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Health & Views NOVEMBER 1st issue 2023 – By 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 ...

Oct 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr Harold Gunatillake Boost Bone Health, Health & Views, heart healthy, muscle health, November

Israel-Gaza crisis: Seeking diplomacy and peace – By K K S Perera Children of Gaza: Future seems bleak Source : dailymirror Eugene Burdick’s The Ugly American, -1958 is a political novel with a plot based on American foreign policy; it offers a pointed critique of US actions inSoutheast Asia. It was adapted into a film with the legendary Marlon Brando in the lead role. Another best seller, Ugly American, authored by Ben Mezrich unveils the true story of Ivy League American cowboys who, obsessed with wealth, embark on a mission to exploit the Asian markets. The pejorative title has been used in various literary and artistic works. Collins defines it as a “stereotypical representation of an American tourist as a brash and insensitive philistine.” Our focus here is not to make opinions on literature or art, but rather to address the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza, where, Israel has imposed ...

Oct 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Israel-Gaza crisis, K K S Perera American tourist, PEACE

British Council invites applications for South Asia Festivals & Culture Academy (SAFCA 2024) Intermediate Course The British Council, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, is inviting applications to the South Asia Festivals & Culture Academy (SAFCA) in response to the growth of independent and established arts and culture festivals. This pioneering initiative bridges the gap between festival enthusiasts and industry experts, facilitating an exchange of knowledge and insights online in India and neighbouring South Asian countries. The South Asia Festivals Academy’s Intermediate Course starts in January 2024, with applications open until November 19, 2023. SAFCA features a series of short courses specifically designed to equip festival managers with the skills essential for success in the ever-evolving festival landscape. These courses cover international programming and curation, leadership and governance, financial management, operations and staffing, marketing and audience development, risk management and health and safety, equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as environmental sustainability. ...

Oct 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged South Asia Festivals & Culture Academy

අගමැතිවරුන් හත් දෙනෙකුගේ පෙර ගමන්කරු – බ්‍රෑඩ්මන් වීරකෝන්, 93 වන ජන්ම දින සමරයි . – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. ඔස්ට්‍රේලියානු ජාතික ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩක ඩොන් බ්‍රැඩ්මන් ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු අළු බඳුන එංගලන්ත සංචාරයේදී වාර්තාගත, ත්‍රිත්ව ශතකයක් ලබා ගනිමින් එංගලන්තයේ සිට ආපසු එන අතරතුර 1930 ඔක්තෝම්බර් 30 වන දින ,කොළඹට පැමිණියේය. ( ලෝක පූජිත ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩකයකු වූ සර් ඩොනල්ඩ් ජෝර්ජ් බ්‍රැඩ්මන් (1908 – 2001) විශිෂ්ට පිතිකරුවෙකු ලෙස 99.94 සීමාව ඉක්මවා දුර ප්‍රමාණයක සාමාන්‍ය වේගයක් පවත්වා ගෙන ගිය ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු ජාතිකයෙකි.) එම සැපත්වීම සැලකිල්ලට ගෙන ,එදින උපත ලද තම කුඩා බිළිදාට එම නම තැබීමට ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා ලෝලී ඔහුගේ පියා එඩ්මන්ඩ් ආර්. වීරකෝන් සැලකිලිමත්වූ බව පැවසේ. රයිගම් කෝරළයේ කළු ගංගා නිම්නයේ පයාගල ආර්.( රොබින් )බ්‍රැඩ්මන් වීරකෝන් ශුරීන් ගේ නිජ ගම් පියසය. පියාගේ ගම කළුතර වූ අතර මව නුගේගොඩ පදිංචිකාරියක් වුවාය. පියා සහකාර පොලිස් අධිකරීවරයෙකි.මව එඩිත් මැතිනිය මොරටුව වේල්ස් කුමරි විදුහලේ ගුරු මාතාවක් ලෙසින් සේවහි නිරතව සිටියාය. දෙමාපියන් ඇන්ග්ලිකන් භක්තිකයන් විය.එනමුදු බ්‍රැඩ්මන් 18 වන වියේදී බුදු සමය වැළද ගත්තේය. ඔහු ඉගෙනුම ලැබුවේ කළුතර ශුද්ධවූ ක්‍රිස්තු විද්‍යාලයෙනි. ...

Oct 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr. Gamini Kariyawasam Tagged දමයන්ති ගුණසේකර, බ්‍රැඩ්මන් වීරකෝන්, රුවන් වීරකෝන්

SR Creation: Sumane & Rukamli – Sydney Australia – 19/08/2023 ...

