Discussions at the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs on Establishing a National Film School

Preliminary discussions on establishing a National Film School in Sri Lanka were held recently (Jan. 22) under the leadership of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs. The meeting was chaired by the Hon. Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna, Chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs, and was attended by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Mass …

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Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after concert cancellation

International R&B star Ne-Yo has apologised to Sri Lankan fans following the cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a social media post, the singer said he was “looking forward to rocking out” with his Sri Lankan fanbase but was unable to proceed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” He expressed his “deepest apologies” and assured fans that he hopes to …

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Peace or Oppression? The Fraught Symbolism of Sri Lanka’s National Waterlily

To some, it’s a symbol of purity and enlightenment, and to others a reminder of exclusion, persecution and violence The nil manel, or blue waterlily, is the national flower of Sri Lanka: a pale-blue bloom whose Latin names are Nymphaea stellata and Nymphaea nouchali. Its natural habitat is the many lagoons that dot this island-nation, where it grows together with numerous other nymphaeas, in …

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Ruchi Gujjar slaps producer Karan Singh at So Long Valley premiere; videos go viral

A shocking incident came to light from the screening of the film ‘So Long Valley’, which was held on Friday night at the Cinepolis theatre in Mumbai, when model Ruchi Gujjar allegedly slapped the film’s producer with a slipper, causing chaos among attendees. Several videos of the incident have gone viral on social media. In the now-viral videos, Ruchi is …

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Shah Rukh Khan Unable to Attend City of Dreams Sri Lanka Opening

In the lead-up to the landmark launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka – South Asia’s first integrated resort – the appearance of Mr. Shah Rukh Khan was a key highlight of the celebrations. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen personal reasons beyond his control, Mr. Khan is no longer able to attend. “The launch event will continue as a landmark celebration, …

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Beating Moonlight and Interstellar, this Korean film has been rated as 21st century’s best film

An independent Korean film with a budget of $11 million has been voted the best film of the 21st century, beating the best films from Nolan, Spielberg and others. Earlier this week, The New York Times released its list of the 100 best films of the 21st century. The publication enlisted more than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable …

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City of Dreams Sri Lanka Grand Opening: Shah Rukh Khan to Lead a New Era of Luxury and Entertainment

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event, South Asia! The iconic Shah Rukh Khan, hailed as the King of Bollywood, is set to make a remarkable appearance at the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025. Known for his iconic charm and immense global influence, Shah Rukh Khan’s presence at this highly anticipated event adds even more allure …

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Delhi High Court dismisses Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in Rs 200 crore money laundering case

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 3) rejected Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s petition seeking to quash the FIR filed against her in the high-profile Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Justice Anish Dayal dismissed Fernandez’s plea, which also challenged the second supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and …

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