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The Concept Store by Asian Group of Companies unveils Inspire Studio – Opening Doors To Better Living The Concept Store -Sri Lanka’s pioneering homeware vendor, and the retail arm of the Asian Group of Companies- unveiled the highly anticipated Inspire Studio on Saturday, the 24th of May, marking the company’s bold entry into the interior design space. Located on the 5th and 6th floors of The Concept Store, this visionary new showroom concept is set to redefine how Sri Lankans curate their living and work spaces, also representing the company’s commitment to catering to the growing demand for bespoke and customizable lifestyle and commercial solutions. The new design studio was inaugurated by special guests H.E. Badli Hisham Adam – High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka, Mr. Sulaiman Thawoos – Managing Director of Diamond Best Foods, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing – the Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Marie-Noëlle ...

Jun 4, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Gamini Dissanayake: A Spearhead for Sri Lankan Cricket-by Navin Dissanayake Source:Thuppahis Cricket has long been Sri Lanka’s greatest unifier. It is the sport that makes the world see us as more than just a small island—it makes them respect us, remember us, and recognise our strength. But Sri Lanka’s rise in world cricket did not happen by accident. It was built on foundations laid decades ago, by leaders who saw the potential in our game long before we had the trophies to prove it. One of those leaders was my father, Gamini Dissanayake. On March 20th, we mark his birth anniversary, and as I reflect on his life, I realise that his greatest contribution to cricket was not just securing Sri Lanka’s Test status—it was creating the systems, infrastructure, and vision that allowed us to win the 1996 World Cup and stand tall on the international stage. And now, as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka ...

Mar 21, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Lisa Sthalekar: From A Pune Dustbin to Cricket Captaincy of Australian Source:Thuppahis An Item courtesy of from Guy de Silva** in USA  <guydes42@gmail.com> Can you believe this? This Laila girl was dumped into a dustbin in Pune when she was born in August 1979. She ended up becoming the captain of the Australian Cricket Team and now she is in the ICC’s Hall of Fame. This is extreme misogyny at its worst on the part of some Indians. ……………. Chauhan Babu Nath’s Space 1·  ……. Manisha Babu,  Jan 7 The girl who was thrown in the dustbin as soon as she was born, [became] the captain of the Australian cricket team. There is an orphanage in Pune city of Maharashtra, which is called ‘Srivastava Orphanage’. On 13th August 1979, a girl was born in an unknown corner of the city. As soon as the girl was born, her parents threw her in a dustbin outside the orphanage. ...

Jan 19, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Harry Solomons stars in Over 70s World Cup-by Johnny De Silva ”You just cannot keep this bloke down … can you?” Source:Thuppahis Representing Sri Lanka in the Over 70s Cricket World Cup being played in the UK, Harry knocked up a great 78 in 134 balls playing against the usual team he represents in Seniors Cricket – Australia. I was fortunate enough to see Harry’s innings in the dead of night via social media. Australia remains the only team that has won all their matches so far. For his effort Harry received the Player of the Match award. WELL DONE HARRY. Australia was eventually beaten by England in the ‘Grand Final’, the only match that they lost in the tournament!! A NOTE by Michael Roberts, 6 October 2024 Harry Solomons was a junior boarder in the 1950s when I was at St. Aloysius College in Galle. His absorbing interest in ...

Oct 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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MEDIA RELEASE –August 6 2024 Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley to step down after next summer Source : Cricket Australia CA Multicultural media (eLanka) Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has announced that he will step down after the upcoming season, following nearly 13 years working in Australian Cricket, including five as CA CEO. Hockley said: “This was a difficult decision, however following what promises to be a blockbuster summer and with our five-year strategic plan well progressed, this is the right time to pursue another challenge, while giving the Board plenty of time to find its next CEO to build on the strong foundations now in place. “This is not the time for goodbyes, as I remain completely focussed on the season ahead and supporting the Board on succession and a smooth transition.” CA Chair Mike Baird confirmed that Nick had advised the Board that next summer would be his final ...

Aug 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Australia produce the unthinkable to stun India in the World Cup final.  Bowlers do a superb demolition job on star studded Indian batters.  – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor). The cricket God’s said India at home,  but the God that matters said otherwise as Australia defied all odds to win an unprecedented sixth Cricket World Cup.  Ahamedabad was renowned to be a slow track  but Australia challenged the myth to run down India and break the hearts of a fanatical nation at home to reverse what happened in 2011.  The shock win with seven overs to spare proved the validity of self belief which Australia are renowned for.  Travis Head 137 off 120 with 4 sixers and 15 fours, and Marnus Labuschagne a sedate 58 off 110, saw Australia stave off an Indian challenge at 47 fo 3 adding 192 for the fourth wicket. India went into ...

Nov 20, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , ,
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ANGELO MATHEWS TIMED OUT! – By Upali Obeyesekere Source : facebook SPIRIT OF CRICKET LEFT IN DOLDRUMS! PATHETIC APPEAL BY BANGLA SKIPPER SHAKIB AL HASAN! SAD DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL CRICKET! Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews became the first batter to be timed out in international cricket during the Cricket World Cup game against Bangladesh on Monday. Mathews wasn’t ready to face his first ball within the stipulated two minutes as the strap of his helmet appeared to be broken and he called for a replacement helmet. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 playing conditions pertaining to “timed out” dismissals reads thus: 40.1.1 After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball, or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If ...

Nov 7, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Upali Obeyesekere Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 8th October 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter India has the wood on Australia but South Africa looms as the biggest threat. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) නළියන දිය බුබුලක් වටකර තැනූ පනාමුරේ ඇත්ගාල – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Sri Lanka get a mauling from South Africa but show a bit of pulse. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) ICC introduces ‘Cricket’s Greatest Canvas’ with Padma Shri Indian painter Paresh Maity to immortalise the biggest Cricket World Cup – Article Courtesy of ICC. © ICC 2023 (media contact; Trevine Rodrigo – ICC approved media partner) Enchanting Ella- Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Review: Pride Without Prejudice – An inspiring Life – Beverley Pinder Bares Her Soul In Her Inspiring Life – By Lawrence ...

Oct 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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ICC introduces ‘Cricket’s Greatest Canvas’ with Padma Shri Indian painter Paresh Maity to immortalise the biggest Cricket World Cup – Article Courtesy of ICC. © ICC 2023 (media contact; Trevine Rodrigo – ICC approved media partner) Photo Courtesy of ICC. © ICC 2023 (media contact; Trevine Rodrigo – ICC approved media partner Paresh Maity, the renowned Indian painter and recipient of the Padma Shri award will capture the distinct essence of each of the ten world class venues and the electrifying atmosphere on canvas. This extraordinary spectacle will unfold in cities across India including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, where Maity will bring his creative genius to life. Amidst the electric atmosphere of the matches, he will paint cricket masterpieces, infusing the spirit of the game with his vibrant colours and imaginative strokes. As the matches unfold, spectators and art enthusiasts alike will have the unique opportunity to witness Maity’s creativity ...

Oct 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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