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May. 09 , By Rihaab Mowlana

Final Bow for Tommiya: Indu Dharmasena’s Beloved Village Boy Returns One Last Time

After more than three decades on stage, Tommiya is taking his final bow. Indu Dharmasena, who both directs and stars in the production, returns as the wide-eyed village boy navigating Colombo’s chaos in what will be the last play in the much-loved series. “Tommiya feels like my alter ego, so slipping back into the character comes naturally,” says Indu. “It’s like coming home.” First conceived to entertain his cousins, Tommiya has since become a S

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May. 28 ,

TSC - Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding

Stale bread is a gift. It provides for an opportunity to make the best of bread puddings - be it sweet or savoury. The unique yet delicious thing

May. 28 ,

Lunch Promo at Palmyrah

The Palmyrah restaurant, reputed for its impeccable traditional Sri Lankan cuisine was recently re-launched after a full renovation and

May. 27 ,

The Commons Celebrates 10!

Billed as Colombo’s cosy hangout, The Commons Coffee House recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Long been the venue of choice for

May. 26 ,

Fruitcake

‘Fruitcake’ presented by Methodist College and directed by Ruvin de Silva will be held on the 29th and 30th of May at the British auditorium.

May. 26 ,

Concert by CMSC

The Chamber Music Society of Colombo, sponsored by Fairway Holdings in association with the Goethe Institut will present a rare treat for

May. 26 ,

Double Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

So culinary savants, our cookie expedition comes to an end this week but not without another gastronomical masterpiece. This week I do not

May. 22 ,

Amazing Colombo Romp 2015

Amazing Adventures proudly presents Amazing Colombo Romp 2015 for the 3rd time in Sri Lanka. Part treasure-hunt, part Amazing Race,

May. 22 ,

Gourmet Sunday Brunch

‘Variety they say is the spice of life’ and the Gourmet Sunday Brunch at the Latitude of Taj Samudra, Colombo certainly epitomizes it.

May. 21 ,

New options at Eat Right

Colombo’s fastest growing health food delivery, Eat Right recently added brand new healthy meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner on

May. 20 ,

The Ideal Female Politician

Sri Lankan women today are facing an interesting conundrum: they enjoy more rights than before but yet there seems to a glass ceiling of

May. 19 ,

TSC - Homemade Buttermilk

When I initially started cooking, I had to do a lot of research on recipes. I soon discovered that there were a lot of foods that call for a good

May. 19 ,

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

Our cookie adventures continue, this time the delectable subject is found by the innocent culinary adventurer in a much different form than

May. 15 ,

Fruitcake

The peculiarly titled ‘Fruitcake’ is an upcoming production by Methodist College directed by Ruvin de Silva. The play takes place in a female

May. 13 ,

Harpo's Pizza, Nugegoda

Who doesn’t love pizza? I mean, it really is one of the most popular and most consumed in terms of comfort food, and Harpo’s Pizza has been

May. 12 ,

Lantern Making Workshop!

Join the Power Of Play team this Friday, 15th May, for a hands on, creative ‘Build your own lantern’ workshop in commemoration of Vesak

May. 12 ,

Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Well nothing beats a tasty cookie on any day, rain or shine. The instantaneous delight one can receive in its carefully sized portions will not

May. 11 ,

TSC - Chocolate Mint Cookies

Whenever I need some chocolate mint relief and the refrigerator is empty of any After Eight, I resort to my Chocolate Shortbread Cookie

May. 11 ,

Power of Play launches website

Power of Play passed yet another milestone with the launch of its fully featured website http://www.powerofplay.lk. The new site has extensive

May. 08 ,

Amazing Colombo Romp 2015

Land Rover #Readytodiscover Amazing Colombo Romp 24th May 2015: so you think you know Colombo! Part treasure hunt, part Amazing

May. 06 ,

Golden Dragon, Taj Samudra

Chinese cuisine has always been a favourite in Sri Lanka, and Golden Dragon at the Taj Samudra has been serving up delicious Szechuan

May. 06 ,

Shakespeare Lives

The British Council recently announced Shakespeare Lives, an unprecedented global programme of events and activities celebrating

May. 05 ,

TSC - Garlic Roasted Potatoes

The past month has been all about slow cook food. There is something indescribably homely about roasted food. There is a harmonious

May. 05 ,

Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Biscuits

In terms of culinary choices in Colombo we are indeed spoilt by the excess and variety. But I'm afraid when I'm in the mood for a good cookie

May. 05 ,

Cellscapes by Shaanea Mendis

Shaanea Amantha Mendis D’Silva is a Sri Lankan born artist currently based in Mumbai, India. After completing her primary and secondary

Apr. 30 ,

Mercedes-Benz Pageant 2015

Sri Lanka’s most exclusive family gathering – The Mercedes-Benz Pageant is yet again happening this year at the BMICH on 2nd May 2015.

Apr. 30 ,

Spa Ceylon Concept Store at ODEL

Spa Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s premier spa and lifestyle brand has just opened an expanded new store at the popular ODEL department store at

Apr. 30 ,

Remembering Bunchi the fighter!

Bunchi, did not give up. Initially diagnosed with a kidney failure the vet believed that she couldn't be saved. But after much persuasion from

Apr. 29 ,

TSC - Baked Chicken & Veggies

When long weekends are averted, Sunday nights are a gloom. There is a lot of rushing around in preparation for the upcoming hectic week.

Apr. 29 ,

Barista Lavazza opens in Mount!

Industry leader in the café culture in Sri Lanka Barista Lavazza recently opened doors to their latest outlet in the budding tourist hotspot of

Apr. 28 ,

Recipe: Passion Fruit Wonders

Cupcakes indeed are the next best creation since sliced bread, as the saying goes. Encased in that perfect sized deliciousness, it exposes

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