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www.pahana.com.au Navigating through the tips of mgqk CONTENTS icebergs of IMF demands, citizen protests and corporate profit cd;sl .=jka úÿ,sfha m%jK;d wdpd¾h .dñKS ldßhjiï 06-07 iNdm;sksh Chairperson strategies Ok ;kaydj fifkfy,;d r;akdhl 08-09 ñysß Èidkdhl Mihirie Dissanayake ixialrKh Editors A SIMPLE SOUL 3 iEï ùrr;ak 11 r;ak iqukd tÈßisxy Rathna Sumana Edirisinghe With the global economic growth set to iujeÿu isisr Èidkdhl 13 ;=Idr rkau,a Èidkdhl Thushara Ranmal slow in 2023 and set to remain below its Dissanayake historical average,too many people in too kusinara Rupa Banduwardena 14 msgq ieliqu$ Page Layout and many countries are struggling to make ñß`.=fjka tyd 21 úkS;d úfÊr;ak 18 .%e*sla ks¾udK Graphic Design ends meet. Sovereign debt vulnerabilities elevated against by the shocks of the ks,a fikr; Neil Senarath pandemic and the Russia’s war against Marriage Proposal 22-23 Ukraine ,the International Monitory Fund fj,sxgka fud,a,sf.dv Wellington Molligoda (IMF) appraised the G20 leadership of újdyh yd fmdfrdkaou 13 fm%auodi l`:;ka;sß 24-25 wud fi,ajkdh.ï Ama Selvanayagam the need for effective debt resolution for vulnerable countries including Sri Lanka. Sumithra Peries’ Sunil Thenabadu 26-27 mß.Kl wl=re ieliqu Type Setting IMF Managing Director Kristina fj,sxgka fud,a,sf.dv Wellington Molligoda Georgieva during her address said that isxy, mqia;l i|`:j wdpd¾h .dñKS ldßhjiï 28 more predictable, timely and orderly wud fi,ajkdh.ï Ama Selvanayagam processes are needed for those vulnerable PROCESSED FOODS Dr. Harold Gunatillake 30 countries and called for urgent action to udOH iïnkaëldrl Media Co ordinator strengthen the International financial l;d fm<-5 wdpd¾h md,s; .fkaj;a; 32-33 ñysß Èidkdhl Mihirie Dissanayake architecture especially in the debt resolution and strengthening the financial Mr. P. Wickramasinghe Anurasiri Ranasinghe 36-37 For all your Advertising needs safety net. Her remarks came after a [email protected] follow up meeting discussing a 2.9 billion isxy, iskudfõ zf.daâ *do¾Z 32 ¨úia l=udr - võgka 38 Mihirie Dissanayake four-year Extended Fund Facility program with restructuring of $26 billion worth of BS Perera Sunil Thenabadu 40-41 0414 546 833 Sri Lanka’s burrowing from bilateral and commercial creditors. What does Calcium do in the body Dr. Harold Gunatillake 42 www.pahana.com.au IMF directors statement translated into Who gets stomach cancer? 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CIRCULATION 15,000 AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND measure after another justifying it with the promise of an IMF bailout in zmykZ mqj;a mf;a m<lsÍu i|yd March. With protests and a potential ,efnk ±kaùï we;=`M ish¨u ,sms reawakening of the “aragalaya” on the hkdÈh m<lsÍfï fyda m%;slafIam horizon, the ruler will resort to every trick lsÍfï iïmQ¾K whs;sh m%ldYlhka in the book to reinforce his strength and i;=h' tjeks ,shlshú,s tjk iEu sabotage the opposition. Overdue Local flfklau ;ukaf.a ,smskh iy Government elections which is tactically ÿrl:k wxlho wmg túh hq;=h' delayed is another exhibit of arrogance and disregard for democratic rights. He myk iÕrdfõ m< jk ,smsj, wka;¾.;h has not hesitated to move the Law, and if ta ta f,aLlhkaf.a woyia jk w;r\" tajdhska possible, the Army against protesters. ixialdrljrekaf.a woyia ms<sìUq fkdjk nj