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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 ...

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Health & views November 3rd issue 2023 – Dr harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 19th November 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Hussey bullish on Australia’s World Cup chances – By Jonathan Healy Australia scamper into another World Cup final after South African scare. Indian juggernaut looms for Australia’s next challenge. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor). A seating zone in SCG to name after Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu World records in cricket created by Sri Lanka – World Cup 2023 Understanding the impact of age on high blood pressure – By Dr harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-11-18 The history of the DSA group – freshmen of 1959 – By Sriyan Jayasekera Surprise Dinner to fete Sriyan Jayasekera convenor of the Class of 59 at S Thomas College Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka, Circa 2002 for his ...

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The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-11-18 Source : omny.fm A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM ...

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ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ දමිළ ළදකට පෙම් බැදි – නොබෙල් සම්මානලාභී, ෆැබ්ලෝ නෙරූඩා . – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම් ෆැබ්ලෝ නෙරූඩා යන ආරූඪ නාමයෙන් ලොව සුපතළ,ඔහුගේ සැබෑ නම  නෙෆ්ටාලි   රිචාර්ඩෝ  රෙයිස්  බාසෝල්ටෝ ය.ෆැබ්ලෝ  නෙරූඩා   යන අන්වර්ථ නාමයේ  අරුත ජනතාවගේ, පීඩිතයන්ගේ සහ සමාජයෙන් කොන්  වූවන්ගේ කවියා යන්නය. ඔහු විශ්ව සාහිත්‍යයේ නොමැකෙන සලකුණක් තැබූ  චිලි ජාතික ලේඛකයෙකි. 1927 සහ 1935 අතර කාල වකවානුවේ  ඔහුට  බුරුමය, ශ්‍රී ලංකාව, ජාවා, සිංගප්පූරුව, බුවනෝස් අයර්ස්, බාසිලෝනා සහ මැඩ්රිඩ් යන රටවල  රාජ්‍යතාන්ත්‍රික කොන්සල් ජනරාල් වරයෙක් ලෙසින් රාජකාරියේ  නිරත වන්නට අවස්ථාව  උදාවේ. බුරුමයේ රැන්ගුන් හි චිලී කොන්සල්වරයා ලෙස රාජතාන්ත්‍රික සේවයට පත් වන විට හේ 24 වන වියේ පසුවිය. බුරුමයේදී  ඇතිකර ගන්නා ලද ප්‍රේම සබදතාවක් ,අවසානයේදී ඔහුගේ ජීවිතයට පවා දැඩි තර්ජනයක් එල්ලවූ බව පැවසේ.  1973 දී ඔහුගේ මරණයට ආසන්න සමයේ නිම කරන ලද ඔහුගේ මතක සටහන් පොතේ නෙරූඩා මෙසේ ලිවීය: “රාත්‍රියේ මා මුහුණට එල්ලවූ දැඩි  ආලෝකයෙන් මා දෑස නිලංකාර වුණා. මා නිදා සිටි යහන අසළට   වතාරයක් පියමන් කරන අයුරු   දුටුවා. රාත්‍රී කිමෝනාවකින්  සැරසුණු , තියුණු පිහියක් දෑතින් දිගු කරමින් බුරුම භාෂාවෙන් ඇය කෝපයෙන්  මිමිණුවා . එදින රාත්‍රියේ, කෝපයෙන්  පිහියක් ...

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Embracing Positivity: A Guide to Cultivating a Positive Mindset – By Nadeeka – eLanka In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, maintaining a positive mindset can be a powerful tool for navigating the twists and turns of life. This article aims to guide you on the journey of cultivating a consistently positive outlook. By adopting certain habits and perspectives, you can transform your approach to challenges, enhance your well-being, and radiate positivity to those around you. Gratitude as a Foundation Gratitude forms the bedrock of a positive mindset. Begin each day by reflecting on the things you are thankful for. Whether big or small, acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of your life can set a harmonious tone for the day ahead. Positive Self-Talk The words you speak to yourself have a profound impact on your mindset. Replace self-critical thoughts with positive affirmations. Encourage and uplift yourself in moments ...

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Hikkaduwa Beach: A Tranquil Haven for Sea Turtles in Sri Lanka – by Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa Beach stands as a testament to nature’s beauty and the delicate balance between tourism and conservation. This article will take you on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of Hikkaduwa Beach, unveiling the secrets of its golden sands and crystal-clear waters, all while highlighting its crucial role as a haven for endangered sea turtles. A Coastal Gem Hikkaduwa Beach is a tropical paradise, where the rhythmic lull of the waves harmonizes with the gentle rustling of palm fronds. The golden sands stretch as far as the eye can see, inviting travelers to unwind and immerse themselves in the serene ambiance. Against the backdrop of azure waters, this coastal gem unfolds as a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday ...

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Spicy Potato Puri Delight: A Crispy Homemade Snack to Savor – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients (Makes 12): 2 well-boiled potatoes 1 cup atta flour 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon finely crushed uluhal Salt to taste Water as needed (approximately 1/3 cup) 1 teaspoon oil Finely chopped coriander leaves (optional) Instructions: Start by mashing the well-boiled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, garam masala, salt, uluhal, and atta flour to the mashed potatoes. Also, incorporate a teaspoon of oil into the mixture. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients to ensure an even distribution of spices. Gradually add water, a little at a time, to form a non-sticky dough. Adjust the water quantity as needed; it’s typically around 1/3 cup. Shape the dough into small balls and ...

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