The XVth Anniversary Celebrations of the Thomian Carol Service, heralds the Advent Season in Sydney Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel reminds us of the “true meaning of Christmas” The Christmas mood was that of “expectation” as the guests gathered for this much anticipated festival of “Nine Lessons and Carols” presented by the S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association of NSW/ACT. The congregation, comprised of alumni and community members, gathered with eager enthusiasm. The Thomian Carol Service is not a mere performance but an interactive expression of joy and celebration. The energy and warmth radiating from the audience contributed to the communal spirit of the event, turning it into a shared celebration of the Christmas season. In the magical tapestry of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols organized by the Alumni association, each element played a crucial role in creating an unforgettable Christmas experience. The success of the Festival of Nine ...
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Khawaja ‘cartooned’ by Johannes Leak-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Johannes Leak is one of the cartoonists for The AUSTRALIAN newspaper. To receive his attention in whatever form is to reach the mountainearing heights of political commentary. Usman Khwaja is one of the rare sportsman to receive this áccolade’. Joining Australia’s Prime Minister [on Albanese] as a target is reach the cumulous clouds of public prominence. For those unaware of the circumstances, note that Usman Khawaja, a devout Muslim, chose to inscribe pro-Palestinian messags on the underside of his boots because any such act in blatant display would have seem him evicted from the playing field. This compromise act was seconded by a black armband …. so his position received news reportage. Leak’s cartoon was … and is … one of the peaks of news coverage. Usman Khawaja has now become a mountaineer. ...
The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-12-16 Source : omny.fm A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM ...
Festive Cheers: Homemade Eggnog Delight for a Merry Christmas! – By Malsha – eLanka Celebrate the festive spirit of Christmas with a classic and irresistible treat – Eggnog! This rich and creamy beverage is a holiday essential, bringing warmth and joy to gatherings. Here’s a simple and delightful recipe to create your own homemade Eggnog: Eggnog Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups fresh milk 4 tablespoons sugar 3 eggs 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder A pinch of clove powder Instructions: In a deep vessel, combine fresh milk, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, ginger powder, and clove powder. Mix well and heat on low flame, allowing it to boil for about 5 minutes. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the egg yolks and beat until the sugar dissolves. Gradually incorporate the previously prepared milk mixture into the ...
A Guide to Living Happily in a Short Life – By Nadeeka – eLanka Life is a fleeting journey, a brief interlude in the grand tapestry of time. In the face of its transience, the pursuit of happiness becomes an art—an art that requires mindfulness, gratitude, and a conscious effort to savor each precious moment. This article serves as a guide to navigating the brevity of life with a focus on cultivating happiness and fulfillment. 1. Embrace the Present: The past is but a collection of memories, and the future is an uncertain canvas. The key to happiness lies in embracing the present moment. Engage your senses, relish the beauty around you, and be fully present in the now. Life’s richness is found in the small, seemingly insignificant moments. 2. Cultivate Gratitude: Gratitude is the soil in which happiness thrives. Take time each day to reflect on the blessings, no ...
Unveiling the Mystique of Sithulpawwa: A Journey into Sri Lanka’s Ancient Buddhist Sanctuary – By Bhanuka – eLanka This ancient Buddhist monastery, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, beckons adventurers and spiritual seekers alike. Join us on a virtual journey as we explore the enigmatic allure, historical significance, and serene beauty of Sithulpawwa. Historical Heritage: Sithulpawwa’s history unfolds like a chronicle of ancient wisdom. Believed to have been a meditation hub for Buddhist monks, the site has endured centuries, witnessing the ebb and flow of time. Rock inscriptions tell tales of bygone eras, providing a captivating glimpse into the lives of those who sought solace within its sacred precincts. Architectural Marvels: The monastic complex of Sithulpawwa boasts a remarkable fusion of natural rock formations and man-made structures. Delve into the intricate details of stupas, dagobas, and caves that served as dwellings for monks engaged in profound contemplation. Marvel at ...
