eLanka Newsletter – 2nd October 2022 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “MUSIC IS THE KEY” – by Des Kelly Off the Beaten Track – CDF Charity Ball 2022 – Saturday 10th September (Sydney event) Bianca Senewiratne and bff Marguerite’s 40th birthday bash – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) ) Catwalk path to London – By Jonty Ralphsmith Sri Lankan Specialist Brings Glory To Her Motherland – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando SBS Sinhala Vinivida on Sri Lankan Australian’s views on government measures to address Australia’s skilled migrant shortage Why should you eat Fermented & pickled food? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 125 30 09 22 Isinbassagala Ruwangiri Rajamaha Viharaya – temple with historical significance – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The changing nature of large scalable AI and ML models – By ...
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BOOK REVIEW: Horns by Joe Hill – By Achira Samaratunga Source : Dæhæna – Monthly e-Newsletter October 2022 Horns is a dark fantasy novel written by Joe Hill, the son of awardwinning author Stephen King. It is his second published work of fiction and explores the story of Ignatius Perrish, a young man who wakes up one morning with horns growing out of his head. A year after his girlfriend Merrin dies in terrible circumstances, Ignatius develops horns and some terrifying powers to go with them. He uses his newfound abilities to try and find out what exactly happened on the night she died. It takes him on a crazy journey that forces him to reflect on his childhood, his beliefs, and his relationships with his family & friends. The story follows a non-linear timeline, meaning the narrative isn’t told in chronological order. It allows key details of the plot to ...
Book Review: The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie-by Achira Samaratunga Source:Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – August 2021 The ABC Murders is a murder-mystery fiction novel written by Agatha Christie, featuring her most famous character, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. It documents Poirot trying to catch a serial killer who seems to follow an alphabetic pattern when carrying out his crimes. This story is one of Christie’s most acclaimed and popular books and it is easy to see why. It is told from a couple of perspectives, which creates an intriguing atmosphere. Being able to see the two sides of the story heading towards each other from an early stage is suspenseful and entices you to keep reading. Christie’s writing style indicates that a lot of the details early in the narrative are just setting up the story. However, a select few of them end up playing an important ...
Book Review: Storm Warning by Dinah McCall Source:Dæhæna – Monthly e-Newsletter January 2021 “Mma Storm Warning is a thriller/romance fiction novel written by Sharon Sala under the pseudonym of Dinah McCall. It explores the journey of Virginia Shapiro as she tries to escape a mysterious invisible killer. She is the last alive in a class of seven schoolgirls who have all recently died in unfortunate and unusual circumstances. McCall’s writing style makes this book quite easy to read, ensuring you get absorbed into the narrative very quickly. Also, the way the author sets up the story within the first few chapters creates a suspenseful atmosphere which entices you to keep reading. The character development of the two main protagonists as the story progresses is done well and is represented in a raw way that can seem relatable to the reader. Their romantic storyline becomes an integral part of the overall ...