i,lkak' myk iÕrd fjka Wmqgd.;a nj i|yka lrñka tajd With a fragmented and elusively loyal opposition focussing their energies Wmqgd ±laùug wjir we;' attacking each other and trade unions lacking a common direction will make it easier or the Sri Lankan President to tighten his grip on the opposition and consolidate power using police state measures. The month of March will be an eventful month for the President politically or otherwise. Incidentally Students of his old school associate it with the oldest inter school cricket match. He may even take part in the motorcade and festivities leading up to the match. What can we call it –“March madness” or www.pahana.com.au We are a free distribution News Magazine. Ides of March” as Shakespeare wrote. 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www.pahana.com.au A SIMPLE SOUL tla pdï Tjqkaf.a ñh .sh wdÉÑ yd iShd u;la lsÍug;a weh wu;l fkdl<dh' Author: Gustave Flaubert fuys whs;lrejka ú,igu .eyeKshla3 f.dúfmd, o merKs fmkqfuka hqla; úh' iS,sfï mdrd, j, mqia mßj¾;kh( iEï ùrr;ak w,a,d ;snqKs' ksjfia ì;a;s ÿï .eiS l¨ meye .ekaù ;snQ w;r cfk,a ld,.=Kh hym;a ojiaj, Tõyq ±fkk ;rug W! ,xj isáfhah' ,sfhnd f.a msgqmiska fofjk wYajhd ÿyqú,s ne£ ÿUqre meye .ekaú,dh' fcf*dia j,g .shy' tys ksji ;K ìfï jÈk Wf.a l=r j,ska Wvg ke. .;a;dh' l=vd ±ßh ´la ,Sfhka ;kd ;snQ l=vd w,audßh ;kd ;snqfka nEjqï bvfï ueog fmdf,dfõ l=¨ f.ähla jÈkakdla f*,sisá iu. m<fjks wYajhd u; ;=, úúO uq¨;eka f.a Ndck wiqrd jk f,igh h' wE;ska ÿUqre ;s;la fuka uy;a Yíohla ksl=;a úh' o\" fmda,a m%fõYfuka mdúÉÑ lrk ;snqKs' ta w;r ms`.ka\" úYd, fcda.=\" f,ig uqyqo Èia úh' .j uvqj wi, ysá yeáfhau W! ÿjkakg mgka fmdfrdkÿj u; Khg b,ajd .;a áka Ndck úh' ta ;=, ;snQ úYd, msysá ldurhg ù f*,sisá úiska .;s' f*,sisá wdmiq yeÍ Wf.a weia f,Iemagqjd uy;df.a nQrejd msg o isß[hla ÿgq <fuda uyd yçka f.kd YS;, uia fm;s oj,a wdydr foig ;K fld,a wyqre úis lsÍug .uka l<y' isKdiqky' j;af;a ;snQ .ia j, msKSi .ekSug Tõyq mqreÿj isáhy' W;aidy l<dh' W! ysi Tijd wx uq,a mqia w,a,d ;snQ w;r w;= j, uq¨ukskau mdfya lvd oud ;snQ ksjfia ;Ügqj fid,jd flaka;sfhka uy;a Tjqka .uka l< ud¾.h fl;rï r¨ ñi,afgda m÷re fkdjevqk .ila b;sßj ;snqfka fuu ldurh muKla Yíohla msg lf<ah' orejka iu. jQjdo h;a' ie;mqï 8 l ÿr f.ùu fkdùh' yq<`.g jegqk .ia lSmhlu úh' ;eka ;eka j, .e,ù ;snQ ì;a;s .=,s ù l=Uqf¾ fl,jr isá ´nEka i|yd meh 2 l ld,hla .;úh' ueÈka m÷re oEug mgka f.k lvodis iq<`.g fi,fjñka ;snqKs' ue;sKsh ldkqjg Wäka mekSug wYajhska fofokd oKla ufâ ;snqKs' wem,a jeà l=Kq ù f.diskah' yqfola w;S; isÿùu .ek is;ñka ;e;a l< w;r f*,sisá Tjqkg tfrñka iy w.,a j, jefgñka .klu wiudk f,i fiú,s lrk is;a ;ejqf,ka isá ´nEka ue;sKsh blaukska Èj hk f,i lE .iñka .uka l<y' iuyr w.,a j,g ,o jy, ÿUqre meye;s ú,a¨ohla iu. l;d lsÍug orefjda ìh jQy' f.dkd foig uv úis lsÍfuka Wf.a Wäka mekSug Wkag isÿ jQ w;r fuka Èia jQ w;r th ´kEu oreKq wjidkfha§ zzwehs Th f.d,af,d .uk keje;aùug W;aidy l<dh' ;j;a iuyr ;eka j,§ ,sfhnd f.a iev iq<`.lg jqj;a Tfrd;a;= fok .syska fi,a,ï lrkafka ke;af;a@ZZ j¾ðkshd yd fmda,a uq,ska w.,g ;,a¨ fj<U ysá ;ek kej;=kdh' kej;;a ;rug Yla;su;a úh' tfy;a lr;a; hehs uj lshQ úg Tjqka bj;g Èj l< ´nEka ue;sKsh o wjidkfha§ wE .uka wrUk ;=re mdrg hdnoj keje;aùug idod ;snQ uvqj Èrdm;a .shy' fmda,a merKs OdkH .nvdj Bg ßx.d .;a;dh' lSm j;djla ;snQ bvï whs;s lrejka .ek l;d ù ;snqKs' th w¨;a jeähd lr fok foig f.dia l=re,a,ka we,a,Sug\" my,g jegqKq kuq;a ffO¾h Wmojd lrñka\" Tjqkaf.a w;S; l;d