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Shaheen and Warner last encounter was epitome of Spirit of Cricket, Usman Khawaja In a recent interview, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja shared his thoughts on the last series between Australia and Pakistan, highlighting the excellent spirit of cricket displayed during the Lahore Test encounter between Shaheen Shah Afridi and David Warner. “The last series between Australia and Pakistan was an excellent series. It went very well on and off the field. Shaheen was bowling excellent in Lahore test, and Warner was playing really well. Even when Warner got out, he got pat on the shoulders with a smile on Shaheen’s face. It was an epitome of the spirit of cricket. That’s what Australians want; you play hard, and when the game is over, you are all good and mates off the field,” Khawaja remarked. Expressing his admiration for the Pakistani team, Khawaja praised their batting skills and the strength of ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Pakistani team, Shaheen, Shaheen Shah, Warner

SRI LANKA – DJI Mini 3 Pro | Cinematic Video – by Patrick Say SRI LANKA – An extraordinary place. We spent 15 days on a road trip across this awe-inspiring country exploring the lush emerald tea plantations, pristine beaches and stunning mountains and plains. Our trip took us to the northern city of Jaffna, via the mesmerizing Anuradhapura. We explored the beautiful landscapes of Kandalama and climbed the epic Sigiriya rock. We drove south to the beautiful Nuwara Eliya and stayed at the breathtaking 98 acres resort in Ella. We experienced a safari in Yala and had some well earned R&R at the beach town of Mirissa followed by exploration of the charming historical town of Galle. It turned out to be the trip of a lifetime and I hope this video does this stunning country justice. by Patrick Say ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ella, Galle, Jaffna, Kandalama, Mirissa, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya rock, Sri Lanka

Pakistan Test squad to arrive in Australia tomorrow The Pakistan Test squad is set to arrive in Sydney early morning tomorrow (1st December), Shan Masood led squad, will then immediately embark on their journey to Canberra before midday. Upon their arrival in the Australian capital, the squad will kick off their training sessions from Sunday, 3rd December, starting at 10 am local time. Following the practice, Pakistan’s pace sensation, Shaheen Shah Afridi, will address the media at 12:45 pm. The following day, on 4th December, Pakistan will feature in their second training session from 10 am to 1 pm. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed will be available for media interaction at 12:45 pm. On 5th December, the captains of PM XI and Pakistan squad, Nathan McSweeney and Shan Masood respectively, will participate in the captains’ call and trophy photoshoot at the iconic Manuka Oval in Canberra. Meanwhile, PM XI is scheduled for ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Pakistan Test squad

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 186 30 11 2023 On the show today is Feroze Kamardeen with insights into his newest & most hilarious monologue Grow Up Nana, we shoot upwards in the world’s tallest outdoor elevator, enjoy some moments with Tutankhamun, stitch up some loose threads in the apparel industry, embrace brass, beauty and Africa & guess the Word of the Year! Ah and there’s the market and economic round up too! ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged beauty and Africa, Feroze Kamardeen, Kaleidoscope, Kaleidoscope 186, market and economic, Savithri Rodrigo, Tutankhamun, world’s tallest outdoor elevator

Sri Lankan artefacts in the Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Image Source : victoriancollections We at eLanka would like to forward the following invitation from the Dutch Australian Heritage Centre to Sri Lankans, in particular Dutch Burghers, residing in Victoria. The DAHC (Dutch Australian Heritage Centre), situated at 60 Rosstown Road, Carnegie, contains a display of various artefacts related to Dutch migration. Given the Netherlands’ connection with Sri Lanka and especially its ‘Dutch Burghers’ through Dutch colonisation and VOC involvement, the DAHC is interested in adding similar items related to Sri Lanka to its collection. These could include ornaments, furnishings, books, photographs, etc that are no longer required by their current owners but are worth preserving for future generations. If you are able to contribute, please contact Michael Gysberts on 0419 549 376 or by email to houdoe@outlook.com.au In the meantime, you are invited to visit https://victoriancollections.net.au (Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria) for more information about the DAHC. ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged DAHC, Dutch Australian Heritage Centre, Dutch Australian Heritage Centre to Sri Lankans, Dutch Burghers, eLanka, Sri Lankan artefacts

