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From Little Things Big Things Grow – Antonians Who Excelled Beyond Excellence – By Bernard VanCuylenburg and SisiraWeragoda Prologue As an introduction to the subject of this article I had to choose a title which nails it all in just one line. It is the story of an academic miracle which emanated from a simple school in its infancy, St. Anthony’s College Katugastota, by a group of students who raised the bar of achievement and excellence in the prestigious London Matriculation Examination in 1934, with a 100% pass rate THUS OBTAINING THE BEST RESULTS IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. It was a path breaking year for the College and a validation of the school’s excellence. Twelve students sat the examination that year of whom six obtained first division passes, and six obtained second division passes. Their names which should be emblazoned in letters of gold in the field of education will ...

Oct 24, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Bernard VanCuylenburg Tagged Bernard VanCuylenburg, Rubeih Murray James, SisiraWeragoda, St.Anthony’s College-Katugastota

Unveiling the Allure of Passion Fruit: Nature’s Exquisite Gift-by Kalani-eLanka Passion fruit, also known as Passiflora edulis, is not just a fruit; it’s a tantalizing revelation of nature’s splendid beauty. From its captivating appearance to its sweet-tart flavor and numerous health benefits, passion fruit has an undeniably irresistible charm. In this article, we will explore the enchanting world of passion fruit, delving into its origins, nutritional content, culinary uses, and more. Passion fruit is believed to have originated in South America, where it was discovered by Spanish explorers during the 16th century. Today, it thrives in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. This vibrant, egg-shaped fruit is a member of the Passifloraceae family and is known for its distinct appearance – a tough outer rind that houses a jelly-like pulp filled with black seeds. ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged Kalani, Nature's Exquisite Gift, Passion Fruit

Essilor Lanka unveils state-of-the-art laboratory and revolutionary lens range for enhanced vision correction 23rd October 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka: Essilor Lanka, the Sri Lankan arm of Essilor, the world No 1 in lenses, reaffirmed its commitment to quality and innovation with the unveiling of its upgraded laboratory. This investment in advanced machinery and technology aligns with Essilor Lanka’s steadfast commitment to providing superior quality products to its customers. With the upgraded facility now operating on par with international manufacturing standards, the company sets a new benchmark for excellence in the eyecare industry. Celebrating over a decade of operations, Essilor Lanka introduced its latest range of Crizal lenses and the latest innovation for presbyopes -Varilux Comfort Max lenses. Essilor Lanka aims to provide enhanced vision correction and protection to individuals of all age with these 2 innovations. ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Essilor Lanka Private Limited, South Asia Business

Talking about Oral History Work on Ceylon in the 1960s-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Adilah Ismail in the Sunday Times, 7 June 2015, where the title is “Colourful history of a historian” … with highlighting imposed by the Editor Thuppahi viz, Roberts himself Looking back on his ‘going-down memory lane interviews’ with retired Britishers and Sri Lankans who served mainly in the Ceylon Civil Service, Michael Roberts who was in Sri Lanka recently, talks to Adilah Ismail about the beginnings of a passion. ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dr Nishand De Mel, M.A. Pushpa Kumara

In Sri Lanka,This Centuries – Old Spirit Is Shaking up The Local Cocktail Scene- By Zinara Ratnayake More and more mixologists in Sri Lanka are using coconut arrack to make cocktails And being served in trendy bars from London to Cologne Source:Island At an 18-acre coconut garden of Rockland Distilleries in Nattandiya, just north of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, Roy Jayalath begins his work early in the morning. Jayalath climbs tall, swaying coconut trees to collect the white, milky sap of their flowers. Balancing on two coir ropes, he walks across these tightropes from tree to tree until he collects enough sap to fill a pot. Coconut sap is the raw material for coconut arrack, an alcoholic beverage unique to Sri Lanka. Although this method of collecting sap, known as toddy tapping, has existed in Sri Lanka for about 2,000 years, arrack has only recently begun to reach trendy bars ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged coconut arrack, Indika De Silva, Mischel Bandara, Rapti Dirckze

Lankan doctor honoured at leading hospital in New York city Dr Kadirawel Iswara (centre) at the hospital reception lobby named after him. Also in the picture are Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Mohan Pieris and former Chief of New York City’s Transit Police Joseph Fox, where Dr Iswara is currently a honorary Police Surgeon Source:Sundaytimes The Maimonides Medical Center (MMC), one of the leading hospitals in New York city, honoured a Sri Lankan physician. Dr. Kadirawel Iswara, by dedicating the Ambulatory Surgery Waiting Room in his name. The Medical Center commemorated 50 years of “generosity, service, and excellence in patient care, teaching, leadership, and civic service” in a tribute to Dr. Iswara, described as “a true luminary in the field of gastroenterology”. A recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Clinician Award in Private Practice from the American Gastroenterological Association, Dr Iswara was recognized for his outstanding contributions ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dr Kadirawel Iswara, Nicole Malliotakis, Sugheswara Gunaratne

My Roots in Sri Lanka // British Ceylon travel documentary ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged British Ceylon travel documentary

Big Game Hunting In Colonial Ceylon ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Big Game Hunting In Colonial Ceylon

Nutrient-Rich Chickpea Flour Roti for a Healthy Breakfast – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients 2 cups of chickpea flour 1 cup of whole wheat flour (or atta) 3 tablespoons of olive oil (or vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of chili powder 2 tablespoons of skimmed milk or yogurt 1 tablespoon of finely chopped curry leaves 1 cup of water Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, whole wheat flour, spices, and salt. Gradually add olive oil (or vegetable oil) and yogurt while kneading the mixture. Slowly incorporate water into the mixture, little by little, until you achieve a non-sticky dough. You can apply a bit of oil to your hands to help with kneading. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes. Divide the dough into lime-sized balls and roll them into circular shapes using a rolling pin. Cook ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Chickpea Flour Roti, elanka recipes, Healthy Breakfast, How to Make Chickpea Flour Roti, Sri Lankan Breakfast foods, Sri Lankan Recipes

Harnessing the Healing Power of Exercise: A Shield Against Chronic Diseases – By Malsha – eLanka In today’s fast-paced world, the quest for optimal health and longevity is more vital than ever. Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension are on the rise, taking a heavy toll on individuals and healthcare systems. However, amidst the chaos of modern life, a potent and natural solution remains at our fingertips: exercise. Exercise has long been heralded for its role in maintaining physical fitness and promoting weight loss. However, its real magic lies in its ability to ward off chronic diseases, serving as a shield against their onset and progression. In this article, we will explore the incredible power of exercise and how it can help prevent a wide range of chronic diseases. The Physiology of Exercise To understand the preventive nature of exercise, it is essential to delve into the physiological ...

Oct 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged chronic diseases, diabetes, educing blood pressure, Exercise, healthy weight, Heart disease, Hypertension, improve physical health, Power of Exercise, The Physiology of Exercise, weight loss