Text and pic by Harsha Udayakantha Peiris Malaka Dewapriya a young cinematographer with a determined  mission  towards a cinema with  a richer conception  to uplift the social bases of the communities has launched fieldwork for his first  feature on  silver screen for the local and international audience, namely, ‘Bahuchithavadiya’  which narrate...

Effects first major move to become a self-made entrepreneur; his new venture N Capital acquires 70% stake Aspires to make iconic 35-room resort luxurious with Rs. 500 m investment to add 50 more rooms under a new wing and plush refurbishment Says deep south will be centre of economic, tourism and recreation boom with air ...

Last year when I got the opportunity of attending the summer programme at Harvard, one of the sessions that really got my attention was a session titled ‘Corporate Athleticism’. Coming back to Sri Lanka I was eager to bring to life this new theory called ‘Corporate Athleticism,’ which in actual fact was practiced by many ...

By Cheranka Mendis Construction work for the 350 metre iconic Lotus Tower commenced yesterday following the foundation laying ceremony at the auspicious time of 10:28 a.m. The tower, which will be the tallest tower in South Asia, is located down D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, overlooking the Beira Lake and is budgeted at an estimated cost of ...

MUMBAI (Reuters): The India test side’s continued freefall in Australia has infuriated the media and angered fans back home but advertisers and broadcasters are refusing to give up on cricket, given a lack of alternatives and the fickleness of local supporters. Since the euphoria of a 2011 World Cup victory on home soil in April, ...

Kenyan Laban Moiben and Netsanet Abeyo of Ethiopia yesterday respectively won the men’s and women’s contest in the 9th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, rated Asia’s most valuable. A record 2,475 Indian and global athletes including Sri Lanka’s Rueina Deepani and Indika Ratnayake vied for the popular event, which has received IIAF Gold label status. However, ...

Asia Digital Entertainment formally commenced operations on its cinematic production, Vaishnavee, at a special muhurath ceremony. The movie is the first ever Sri Lankan production that will be filmed with the use of the world’s most advanced digital camera, the Red Epic. Directed by Sumitra Peries and based on a story by Dr. Lester James Peries, Vaishnavee is ...

A story of how advertising has changed from when Chairman and CEO of Bates Strategic Alliance Nimal Gunewardena first started to work in the industry over 35 years ago, and what those changes mean for advertisers today – both marketers and agencies. Gunewardena affirms that we need to move from pure broadcast advertising to looking ...

Ministry of Crab is the first restaurant in Sri Lanka dedicated to serving export quality Sri Lankan crabs, as well as the island’s best seafood, locally. Co-owned by Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Dharshan Munidasa, the restaurant is housed inside the newly opened 400 year old Dutch Hospital, in Colombo Fort. The best of Sri Lanka’s ...

Seylan Bank recently re-defined the concept of savings, in an initiative hitherto not seen in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial services industry, by literally ‘dropping’ Rs. 1 million from the skies and parallely supported by a door-to-door campaign. On Saturday 22 October helicopters hovered over different parts of Sri Lanka and dropped thousands of coupons ...

By Marianne David The perfect place to have a wild and wonderful time while wallowing in the lap of luxury, Elephant Corridor is a paradise of pleasure and pampering. Offering complete privacy given its secluded location in the heart of the jungle and guaranteed to satisfy the most demanding guest, the hotel is a sight ...

After seven successive and successful forums, the Accounting Forum 2011, organised by the Accountancy Students’ Association University of Kelaniya (ASAK), is to be held for the eighth consecutive time on 8 December at Ceylon Intercontinental Hotel Colombo from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Accounting Forum 2011 is an annual event organised at a grand level, ...

The best way to make the benefits of ICT to reach all the people, especially the disadvantaged as envisaged by the President is to develop local e-content talent, said President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga. The Presidential Secretary said so while participating as the Guest of Honour at the e-Swabhimani Awards 2011 held in Colombo recently. Speaking ...

A 17 member business delegation from of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) led by Chamber President Asoka Hettigoda, met the President of Viet Nam Truong Tan Sang at the Presidential Palace during their visit to Viet Nam from 13-18 November. Hettigoda explained to Truong Tan Sang the current economic conditions, improved ...

Offering epic safari adventures, Chaaya Wild transcends expectations and enthrals nature enthusiastsBy Marianne David If there’s one message that Yala reinforces, it’s the fact Sri Lanka is so abundantly blessed – a miracle in many ways. Despite its rising position as a hotspot for leopards being temporarily halted in its tracks during the latter stages ...

