How Masterchef winner Brin’s family fled death in Sri Lanka’s bloody civil war to build new life in UK – as chef reveals he was inspired by his doctor fiancee (and says the skills he learned as a vet helped him to victory!) – By ELIZABETH HAIGH Source : dailymail Masterchef winner Brin Pirathapan, 29, is the son of two Sri Lankan war refugees and was helped to victory by his ‘biggest supporter and toughest critic’ – his doctor fiancée Anna. The qualified veterinary surgeon from Bristol beat 57 other contestants to be crowned victorious in the 20th series by Greg Wallace and John Torode in the final episode, which aired on the BBC on Wednesday night. Now it can be revealed that Essex-born Brin is set to be married this summer to his beloved partner who has long been supportive of his culinary ambitions. But fans of the chef were especially touched last night after ...
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BLAZÉ, John Family and Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of John Blazé. This will be held on Friday 31st of May 2024 at Berwick Church of Christ, 432-446 Centre Rd, Berwick, commencing at 11.00am. This will be followed by a burial service at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale in the Baptist Compartment A Section at 2.45pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Australian Prostate Cancer, australianprostatecancer.org.au For the livestream of this service, please see Bethel Funerals website. 08/10/1934 – 16/05/2024 Send flowers 0 Light a candle Support ...
FRYER, Tyrone 15.06.41 – 20.05.24 Beloved father of Taryn Cherished brother of Carnita, Anita, Rebecca & Belinda Forever in our hearts 15/06/1941 – 20/05/2024 Send flowers 0 Light a candle Support services Funeral Director information Funeral by : Kingston Funerals Website: https://www.kingstonfunerals.com.au Email Address : info@… Phone number : 039585… ...
Rev John BLAZE, Rev. John Louis Family and Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of Rev John Blazé. This will be held on Friday 31st of May 2024 at Berwick Church of Christ, 432-446 Centre Rd, Berwick, commencing at 11.00am. This will be followed by a burial service at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 PrinaptisCompartment the Section at 2.45pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Australian Prostate Cancer, australianprostatecancer. org.au For livestream, please visit Bethel Funerals website. Bethel Funerals & a not-for-profit company Mitcham 9873 8866 www.bethelfunerals.com.au Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Blink International opens CASIO store in Kandy City Centre Blink International (Pvt) Ltd, sole authorized distributor and service agent for Casio watches in Sri Lanka, launched its first store in Kandy in the Kandy City Centre (KCC). The store has the largest watch collection in KCC with nearly 500 watches for customers to choose from and is the only wristwatch battery replacement service provider located inside KCC. “This is an important milestone for us. We are excited about expanding our retail footprint and to serve watch enthusiasts in Kandy. Our space in Kandy is designed to ensure that customers have a wide variety of choices and our team is equipped to help our clientele make an informed decision in line with their needs, style and budget,” noted Blink International Director Muhammed Mansoor. Wristwatches at Blink range from from Rs. 8,000 upto Rs. 250,000 and Blink guarantees quality and authenticity with every ...
Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka: A Celebration of Light and Enlightenment – By Malsha – eLanka Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in Sri Lanka, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. Observed on the day of the full moon in the month of Vesakha (usually May), this sacred occasion is a time for reflection, devotion, and festive joy across the island nation. Historical and Religious Significance The Vesak festival traces its roots to the ancient Buddhist traditions and scriptures. It commemorates the three pivotal events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha: his birth in Lumbini, Nepal; his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India; and his passing away at Kushinagar, India. These events are seen as milestones in the Buddhist journey towards the cessation of suffering and the attainment of Nirvana. In ...
Vesak thoughts Foster and foremost the Dhamma the Buddha Way – By KKS Perera Source : dailymirror The harmonious coexistence of all beings, including humans and animals, lies at the core of Buddhist doctrine The enlightened one emphasised that an individual’s social position or birth does not determine their intrinsic goodness or badness A deeper comprehension of the fundamental philosophies of different religions from a young age ensures that no race or religion is deemed superior to another Hostile thoughts and actions act as obstacles to spiritual liberation, the sacred goal of all spiritual endeavors In 1948, D.S. Senanayake encountered pressure from leading Buddhist clergy to include a special clause for Buddhism in the newly independent nation’s Constitution. The two Mahanayake Theros of Asgiriya and Malwatta threatened to boycott the inauguration ceremony in Kandy. Despite the pressure, the Prime Minister did not yield. Instead, he travelled to Kandy and convinced the Mahanayake ...
VIDEO: Off Menu | Shaun Christie-David – By Patrick Ranasinghe image Source:-abc.net.au VIDEO: Off Menu | Shaun Christie-David He can’t cook, he’s not after money but Shaun Christie-David’s building a restaurant empire that’s changing lives one dish at a time. Shaun was always ashamed of what was in his lunchbox. Now it’s at the heart of his radical restaurant empire. Shaun Christie-David is a radical restaurateur who’s employing the “unemployable” and giving away thousands of free meals. Shaun Christie-David can still picture the bin where he used to ditch his dhal sandwiches, the furtive act of a teenage boy of migrant parents desperate to fit in. SHe loved dhal at home. The aromatic combination of lentils, tempered mustard seeds, spices and fried onions made by his Sri Lankan-born mother, or amma, Shiranie, was his favourite meal.But at school, he’d be teased about his weird-looking, pungent lunch, buffeted by taunts of, “Shit ...
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Heads Up! Low Pressure System Forming in Bay of Bengal ☔ – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Hi everyone, there’s a developing weather situation in the Bay of Bengal we need to keep an eye on. The simulation of the weather system, updated in 8-hour-intervals, shows a low-pressure system forming near the coasts of South Andhra Pradesh and North Tamil Nadu. This system is expected to move northeast, intensify into a depression by May 24th, potentially impacting India’s northeast coast. Unless it changes its course in a dramatic way, it will turn into a powerful storm and make landfall on Sunday, affecting Odessa and West Bengal region. Although it is intensifying into a severe depression, it is unlikely to turn into a cyclone – Cyclone Remal, according to the conventional naming system. Although Sri Lanka is not going to get affected by the depression directly, there will be heavy rains throughout ...
Hameedia clinches top spot as LMD’s Most Loved Brand in retail lifestyle category for 2024 22nd May, 2024, Colombo: Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand synonymous with style and quality, has been named “LMD Readers’ Most Loved Brand” for 2024 in the retail lifestyle category. This recognition comes from LMD’s Brands Annual Ranking 2024, conducted by the esteemed business magazine LMD, in collaboration with Brand Finance Lanka, one of the most esteemed brand valuation and ratings firms globally. The rankings were determined through a comprehensive survey conducted by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation and ratings firm. Utilizing their sophisticated Most Loved Index, respondents provided feedback on a 10-point scale, evaluating factors such as trust and purchase consideration. These insights were then meticulously reviewed by an expert panel of brand analysts and consultants. Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Hameedia embodies the essence of life and style with ...
