As the world marks the 110th International Women’s Day today under the theme ‘Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world’, Daily Mirror Life Impulse spoke to a cross section of distinctive women in the country’s arts a

Discussing topical issues faced by women in the creative sphere, moderator Savithri Rodrigo put the panelists through their paces at the third session of the Cargills International Women’s Day Festival - The Changemakers.

Netflix Inc on Monday landed 35 Academy Award nominations for 16 films, including “Mank” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” leading a pack of streaming services that offered movies at home while th

It is with great excitement that we sit down to write this. Theatre? Now? It seems there are more than a few eager beavers cou

After a hiatus of over six years, Abdul Halik Azeez returns for his second solo exhibition with Saskia Fernando Gallery. In search of the erased histories and forgotten memories that hide under the paved surfaces of the built environment, Azeez

‘Colombo’ is the newest movie to hit screens from Thursday, March 18 in the EAP circuit marking the entry of a new producer - Anusha Sanjeewa Edirimuni – who is no stranger to the showbiz world. The renowned television producer with a proven t

The newest movie ‘Apata Saduna Ape Lokaya’ produced by veteran Sunil T. Fernando is now being screened in theatres islandwide. The 72nd movie pro

The 70th death anniversary of distinguished wordsmith Tibet national Ven. S. Mahinda Thera falls tomorrow, March 16. The Ven. Thera played a major role in promoting Sinhala literature since he arrived in Sri Lanka as an 11- year-old in 1911 an

Heralding the new season in fashion, Founder and Managing Director of Colombo Fashion Week, Ajai Vir Singh announced that Circularity in Fashion will be the overriding theme. Now in its 18th year CFW will introduce an important aspect of sustainabili

Finishing schools are educational institutions that teach young individuals social courtesy and upper-class cultural traditions to prepare them for the future and adult life. Etiquette schools

WNPS and the High Commission of Canada are pleased to share experts from Ocean Wise – a globally recognized Canadian ocean conservation organization in WNPS’ monthly lecture series. Held every third Thursday of the month, the “Monthly Lectures

Kala Pola - Sri Lanka’s annual art fair showcasing and promoting visual art – went online for the first time in its 28-year history on srilankanartgallery.com/kalapola on 21st February 2021. The event showcases over 4,000 works by over 200 artist

Buddha’s teachings were spread as an oral tradition prior to the writing of the Tripitaka. One of the main objectives of writing the Tripitaka (Pali Canon)has been to protect the Dhamma. Codified versions of the Dhamma were written in a way so only

When technological advancements increase by the minute, high-tech sophisticated gadgets get smaller by the day. While this may be the epitome of the human genius mindset, voyeurs use this to their benefit by spying on women and children in pri

Popular songstress Chandani Hettiarachchi has just released her newest song ‘Ma Oba Wenuwen’ after lapse of 14 years. “After 2007 this is my latest single with a new concept,  which has been a lifelong dream of mine to have song with  piano a

The hot topic for the past two weeks has been all about the vaccination. At first people were sceptical about getting the jab. All sorts of stories were circulating that there may be some issues after getting jabbed. The younger folks were advised

Even as racist attacks on Asian-Americans have risen during the pandemic, Asian cinema is having a moment in Hollywood -- something the stars of Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” say can’t come soon enough. The Mouse House’s lat

Devanampiyatissa dressed in battle gear, a somewhat sombre alter-ego of the notoriously silly Mahadana Muththa and a slightly unhinged Thoppi Welenda riding away into the night – these alternate universe art instantly throws me back into my childho

Breaking barriers is a challenge for every woman. Today more women are involved in many professions ranging from architecture to wildlife conservation among others. In view of Women’s Day, we spoke to a few women game changers in varying fields who

Christy Shelton Fernando’s newest movie ‘Yathra’ (The Voyage) has been chosen to be screened in the main competition section from May 6 to 10 at the 4th Nepal International Film in Kathmandu. The movie will be in the fray with several other fil

The birth centenary of veteran singer C. T. Fernando who revolutionized the Sinhala music scene serving as a bridge between the English and Sinhala audiences, fell recently. The latest edition of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation’s quar

Creating a platform to celebrate International Women’s day, Savithri Rodrigo, the founder and creator of online digital programme Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Taru, from Table by Taru at Lake Lodge to host Cargills International Women’s Da

A new documentary series on the HBO network, “Allen v. Farrow,” paints a damning picture of Oscar-winning director Woody Allen, particularly regarding his alleged sexual abuse of young adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow. Even if the four-part series

Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn have attacked a new HBO documentary that re-examines a decades-old allegation that the Oscar-winning filmmaker molested his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, calling the television series a “hatchet job.” HBO

From being symbols of gang affiliation and protests to being symbols of free expression and thought, the perception of tattoos over the years is a true indication of a ‘glow up’ if any. Sri Lanka has had a budding tattoo culture for a long time

We all want the best for our children, yet what is considered as best is something we all parents and adults often debate about. When it comes to toys, the options are limitless. You are bound to find yourself completely overwhelmed with c

Everything in nature has shape and everything has energy. BioGeometry deals with a very specific kind of relationship between shape and energy

Bolgoda has long served as a vacation hotspot for those seeking a quick getaway from the city of Colombo, and is, unsurprisingly, home to a plethora of properties providing vacation-goers a memorable stay. The newest property on the block,

The Art Center of the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host its first ever show with a Sri Lankan based group – the famed Chitrasena Dance Company in collaboration with Indian dance en

The landscape of a land that was once home to many Sinhalese kings is gradually transforming itself. Kandy, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the venue that witnessed the signing of the Kandyan Convention and various oth