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An Indian Performer Skips across Sri Lanka’s Wild Life Terrain-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis SEE YOU TUBE Presentation by Shakthi Mohan// Nriti Shakthi of India … entitled “Dance across the World” Dive into the enchanting world of Sri Lanka with Shakti Mohan in the first episode of our brand new series, Dance Across the World. Witness Shakti’s incredible adventure as she immerses herself in the local culture, from preparing authentic Sri Lankan cuisine to dressing in the traditional saree. Experience her thrilling encounters with wildlife, including a memorable stare-down with a leopard, and explore the stunning natural beauty and rich heritage of this island nation. Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes make it the perfect launchpad for our series. Join us to see why Sri Lanka truly is a slice of heaven on earth! Special thanks to Darshana, Inoka, Sagarika & all the beautiful people who I met in Sri ...

Jun 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Indian Performer, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s Wild Life Terrain

Tamils in Ceylon Cricket, 1901-2024-by Michael Roberts source:Thuppahis DEAR FRIENDS, A major error by a Sri Lankan lady re Tamil representatives in Ceylon/Sri Lankan cricket in the exchanges in LINKED IN drives me to compose an item in TPS on the Tamil cricketers who played cricket for the island at the highest level in the 20th and 21st centuries. The Janashakthi Book on cricket sponsored by the Schaffters, which places SS Perera’s wonderful archive of work on the bookshelves, is an example of Sinhala Tamil cooperation that places sources for all manner of information on the island’s rich cricket history within our reach. While I will be scouring this work for data, I reach out here to aficionado seeking data (and photographs) displaying information on Tamils who represented Ceylon/Sri Lanka at the highest level in the years stretching from 1901 to 2024. We are, of course, aware of the political factors that reduced ...

Jun 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Muttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lankan cricket

An Appraisal: How the Aussie Cricketers Fared at the IPL?-by Alex Malcolm Source:Thuppahis Alex Malcolm in ESPNcriciinfo, 20 March 2024, whose title reads thus: “Aussies at the IPL: Who starred, who chipped in, who flopped across the regular season?” A handful of Australia’s players have dominated the IPL while others have had lean tournaments. Travis Head has been Australia’s stand-out performer at the IPL this season even with his first-ball duck in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s final regular season game against Punjab Kings. Head was the third-highest runscorer in the regular season with 533 runs from 12 innings including a century and four fifties at a staggering strike-rate of 201.13. His opening partner, Abhishek Sharma, was the only other player to pass 350 runs while striking at over 200. According to ESPNcricinfo’s Smart Stats, Head had the second-highest total batting impact across the tournament behind Virat Kohli. Jake Fraser-McGurk trumped Head in terms of strike-rate ...

May 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Jasprit Bumrah, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Punjab Kings

Charles S. Braine: A Rajah of a Planter in British Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis One of the Braine Progeny presenting an Item in the History of Ceylon Tea website, entitled “Charles Stanley Braine (1874-1944) – The Rajah of Mawatte”…. https://www.historyofceylontea.com/ceylon-publications/feature- Charles Stanley was born in Ceylon on 25 December 1874. He was the eldest son of Charles Frederick Braine and Adeline Mary Becher, who had married in London earlier that year. Charles Stanley Braine: rajah-of-mawatte.html Like his father, uncles, and grandfather, Charles Stanley took to planting, starting at East Holyrood Estate, Talawakelle, in 1898. After six years at this tea plantation, he moved to Mawatte Estate, a coconut plantation in the hot and humid north western province, in 1904. The reason for his move from the lush and salubrious hill country to the hot and humid NWP is not known. In fact, his father Charles Frederick had made a similar move from Dickoya ...

May 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Mawatte Estate, Penyland Estate, Yakwila Estate

Professor Patrick Peebles& His Work on Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts THIS is the CV presented at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-peebles-892871b/… with chronology in reverse order Source:Thuppahis Retired ….. Independent historian Sep 2008 – Present · 15 yrs 8 mosSep 2008 – Present · 15 yrs….. 8 Roeland Park, Kansas I continue to do research and publish, and Mary and I travel widely. (Scotland, Turkey, Munich, California, and Colorado in 2015).I continue to do research and publish, and Mary and I travel widely. (Scotland, Turkey, Munich, California, and Colorado in 2015). PROFESSOR EMERITUS …. UMKCUMKCSEP 1974 – SEP 2008 · 34 YRS 1 MOSEP 1974 – SEP 2008 · 34 YRS 1 MO ………………….. PROFESSOR OF HISTORY SPECIALIZING IN SRI LANKA, ASIA, WORLD AND METHODOLOGY EDUCATION University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago, MA, Ph.D, History 1966 – 1973 University of California, Berkeley BA, History 1964 – 19661964 – 1966 Activities and societies: Daily Californian, Pelican, Intramural sports Research ….. Endorsed by JOHN ...

