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Dr. Yves Sugunaraj Christopher MB.BS., FRANZCP., MRC. PSYCH, DPM., DCH. Consultant Psychiatrist, Emeritus Assistant Professor – By Suvendrini H. C. Christopher-Schuhmann Recently my husband of 27 years, my friend of 35, and I were discussing our ascent into the quinquagenarian years. We were both in shock with the number. We clearly do not feel much older than when we first met. Each year we would discuss various concerns etc. with each other. Usually we were reaching, planning, striving for something just out of our reach as most young adults do. In our 50s we remind ourselves and come to terms with the limited years we might have left, the developmental goals of our age group, and garnered the wisdom necessary to continue with some modicum of serenity. All the striving, excelling, reaching for success has to stop at some point, and we get to put down roots where we are ...

Say it now not when I am dead – ~ Shri. Rabindra Nath Tagore – by Charles Schokman When I’m dead. Your tears will flow But I won’t know Cry with me now instead. You will send flowers, But I won’t see Send them now instead You’ll say words of praise But I won’t hear. Praise me now instead You’ll forgive my faults, But I won’t know….. So forget them now instead. You’ll miss me then, But I won’t feel. Meet me now, instead. You’ll wish You could have spent more time with me, Spend it now instead When you hear I’m gone, you’ll find your way to my house to pay condolence but we haven’t even spoken in years. Look , listen and reply me now. Spend time with every person around you, and help them with whatever you can to make them happy, your families, friends and acquaintances. Make ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Charles Schokman, Say it now not when I am dead, Shri. Rabindra Nath Tagore

Sri Lanka’s women shock England and Athapaththu questions BBL indifference – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) Sri Lanka’s women have set the stage for their counterparts to follow with a shock win over England, ending a ten year drought against one of the powerhouses. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu led the chase for a gettable target after Sri Lanka’s bowlers stifled the strong England batting line-up to 104, with a memorable performance that will be long remembered. What has been heartening is the sudden upsurge of the team since Rumesh Ratnayake took over as head coach. They have taken the scalps of New Zealand and now England which has been for a long while, a bridge too far. Now the World game wii be wary of the plucky Lankans who have let the others sit up and take notice. Their allround skills appear to have lifted way beyond anything ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka vs England, Sri Lanka's national women's cricket team, Sri Lanka's women cricket team, TREVINE RODRIGO

Health & Views – September 1st issue 2023 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Beetroot Juice, Best and Worst Foods for Heart, Cheesy Potatoes, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Health & Views, The Healthiest Coffees, Vegetarian Foods, Vibrant Curry Recipes, Vitamin B12, Weight Loss Success With Type 2 Diabetes

Happy Father’s Day – By Noor Rahim My Dad is my tutor and mentor Be it helping me on the computer Or in my math and grammar Regardless of day or time he’ll help me without a murmur He finds a lot of time to help me in my leisure Takes me out to the movies – which is such a pleasure And plays outside in the garden until the sun is a-goner That’s my Dad; he is such a do-gooder My Dad is also a preacher Teaching me the good in life & to be a believer In sickness he gives me succour Until I am back on my feet; feeling like a warrior Today’s a day that you would sit & wonder Am I getting younger or older? But remember Dad that I’m your greatest admirer And shall remain ever-loving now & forever “Happy ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged Father's Day Poems, My Dad, Noor Rahim

Norah Roberts: A Letter from Her Past, April 1995 – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis My sister Norah Roberts, I now realise, was a remarkable woman. Further elaborations along these lines will follow in a second “Memoriam.” The present display is via a Letter she sent to Fr Corera of the Vanareeth House for Elders run by the Sisters of Charity in Galle on the 15th April 1995 …. a copy of which has been preserved by Moninna Goonewardena of 15 Parawa Street, Fort, Galle.[1] The copy of the Letter below will be followed by a commentary on several facets touched on within the letter; while my Ode in Praise in a subsequent essay will present details on Norah Roberts and her difficult circumstances of total deafness from her 32/33rd years on earth. No. 15. A. First Avenue, Kirilapone, Colombo 5 15-4-95 Dear Rev. Fr. Basil Correra A Happy Easter to you & ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Galle, Michael Roberts, Moninna Goonewardena, Norah Roberts, Sri Lanka

