Pakistan show defiance as Aussie bowlers toil. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Pakistan bounced back defiantly chasing a colossal Australian target, but the game still leans in Australia’s favour as it goes into day thre and a tense battle to decide which way the cards fall. Much against all expectations, the Pakistanis fought back to keep Australia under 500, then they implemented an unexpected strategy of restraint and controlled approach to chase a mountainous task ahead, and right now seem intent on taking it up to the Aussies. Pakistan debutante Aaner Jamal marked his entry to the big time with a memorable performance with the ball. The new fast man in the squad bowled brilliantly to grab 6 for 111 and was primarily responsible for restricting Australia from a mammoth total. The bouncy Perth wicket appeared to suggest Australian dominance against a team that has had ...
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SL origin Nikith Perera represents NZ XI – By Shamseer Jaleel Source : dailymirror Sri Lankan-born Nikith Perera, represented New Zealand XI in their one-day encounter against the visiting Bangladesh outfit under Liton Das. Nikith from Auckland saw his teammates, Samrath Singh and Quinn Sunde too, represent the same outfit. Nikith is the son of former Antonian cricket and rugby player, Nimalke Perera who lives in New Zealand. Nimalke also represented the CR and FC in club rugby late 80’s. ...
Celebrating Freedom: The Rich History of Independence Square in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Nestled in the heart of Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, Independence Square stands as a symbol of the nation’s struggle for freedom and its triumphant journey towards independence. This historic landmark not only bears witness to the nation’s past but also serves as a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike. The story of Independence Square begins in 1948 when Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon, gained independence from British colonial rule. The square, originally called Torrington Square, witnessed the historic moment when the Union Jack was lowered, and the Lion Flag of Ceylon was raised for the first time. Today, visitors can still sense the echoes of that momentous day as they explore the square’s various monuments and structures. Designed by the renowned architect Tom Neville Wynne-Jones, Independence Square boasts a blend of neo-baroque and ...
Dec 16, 2023
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Vision Care’s 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance adoption boosts healthcare access in Kurunegala 15th December 2023, Colombo: Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision and eyewear solutions provider, reaffirms its commitment to enhancing healthcare in rural communities as the company actively supports the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation by funding the maintenance of a Suwa Seriya ambulance stationed in Kurunegala. This initiative ensures the prompt and efficient delivery of emergency healthcare services to the Kurunegala population, underscoring Vision Care’s unwavering dedication to providing high-quality healthcare services beyond urban locations. Harsha Maduranga, General Manager of Vision Care, emphasized, “Vision Care has a longstanding history of supporting underserved communities. The adoption of a 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance aligns with our core values, enabling us to contribute significantly to the well-being of the Kurunegala community. It’s part of our ongoing mission to transform lives through accessible healthcare.” ...
Soul Energise signs national distribution agreement Soul Coffee Group and Grape Expectations announced today the signing of a national distribution agreement for the newly launched Soul Energise Drinks. The agreement will enable Soul Energise to be available across all major sales channels, including supermarkets, hotels, bars, and restaurants across Sri Lanka. Soul Energise, a recently launched innovative beverage, is a tropical adventure drink crafted with natural caffeine from raw coffee beans and infused with tropical fruit flavours of Sri Lanka. Soul Energise is a refreshing drink enriched with antioxidants, providing a natural caffeine boost and hydration. It is available in three tropical flavours: Original, Lemon Lime and Wild Orange. The beverage is packed with 15 essential vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, with reduced sugar and lower calories, creating a refreshing drink that energises before or after physical activity. ...
Adelaide University Celebrates Year 2023 & Envisions A Good Future-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis A Circular from The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Jessica Gallagher to Michael Roberts, 14 December 2023 Dear Michael, As 2023 comes to a close, I want to thank you, and all the valued members of our University community, for your ongoing commitment and support. It has been a full calendar of in-person and online events this year with many overseas executive missions, alumni receptions and partnership meetings. We’ve enjoyed connecting and reconnecting, sharing stories and forging exciting plans. We have had so many reasons to celebrate in 2023. On our inaugural Giving Day, our community raised over $440,000 to support world-leading research, student scholarships and community initiatives. Generous donors made 3,062 individual gifts, contributing to over $26m in philanthropic funds. More than $268 million in grant funding was awarded to cutting-edge research across 1,542 projects. ...
Dec 15, 2023
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THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF THE ROYAL THOMIAN MATCH-by HUGH KARUNANAYAKE LEFT : RESTRAINED REVELRY AT THE ROYAL THOMIAN 1911.(PIC COURTESY TIMES OF CEYLON ANNUAL 1911) ON RIGHT MORE EXUBERANT EVELRY AT THE ROYAL THOMIAN MATCH IN 1989.(PIC COURTESY STEPHEN CHAMPION”Lanka” 1989) Source:Island WHAT 100 YEARS. Of TRADITION COULD DO !! The Royal Thomian cricket match played annually for the past 144 years is the second longest school cricket series in the world. It has, over the years developed into a hoary institution, its cricketing traditions imitated by other schools, all now having their own “Big Matches” but not getting anywhere near the original and pioneer game. Consequently, the Royal Thomian continues to be a subject of imitation by all and sundry. The match has over the years, developed into a venerable institution and its influence has certainly touched the hearts of cricket fans around the globe. The introduction of spectator ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Early Writing: The Evidence from Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Darshanie Ratnawalli, here reproducing an article presented in the Colombo Telegraph and The Island in June 2016, where the title runs “Sri Lanka’s role in South Asia’s earliest writing controversy” A few years ago someone came up with the campaign line ‘small miracle’ as a unique proposition to promote Sri Lanka to tourists. The Rajapaksa Government took exception to the ‘small’ and scrapped the campaign midway. This was a pity. The country has genuine small miracle credentials, tending sometimes to raise eyebrows by producing phenomena usually deemed too big, too grand for a country of its size. It can for example claim ownership of the oldest surviving, reliably dated samples of writing to be found in the whole of South Asia. It was long thought that the earliest writing in South Asia were the inscriptions of the Indus Valley civilization. Now with the 2004 debut of an ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Another Time, Another World: Social Science in Postwar Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Background: In Sri Lanka, social science research witnessed an expansion in the 1950s. Various scholars, including Stanley Tambiah and Gananath Obeyesekere, found their calling in anthropology, and went on to introduce and popularise the subject in local universities. This period also witnessed an increasing interest in Sri Lankan and specifically Sinhala society from Western scholars, including Edmund Leach, James Brow, and Richard Gombrich. While many local scholars active in that period have commented on how social science research evolved at Sri Lankan universities, no proper study of this has been done yet. Brief Description: The authors will talk with veteran Sri Lankan scholars, including anthropologists, sociologists, linguists, diplomats, writers, and public servants who worked or studied in Sri Lanka in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and publish the interviews as podcasts. The objective is to get an idea of the ...
Dec 15, 2023
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