Personality Development Through Music – By Shasthrapathi sangeeth nipun Rupashika Ranathunga When a human is born as a child, there is no personality development within them. However, eventually, when the brain and body develop, and due to the experience gained while growing up in society along with the proper guidance provided by adults, there occurs personality development. A nice personality with good qualities can be developed depending on one’s living environment, the culture he associates and the religious values he follows. Personality is not a mere physical characteristic. In fact, it is to do with much more such as his behaviour, values, intelligence, thoughts, as well as how he interacts with others. Personality is thoroughly analyzed in Psychology. One’s personal qualities well affect how he is liked or disliked by others in society. The sound waves of the environment we live in have the ability to affect our thoughts. The ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Listening to music, Music, musical activities, Personality, Personality Development, Raag music, Rupashika Ranathunga, studying Raag music

Signature honors outstanding dealers at ‘Signature Dealer Convention 2023’: Unveils exclusive collection and Sri Lanka’s 1st wholesale app 28th November 2023, Colombo: Signature, Sri Lanka’s premier home-grown menswear brand, recently hosted its ‘Signature Dealer Convention 2023’ at the Galle Face Hotel. The convention was a heartfelt appreciation of the enduring business partnerships with its dealers. The gala evening also featured the unveiling of Signature’s latest collection and the introduction of Sri Lanka’s first wholesale app, a groundbreaking move acknowledging the invaluable contributions of the brand’s trusted dealers. The Chief Guest for the evening was Dr. Kishu Gomes, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Dreamron Group of Companies. The event was graced by Fouzul Hameed, Managing Director of Hameedia Group, Hussain Sadique, Deputy Managing Director of Hameedia Group along with Signature and Hameedia staff members. From a network of 300 dealers spanning across the island, 90 were chosen for recognition, and the ...

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Amjad Hameed, Dr. Kishu Gomes, Dreamron Group of Companies, Sriyani Dress Point

‘Moon Child’ by Dilly’s empowers women to elevate their journey 28th November 2023, Colombo: Moon Child, the newest addition to the fashion empire of Dilly & Carlo, has officially launched, promising a harmonious fusion of style and comfort to accompany the dynamic lives of women. Encapsulated by the tagline, ‘Elevate your journey,’ Moon Child is set to redefine fashion, offering versatile collections designed to celebrate the modern woman’s multifaceted life, celebrating her diverse roles from corporate achievements to sports enthusiasm, entrepreneurship, and even the glitz of celebrity. The Moon Child collection features a range of fashion-forward clothing, including tops, skirts, dresses, and pants crafted from high-quality cotton and linen fabrics. Each piece is designed to evoke the magic of minimalistic elegance, ensuring that wearers feel empowered and stylish in every setting. As a designer wear brand, Dilly and Carlo is committed to providing women with fashion that seamlessly adapts to ...

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Moon Child’ by Dilly’s

Airline review: Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings-by Julie Miller The herringbone-style seat set-up. The flight SriLankan Airlines UL607, Sydney to Colombo; Airbus A330-300, business class, seat 7A (window). Flight time 10 hours, 25 minutes. Frequency Direct from Sydney to Colombo Tuesday, Friday and Saturday; other days there are flights via Melbourne. Loyalty scheme FlySmiLes, part of the oneworld Alliance. Carbon emissions 2.07 tonnes for a business class passenger. In keeping with the oneworld Alliance pledge to net-zero emissions by 2050, SriLankan launched voluntary carbon offsetting through its Flygreen program in 2013. Check in After lining up in the economy queue, I’m greeted at the counter with three magic words: “You’ve been upgraded” – a welcome surprise, considering it’s an evening flight. The upgrade also provides access to The House lounge at Sydney Airport. Baggage Business class 40 kilograms checked baggage, carry-on seven kilograms ...

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Airline review, Food and service

The Walawwa in Sri Lanka: Its Origins-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Dash De Soysa, …. with a modification by the author of the original Thuppahi entry set out in blue lettered text; and two ‘pictures’ of the Prince of Wales’ visit to Ceylon added on 28th Novembe 2023 The walauwa was a residence of an aristocrat in the past and, according to the Sinhala Dictionary, it is derived from the Tamil or Telugu word ‘walawu’. Some also refer to it as a place of jurisdiction. The earliest sources that refer to elite residencies and residents of Lanka can be found in many ancient Brahmi inscriptions dating from about the 2nd century BCE. The ‘prabhu‘ (elite) of various sectors – administration, military, tax collection, navigation, ports, agriculture, infrastructure and so on were referred to as ‘parmuka‘, and the king as ‘Mapurumukā‘. Similarly, ‘pramukha’ and ‘pramukhän’ in Sanskrit and ‘perumakan’ in Tamil also mean foremost, chief, principal or ...

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Meenakshi Meyappan, The Walawwa in Sri Lanka, Vaisalakshi Ramswamy