www.Lotuspond.lk launched

Sri Lanka today launched the official website of its newly built performing arts theater which is named as Nelum Pokuna – Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
Official website of the theater goes as www.lotuspond.lk.
The launch of the website took place at the Temple Trees.
The theater which is located in the city of Colombo is expected to be launched [...]

Auction of Maps & Prints

By Royston Ellis

Collecting maps and prints of the past has been a passion of mine since as a child I discovered maps of the world showing several countries coloured pink, signifying the spread of the British Empire. However, it was not just the colouring that attracted me; I became fascinated [...]

Bollywood`s fresh face Sonakshi on Lanka tour

Colombo: Newbie Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has flown down to Sri Lanka on a four-day visit to film a documentary and do a magazine photoshoot.
 The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau said that the 24-year-old actress will do a photoshoot at the world heritage site Sigiriya for the European life style magazine L`Officiel and later do [...]

Top surfers from across the globe to ride Arugam Bay Waves

Nearly 96 top surfers from across the globe will take part in the upcoming surfing competition in Arugam Bay, which is turning out to be a world famous surfing destination.
The “Sri Lankan Airlines Pro Surf 2011” competition organized by the “Australian Surf Professionals” will see competitors from 19 countries in action, spanning Argentina, Peru, USA [...]

A Sri Lankan Naval officer makes Cinema debut with “GAMANI”

A Sri Lankan Naval Officer has produced a film based on a tragic event which has taken place in the village of Gonagala in the Ampara District in the year 1999.
The story revolves around how the terrorist entered the village and massacred 57 men, women and children despite the existence of home guards who were [...]

A 62 year old Sri Lankan design teacher gains fame in Australia

A 62-YEAR-OLD Sri Lankan design teacher is not your average TV cult hero.
But MasterChef’s Kumar Periera finds himself struggling with the after-effects of his newfound fame after getting the chop in last night’s terrine challenge.
“It’s the recognition,” Periera told news.com.au. “You’re kind of suddenly vulnerable and exposed.
“I really can’t go anywhere and being the colour [...]

British singer in Colombo

British singer Leo Sayer who has 20 worldwide top 10 hits under his belt is currently in Sri Lanka and will perform at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday night.
Performing alongside his original band from the 70’s, Leo Sayer is expected to sing his mega-selling hits such as the “When I Need You”, “You Make [...]

Lack of a Cinema Archive is a major hindrance to the local Cinema: Lester

Acclaimed film director, screen writer and film producer Lester James Peries says, lack of a “National Cinema Archive” is a major problem the local Cinema industry is facing today.
Peries who has produced over two dozens of films said, due to unavailability of proper archival facilities in the country, the “master negative” of his award winning [...]

A Naval Commander becomes a “Reality Star”

Sri Lanka on Sunday witnessed some of the top singing talents of the country’s security forces competing to become the first ever reality star chosen out of the three armed forces.
The event titled “Ranaviru Real Star” was the first of its kind to be held in the country providing an opportunity to a large number [...]

Kohona likes, Spice Market, Sunrasa and Megu

Dr. Palitha Kohona, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the UN Speaking to the New York’s Eater.com recently have shared his views about Sri Lankan food and the specialties of the Lankan cuisine.
Here we reproduced a part of the interview the Eater.com had with Dr. Kohona, who is currently based in New York.
Have you been able to [...]