By Chamitha Kuruppu The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna claims spending Rs. 265 billion on an 11-day extravaganza is intolerable for an economically ailing country like Sri Lanka. Addressing a media briefing the JVP warned that the aftermath of hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games would not be rosy as the Rajapaksa administration predicts According to JVP Propaganda ...

Sri Lankans artistes signed under major labels Sony and Universal MusicBy Cheranka Mendis The Sherifs are the new wave of Euromerican influenced Asian singers, songwriters and producers. Made up of Azlan Sheriff and Dirk James, they are the only Sri Lankan born producers/artists to have produced an album scheduled for release under major labels Sony ...

The Ceylon Continental Hotel recently hosted the very popular Continental Weddings Exhibition. One of the highlights of this exhibition was the raffle draw that allowed a lucky couple to win an all paid for dream wedding.   Ceylon Continental Director Sales and Marketing Harsha Samaranayake (centre) draws a winner watched by Amaya Resorts and Spas ...

Lives by the quote “Live to eat! Life is cooking” Chef Carlos Gomez Melendez is a true Latin American in “every sense” . You will hear him miles away” loud and full life” with a zest to produce the finest culinary pieces that can even impress the greatest dignitaries such as US Presidents Barak Obama ...

I still remember the thoughts that crossed my mind on the day that Harvard University announced the top 50 candidates for the 2011 Global Leaders in Development forum. The excitement was high, but then again the commitment to me personally in Sri Lanka made it a catch 22 decision. The decision was tougher, given that ...

Mission 1 was a record-breaker, mission two promises more; Ranaviru Real Star, one of the most watched reality shows in Sri Lanka highlighting the hidden talents of our armed forces personnel, commenced operations with the highly-anticipated Mission 2. Ranaviru Real Star was developed on a concept given by Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and is organised ...

Bollywood cinema’s latest female sensation Ms.Sonakshi Sinha arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday via Sri Lankan Airlines UL 142 at 5.44 a.m. from Mumbai –India for a four- day special promotional assignment in the country. The Bollywood beauty was given a very warm reception on arrival at the BIA, with a traditional welcome dance and greeted ...

Text & Pic by : Ruzaik Farook The Past Prefects’ Association of Zahira College, Colombo will organize “Zahira Super 16 Soccer 7’s” for the seventh consecutive year on Saturday, 22nd October 2011 from 8.00 am onwards at Zahira College Grounds, Maradana, Colombo. This is an inter school invitation seven a side football tournament approved by ...

The very idea of espying leopard on the legendary Leopard Rock in the twilight of an evening while sipping a sundowner, or seeing herds of elephant majestically winding their way on their endless journeys, all very up close and personal; all the while, enjoying the sights and sounds of the jungle in the wild, seated ...

Asia’s Dream Employer – Best Large Company to Work for SUNTEL was honoured by the ‘Asia’s Dream Employer Award – Best Large Organisation to Work For’ at the Asia Leadership Awards 2011 held in Dubai last week. Suntel Director Human Resources Sanjiv Wijayasinghe (second from left) and Kalum Disnaka Head, Human Resources with the  awards ...

Lowe LDB emerged triumphant at ‘Cricads’ the inter-advertising agency cricket tournament which was presented for the second consecutive year by TV Derana and FM Derana. Twenty four of Sri Lanka’s top advertising agency teams vied with each other for victory at the P. Saravanamuttu Grounds on Saturday 1st October. Lowe LDB remained unbeaten throughout the ...

Two-day exhibition will grant a lucky bride and groom the prize of a lifetimeOn the 1 and 2 October, Ceylon Continental Hotel will host a Wedding Exhibition showcasing new trends, well-known leading suppliers and the latest wedding ideas and inspirations at the recently renovated Sapphire Ballroom. It is the first time in Sri Lanka that ...

Sri Lanka’s flagship telecommunications service provider, Dialog Axiata, in collaboration with Starhub, a fully integrated operator in Singapore, now offers customized international connectivity solutions to customers. The partnership is focused on delivering the lowest cost connectivity solutions with strict service levels between Sri Lanka and Singapore using each other’s network.
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On 1 and 2 October, Ceylon Continental Hotel will host a Wedding Exhibition showcasing new trends, well known leading suppliers and the latest wedding ideas and inspirations at the recently renovated Sapphire Ballroom. It is the first time in Sri Lanka that a five star hotel is gearing to organize an exhibition of such scale ...

AFP: ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said on Wednesday cricket’s world governing body could discuss India’s opposition to the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) at a high-level meeting next month. The hugely influential India cricket board this week changed its stance on even the partial use of the UDRS, saying the current technology was not ...