eLanka Newsletter – 14th November 2021 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THAT’S LIFE” – by Des Kelly 100 days to 100 years – CJS counts down to centenary celebrations Spectacular run pursuit directs Kiwis into their first T-20 World Cup final on Sunday – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Why choose Active Super? From responsible investments to strong returns, there’s so many reasons to get Active with your super LIAM DODDRELL – ONWARDS AND UPWARDS – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS FAMOUS GRAND DAD – LIAM DODDRELL MESMERIZES WITH BAT AND BALL – by Bernard VanCuylenburg Yohani – Moving On Duo scene for husband and wife The De Lanerolle Brothers From The Hilton Colombo ​ Crescat Boulevard to launch a new shopping experience ​​ LYDIA STRYDER – Succeed ​​​ Wanindu Hasaranga climbs ...

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Lakshman Wijesekera bids Adieu – Sunil Thenabadu   Veteran singer and musician Lakshman Wijesekera, who made a significant contribution to the field of art as a singer and an actor for nearly five decades, passed away on 12th November while in hospital taking treatment for a prolonged heart illness. He was 73 years old at the time of his demise.   He became popular as an actor from the teledramas ‘Ira Paya’ and ‘Ganga and Nissanka.’ His beloved wife actress Chandra Kaluarachchi pre deceased him just two years ago on 1st November 2019 leaves his daughter Ama and Son. The remains of the late musician will be kept his residence in Mount Lavinia on the  13 Saturday when his final rites will be performed at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery on Sunday the 14th.   ...

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All national cricketers need to learn English to speak fearlessly on Podiums – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Cricket was begun by the English remains a sport since the 17th century, where the language in use is of course was English. Countries like England, Australia, South Africa,West Indies,Zimbabwe( formerly Rhodesia) had no problem with the English language where everything connected to the game was in English .Lately with the advent of Asian countries viz India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh the players ,administrators had to be versed in English jargon which most did up to the end of the 1990 decade. All our past cricketers were able to converse well in the English which was the accepted language at international matches particularly for speaking at previews by the skippers, post- match presentations at press conferences when one is adjudicated as “the player of the match” had to answer to questions posed by the presenter at the podium. From the ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 7th November 2021 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BAMBALAPITIYA BEAUTIES” – By Des Kelly Sri Lanka thump West Indies with a crisp all-round exhibit in final Group 1 match – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka’s pace trio provokes former South African former paceman Dale Steyn – By Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Obituary: Margaret Mary Therese Australia South Asia Forum Inc Presents – A preamble to the South Asian Film Arts & Literature Festival Good News From Jayam November 15, 2021 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 78 05 11 2021 ABC Radio (Australia & Pacific) talks to ALSTON KOCH about his road to success in Australia while introducing DISCO music Humanitarian, Doctor, Researcher, & “Pandemic Whisperer” REMEMBERING Dr. LIONEL ALGAMA, MUSIC MAESTRO ON ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 3rd November 2021 – 1st Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “TECHNO-MEAT” – by Des Kelly Watch Cricket T20 World Cup Match Highlights: England v Sri Lanka – Nov 2nd 2021 Buttler’s Swashbuckling unbeaten ton makes it four out of four for England after early hiccups – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Sri Lanka need a different mindset to topple England march – By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne. President leaves for UK to attend UN Climate Change Conference A HISTORIC MEETING OF SURGEONS By Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Sri Lanka’s fortunes are on the rise despite limited success – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – November 2021 Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 77 29 10 21 Lakmini blends academic and skilfulness to achieve aesthetic splendour – by ...

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Chandana undisputed king of Choreography- by Sunil Thenabadu Chandana Wickramasinghe          Chandana’s parents when was a little kid had observed their little son beating and stroking his little feet, swaying his tiny limbs, twirling, twisting and jerking his tiny agile body to a sequence of a rhythmic beat. This was not hereditary as it was not a spectacle or repetition seen in their ancestors. Very appropriately the parents Upali and Lalitha had identified his innate prowess had admitted him to a Kandyan dance school. This was the beginning of the career that blossomed to be the legendary choreographer Chandana Wickremasinghe who is now a secure decoration to Sri Lankan traditional dancing, integrating Bharatha, Kathakali. Manipuri, Far-Eastern combined with abundant global styles. ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 31st October 2021 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BRITISH ROYALTY”. By Des Kelly Watch Cricket T20 World Cup Match Highlights: South Africa v Sri Lanka Oct 30 2021 Warner sparkles as Australia trounce Sri Lanka by seven wickets with three overs to spare – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports Editor) Watch ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Australia 29 October 2021 JAYASRI twins…in action in Europe Ever Green legendary Vocalist Christopher Paul is Paralysed , living in his twilight years – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane VOLUNTEERS FROM CEYLON WHO SERVED IN THE BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH FORCES DURING WORLD WAR 1 [1914-1918] AND WORLD WAR 2 [1939-1945] Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 77 29 10 21 Calcium channel blockers-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Abhisheka – Vocalist, Playback Singer, ...

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ITN should act like catalysts in identifying and harnessing talents Today, there is an abundance of television channels in Sri Lanka, some old and some new. Among them, the Independent Television Network (ITN) is the oldest, which, due to state collaboration and its consequent precedence has been called the ‘Mahagedera’ of Television. Each station vies for customer loyalty which is fiercely competitive in providing programs that maximize and sustain viewer interest. Being indigenous, they promote inter alia traditional aesthetic programs. One area where increasing interest is evinced is the ‘performing arts. In developing performing arts TV stations could make prodigious contributions.They can act as catalysts in identifying and harnessing talents. They can, to a large extent provide the much-desired platform for aspiring artists to showcase their talents. ...

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Abhisheka – Vocalist, Playback 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 of singing such ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 24th October 2021 – 7th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LOVE SONGS, LANKAN STYLE” – by Des Kelly Watch Sri Lanka vs Netherlands ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Cricket Match Highlights (Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets) Alston Koch sings a special song for the T20 World Cup Cheers – Sri Lanka Cricket – Supreme Cheers Lahiru, Hasaranga,Theekshana unplayable as merciless Sri Lanka crush ignorant Netherlands by eight wickets – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka Tourism to appoint Yohani as a brand ambassador A Nest of Vipers – by Rajitha Ratwatte Active Super partners with MultiConnexions to tap into Australian diversity​ Sri Lanka’s likely schedule for SUPER 12: First Game against Bangladesh – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) Mr Sachithananthan St Thomas’s College longstanding teacher celebrates his 97th birthday ...

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