ms<sU|j njg fmdfrdkaÿ jQ ´nEka ue;sKsh\" fmdl=K g .,a len,s úis lsÍug\" .;a weh flfia kuq;a w.f,a wks;a ish w¾: l;khla foñka bjid wYajhska .ukg iQodkï lrk f,i ke;fyd;a ,Shlska .ia j,g fnrhla me;a;g ke..;a;dh' f.dka kdïnd isàug Tyqg isÿ úh' wK ÿkakdh' fuka Yío jk;=re ;e,Sug mqreÿj f*,sisáj jeglg fya;a;= jk f;la isáfhah' j¾ðkshd ydjqkag lEùu mkakd .sfhah' Wf.a fydïfnka .,d fufia .uka fldg wjidkfha gQla fg%dú,a j,g <`.d ùug ;j;a meh fukau j;a; mqrd Èjhñka le,Eu,a .sh fiu wef.a uqyqK mqrdu úisßKs' j,g meñKs Tnka keiagz¾Iï nd.hla muK .;úh' f,fiafldays§ tl;= lsÍu l<dh' fufia Èjhk ;j fufyd;lska W! wEj lS;= lsÍug u,ska msreKq cfk,a ;snQ ksfjila uQfoa fndlal wdjrKh lrñka úg§ wef.a mshdir lrk foll=,a bv ;sìK' jdikdjlg wEg jefÜ wi,ska hoa§\" zzwr bkak .EKs\" Wvg ke`. ;snQ lkao ke.Su i|yd w;ßka wE ye| isá tïfn%dhsv¾ fmd¨ folla w;ßka hdka;ï ßx.d f,fydfia fkdak\" b,xodß fl,af,la lxvdhug wYajhska msáka neiSug lrk ,o hg .jqu Èiaúh' .ekSug wjldY ,eìKs' ìhlre .kafk ke;=j '''''ZZ ,sfhnd fojqr isÿúh' ;j;a ñks;a;= lSmhla jDINhd f.a W;aidyh fï ksid i,ñka mejiSh' Bg miqj Tyq ;j;a weú§fuka miq keõ ;gdlfha Yr;a iD;=fõ tla;rd ie|Ejl Tjqyq hdka;ï u.yeßks' fudkjdfoda lsjQ kuq;a f*,sisá ta fl,jr\" fâúâ uy;añh úiska ;eks;,dj w;ßka ksfji n,d .uka f;areï .ekSug wfmdfydi;a jQjdh' mj;ajd f.k .sh zf.da,avka ,EïíZ lrñka isáhy' kj i| wdldYfha wjqreÿ .Kkdjla hk ;=reu fï wYajfhda ye,afï hdug;a\" nQrejdo ;dkdhug we;=,a úh' fldkl Èÿ,ñka ;sìK' c,h u; isoaêh fmdka-f,fjla ys l;d nyg msïfï Èùug;a mgka .;a fyhska .,d .sh isyska ñysÿï mg,h ksid ud;Dldj úh' tfy;a f*,sisá .uk blauka úh' Tjqyq udj;lg uqyqÿ iq<x je§u;a uqyqfoa kEu ksid;a .x.dfõ jla jQ ia:dk fkdfmkS hñka fï lsisjlg lS¾;shla wfmalaId yeÍ wjidkfha f.dú fmd,lg ,`.d foda uq,a Èk lSmh ;=, jzðkshdg ;sìK' ;K ìfï je;sr isá yrla fkdl<dh' ;ud tu isoaêfha§ ;uka jQy' tys fiajlhska fofofkla úiska wuq;= iqjhla ±Kqks' wehg iß,k ;uka wi,ska .uka .kakd msßi foi lf<a ùr l%shdjla nj wE iuyr úg újD; lrk ,o fodrgqfjka we;=,a kdk we÷ula fkd;snqK ksid kdk úg fkdie,ls,su;a f,iska n,d isáhy' ±k fkdisákakg we;' ù bvu fl,jr jQ ksfji wi, § weh ye| isá flñih uqyqÿ c,fhka tfy;a ;=kajeks l=Uqre fma,sh miq ìug neiaidy' msreKs' kEu wjidk wef.a fyÈh\" lr;au f.dkqka lsysm fofkla f*,sisáf.a is;sú,s fï Èkj, tys kEug meñfkk wfkl=;a wh ke.sg Tjqka jg lr.;s' zznh fnfyúkau fjka ù ;snqfka jzðkshd ;u iajdñ ¥ wei .egqk fudfydf;a lrkakdla fuka f¾.= ks<Odßfhl=f.a fjkak tmd!ZZ f*,sisá lE .iñka .ekh' by; isoaêh ksidfoda isgu ,sfhnd uy;añh wef.a i;=g ldurhla ;=, jzðkshdg we÷ï Wmfoia ÿkakdh' ta iu.u hïlsis jzðskshdg iakdhq .; wdndOhla m%ldY lsÍug fndfyda fjfyiqkdh' wekaÿjdh' iekaoE ld,hkays§ Tjqka uka;%hla jeks fohla uquqkñka yg .;s' ffjoH mQmd uy;d wehg wE úiska ilid ;snQ oyj,a nQrejd msg ke.S yekelú,a wi, wE wi, isá f.dka kdïndf.a msg fg%daú,a ys ¨Kq j;=r iakdkh lsÍu wdydrhg\" t¨fjl= f.a iïmQ¾K msysá frdIa-kqjd lrd .shy' fndfyda fifuka w; .Ejdh' W! bj;g we§ ks¾foaY lf<ah' ta Èkj, fg%daù,a ta .d;hla\" wdudYh ^grhsia& fidfiaÊ jx.= .yK jQ fï ud¾.fha uq,a .sh w;r wfkla i;a;= W! miqmi ;rï ckhd nyq, ia:dkhla fkdùh' j¾.\" l=l=,a *%sldfia\" meKsri fldgi miq l< úg ;eks;,d N+ñhg .uka lf<dah' tfy;a Tjqka B <`. nQfya uy;d iu. idlþpd fldg ihsv¾\" m,;=re weUq,la iy l,a t<fUhs' fï fldgfia ukialdka; l=Uqr fj; h;a§ i;=ka f.a Nhdkl wjYH f;dr;=re ,nd .;a ´nEka ;nd .kakd ,o mQka o we;=,;a ;K ìï fukau úúO fNda. j.d y~ ;e,Su wefikakg úh' ta óÿu ue;sKsh Ⱦ> úfkdao .uklg fuka úh' fï ish,a,g wu;rj ue;sKsh l< ìï len,s o úh' mdr wjidk ksid fkdfmkS isá f.dka kdïfnls' lghq;= iQodkï flrejdh' l,ska ms<sn|j .