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Rupert Ferdinands: A Stellar Career …. & A Thomian Tall-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Ravi Rudra, whose chosen title for this illustrated essay was “Rupert Ferdinands: A Blazing Tennis Star and Much More” … while the plethora of photographs rendered this item a difficult piece to insert — so that some illustrations will be missing; a or will be inserted over time. The Editor has also inserted highlighting emphasis along the way. Rupert W. Ferdinands, born April 1936, was an outstanding product of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia. He is also a former Head Prefect of the School, a B.Sc. (Hons) graduate, Sri Lanka Davis Cup player and Australian qualified tennis coach (Level 3). Rupert excelled in Tennis for his College and Country, having made his national debut as a young schoolboy. Teen Rupert in Ceylon Tennis Team at the Hague in 1953 ….L-R: Percy Ernst, Douglas Fonseka, Lionel Fonseka (Manager), Douglas Scharenguivel and 17-year-old Rupert ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Anil Abeywickrema, Bill Kucks, Bryan Slattery, Denis Lemke, Don Cameron, Ian Occleshaw, John Hillebrand, Keith Rogers, Leo Guiney, Ravi Rudra, Ron Cummins, Tammy Ferdinands, Tennis Coaches Australia

Two Majestic ‘cameos’ in Cricket from Dhoni and Pathirana-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Amidst the hot news in Australia relating to the knife-wielding nutcase and his killings at Bondi in Sydney, I watched snatches of the web-reportage on the match between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Superkings (CSK) in the IPL tournament. The latter event was high-scoring, topsy-turvy, turbulent and fascinating. In point-form let me highlight some remarkable performances. A: Batting first CSK amassed a reasonable total even though Daryll Mitchell’s faltering innings at the end slowed them down till he was dismissed in the last over …And then ….. B: Mahendra Singh Dhoni walked in to face the last few balls. Though the match was at Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai, this Indian Maharaja was not deterred; he smacked three huge sixers in the four balls he faced. All hailed His Majesty Dhoni. C: Undeterred, Rohit Sharma (the former captain of the Mumbai team) unfolded ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Chennai Superkings, Hardik Pandya, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma

Drill Baby Drill! Uncle Sam’s strategy of elbowing his way to the front of energy markets – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Source : oilfutures On October 6, 1973, coalition of Arab countries, comprising Egypt, Syria and Jordan launched a surprise attack on Israel that ultimately developed into a full-blown war between the Jewish state and Arabs. The war, known as Yom Kippur War or Ramadan war, inadvertently motivated the United States explore ways and means to reach a status of energy independence; the embargo, in this context, was a blessing in disguise, indeed. Exactly like what it is doing today, the US extended its ‘ironclad’ support to Israel to defend itself from the collective onslaught on the Middle Eastern battle front in 1973. It, however, came at a price – a huge price, to be more accurate. The Arab members of the OPEC, Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, known as OAPEC, ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Tagged Arab countries, Egypt, Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena, OAPEC, OPEC, Second World War, The oil embargo, Yom Kippur War

The Moonstone Painting – By George Braine One privilege of teaching at the Chinese University of Hong Kong was the health care provided to staff. On my first visit to the campus Health Center, I was intrigued by the large, colorful paintings that hung on both floors of the Center and on the stairwell as well. They were mainly scenes from around the campus, not accurate depictions, whimsical and somewhat childlike. All eye-catchingly colorful, green and blue abounding. I later learned that Dr. Memie Kwok, a physician at the Center, was the artist. Her intention in displaying her paintings may have been to cheer up visitors. Memie was not my doctor, but she was my wife, Fawzia’s. They soon became friends, and I came to know that Memie also kept a popular blogsite, which was filled with detailed descriptions and photos of her world travels. I became an avid reader ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, George Braine Tagged Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr. Memie Kwok, George Braine, Moonstone Painting, painting, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Navy brings ashore seized ICE, heroin worth Rs. 3.7 billion- By DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA Source:Dailymirror Galle, April 14 (Daily Mirror) – The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore the seized narcotics, including 179 kgs and 906 gms of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and 83 kgs and 582 gms of heroin, which were seized yesterday in the seas approximately 133 nautical miles (about 246 kms) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka. The consignment of drugs, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 3,798 million, was seized during an intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy. A local multi-day fishing trawler, carrying six persons was intercepted during the operation. In addition, another local one-day fishing trawler with four persons was seized, suspected to be awaiting a mid-sea exchange of narcotics. The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCG) Samudraraksha played a crucial role in arresting the suspects and seizing the narcotics on ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Priyantha Perera, Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship, Sri Lanka Navy

Saints of Nugegoda dinner dance in Melbourne – Video by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Saints of Nugegoda dinner dance, TREVINE RODRIGO

RUPERT FERDINANDS A BLAZING TENNIS STAR AND MUCH MORE!- by Ravi Rudra Download the PDF file . Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged RUPERT FERDINANDSA

New Year Greetings From Dr Harold Gunatillake In this picture, my nephew and niece Sugeewa and Michelle Palliaguruge (my guardian Angels) are with seven angels. As the clock strikes 11 p.m. on April 13, 2024, we gather in the heart of Kandy to celebrate the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. In this sacred moment, we honour tradition by boiling milk, symbolising prosperity and new beginnings. To all my viewers worldwide, I send you good wishes and blessings. May this auspicious occasion bring you joy, health, and abundance. Let us all embrace the spirit of unity and the hope that this New Year signifies, binding us together in anticipation of a brighter future. From the vibrant city of Kandy, surrounded by my tribe, we wish you a year filled with the richness of life. Happy New Year From Dr Harold Gunatillake-Health writer Click here to receive ...

Apr 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, New Year wishes

Lyle Godridge – The Sweets Seller ...

Apr 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles

Hartal-Left and Trade Unionism. – Dr. Tilak S. Fernando During Hartel ( the General strike) organanised by the Marxist parties in 1953 to express public dissatisfaction over the cost of rice of the GCSU ( General Clerical Services Union). Mr. Kanakasamy was shot by the police lead by LSSP stalwarts; Dr. N.M.Perera, Dr. Colvin de Silva and Lesley Gunawardena. The GCSU was powerful and acted as in the form of real power to demand a prominent powerful upsurge until 1985. It was stated by Nicky Karunaratne, who was based on the LSSP hierarchy. ‘The old left’ liked to look back with heroic nostalgia of the 1953 general strike as the vital event of their, history. Consequently, for many years to follow the general strike as an occasion for provoking speeches by left party members. A review of the past showed that the old left of the SLFP, which benefitted out ...

Apr 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Tilak S Fernando Tagged General Clerical Services Union, hartal, Lesley Gunawardena, S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike, SLFP, Tilak S.Fernando, Unionism