‘Imago Sui’ at Seed Café-by RUZAIK FAROOK Source:Sundayobserver An art exhibition by Dr. Avanthi Jayasinghe was opened at the Seed Café at Horton Place amid a distinguished gathering on September 8. The show is held in aid of the Cancer Hospital. The exhibition Imago Sui underscores the concept that persons possess a self-image or a sense of identity that shapes their thoughts, behaviour, and interactions. This is a concept that is widely explored in several fields. Philosophically, the idea of Imago Sui is tied to self-awareness and self-consciousness. As famously stated by Rene Descartes (1596-1650), Cogito, ergo, sum, this notion suggests that self-awareness is an inherent aspect of human existence, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself in relation to the world. Self-concept and self-perception In psychology, Imago Sui coincides with self-concept and self-perception. Carl Rogers (1902- 1987) and Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) emphasized the significance of self-actualisation, wherein people strive ...
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Asoka Handagama’s film “Alborada” premiered in Chile-by Eda Cleary Source:Sundayobserver The film Alborada by director Asoka Handagama was premiered in Chile recently with the Director of the Film School of the University of Valparaiso, film professor Rodrigo Cepeda, inviting academics, students and interested people to see the film. After the screening, a “film forum” was also organised with the participation of the Director of the Publishing House of the University of Valparaíso Jovana Skármeta, Karin Berlien, Director of the Division of Equality and Diversity, and Dr. Eda Cleary, sociologist and author of several essays on Neruda in the East. Also present were the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Alejando Witt and the Director of the University’s Theatre School Claudio Marín. The film was shown with Spanish subtitles, prepared by film professor Luciana Pinilla. Its projection was impeccable in terms of colour, image and sound. ...
Hamilton Canal: Longest man-made canal in Sri Lanka- by S.K. Tissera Source:Sundayobserver The Paru Ela Canal also known later as Dutch Canal or Hamilton Canal, the history of which dates back to the Dutch period in Sri Lanka is supposed to be the longest man-made canal in the island. It starts from the Kelani river estuary at Elakanda, Hendala in Colombo North and ends in Puttalam with more than 125 kilometres in length and could be a money-spinner if used properly after a well-thought out, much concerted renovation which it richly deserves given its present situation, an antithesis of its intended purpose, i.e. transportation of goods from Colombo to Puttalam and vice versa. ...
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Tissamaharama cradle of Ruhuna’s ancient civilisation-by Mahil Wijesinghe Source:Sundayobserver After passing through Lunugamvehera and the thick residential area, the Wiravila tank is seen on the road to Tissamaharama. The Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport has given the area a modern face-lift. The Wirawila tank nestles amid the mountainous profiles of the sacred peaks of Kataragama. On either side of the highway, stretch large tracts of paddy fields watered by the Lunugamvehera tank. The next destination of great historical and cultural heritage is Tissamaharama – the cradle of Ruhunu Rata civilisation in the deep South where kings ruled. This ancient kingdom of Magama was founded by King Mahanaga of the 3rd century BC after the famous or infamous mango fruit episode, as related in the chronical of Mahavamsa when he fled Raja Rata with his retinue and consort to Ruhunu Rata and founded this epic kingdom of Mahagama. ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Rave Reviews of LAKE BEAUTY from Adelaidians-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Here’s what readers have to say: Justin La Brooy: “Lake Beauty is a novel based in rural Australia covering much of the first half of the last century. It gives an exquisite glimpse into a time and place that has changed out of recognition, though one is left with a sense that the mind-sets and patterns of behaviour may be still with us…. The story grabs the attention of the reader from the beginning and maintains its interest as the plot develops…………………. A great read.” Rod Becker: I couldn’t put the thing down. I was intrigued by the setting and the descriptions of the characters. But the plot quickly thickened and I think that became the attraction. The book had plenty of energy and you were never quite sure where it might take you. Just a great read. ” Wilf Prest: “I ...
Worlds Apart: Rugby and Soccer Compared-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Shoot it like BECKHAM? ….. Cop it like Beckham? ...
eLanka Newsletter – 24th September 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter An appreciation of Harry de Sayrah, OAM – By Ivor Novello Sri Lanka selectors make calculated risk on an improving squad much in line for their unorthodox game plan – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) ජපන් සංස්කෘතියේ අනන්යතාව – ගීෂා ළදුන් – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. SUNDAY CHOICE – You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” (Deuteronomy 2:3) – By Charles Schokman ‘Live’ International Media Conference to announce the signing of the agreement with Hollywood, India & Sri Lanka – by Alston Koch Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-9-23 https://www.elanka.com.au/visit-to-the-st-anthonys-church-in-wahacotte-by-dr-harold-gunatillake/ Neil Para’s Marathon Walk to Secure ...
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Hasaranga ruled out of World Cup – By Rex Clementine Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Source : island Sri Lanka suffered a major blow before leaving for the ICC Cricket World Cup in India later this week when star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old was sidelined from the Asia Cup after suffering a hamstring injury during the Lanka Premier League but was expected to be fit for the World Cup. However, he aggravated the injury during rehabilitation and now medical experts will determine whether the former Richmond College cricketer needs surgery. Hasaranga has a grade III hamstring tear.Hasaranga had been named in the World Cup squad but now he’s most likely to be replaced by Dushan Hemantha, the leg-spinning all-rounder. There was no place for fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera either in the World Cup ...
Sep 25, 2023
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The Mother of all fruits the Jack Fruit ( National fruit of Sri Lanka) – By Prashanth Sentilkumar Source : Prashanth Sentilkumar Linkedin Scientific Name – Artocarpus heterophyllus Synopsis – The Jack fruit tree bears the largest fruit out of all trees found, some fruits weigh as much as 55 kg (120 pounds) in weight, and around 90 cm (35 inches) in length. Generally, a mature jackfruit tree can produce close to 200 fruits per year, some even bearing up to 500 fruits. The jackfruit is a multiple fruit which is made of hundreds to thousands of individual flowers, and the fleshy petals found inside are the unripe fruit that are eaten. The ripened fruit is sweet (depending on variety) Sri Lankan Jackfruit – Jackfruit was Introduced to Sri Lanka by Arthur V. Dias in 1918 which was brought down from Malaysia. It know has become native and is found in many backyards. It is Sri ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Let Not Canada Lose Its Global Identity – By N.S.Venkataraman Source : srilankaguardian It appears that the present Canadian government does not have the wisdom or foresight to realize the shape of things to come in Canada if such conditions were to continue. Those who live in Canada as Canadian citizens by birth or as immigrants (permanent residents), as well as non-permanent residents, those who have been visitors to Canada, and those who have heard about Canada from media reports and those who have studied Canada’s history, have all identified Canada as a peaceful country with a high level of personal freedom and liberty and goodwill towards all, as espoused by the liberal migration policy of the Government of Canada. The recent controversy between India and Canada, created by the Canadian Prime Minister who accused India of murdering a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, and the strong refutation of this accusation ...
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