=K l;khla lsÍugo fï jQfha n%eïn,a fnß m÷re iu. ñY% W! ;uka fofokd foig Èj tkq ÿgq ojfia ,sfhnd f.a lr;a;fhka hym;a ldka;dj wu;l fkdl<dh' jQ fya,s nqIa m÷re j,ska .yK jQ ´nEka ue;sKsh mK fírd .ekSu wjYH nvq ndysr hjk ,§' myqjod t;=ñhf.a lÈu fi!LH ;;a;ajh\" ìï fldgilh' fuys w;ßka m;r jQ i|yd ÿjkakg mgka .;a;dh' WoEik Tyq wYajhka fofofkla l=vd ue;sKsh b;d fyd¢ka jeã úYd, uereKq .ia j, w;= ks,a wyia zzkE kE TÉpr yhsfhka fkdfjhsZZ f.kdfõh' tfll= f.a msfÜ ú,a¨o we;s nj\" jf.au fmda,a iún, we;s f*,sisá wk;=re ye`.jQjdh' j,ska lrk ,o ldka;d ie|E,hla jQ f,i jeã we;s njo wef.a l;dfõ PAwHwAwN.Apahmanya.kcom.au w;r wfkla f.a msg Wv wdikhla wka;¾.; úh' tfiau mrïmrd tfy;a Tjqka fõ.fhka .uka l<y' f,i Ndú;d lrk ,o T;k ,o .Kkdjla u mjq,g fiajh lsÍu ;=kajk fldgi ó,`. l,dmfha msgqmiska tk f.dka kdïnd f.a yqiau fmdfrdakhla úh' ´nEka ue;sKsh ksid f,ndâ jreka fyd¢ka ±k isá The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL MARCH 2023 11

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www.pahana.com.au kusinaraTMhaehSaaPcareridnSibitbeaonfa Every person born to this earth Maha Parinibbana mentioned earlier. With these words at Kusinara stand today to tell us a has to face death. Every one he passed his last breath on the robe most sorrowful and unforgettable born, he or she has to die sooner or When Sakyamuni Gautama was laid slab of stone between the twin incident of the Buddhist era - the later. Dhammapada (a creation of the getting ready for the final journey Sal trees. loss of the magnificent master to the Buddha - an outcome of his wisdom) known as ‘Aayu Sanskara’ Ven. entire humanity. The sacred temple Ananda Thera who had a close watch The body of Thathagatha was taken premises with the Buddha image states “Not in the sky not in the of the Buddha failed for a moment to to Mukthabandana Chetiya the sacred is crowded with pilgrims from far mid ocean nor in a mountain extend his invitation to live further. shrine of the Malla kings and it was and wide. No devotee comes out cave is found that place where His failure to do the needful, at the cremated with due honour. The year without tears in their eyes. Thanks abiding, one will not be overcome correct time gave the opportunity was 483 BC. Later the relics were to Asoka for tracing the holy spot. by death.” The gist of this sacred to Mara, to fulfill his objective of distributed among his followers who Subsequently, the State Government expression was experienced by the seeing the end of the Thathagatha. He enshrined them in stupas. According of India took pains to restore the Blessed One with delight leading to complied with the request of Mara to Pali chronicles, Emperor Asoka present temple, surrounding the Nibbana the ultimate bliss putting an with universal love and compassion had opened the original stupas and statue to commemorate the Buddha end to the Samsaric journey, never towards all beings for the final redistributed the relics across his Jayanthi celebrations to mark the to be born again. The Buddha’s last deliverance from the miseries of empire, to preserve them for future 2500th year of the Parinibbana. words uttered immediately prior to his Parinibbana were - “Subject to Makutabandhana, cremation site of the Buddha One can see the reclining Buddha change