A still from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’s “Balam Pichkari” music video. Source: Youtube Let it be said, Holi is the best of all festivals. “Why”, you ask? Well, let’s see. There’s Diwali, which is a definite eye-pleaser, with shimmering lights everywhere. There’s Eid, which impresses the tastebuds with all the yummy food around. There’s Christmas, with the atmosphere of festive cheer and fresh Christmas trees. And then there is Holi, where all our vital senses are showered with goodness. Its colours are a treat to the eyes. The fragrance of sweet-smelling gulal engraved into the memories of every child who ever played Holi, truly a treat to the nose. The variety of food (often combined with fascinating bhang or thandai) make our taste buds happy. The sense of touch is a bonus because Holi heralds the summer season, and jumping into tanks of colourful, cold water on a hot summer’s day is definitely a treat. ...

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Film Director Mrs.Sumitra Peries (wife of late Lester James Peries) celebrated her 87th birthday on 24th March 2021. Kumar de Silva (of ‘Bonsoir’ fame) and his daughter who have known the Peries family for around 35 years, decided to dedicate a cover version of the song ‘Ganga Addara’ to her on her birthday. Mrs. Sumitra Peries was the director of the film of the same name. Ganga Addara – Anarkali and Kumar Sumitra Peries – Birthday presentation On the morning of the 24th (on her birthday) Kumar and I visited Mrs. Peries, sang Happy Birthday and she cut her birthday cake. The video of that, along with Kumar’s introduction and the formal presentation of the song to her is shown below: Source link ...

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Top Cricketers – Fascinating! Top 15 Sri Lankan Cricketers Ranked By Total ODI Wickets (1982 – 2019)   Top 15 Sri Lankan Cricketers Ranked By Total ODI Runs (1981 – 2019)   Top 14 Batsmen by Total Runs in ODI Cricket 1971 – 2019   The post Top Cricketers – Fascinating! appeared first on eLanka. Source link ...

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