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When Radio Ceylon ruled the airwaves – by V.S. SAMBANDAN Magnetic voice of Jimmy Bharucha Once the pride of the region, Radio Ceylon is today a fading memory. Can the Sri Lankan Broadcasting Corporation regain its lost glory? IT is Christmas time and Jim Reeves is on air, taking Sri Lanka back to its days of romance and charm. “You are listening to Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and we’ve got more Christmas music going out for you. Hope you are tuned in to us,” trills the friendly announcer. Another glorious old number “When A Child Is Born” floats across the skies. Requests pour in from all over the country and the programme continues to enthral those tuned in.When Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (as Radio Ceylon is now called) celebrated its 80th birthday on December 16, it was, sadly, a pale shadow of its past. Once the pride of the region’s ...

Feb 23, 2018 Posted by In Articles, English Videos, Everlasting songs, Home Tagged , , , , , , , , Comments 0
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“SMILE” by Des Kelly Gone, but not forgotten. Judy Garland, mother of Liza Minelli (a “Star” that the younger folk will remember more of, I suppose), still, I remember Judy, who now rests in peace, after what was a most turbulent life. Judy was an “artiste” who strived for perfection in everything she did. She was an actress, remembered for her roles with other “huge Hollywood Stars” such as Chaplin. Charles was also “the “Comedian” of his era, although many folk are not aware that he was a brilliant musician as well. I have chosen this “clip” of Judy Garland singing “Smile” as my personal choice, because it was associated with Charles Chaplins “Modern times” & also because this was in the era of 1936, the year this writer was born. Please enjoy the song folks, then sit back and SMILE at the wonderful photographs that should certainly make you ...

Feb 20, 2018 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY, English Videos, Everlasting songs Tagged , , , , , Comments 0
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Hathurusinghe brings glad tidings to Sri Lanka cricket – By Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne)         Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne)   Chandika_Hathurusinghe Kusal Mendis in Action Looking at Sri Lanka’s new-found confidence with the same group of players now showing their real potential is proof enough that there is no lack of talent in the Island nation. Just the inability of those guiding their fortunes being able to work on their mindset and subtle tinkering of their talent.  The bowling which was of real concern appears to have been sorted out with the available talent led by veterans Suranga Lakmal and Rangana Herath at the helm ably supported by emerging stars Dhananjaya De Silva and Dilruwan Perera helping re-shape a reasonable attack.  But what has been most heartening is the increasing consistency of their batsmen who hammered the Bangladesh attack for 713 for 9 in reply to the hosts 513. ...

Feb 20, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Cricket News, Home, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , Comments 0
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Ashleigh Hays takes fresh food menu to new heights – By Jim Kellar Source: Newcastle Herald Four days ago Omar M of Dubai wrote a review on Trip Advisor about a trendy little place in Hikkaduwa on the south coast of Sri Lanka. “While staying in Hikkaduwa, I ended up eating at Salty Swami’s 4 times in 5 days,” Omar wrote. “The quality of food, atmosphere, and service is head and shoulders above everywhere else we ate on our trip.   “The Sri Lankan twist that the restaurant adds to the Western food on its menu (burgers, tacos, etc) is really interesting, and even more delicious. The coffee (especially the spiced cold brew) is really special.  “The staff are all very friendly, helpful, and the sign at the front that says “Open for Good Vibes’ cannot be more true. Everyone in Salty Swami’s seems to be having a good time, the people ...

Feb 18, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Biz News, English Videos, Home Tagged , , Comments 0
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‘Educating children’ the goal as Sri Lankan lifesavers receive Australian tuition – By Luke Waters (SBS News) Source: SBS News   Thirteen female lifesavers and emerging leaders from Sri Lanka are visiting Victoria to take part in a cross-cultural program aimed at developing the country’s water safety message.  They took to the breakers at Fairhaven on Victoria’s surf coast, along with instructors from Life Saving Victoria. Senuri Heshara, 22, said despite finding the open-water rescue sessions challenging, the young women pushed boundaries with the support and encouragement of their instructors. “We were scared actually to get into this waters at the beginning but these trainers talked us they calmed us down they told us be confident,” she told SBS News. “(They said) ‘You can do this, you know you are great swimmers,’ so every second we know they are helping us.”  The seven-year collaboration between Life Saving Victoria and Sri Lanka was forged ...

Feb 18, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Biz News, English Videos, Home Tagged , , , , , , Comments 0
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