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OBITUARIES – January 2017 VAN ROOYEN, Ralph Frederick VAN ROOYEN Ralph Frederick Beloved husband and soulmate of Rosemarie. Cherished father...

What are the benefits of warm water? By Dr Harold Gunatillake “If you kick-start your day by drinking a glass...

Australia is not Sri Lanka! By William de Ora (de Silva) Series: Real Estate Mistakes I’ve Made. Australia is not...

Ten Wonderful Things We Have The Malays To Thank For by Asif Hussain Sri Lanka’s Malays, despite being a happy-go-lucky...

Are you confused about cooking oils? Written by Dr harold Gunatillake FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM(Sing) MBBS-Health writer When you visit...

"HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN" by Des Kelly “the Star of eLanka” Another great old song, sung with gusto in...

TO BEGIN THE YEAR 2017 ON A POSITIVE NOTE  By Des Kelly “the Star of eLanka” Finally, it seems as...

"COMEDIES OF ERROR" by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka” Usually, the other way around, a normal "comedy of errors"...

"The Diamond Anniversary with a difference" by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka” Firstly, my thanks to Charles Schokman &...

Some Health Dangers of Cooking Food at High Temperatures Dr Hector Perera London Most people are unaware of the adverse...

What is love – “You just have to wait, love does not come easy” by Dr Hector Perera - London...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Jak `Mallung' Ingredients 1/2 (Raw) Jak Fruit, or Frozen Jak fruit pieces (Can...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Hot Salami Bread Roll Ingredients 1-2 Banana Chillies 1 Bread Roll Butter/Margarine 2-4...

Health and views January 3rd issue 2017 issue - Health Education for Sri Lankans & others

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary" "OUR QUEEN" by Desmond Kelly “the star of eLanka" (image source: Biography.com ) IT IS INDEED A RARE...

Tribute: C : Heart of a poet, mind of a scientist It is with great sadness I learnt of the demise...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Peppered Prawns Ingredients 1 Cherry Tomato 1 Sprig each of Coriander leaves, Curry...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Pan Fried Tuna   Ingredients 1 Lemon (Juice & Rind) 1 Cup Beer...

SUNDAY CHOICE - The best way to start the New Year - thanks to Charles Schokman   Do Not Worry (Matthew...

45TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES by Desmond Kelly Exactly one week to go as I decided to sit myself...

Health and views January 2nd issue 2017 issue - Health Education for Sri Lankans & others

Must apply some scientific knowledge in cooking than just juggling, joking with this and that without any explanation: by Dr Hector...

Birthday Wishes Talking about "Beauty Queens" & "Runners-Up", eLanka, The Lanka Times & me, myself, send birthday wishes directly to...

Resistant starch diet is best for diabetes Written by Dr harold Gunatillake FRCS (UK), FIACS (US), dosage AM (Sing), FICS...

Half The Sky - Valentine Perera   About the Author - Valentine Perera Valentine Perera left Ceylon to live and work...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – `Trinco' Prawn Omelette Trincomalee is, according to research on Google, the hottest place...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Trevally Pan Fried Ingredients 1 Tsp Chilli powder 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves 1/2...

Should we eat more Bananas? - Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM (Sing), MBBS-Health writer   Bananas are...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Pineapple Curry Ingredients 1 Tsp `Ceylon’ Curry powder 1 Tblsp Chilli powder 1/2...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Coconut Milk Toffee Ingredients 1 Tblsp Butter 1 Tin (450ml) Coconut Milk 1...

I discovered my scientific energy saving cooking technique a long time ago. Dr Hector Perera London I was living in...

MORE BINGLES WITH THE "SHINGLES" ISSUE by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka” With all the road-accidents happening all over...

OBITUARY: SILVA - ANNE LILAMANI (nee FERNANDO) SILVA - ANNE LILAMANI (nee FERNANDO) of Sydney, Australia passed away in Sri...

A Beat Of The Ages: Traditional Drum Making In Sri Lanka On display (L-R) a Tabla, Hand Rabana, Bum madiya,...

Influence of Diet on Gut bacteria Vegetable filled diets recommended for longevity Written by Dr harold Gunatillake FRCS, FICS, FIACS,...

Most people waste energy in careless cooking then pollute the environment by Dr Hector Perera – London If anyone could...

Operation Hope - annual fundraiser luncheon   Operation Hope held its annual fundraiser luncheon on the 13th November at the Walawwa...

KAYMAN’S GATE: PETTAH’S DUTCH LEGACY Source: Sunday Observer, December 25, 2016-12-25 If, like me, you are a lover of Sinhala...

A Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year to all our eLanka members & well-wishers!

A Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year to all our eLanka members & well-wishers!  

SRI LANKAN MOON by Desmond Kelly “The Star of eLanka” Very recently, aware of how much I loved the music...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Savoury Stuffed Dates Ingredients Cashews & Red Onions Avocado & Green Chilli Chilli...

Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Savoury Bread Rotti Ingredients 1 Loaf Bread - sliced 1 Small Brown Onion...

THE DROVERS'SONG by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka” This one is especially for our Aussie "Country-folk", the farmers, the...

DISCRIMINATION by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka” DISCRIMINATION, THE SCOURGE OF OUR GENERATION AGAINS'T COLOUR, CREED, GENDER & "STATION"...

Wise words from a wise man by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka’ He has been to Australia many times,...

CASTRATION WITHOUT HESITATION" by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka” A little 2 year old baby girl SO severely abused...

Recognizing A Heart Attack Early by Dr. Harold Gunatillake If you are over fifty, leading a sedentary sort of life,...

550 STEPS TO PARADISE, ADAMS PEAK, SRI LANKA Too many "tourists" who visit our "Paradise Isle" in "My Lovely Island...