Sunil Thenabadu

ABHISHEKA WIMALAWEERA vocalist, play-back singer, lyricist, author cum entrepreneur – By Sunil Thenabadu   Being able to control pitch to develop further is one of the prime fundamental aspects of singing, we do know that a good singer like Abhisheka Wimalaweera typically should possess exceeding control over the pitch of her voice singing sans strain going through her range with relative ease. Since she was a toddler her parents Sunil and Damayanthi Wimalaweera, the former was a film director, lyricist and author had identified Abhisheka’s innate talents for singing had been adamant to pursue a singing career for their only child. her Father’s elder brother was Sarath Wimalaweera, the renowned announcer. As she grew up she had improved her vocal control under the guidance of her mentor Sangeeth Nipun Sanath Nandasiri at his music school in Nugegoda which had made a huge impact on her talents with different vital elements ...

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WATER CUSHION MANUFACTURER AWARD WINNING CHANDANA MUHANDIRAM PROPRIETOR OF BLUE WATER MATTRESS – By Sunil Thenabadu   Manufacturers  of Pressure Relieving  Heat Absorbing Water Cushions, Distributors and Exporters…Proprietor  Chandana Muhandiram No 98, Prime Minister Road, Kawudupitiya,Gampola The owner Chandana Muhandiram had commenced this business over seventeen years ago in year 2006. Had commenced his life in the Navy from where  had joined the Ceylinco group as a sales executive then had been a Marketing executive where he was an victim of the LTTE while working in the Anuradhapura district.After the LTTE attack Chandana had come to Colombo had been in the marketing business in many companies like Hemas marketing, Union Assurance -Badulla, Ceylon Services and Suppliers Maharagama, a Saudi Company AW Aujan & sons Riyadh where he excelled as a marketeer. During the time of Tsunami disaster on 26th December 2004 , he was attached to Ceylon Services and Supplies Company  as a marketing executive for electricity generators. After the ...

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Renowned medical practitioner turned music maker Dr.KANCHANAMALA RANASINGHE – By Sunil Thenabadu An evening of music, ‘Sanda Pahan Re’, a collection of new songs sung by Kanchanamala Ranasinghe will be performed at 7 pm on January 7, at Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo. A medical practitioner by profession, Dr.Kanchanamala Ranasinghe, currently domiciled in Australia, will perform at ‘Sanda Pahan Re’ with her 16 new songs and guest performances will be by musician/guitarist Nalaka Anjana Kumara. He is scheduled to sing three songs in addition to his instrumental presentation. ‘Sanda Pahan Re’ musical show will be presented by award winning lyricist, renowned writer Narada Wijayasuriya and choreography by Geeth Premachnadra and Swarnamali. All the original songs performed at ‘Sanda Pahan Re’ are penned by veteran lyricists Rathna Sri Wijesinghe, Lucian Bulathsinghala, Sunil R.Gamage, Yamuna Malini, Bandula Nanayakkarawasam, Narada Wijesuriya, Nayanasena Wanninayake and a number of budding new lyricists. Veteran and talented musicians ...

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KUMAR SANGAKKARA’s future foretold in February 2002 – By Sunil Thenabadu This was the first article of the writer published in a English newspaper under the caption “Have your Say” in February 2002 foretelling the future of legendary Kumar Sangakkara. There is absolutely no doubt that with consistent performances, the young, talented, and dynamic wicket keeper batsman, Kumar Sangakkara has cemented a permanent place in both Sri Lanka’s test and one day teams. His past performances have been praised, hailed, and acclaimed by international commentators viz Tony Greig, Ravi Shastri, Martin Crow, Ramiz Raja, Barry Richards, Navjot Sidhu, and Bruce Yardley. He possesses correct technique, ideal temperament, aggressive instinct, and exquisite timing with strokes all around the wicket. Bruce Yardley, a former Sri Lankan coach and a past Australian cricketer when commentating has said repeatedly, he loves to see Kumar Sangakkara bat. He says he is all the time exciting, ...