Celebrating Tradition and Culture: The Annual Handover Ceremony at Janadipathi Mandiraya – By L.B.Senaratne The traditional handing over the report after the completion of the Kandy Esala Ritual ( though it is called the Pageantry of Sri Lanka ) tot he Head of State since 1753 was continued by handing over the report to President Ranil Wickrmasinghe at Janadipathi Mandiraya which was the Manor House of P:ilamatalwa Adige turned over to house the Governors of Ceylon then by the British. It was a colorful ceremony with decorum and dignity. Diyawadana Nilame reading the reprot The President Ranil Wickramasinghe stood on the steps of the Jandiapathi Mandiriya where all Heads of State had stood to receive the report from the Diyawadsana Nilame ( custodian of the Sacred Tooth Relic ) after the completion of the Kandy Esala Perahera Ritual performed as a offering to the Sacred Tooth Relic . The ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Janadipathi Mandiraya, Kandty Esala Ritual, Kandy Esala Perahera Ritual performed, Kandy Esala Ritual, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, Ranil Wickrmasinghe

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT PETERITES STARTED BEFORE THE JOSEPHIANS – Algi Wijewickrema St. Peter’s College was launched as St. Joseph’s College, Colombo South by Rev. Fr. Maurice Le Goc, the visionary Rector of St. Joseph’s College in 1922 and obviously sports and many other extracurricular activities were introduced by St. Joseph’s from early years. Two examples are Cricketers studying at St. Peter’s playing for St. Joseph’s College up until a separate team represented St. Peter’s in 1927 and Football launched at St. Peter’s in 1925 while it was still St. Joseph’s College Colombo South. Although it is obvious that this should be the natural order of things, as St. Peter’s progressed as a College independent of St. Joseph’s after 1927, there are at least three activities that St. Peter’s College introduced before its brother school. This should not come as a surprise to anyone, least of all to Peterites as their ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Algi Wijewickrema, Rev. Fr. Maurice Le Goc, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera, Sri Lankan school's Past Stories, St.Peter's College

Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Catches up with Corrine Almeida It was an absolute pleasure catching up with top notch female vocalist and icon, Corrine Almeida, at our place for an overdue chat and dinner. She’s a breath of fresh air and our quiet meet up was one of reminiscing and health advice from a proven Yoga enthusiast. Corrine is here from Sri Lanka for two gigs, and judging by the sell out crowd at the Springvale Town Hall last week, the next one promises a similar outcome. She is a gifted entertainer. Corrine has been a huge draw in Australia and around the globe much like legendary Desmond De Silva, and her interaction with her fans has little parallel. She spoke with humility about how glad she was to be blessed with a faithful following, many who never fail to show up wherever she performs. She points out that ...

Sep 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Corrine Almeida, TREVINE RODRIGO

Sinhalese Cultural Centre – JanaShakthi Appeal – Current Economic Environment The Sinhalese Cultural Centre (SCC) is progressing well and the community is reaping the benefits of the facility. The activities at the Sinhalese Cultural Centre is increasing and get exciting! This is Our Cultural Centre, belongs to the whole community, established with the excellent and continuous support from the community, in particular many volunteers supporting activities day and night, JanaShakthi contributors who contributed generously and every one in the community who contributed in numerous ways. While we are progressing and delivering what the community is looking for, we are facing great financial challenges due to the current economic environment in the country. In particular, the interest rate has become nearly 3 times what we had in late 2020!. We need your urgent and continuous support to sustain and further develop the Cultural Centre for us in the living generations and many future ...

Sep 3, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Digital Literacy for Seniors, Sinhalese Cultural Centre