Interviews
Vismaya Hindu Wedding Planners
Vismaya is an event management company which specialises in conducting Hindu weddings.
Behind the scenes..
“Once upon a time…” it starts and it will end with a “Happily Ever After”. But did you ever realize that behind each
The Topic of Interracial Marriage
Exogamy or marrying outside one’s social group has become a common practice in today’s social context. While it is now legal in most
An Imperfection
An Imperfection, a feature film made by a Sri Lankan director named Rasanga Weerasinghe who is currently based in Canada, will be
Fantasy vs. Reality
Deep within your mind there is a door. A door that separates your fantasy from reality. Your fantasy is a blissful world and it consumes you, or
Why You're Late!
Sri Lankans have a habit of being chronically late. Actually, scratch that. We prefer the term “fashionably” late. Because let's fa
'Les Miserablés' this October!
The Workshop Players are back yet again with another classical theatre production to be staged in October. The theatre company needs
Intnl Participants at Cinnamon Colomboscope
The Rio Hotel was buzzing with activity as we dropped by to catch up with the international exhibition participants of Cinnamon
Chandika & Yasangi
Planning a traditional Kandyan wedding is a difficult affair. With so many customs and traditions governing the ceremony, how does one pay
The Perfect Place
You’ve just got engaged and one of the first things you think about is where you want to have your wedding reception. Finding the perfect
The Musicmatters Festival 2015
Pictured here are scenes from the Musicmatters Festival 2015 which was held last weekend.
Youth trends going too far?
Youth trends often take many twists and turns with influential sources like social media. Out of the many topics that we usually come across,
Think like a man?
According to the wise words of “Bic” (for an advert to commemorate - wait for it - Women's Day), us women should “Look like a
I Dream of Water by Nadia Haji Omar
On August 20 Nadia Haji Omar presents her first solo show at Saskia Fernando Gallery after working with the gallery since 2010. Haji Omar
Semi Finalists of TNL Onstage
TNL Onstage, Sri Lanka’s largest platform for budding musicians’ is currently underway and still going strong in its 15th season.
TNL Onstage Season 15: Prel Rounds 2 & 3
TNL Onstage Season 15 Preliminary Round Two was held at Boardwalk, Waters Edge on the 1st of August 2015. Contestants who performed
Participants of Cinnamon Colomboscope
As Colombo’s biggest multidisciplinary festival “Cinnamon Colomboscope 2015” draws closer, the excitement surrounding the event i
Voting for the first time..
The upcoming general election has become the hottest topic in the island. Among the many voters, a greater percentage consists of the first-
Reasons You're Skipping Gym
We've all gotten ourselves gym memberships at some point in our lives. And, so as to make sure everyone and their mother are aware of it,
Who's behind Cinnamon Colomboscope?
Colombo’s biggest multidisciplinary arts festival “Cinnamon Colomboscope 2015” is all set to commence its third edition this Augu
Teenagers and Body Image
Body image is a person’s inner conception of his or her own appearance. Teenagers today spend quite some time in front of a mirror to see if
Chatting with Shuaib Jabbar
For those who have heard Shuaib Jabbar sing, it’s easy to understand why he’s well known and loved in the music industry. Senior Deputy
Reality TV and Youth
Reality TV shows have conquered the small screen with their various approaches to attract the youth. Following the trends of internationally
'Villa' at ICES
The mention of the nation of Chile, for most Sri Lankans with an interest in the arts, likely conjures images of the great poet Pablo Neruda,
Cinnamon Colomboscope 2015
Following a successful first edition in 2013 focusing on the theme “Identities”, followed by “Making History” in 2014, Colo
Girls Like Us by Annette Fernando
London-based artist Annette Fernando (1991) will showcase her work ‘Girls Like Us’ at the Rv8y Stvdio Gvll3ry in Colombo from the 14th
Meet the cast of 'The Irish Curse'
A group of Irish-American guys are in crisis. They meet every Wednesday night at a church basement to discuss on some personal issues.
Elevator Behaviour
Elevator rides involve many seconds of unadulterated awkward. Every single glorious second you spend in an elevator will, without a doubt,
Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2016
After a three year hiatus, the Galle Literary Festival is back. The five day festival said to kick off on the 13th of January 2016, would be
TNL Onstage Season 15: Prel Round 1
The first preliminary round for TNL Onstage Season 15 was held on Friday the 24th of July at Boardwalk, Water's Edge.