Obituary: Mohamed Iqbal Iqbal passed away in hospital somewhere between the hours of 1am and 2am on Thurs 14 Dec 2023. His daughter had been asleep in a chair at his bedside. Iqbal had only been admitted to hospital 9 hrs earlier and had strength to walk for ambulance staff and was with full mind. As Iqbal lay in state his face shone not just with peace but with full joy as he had an amazing warming smile by all who were fortunate to see him. On Saturday 16th his daughter Zan and son Zak held a private farewell for him in line with his wishes. Due to the incredible out pouring of love there were prayer gatherings around the world and two special mosque prayer sessions in Sri Lanka that also happened. On Sunday five families organised a prayer gathering at his home. There is also an organised 40 ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 20th December 2023 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Nathan Lyon grabs the headlines with his 500th and Australia grab the first Test. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) The XVth Anniversary Celebrations of the Thomian Carol Service, heralds the Advent Season in Sydney Gethsemane’s Carols by Candlelight 2023 Television Spectacular Premiers on Channel 31 as well as Gethsemane TV on Monday December 18th @7.30pm Australian Time. Australia’s bowlers stifle Pakistan fightback. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Obesity and potbelly issues – By Dr Harold Gunatillake An Inspirational Message for the Month of December 2023 – By Charles Schokman National Community Cricket Awards 2023-24 Merry Christmas & A Bright and Prosperous New Year – By Noor Rahim Are You Aware About ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Kadupul Flower : the priceless flower Source : 101thatchangetheworl The Kadupul flower, Sri Lanka’s native blossom, is said to be the world’s most expensive flower. Why? Because it’s priceless! This floral specie is so expensive; it bares no price tag. The reason for this is because the moment it is picked, it quite often dies. Due to its cactus roots, each and every Kadupul flower has an extremely short lifespan and is only able to survive the night, before it fades to nothing at dawn. Despite this, the Kadupul’s fragrance is celebrated worldwide for its calming qualities. Unfortunately, the only way to experience this flower’s wonderful scent is to buy a bottle of Kadupul-inspired perfume, and unless you’re extremely lucky, most will never have the chance to revel in its soothing fragrance – which is also known as the midnight miracle. Often nicknamed the Flower from the Heaven, the Queen of the ...
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 189 21 12 2023 It’s our Christmas Special! Looks like Santa’s coming earlier than expected for some lucky winners on the show today! Plus – what is The Holy City like – we find out in song and a chat, watch a light fight, stroll through Strasbourg, get some economic snippets and check out the new VAT. ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Celebrity Chef Gary Mehigan Explores Sri Lanka’s Cuisine, Culture and Scenery through Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts! Colombo, 20th December 2023: Gary Mehigan, the distinguished British-Australian celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, embarked on a profound weeklong exploration through the enchanting landscapes of Sri Lanka. This immersive journey followed a remarkable 3-day culinary experience hosted in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. Immersing himself in the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine, culture, and history, Gary traversed the island, reveling in warm hospitality at every turn while staying at several of Cinnamon’s resorts. Before bidding farewell and jetting off to his next endeavor, he took a moment to reflect on his transformative week, offering insights into the heart of his experience beyond the city limits. Culinary Roots and Exploration towards Asian cuisine During his interview, Gary traced his culinary journey that initially took root in classic French cuisine and ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Holiday spirit to Colombo-by Kithsiri de Mel Source:Dailymirror Bringing the holiday spirit to Colombo, the Presidential Secretariat and its vicinity was adorned with illuminations and decorations. An event was held to mark the lighting up of the city which was graced by officials including Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and diplomats. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel ...
Cricket Crazy Cricket in the Caribbean-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Michael Roberts: Histrionic Hitting by Harry Brooks in the 20h over by Eric Russell secures a Magical Win for England against the Windies in the Third 20-over ODI at St. Georges, 16 December 2023 Note the ‘steps END OF OVER 1910 runs ENG: 202/3CRR: 10.63 • RRR: 21.00 • Need 21 runs from THE LAST OVER .END OF OVER 19 10 runs ENG: 202/3CRR: 10.63 • RRR: 21.00 • Need 21 runs from 6 balls 19.1 Russell to Brook, SIX runs HARRY BROOK! Sharp, full, outside off and punished right over extra cover! That might be the shot of the day, and what a time to play it! 17 needed off 5 19.2 Russell to Brook, SIX runs …… Another one! Russell tries to follow Brook to the leg side but ends up serving up a rank full toss that is just helped over fine leg! 19.2 12 needed off 4 …………. Russell to Brook, 2 runs ……Short, straight, Brook pulls out to midwicket and calls two early. Salt obliges ...
The Old and the New: In Memoriam, David Hookes-by Michael Roberts Source:Cricketique Michael Roberts, from the Baggy Green, by Bernard Whimpress, 2016, Comment: On 25 March 2001 a public memorial service paid homage to Sir Donald Bradman after a full lifetime innings capping his monumental record as batsman and captain on the cricket field. On 27 January 2004 a public memorial service honoured David Hookes’ memory after his cameo innings in life was prematurely terminated before a half-century was reached. Bradman’s memoriam marked the passing of the old century, the twentieth century. Hookes and his memoriam signalled the new, the twenty-first century. Hookes’ bat and his Redbacks Cap marked his last hurrah in home ground The generational contrast was also inscribed in the style of each memorial moment. The public service to Bradman was a traditional Christian service held in St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral abutting the Adelaide Oval and almost part of it ...
Dec 20, 2023
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A Revolutionary Architect: Minnette De Silva (A Brief Memoir by Jane Russell) Chapter One Source:Thuppahis Randima Attygalle, in DailyFT, 30 November 2023, where the title runs thus: “Celebrating A Revolitonary Housing Feat” ..… with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Endorsed by the World Monuments Fund, a first for Sri Lanka, ‘88 Acres’, the latest exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA) resurrects the Watapuluwa Housing Scheme in Kandy, a forgotten watershed in the contemporary history of Sri Lanka that heralded a new form of social housing here at home. ‘88 Acres’ explores how this sprawling hillside development completed in 1958, was ahead of its time in providing affordable accommodation for a diverse ethno-religious community of public servants in Sri Lanka. The exercise is also a celebration of its unsung designer Minnette de Silva, Sri Lanka’s first woman architect, the first Asian woman to be elected an Associate of the Royal Institute of ...
Dec 20, 2023
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