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Glenn Maxwell’s Puja in Sachin’s Presence-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis After a remarkable feat of batsmanship on one leg that brought him 200 runs and secured an Australian victory against Afghanistan at the World Cup match in Mumbai, Glenn Maxwell went on his knees in puja to the all-time Indian great Sachin Tendulkar …… Such an Asian mode of respect is not surprising because he is married to an Indian lady. AND THIS DEBATE among Sri Lankan cricketing aficianados: A = Comment from Lorenz Pereira in Melbounre, circa 9 Nov 2023: When Sachin Tendulkar came to congratulate Glen Maxwell @ da Wankhede ground, da great Maxwell bowed down & touched da feet of the legend & sought his blessings. One of da Greatest moments in da history of Cricket. Salute to these legendry Cricketers. B= Response from Richard Hermon in Melbourne: “Agree Completely Lorenz !! Something that has been missing in sport ,and ...

Nov 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Glenn Maxwell, Lalin Fernando, Sachin Tendulkar

Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka vis-à-vis Gaza-by Air Chief Marshal Gagan bulathsingala Source:Dailymirror Both Hamas and the LTTE were designated by the United States as foreign terrorist organizations on the same day Oct 8, 1997 Gaza is running out of essential commodities such as water, fuel, and supplies amid an Israeli aid blockade The UN Security Council in a press statement said that they strongly condemn the LTTE for its acts of terrorism over many years Sri Lanka said that the armed forces ended the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) conflict in May 2009 through a “Humanitarian Operation”, but the successive governments still defend a UN-led probe into the alleged human rights violations. At the turn of the century, it wasn’t uncommon for Hamas and LTTE- widely known as the Tamil Tigers- to find reference in the same debates as governments around the world ...

Nov 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Sri Lanka Air Force, Tigers of Tamil Eelam, War crimes investigations

Harmanpreet Kaur Diwali is a festival of lights and a day to spread love to all. It is a big day for us and I want to make it more memorable here in Australia. Melbourne Renegades is my second family, and I am today celebrating Diwali in my second home. I have special post match plans for tonight with my friends in Melbourne. Today would be my cheat day. I am going to eat sweets and choley batory today. ...

Nov 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Harmanpreet Kaur

Tourists’ Optimism in Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Sri Lanka, in this brief video, emphasises the excellent future for the tourists visiting this island, making this island the most sorted country for visitors to be the number one spot on the planet. Tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in October from the 1st till the 22nd at 42,026 last year. This year, for October from the 1-22nd, the number is 77,763. Total arrivals this year so far is 1,094,019 compared to the previous year’s figures- 719,978. In 2019, before the COVID-19 endemic, it was reported that 1.9 million visitors arrived in Sri Lanka. It is a 21 per cent decrease from 2018, following the Easter Terror Attacks of April 2019. It’s recorded that the industry earned around $3.5 billion in 2019. These statistics are extracted from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals ...

Nov 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Bambaragala Peak, COVID-19 pendemic, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Easter Terror Attacks, Ella, Ella Gap, European tourists, Little Adam’s Peak, Mirissa, Mirissa Beech, Ravana Ella Falls, Sri Lanka's Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals, Sri Lankan Tourism

RADIO CEYLON – THE KING OF THE AIRWAVES IN SOUTH ASIA FROM THE 1950′ -1970’s Going Down Memory Lane …………. This Group was launched to celebrate the success of Radio Ceylon. Edward Harper who came to Ceylon as Chief Engineer of the Telegraph Office in 1921, was the first person to actively promote broadcasting in Ceylon. In the first ever radio experiments in Colombo, gramophone music was broadcast from a tiny room in the Central Telegraph Office with the aid of a small transmitter built by the Telegraph Department engineers from the radio equipment of a captured German submarine. The experiment was a real success and three years later, on December 16, 1925, a regular broadcasting service came to be instituted in Ceylon – the station was called Colombo Radio with the call sign ‘Colombo Calling.’ Harper also founded the Ceylon Wireless Club together with British and Ceylonese radio enthusiasts in ...

Nov 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Edward Harper, Engineer, Radio Ceylon

Khawaja & Sangha – who’s next for Sydney Thunders? Sydney Thunders’ in search of potential talent from South Asian communities. The HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup returns with a golden opportunity for South Asian cricketers living in Australia to showcase their talent in Thunders Nation Cup commencing from 12 November. It is the same event where Tanveer Sangha represented India and now he is named in the Men’s T20I squad for India tour. The right arm leg spinner Tanveer Sangha represented India in the Thunders Nations Cup. The HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup is the largest community initiative where teams representing Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pacific Nations, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all taking part. The final of the tournament will play as a curtain raiser to the KFC BBL|13 Sydney Thunder versus Perth Scorchers match on January 8. Andrew Gilchrist, Head of Sydney Thunder: “We’re incredibly proud of this initiative, and to ...

Nov 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Asian cricketers living in Australia, Australia, South Asian communities, Sydney, Sydney Thunders, The Home World Thunder Nation Cup

063 Tamil in Harvard University: Nurturing Tamil Language and Culture ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Tamil in Harvard University

Nilawarai – ‘Bottomless Well’ in Jaffna Peninsula – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located in Puttur, approximately 14 kilometers northeast of *Jaffna, Nilawari (also spelt as Nilawarai or Nilavari) is the largest freshwater well in Jaffna Peninsula. Although, the water in the well is brackish, villagers are of the view that it is potable water. Some villages are of the view that the well was created by Prince *Rama. According to villagers in Puttur, the water in the well never dries up even during prolonged periods of drought. The well is approximately 44 meters deep. The rectangular basin of the well surrounded by rock surface is 13 meters long and 10 meters wide. Currently, the water of the well is utilized for irrigation purposes. Scholars are of the view that the well was caused due to collapse of the top layer of soil exposing a limestone cavern connected to an underground water ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Jaffna, Jaffna Museum, Kovil near Nilawarai well, Nilawarai well, Ramayana Trail pilgrims, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Navy

Visiting Jaffna to experience the Longest Hindu Festival in Sri Lanka – Nallur ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Hindu Festival in Sri Lanka, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

With Gratitude Imelda, Dilhara, Shehan, Paul, Caden and Rian, deeply appreciate and thank all those who comforted us in numerous ways following the devastating and inconsolable loss of our beloved Harry. We also thank all who attended the viewing, funeral and memorial services, sent Mass and sympathy cards and floral tributes. To the priests, the musician, the parishioners of St Agatha’s and staff at Albert Meyer who assisted us we extend our deep gratitude. Finally, we would also like to extend thanks to eLanka for their publications of Harry’s funeral details. ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Harry de Sayrah