has established an excellent community mediation model

In conversation with Team Leader of SEDR project in Sri Lanka “The World Justice Forum (WJF) held every three years is the premier international event for the rule of law, convening hundreds of government, civil society and private sector leaders,…

A stepping stone for sustainable businesses

The Founders Showcase celebrates entrepreneurship in honour of World Youth Day The Founder Showcase celebrates young people who are making a real contribution in the realm of entrepreneurship. If you have an amazing and authentic business idea, then consider applying…

Keeping a book’s sanctity intact in a world of movie adaptations

Since its release on streaming platform Netflix on 15 July, the movie adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion has received a lot of criticism online and currently has a 5.6 out of 10 rating on IMDB. People were quick to compare…