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Counting & Cracking 2024 – 31st May To 23rd June  ( Melbourne Event ) The internationally acclaimed theatre production follows the journey of one Sri Lankan-Australian family over four generations, from 1956 to 2004. It’s an epic show about love, family, and making peace with the past. Debuts in Melbourne 31 May—23 June at Union Theatre, University of Melbourne. Featuring 19 performers from six countries, performing in Tamil and Sinhalese intertwined with English. Presented by University of Melbourne Arts and Culture and RISING. A Belvoir St Theatre and Kurinji Co-Production by S.Shakthidharan with Eamon Flack.  REVIEWS:   ★★★★★ “A gripping Sri Lankan Epic”—Time Out UK   ★★★★★ “Contender for the best play of the year.”—Time Out Sydney   “ஆனால், Counting & Cracking முற்றிலும்வித்தியாசமானது. I truly mean it.”—Tamil Sri Lankan review   “It was brilliantly acted, tightly and yet meaningfully directed”—elanka  DURATION:   3hrs 30mins   Including 2 intervals  FOOD:   Food and Drinks will be available for purchase ...

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MEDIA RELEASE – March 28, 2024 Australian Men’s Contracted Players 2024-25 Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a list of 23 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25. Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka The MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketer’s Association states between 20 and 24 male players are eligible to be contracted. Cricket Australia contracted men’s players 2024-25: Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Xavier Bartlett (QLD/Gold Coast Cricket Club) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis ((TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn ...

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 203 28 03 2024   On the show today, it’s a thumbs up for some great zero-waste initiatives for International Zero Waste Day, Golgotha & the women at the cross, racing across Paris with a croissant, economic & market vignettes and much more! Happy Easter! If you’re looking for in-depth analyses of questions you’ve never thought to ask, Kaleidoscope is your show. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Reminiscing Dr. Lionel Algama: Music Maestro,  Gifted, Innovative Musician, with Multiple Talents – By Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Image Source : dailynews Dr. Lionel Algama the renowned and gifted musician, innovator teacher and composer passed away in the wee hours of Sunday at a private hospital after a brief illness. He was 74 years old at the time of his untimely demise on the 18th May 2008. He was a contemporary of famous musicians Dayananda Gunawardena and Pandit Amaradeva. In addition he was a ‘A’ grade singer, in Hindustani and Bengali as well, examiner, ‘A’ grade instrumentalist in ballet – stage – films – Teledrama – director, conductor, inventor of the original instrument called the ‘Soorthar’ and the sophisticated ‘Sree Veena’ which took him about 15 years to perfect. He made an enthralling demonstration of the ‘Sree Veena’ as far back as 1979 at a musical recital at the Bharathiya Vidya Bhawan (UK Centre), ...

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Expanded Women’s Asia Cup to be played in Dambulla from July 19 The India vs Pakistan group-stage game is scheduled for July 21; once again the tournament will feature an all-female team of match officials Source:Espncricinfo The 2024 women’s Asia Cup will be played in Dambulla from July 19 to 28, in the T20 format. It will be an eight-team affair, featuring one extra team than the previous edition, with hosts Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, the big teams, joined by UAE, Nepal, Thailand and Malaysia, the semi-finalists of the Women’s Premier Cup 2024. Unlike last time, when all teams played each other once before the semi-finals, this year they will be split into two groups. India join Pakistan, UAE and Nepal in Group A, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia slot into Group B. The India vs Pakistan game is scheduled for July 21. Asian Cricket Council (ACC) ...

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For Colombo … the DALI shatters the Bridge at Baltimore: Dramatic Scenario-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis HOT PRESS …. Numerous News Items The “Dali” was heading for Colombo in Sri Lanka …………….   SEEhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/16-mile-bridge-baltimore-collapses-after-ship-collision-fox-baltimore-reports-2024-03-26/ Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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GOOD FRIDAY – CAN YOU HEAR THE ECHOES – By Charles Schokman   THE MEANING OF THE CROSS—THIS CLIP SAYS IT ALL. Pray you will be touched by God’s Sacrificial Love for us. You are welcome to pass it on. ...

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Saints’ rivalry forged strong bonds of friendship – By Lawrence Heyn in Brisbane, Australia Source : sundaytimes History-making Josephian and Peterite teams: (Back row, from left): Kitto Fernandopulle, Angelo Wickremaratne, Charinde Perera, Romello Anandappa, Darrel Wijetunge, Aruna Perera, Carlton Bernadus, Reynold Anandappa, Anura Eliyathamby, Narain Melvani, Noel Warnakula, Lal Perera, Nilkamal Perera, Kevin Hingert, and Suraj Abeysekera (Middle row, from left): Michael Chanmugam (SPC coach), Vernon Tissera (umpire), Priyalal de Silva, Rohan Wijesinghe, Ranjan Perera, Shamilal de S. Wijeratne, S.C. Rohan Fernando, Susilough de S. Wijeratne, Ajit de Alwis, Ranjit Senaratne, Wayne Jansz, Sunanda Jayasekera, Niranjan Weerasinghe, James Perera (SJC coach) and S. Ponnadurai (umpire) (Seated, from left): Angelo Rayer (SJC master in-charge), Rev. Fr. Lucian dep (SJC Prefect of Games), Trevor Croner, Rev. Fr. Quintus Fernando (SJC Rector), Dushan Soza (SJC captain), Bernard Wijetunge (SPC captain), Rev. Fr. Claver Perera (SPC Rector), Frank Hubert, Rev. Fr. Chrys Abeyratne (SPC Prefect ...

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Flamboyant Wicketkeeper Batsman Russell Hamer Passes Away – By Lawrence Machado Dashing wicketkeeper-batsman Russell Hamer, who played for Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) for many years, passed away in Colombo on Wednesday, March 27.  He was 76. The former Wesley College star, who had his share of health issues, was always a treat to watch on the field. He loved to entertain and had a loyal following wherever he played. A former Ceylon Schools representative, Hamer represented the country at the annual Gopalan Trophy against Tamil Nadu, with a highest score of 52 in the 1970-71 series. These matches were among the highlights for Ceylon and later Sri Lanka in the days before the country attained Test status in 1982. During a time when Ceylon produced crack wicketkeeper batsmen, Hamer was at the top of his game, playing a few limited over matches for the national team. This was a time ...

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