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Chris Hemsworth takes break over Alzheimer’s risk

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Actor Chris Hemsworth says he is taking a break from acting after learning he has a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

The Thor star made the discovery after undergoing tests as part of his Disney+ documentary series Limitless.

He told Vanity Fair the tests confirmed his “biggest fear”, adding he will now be trying to take “preventative steps”.

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and can cause memory problems, confusion and communication issues.

Hemsworth learned that he has two copies of the gene ApoE4, one from his mother and one from his father, making him between eight and 10 times more likely to develop the disease than those without both copies of the gene.

About 2 to 3 per cent of the population carries two copies of the gene.

“It’s not like I’ve been handed my resignation,” Hemsworth said, but added the news “really triggered something in me to want to take some time off”.

(BBC News)

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Veteran sctress Kumari Perera passes away

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Veteran actress Kumari Perera has passed away at the age of 68 while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, according to family sources.

Kumari Perera made her debut in the iconic Kopi Kade teledrama series and went on to feature in over a hundred teledramas throughout her career. 

She also played significant roles in several popular stage dramas, including the role of ‘Maname Kumari’ in Ediriweera Sarachchandra’s stageplay – ‘Maname’ 
Funeral arrangements for the late actress will be announced in due course.

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Lantern Festival concert held in Colombo (Pics)

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A Chinese musical concert was held in Colombo. yesterday (Feb. 12) at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.

The event, which was organized under the supervision of the Chinese embassy and the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, featured the Wuxi Chinese orchestra.

The concert was also held on the day of the Chinese Lantern Festival, which is the final day of the Spring Festival.

(Pics : Xinhua)

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Japanese embassy in Colombo hosts Origami workshop

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The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka held an Origami workshop on Feb. 07, 2025 to promote the traditional Japanese art of paper folding among Sri Lankans. 

The event was held at the Embassy with a Japanese Origami expert – Mr. Higashi Katsukawa as the lead instructor of the workshop.
The workshop was attended by participants including Mr. Reza Dilshard Kareem, Founder and President of the Origami Folders Association of Sri Lanka (OFASL), who enjoyed the opportunity to learn intricate origami techniques and explore the beauty of this traditional Japanese art form.

This initiative is a further step in strengthening cultural ties between Japan and Sri Lanka, while promoting local interest in origami.

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