“Lion City” – ‘Isle at the end of the peninsula’ By Arundathie Abeysinghe Part I Globally renowned for its dazzling skyscrapers that decorate the skyline, awe-inspiring architecture, world-class museums, culinary scene that is second to none, including its melting pot of food hubs, tidiness, glamorous shopping centers, high standards of living, stable political environment, low crime rates, efficient public service including streamlined public transport service that makes it easy to get around, Singapore consistently ranks highly in global indexes for quality of life… In early December, this year (2023), I had the privilege to visit this year-round haven for explorers for a few days with my family members… In a series of articles, I have penned my memories of this breathtaking spotlessly clean vibrant country… Located approximately 137 kilometers (85 miles) north of the equator (over one degree from the equator), the diamond-shaped Singapore Island and 60 small islets ...
Sri Lankan born Cricketer in NZ XI warm-up game against Bangladesh Source:-newswire Sri Lankan-born cricketer Nikith Perera will showcase his skills as he represents New Zealand XI in a 50-over warm-up match against Bangladesh at Lincoln’s Bert Sutcliffe Oval this Thursday. The talented player is set to make a mark in the upcoming fixture, highlighting the diverse talent contributing to New Zealand’s cricket scene. ...
CandleAid Lanka – A Time To Share The December northerly winds are blowing. People all over the world are planning for Christmas. The ‘Haves’ juggle with multiple choices and the ‘Have nots’ lament in a litany of sadness for Christmas to come and go as fast as possible. The sooner it leaves them the better it is and more tolerable the pain would be. Yes, they breathe a sigh of relief that January has arrived, and the Christmas celebration has floated away from their ‘hard earned’ lives. That is a reality the poor face year in year out. “So, this is Christmas, what have you done?” sang John Lennon. Amidst the grand plans we make, why not think of the birthday we celebrate? Why not figure out a way to give a gift to the Birthday Boy? No, I am certainly not asking for a donation. I only write to ...
ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ගුවන්විදුලි සේවය ආරම්භ වී මේ මස 16 දිනට 98 වසරක් සපිරේ. – By Gamini Kariyawasam 2025 දී ශතක පුර්ණය වෙත පියනගන – ජාතික ගුවන්විදුලිය. 1920 සිට ලංකා ගුවන්විදුලි සංගමය විකාශන සම්ප්රේෂණය කිරීම පිණිස මෙරට පර්යේෂණයන්හී නියැළී සිටියහ. ගුග්ලිමෝ මාකෝනි ගුවන්විදුලි තරංග මාලා හඳුනාගෙන දශක දෙකක් යාමට මත්තෙන්, එනම් 1925 දෙසැම්බර් 16 වන දින මෙරට ගුවන්විදුලි ප්රචාරක කටයුතු ආරම්භ කිරීමට තරම් ශ්රී ලංකාව කාර්යශුර වූවාය.බ්රිතාන්යයෙහි ගුවන්විදුලි විකාශනය 1922 දී ආරම්භ විය.ලංකාවට සමගාමීව ජපානය සහ පේරු රාජ්යයෙහි නිත්ය ගුවන්විදුලි විකාශනය ආරම්භ කරන ලදී. ගුග්ලිමෝ මාකෝනි තමා නිපදවූ මුල්ම ගුවන්විදුලි යන්ත්රය සමග. එවකට මෙරට ආණ්ඩුකාර ධුරය හෙබවූ ශ්රීමත් හියූ ක්ලිෆඩ් මහතා, මධ්යම විදුලි සංදේශ කාර්යාලයේ තනන ලද විකාශන මැදිරියක සිට කළ කතාව ඇතුළත් විකාශනය මෙරට ප්රචාරය වූ ප්රථම ගුවන්විදුලි වැඩසටහන ලෙස සැළකේ පැය කීපයකට සීමා වූ මුල්ම ගුවන්විදුලියේ වැඩසටහන් බටහිර ...
