FT LITEIni-Avan at Cannes
Asoka Handagama’s latest movie, which had its international premiere at the 13th Jeonju International Film Festival 2012, South Korea, has been picked for the ACID Cannes 2012 Program, which will take place during the International Film Festival in Cannes from 17 to 26 May.
Lying in the lap of luxury – the Corporate Lounge
For all those top corporate executives who demand a touch of class while blowing off steam after a hard day’s work, the Corporate Lounge was officially declared open at Excel World recently by Brown & Company PLC Deputy Chairman Ajith Devasurendra, offering a range of unrivalled recreational and relaxation options to those who deserve it.
U.S. R&B singer Toni Braxton sings with a member of the……..
U.S. R&B singer Toni Braxton sings with a member of the audience whom she invited on stage, during her performance on the final day of the 21st Annual St. Lucia Jazz festival at Pigeon Island National Landmark
U.S. singer Diana Ross performs on the final day of the……
U.S. singer Diana Ross performs on the final day of the 21st Annual St. Lucia Jazz festival at Pigeon Island National Landmark
Commercial Credit platinum sponsor of Lester James Peries and Sumitra Peries Foundation
Commercial Credit PLC recently joined hands with the Lester James Peries and Sumitra Peries Foundation as Platinum Sponsor for its activities during 2012/13.
Grand’s trendsetting Travis Casather launches debut album ‘Haaskama’
The multitalented, Travis Casather of Cinnamon Grand who is the Assistant Manager Restaurants and Bars, launched his debut album ‘Haaskama’ (Miracle) at Sequel last week.
‘Avengers’ poised to top $ 1 b worldwide ticket sales
Reuters: “The Avengers,” the smash hit movie about Marvel superheroes who team up to save the Earth, crushed competitors for a second weekend with a record $103.2 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales and was poised to top $1 billion worldwide, studio estimates showed on Sunday.
After posting the highest domestic box office debut in history last weekend, “Avengers” set another record by easily topping the $75.6 million “Avatar” pulled in during its second weekend in 2009, making “Avengers” the first movie to exceed $100 million in its second weekend.
‘Deconstruction’ on 19 May
They admit that there’s nothing quite like plugging in and riding the lightning, but come 19 May, a new wave of heavy metal are stripping things down and going unplugged.
Booklover’s paradise
Being an avid reader, working in an office with colleagues who are equally huge fans of reading is quite beneficial, but can sometimes be a bit of a disadvantage – we tend to encourage each other’s madness rather than curb it when it comes to buying books. This generally ends up with us practically needing a wheelbarrow to cart out all our purchases each time we walk into a bookstore.
Skzin and Bones: The darker side of art and design
By Kshanika Argent
When Dr. Milinda Salpitikorala was a child he loved to draw. Now, as the 30-something year old medical professional embarks on his most ambitious visual art project, he calls it more than a favourite past time, but an alter-profession of sorts. The ‘Doc’ as he’s fondly known to close friends and associates, is best known for his rock/metal inspired designs, and is in the midst of preparing for his debut exhibition of art and tees – inspired by his love of the dark arts, paranormal and of course, heavy metal. In a brief interview with the Daily FT, Doc spoke of his influences, past and present and what he holds in store for art lovers and curious onlookers alike.
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