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Brave Seargent Wimal Jayasekera reminisced, deprived of promotions as he was too talented and skilled disliked by the top Police personnel – By Sunil Thenabadu Sergeant Wimal Jayasekera, Police Constable  no 10412 called by many as Galle Policeyemahattaya with a backbone , had Joined the Police in 1992 on December 19th  …Was promoted after 15 long years as a Police Seargent was in the same position for another 16 years regret for not been promoted since. Popularly known as the good-hearted Policeman having a strong backbone. Appended below are true facts that the public should know about the step motherly treatment meted out to him. Brave Cop saves Russian Tourist from drowning at sea on March 27th 2013 A drug addict Russian tourist suffering with an acute mental disorder had attempted to drown his wife in the sea by dragging her into the sea waters amidst her screams. Many had tried to ...

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VERSATILE ACTRESS MRS SRI LANKA MAHESHI MIGRATES TO DUBAI WITH FIRST CAPTAIN IN UAE AIRLINES SAMPATH DISSANAYAKE – By Sunil Thenabadu The characteristics of any actress is charisma, commitment, hard work, confidence, intelligence, high level of imagination, understanding of human behaviour and to have energy levels. The personal quality of a person requires to become an actress is a question that lingers on people’s minds. The question whether great actors and actresses are born or made has been debated by many people over the years.In this sense Maheshi who loved to be an actress without any hereditary affiliations has come to the apex in the field via sheer perseverance. Herath Mudiyanselage Maheshi Madushanka Kumari is the only child to her parents. Maheshi was born in Kurunegala had added that the name Maheshi was suggested by her mother while Madushanka by her father and grandmother. Born on 27th October 1993.her father is a businessman ...

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SRI LANKA BEATEN BY BANGLADESH BY THREE WICKETS – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Bangladesh trump Sri Lanka amid high drama in Delhi The win has put Bangladesh at No. 7 on the points table, giving them an edge in the four-way contest to fill the last two spots at the 2025 Champions Trophy Harmison on timed-out dismissal: ‘Mathews a little hard done by’ Bangladesh282 for 7 (Shanto 90, Shakib 82, Madushanka 3-69, Mathews 2-35) beat Sri Lanka 279 (Asalanka 108, Nissanka 41, Tanzim 3-80, Shoriful 2-51, Shakib 2-57) by three wickets Yet another chapter was written into the story of subcontinental cricket’s most engrossing rivalry, in which Bangladesh came away deserved winners against Sri Lanka, winning by three wickets and, crucially, 53 deliveries in Delhi. The margin of victory means Bangladesh have leapfrogged Sri Lanka on the points table on net run rate, while Bangladesh, Netherlands and Sri Lanka ...

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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs furious after the batting debacle against India scoring only 55 runs, then losing to Afghanistan by 7 wickets – By  Sunil Thenabadu After this disastrous batting display against India collapsing for a paltry 55 runs ,thereafter to Afghanistan by seven wickets , to console the irritated fuming cricket fanatics very appropriately the Minister of sports and youth affairs Roshan Abeysinghe had requested the President and the supporting staff of the Sri Lanka Cricket to resign immediately before he takes drastic action. The Minster of sports and youth affairs Roshan Ranasinghe via his media division has expressed his discontentment on the dismal performance of our cricket team once again in the hands of India losing the WC encounter by a massive margin of 302 runs the worst defeat inflicted on Sri Lanka since participating in  all world cups from year 1975.The defeat recently has made all ...

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Dr Premasiri Khemadasa Emperor of Sri Lankan Opera who revolutionised music to completely stop copying the Indian masterpieces – By Sunil Thenabadu The statement that music induces sensation is apparent. Certain melodies are embedded in our memories for ever. The power and the ability to change us and modify the world is always linked with a soundtrack of one genre or another. Music is a lustrous light that enters through the ears and routes through the body, similar to  blood that streams inside its veins. When times get rough, the music carries us through the darkest of nights, like a narrow boat drifting off at sea through a cloud of indecision. For over fifty years of composing Dr Premasiri Khemadasa fused Sri Lankan folk elements, Indian ragas, and western classical forms into glorious melodies that captured the deepest longings of the people who shaped his life.His fusion of many genres of ...

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