Oct 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged SR Creation: Sumane & Rukamli, Sydney Australia

A Royal-Thomian Cricket Match Remembered Not Only for the Cricket-Hugh Karunanayake Source:Thuppahis “Oft in the stilly night Ere slumber’s chains has bound me Fond memory brings the light Of other days around me The smiles, the tears, Of boyhood years” The Royal Thomian match of 1951 will for long be remembered for its nail-biting finish, and for the manner in which the Royal College team led by skipper T. Vairavanathan extracted a victory from the jaws of defeat. It will certainly occupy a top position in the history of the series, the second oldest school cricket encounter in the world, (the first game being played in 1880). In the souvenir issued in 2004 to commemorate the 125th encounter in the series under the title “The impossible finish of 1951” a cricket scribe writing under the pseudonym “The Commentator” exclaimed “Even the boldest writer of sports fiction would not have ...

Oct 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-10-28 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 ...

Oct 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney Tagged lifestyle radio show, Morning Show, Sydney, The Brad and Kiara Show

The Power of Positive Thinking: Motivation for a Brighter Future – by Nadeeka – eLanka In a world often clouded with challenges and uncertainties, the power of positive thinking stands as a beacon of hope and motivation. This article explores the profound impact of maintaining a positive mindset on your journey to a brighter future. We’ll delve into the science behind positivity, practical strategies for cultivating an optimistic outlook, and the transformative effects of embracing a hopeful perspective. The Science of Positivity: Positive thinking isn’t merely a feel-good concept; it has a basis in science. We’ll explore how a positive mindset can boost your overall well-being, reduce stress, and even contribute to physical health. Understanding the neurological and psychological underpinnings of positivity is the first step in harnessing its power. The Art of Gratitude: One of the cornerstones of positive thinking is gratitude. Practicing gratitude daily can have a profound ...

Oct 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Nadeeka Kumari Tagged Achieving personal growth through positivity, Building a brighter future, Embracing challenges with positivity, Gratitude and well-being, Gratitude journaling, Mental health and positive thinking, Mindset for a brighter future, Optimism and motivation, Optimistic perspective, Overcoming negative thought patterns, Positive mindset for resilience, positive Thinking, Positive thinking and mental health, Positive thinking and success, Positivity and well-being, Resilience and positive outlook, The impact of positive thinking, The power of visualization, The science of positivity, Visualization for success

Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka: Where History, Beaches, and Culture Converge – by Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled along the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, just a stone’s throw from the bustling capital city of Colombo, lies the enchanting coastal city of Mount Lavinia. This hidden gem, steeped in history and brimming with natural beauty, offers travelers a unique blend of historical grandeur, pristine beaches, and a vibrant cultural scene. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore Mount Lavinia, uncover its rich heritage, bask in the beauty of its beaches, and immerse ourselves in its lively local culture. Historical Grandeur: Mount Lavinia’s history is a tale of colonial splendor. Named after the British Governor Sir Thomas Maitland’s romantic escapades, the Mount Lavinia Hotel stands as an iconic reminder of this bygone era. Explore its elegant architecture, colonial charm, and relish the nostalgia of the past. Golden Beaches: Mount Lavinia ...

Oct 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan Tagged Arts and music in Mount Lavinia, Beachfront dining, Colonial charm in Sri Lanka, Explore Mount Lavinia, Local cuisine in Mount Lavinia, Mount Lavinia adventure activities, Mount Lavinia attractions, Mount Lavinia beaches, Mount Lavinia cultural experiences, Mount Lavinia cultural hub, Mount Lavinia fine dining, Mount Lavinia history, Mount Lavinia Hotel, Mount Lavinia Sri Lanka, Mount Lavinia tourism, Pristine beaches in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka coastal cities, Sunset views in Mount Lavinia, Traveling to Mount Lavinia, Water sports in Sri Lanka

Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake recipe – By Malsha – eLanka You’ve eagerly awaited it, and here it is – the much-anticipated recipe for our Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake that had everyone buzzing with excitement. Ingredients: For the Cake: 2 cups of heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup of powdered sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese, softened 1 cup of fresh strawberries, finely chopped 24 graham crackers For the Strawberry Sauce: 1 cup of fresh strawberries, diced 1/4 cup of granulated sugar 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Instructions: 1. Craft the Strawberry Sauce: In a saucepan, combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens (approximately 10 minutes). Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely. 2. Prepare the Cake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened ...

Oct 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Cake Recipes, Desserts Recipes, elanka recipes, How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake, Sri Lankan Desserts, Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake