Nene Royal Makes History as First Thai Winner of America’s Got Talent 2026
16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist Nene Royal has won America’s Got Talent Season 21, becoming the first contestant from Thailand to claim the title. The…
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Actor Kalana Gunasekara Marries Ruchini Wijesundara
Popular Sri Lankan actor Kalana Gunasekara has entered married life with Ruchini Wijesundara, a management graduate, financial sector professional and singer.…
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Ranbir Kapoor’s first look in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ revealed
Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ revealed
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Singer Madhubanti Bagchi announces debut India tour
After a string of playback hits like ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ from Stree 2 and ‘Shararat’ from Dhurandhar, singer Madhubanti Bagchi embarks on her debut India concert…
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Sri Lankan Teen Bhavithra Gananathan Cast as Sita in Diwali Story at Wembley
Nineteen-year-old Sri Lankan actor, writer and Bharatanatyam dancer Bhavithra Gananathan has been cast as Sita in Diwali Story: The Journey of Ram – A Musical,…
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Sri Lanka’s Shane Wijesooriya Wins Mister Photogenic Title at Mister International 2026
Sri Lanka’s Shane Wijesooriya has won the Mister Photogenic title at Mister International 2026, securing a major international pageant achievement for the…
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Dusheni Silva Named Most Popular Teledrama Actress of the Year at Calin Popular Awards 2026
Dusheni Silva has been named Most Popular Teledrama Actress of the Year at the Calin Popular Awards 2026, recognising her popularity and contribution to Sri…
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Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri and Suhana’s Ganpati celebrations at Lalbaugcha Raja go viral
Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri and Suhana visit Lalbaugcha Raja for Ganpati darshan, with their festive family moments and viral videos winning hearts online.
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Raffealla Fernando Named Fashion & Celebrity Photographer of the Year at Diplomatic National Awards 2026
Sri Lankan photographer Raffealla Fernando has been named Fashion & Celebrity Photographer of the Year at the Diplomatic National Awards 2026, marking her…
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Saashya Rodrigo PhD Takes Lead Scientific Role at 2026 Global Summit on Learning Support
Saashya Rodrigo PhD, a former special education teacher and Associate Director of Research at the US-based National Center for Learning Disabilities, served as…
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Sri Lanka's CTID summons Tamil actor over film appearance
Sri Lanka's CTID summons Tamil actor over film appearance by Sharmini Sun, 20/09/2026 - 10:47 Body Sri Lanka's Counter Terrorism Investigation Department…
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Maharaja becomes first Tamil film to get a Hollywood remake: Will Matthew McConaughey be lead?
Vijay Sethupathi's Maharaja has become the first Tamil film to get a Hollywood remake, producer Sudhan Sundaram confirms, though the cast remains unconfirmed.
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Dushyantha Tittawella Launches ‘Mastering The Art Of Hospitality’
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo General Manager Dushyantha B. Tittawella has launched Mastering the Art of Hospitality, a book drawing on nearly three decades of…
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Sri Lanka Wins 16 Medals At Maldives Culinary Competition 2026
Sri Lanka’s team of chefs won 16 medals at the Maldives Culinary Competition 2026 in Hulhumalé, including first place in the Artistic Showpiece category for…
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Ivan Peries’ ‘The Well’ Sells For US$640,000, Setting New Record
Sri Lankan-born artist Ivan Peries’ 1957 painting The Well has sold for US$640,000 at Christie’s South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art auction in New York,…
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Lalith Rathnayake and Shyam Fernando Win Top Awards at Kazan International Film Festival
Sri Lankan filmmaker Lalith Rathnayake and actor Shyam Fernando have earned major honours at the 22nd Kazan International Film Festival in Russia, with…
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Sri Lankan Author Ragulan Tharmakulasingam Launches The Last Cup of Tea – A Moving Tribute to Mothers, Now Available Worldwide
Colombo-based author and Pick a Book founder Ragulan Tharmakulasingam has launched his second book, The Last Cup of Tea, at the Pick a Book Readers’ Summit at…
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Jyotika Shares Heartwarming Glimpse of Special Day With Suriya
Actress Jyotika has shared a heartwarming glimpse of a special celebration with husband Suriya, highlighting love, family and cherished memories from what she…
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When Pammal Sambandha Mudaliyar took Tamil theatre to Ceylon
A look at the Suguna Vilasa Sabha’s performances in Ceylon and how they inspired the formation of a theatre group in the island nation.
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The future of aging lies in preventive health: Christell shines a spotlight on longevity
Christell Luxury Wellness hosted ‘Age Gracefully’ at The Shoppes at City of Dreams, highlighting longevity, preventive health, regenerative medicine, beauty…