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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 135 09 12 2022 We are back this week, keeping the season jolly. It’s a ‘Grand’ Christmas today as we check out the world’s biggest nativity, chat about FTAs & economic vignettes, blend Ayurveda & tea, get on a bike with a record breaker & check out the best word for 2022 – and we would love to gift you a speedreading gift this Christmas – just let us know. ...

Dec 9, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged , , , ,
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The Festive Aura in the Sky – By Noor Rahim One sees the looming aura of the Festive season on the horizon Bringing the message of Peace, Harmony and Goodwill among humans For no matter what Faith you follow; its’ sure to rekindle and awaken The message of peace, harmony & goodness; which is a given   The smooth and harmonious carols and seasonal music that herald the season Lulls you to that feeling of compassion, longing and anticipation And your mind does revert to Family, Kith & Kin; and Friends As you listen and reminisce you soon leave behind the woes behind   It reminds and cements your universal feeling of giving and togetherness A time of reminiscing and perpetuating good thoughts, wishes and feelings And sincere prayers that everyone may receive the Good Lords’ Blessings Regardless of a persons’ caste, creed or religion   In the furore of ...

Dec 3, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged , , , , ,
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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 134 02 12 2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as we get into the Christmas spirit at the Shangri La, get more serious with chats on an impending recession & a gift to Mannar’s children, indulge in some Christmas craft, twisty records, green undertakers & Christmas trees! ...

Dec 2, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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Christmas in a Crisis- by Dr Remy Perumal      Dr Remy Perumal , retired Consultant Physician and freelance journalist living in the UK Chill winds of recession are threatening the festivities.  With the effects of the Pandemic,  economic crisis,  and runaway inflation causing uncertainty,  what  can  we expect this Christmas? A ‘Crisis at Christmas’ sadly, seems inevitable. At these uncertain times, families have to contend with the phenomenal rise in the cost of living and huge increase in the prices of fuel and energy. Impact of these would be redundancies, job losses  and loss of homes. Annual family gatherings could be hampered by prohibitive travel costs, thereby, elderly parents could be  isolated and lonely at Christmas. The Christian message ‘Peace  on earth goodwill to men’ must signify that Christmas is a time for celebrating the best of humanity – of generosity, self sacrifice and kindness. Therefore, instead of spend, spend, ...

Dec 2, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – By Marilyn & Jeremy Pritchard Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – December 2022  On the Holy night of December 25, a Child is born, to us a son is given…. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He is the Savior Jesus Christ the King, was born to Joseph & Mary in a stable in Bethlehem. This day is celebrated and commemorated as Christmas Day and cities around the world are aglow with colourful lights and decorations for Christmas. This religious event has now become highly commercialised; shops are adorned with tinsel decorations, shelves full of toys and various types and sizes of Christmas trees are displayed as early as October and November. Shops will aim at making the most of the festive season competing for a share of shoppers who ...

Nov 30, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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First Christmas tree – by Des Kelly Something entirely different for our many thousands of avid readers. A good Christmas story, if ever there was one. To the original Scribe whose name is Dennis Dullewe and of course, Keith Bennett, I proffer my thanks. Also, thank you, Charmaine Gunatilleke, for the beautiful picture of a Christmas tree, actually the first that most of us will see, as Christmas is still about a month away. It is what Dennis wrote, that interested me, and I am positive, will interest most e’Lanka readers. I will not keep you good people in any suspence, but, like Covid, Satan is still around, as Dennis points out, and we have to be very careful, or end up in a place where climate change has reached it’s zenith and worse still, will always remain very very hot.I am beginning to feel a bit thirsty, even as ...

Nov 27, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , ,
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Australia Post reveals Christmas delivery deadlines for International parcels-ByLisa Keller Source:Glamadelaide It’s hard to believe that Christmas is less than 100 days away and with the festive season fast approaching, we start to think about sending cards and gifts to our loved ones far and wide. Over the past few years, Australia Post has been under the pump with postage delays burdening the company which are largely due to Covid restrictions however, the postal service has warned that another busy season is expected and those wanting to send parcels overseas, probably need to get a wriggle on. Those wanting to send gifts to China are at the top of the list, with Australia Post advising to get your package in the post by November 21st for standard post and November 14th for Economy Air. ...

Oct 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Director of Music at St John’s appointed as Organist and Master of Choristers at – Westminster Abbey Source : joh.cam. Andrew Nethsingha will lead the musical life of Westminster Abbey after he was named as the next Organist and Master of Choristers at one of the United Kingdom’s most notable religious buildings. Andrew, who has been Director of Music at St John’s College since 2007, will succeed James O’Donnell, who has been appointed as Professor in the Yale School of Music and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. James will leave the Abbey this Christmas, and Andrew will replace him in the New Year. As the Abbey’s Director of Music, the Organist and Master of the Choristers is the head of the Abbey music department and oversees all musical aspects of the Abbey’s work, including directing the celebrated Choir of Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey is one of the United Kingdom’s most famous religious ...

Sep 17, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam January 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items   President to Roll Out 1,000 New National Schools Establishment Program Bringing ‘Vistas of Prosperity’ to the forefront, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will ceremoniously launch the 1,000 new national schools establishment program, covering all nine provinces. The inaugural ceremony of the 1,000 new national schools establishment program will be held at the Siyambalanduwa Maha Vidyalaya in Monaragala today at 10:30 a.m. auspicious time with the blessings of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and by the invitation of the Leader of the House of Parliament and Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, President’s Media Division said. Alliance Finance Secures USD 10 mn From Netherlands’ FMO Sri Lanka’s oldest finance company, Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), has received the second tranche of USD 5 million from the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) as part of a long-term financing facility of USD 10 million to ...

Jan 11, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , ,
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Sharing during Christmas and New year Sharing with the low-income generated families during Christmas and New year.  I appreciate your love and concern for the poor.  Rev. Fr. Dilan Perera omi Parish Priest Fatima Church Colombo 10 0718445009 ...

Jan 5, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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