May 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Professor Patrick Peebles, Sri Lanka, University of California

A Sri Lankan Lady Bishop for Wellington, NZ-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis This item was sent to TPS with this title: “Wellington celebrates Bishop Ana” ….. Note: “Ana” sould be voiced as “Aaana” The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul thronged with well-wishers on Saturday 13 April as 600+ people turned out to celebrate the Rt Rev Anashuya Fletcher’s ordination and installation as Assistant Bishop of Wellington. Bishop Anashuya Fletcher, who currently serves along her husband Rev Paul Fletcher as Co-Priest in Charge of St Peter’s Gonville in Whanganui, was ordained this weekend in an almost three hour-long festival Eucharist at St Paul’s Cathedral Wellington. Archbishop Don Tamihere, Archbishop Sione Ulu’ilakepa and Archbishop Philip Richardson were all there to receive Ana’s declarations and promises as she came forward to join the house of bishops last Saturday. Archbishop Philip was moved by Ana’s response to her new role, ….“It felt incredibly authentic to me. What I saw ...

Apr 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Anashuya Fletcher, Anglican Chinese Mission, Bachelor of Commerce

‘At the Going Down of the Sun’ …. ANZAC Remembrance Day-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 27, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged ANZAC Remembrance Day, Going Down of the Sun

Ashton Agar in Freelance Rejuvenation?-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Alex Malcolm, in ESPNcricinfo … where the title of the essay runs thus …. ” ‘It gives me flexibility’ – Agar opts for freelance life while still committing to Australia” Ashton Agar has become the latest Australian player to make the bold decision to become a freelance global gun-for-hire, and he couldn’t be more excited about it. Ashton Agar in his delivery stride•Getty Images and Cricket Australia But the 30-year-old says he remains committed to trying to play for Australia in all three formats, including Test cricket, and playing domestic cricket for Western Australia when he’s available despite opting not to sign a state contract for 2024-25. The decision was made following lengthy and collaborative consultations with WA’s general manager of high performance Kade Harvey, WA coach Adam Voges, Australia coach Andrew McDonald and chairman of selectors George Bailey after Agar did not receive a Cricket Australia contract ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Aaron Hardie (CA), Alex Malcolm, Ashton Turner, Baxter Holt, Brody Couch, Bryce Jackson, Cameron Gannon, Cameron Green (CA contract), Charlie Stobo, Cooper Connolly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Corey Wasley (rookie), D’Arcy Short, Hamish McKenzie, Hilton Cartwright, Joel Paris, Josh Inglis (CA), Josh Vernon (rookie), Keaton Critchell, Lance Morris (CA), Liam Haskett, Matthew Kelly, Mitchell Marsh (CA), Sam Fanning, Sam Greer (rookie) Jayden Goodwin, Sam Whiteman, Teague Wyllie

Roman Szechowycz: A Discerning Eye for Past & Present in the Gal Oya’s History-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis This is a presentation of an article entitled “The “Rock River” Story” by Roman W. Szechowycz in the Loris Magazine, Vol. 8 No. 6 December, 1960. Page 348. Its presentation here has been made feasible by my Aloysian pal KK De Silva. I have underlined aspects of this account with highlights. Let me stress here that Roman Szechowycz’s searching eye and mind leaves me amazed. This essay links the landscape to its medieval and ancient history and dwells on the history of Sinhalese civilization in revealing manner. ROMAN’s ARTICLE : The “Rock River” Story The Gal Oya river is full of interesting historical associations and if the river could talk, the story told by her would be worthy of record. In recent times the name of Gal Oya has become the symbol of the new Lanka, a symbol ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Irrakkamam Tank, King Dutugemunu, KK De Silva, Wadinagala rock

Aravinda inducted into ICC Hall of Fame-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Aravinda de Silva joins the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Felicitation dinner hosted by the Australian Cricket Society in Toorak… Melbourne. hmmmm ….. Ari has lost some of his assets TRY this reference for the You Tube announcement : #snni hashtag#ICCAwards hashtag#SriLanka hashtag#cricketlover hashtag#melbourne Ken Jacobs OAM Shawn Mendis hashtag#Ian Crawford @srilankanairlines @Saikrisna ipl top5 Max Abbott …. & FOR ARAVINDA’s glorious moments on the cricket field, visit Michael Roberts, Essayng Cricket. Sri Lanka and Beyond, Colombo, Vijitha Yapa Publishers, 2006, …. especially photos 48, 49, 67, 69, 76, 100, 105. An EXAMPLE: Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Aravinda de Silva, Australian Cricket Society, Michael Roberts, Vijitha Yapa Publishers