are all component things, image lying on its right side. This has strive on with diligence”. existence. Buddha knew his end was generations. Indian history reveals been given a new touch, with more near and when he set out on his last that Emperor Asoka well known space for the pilgrims to worship All things are subject to the law of journey with Ananda Thera from for his effort to preserve the sacred the sacred image - the architectural impermanence, was made very clear Vesali, he told Ananda, “This will places in his battle against the marvel with much ease. The statue and well proved with his passing be the last time that Thathagatha Moghuls is said to have constructed - 6.1 metres in length has been away. Maha Parinibbana sutta in will see Vesali.” They came to Pava stupas and pillars in important sacred carefully done out of one block of Digha Nikaya (DN 16) describes the where Chunda offered alms to the places. red sandstone brought from Mathura, final days of the great Master and his Buddha. That being the last meal, during the Gupta period. It was leaving this world. with great pain he continued his Kusinara discovered in a perished condition journey to Kusinara in the kingdom and the scattered pieces had been put Sakyamuni Gautama Buddha after of Mallas. Kusinagar is the last place associated together successfully. attaining enlightenment and realising with the life of the great master, the gift of eternal truth his concern Ananda was weeping when Buddha who had been taken away from The present pilgrims are in the habit was the welfare and happiness consoled him gratefully recalling his the universe. Buddha himself has of venerating the statue covering it of all living beings. He was the love and devotion to the Buddha and mentioned in Mahaparinibbana with robes. This has been curtailed embodiment of Meththa and Karuna predicted that Ananda will certainly Sutta, Kusinagar as one of the four due to the heavy weight which love and compassion. He showed be an Arahat. 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www.pahana.com.au Reminiscing lady Sumithracelebrity in Sri Lankan films Peries’who bid adieu at 88 years The film industry mourns the loss of a true imaginative, Kala Keerthi Dr Sumithra Peries, the octogenarian 88 years old female filmmaker who devoted her life to the art of cinema. She had expired at a private nursing home in Colomobo on the 19th January 2023. From her ground breaking debut film that pioneered new talent to the world, to her numerous award-winning films, Sumithra’s bearing on Sri Lanka’s film industry is indisputable. Kala Keerthi Dr Sumithra known such opportunities only could view and returned to France as it was After Sumithra’s diploma her as the ‘Poetess”( kividiya) of the such scenes via a cinematic creation. more developed. When in France brother had requested her to Sinhala Cinema ,first female film her correspondences from native Sri come back to Sri Lanka to join director in Sri Lanka, was born on After her Montessori education at St Lanka ,she had requested to be sent Sir Lester James Peries’ in his 24rh March 1934 to parents ‘ in a Mary’s College Avissawela. she had to the Sri Lankan embassy. There next film ‘Sandeshaya’.But as she Marxist family’ at their ancestral been boarded at Vishaka Vidyalaya, she had met Dr Lester James Peries’ needed experience had worked in house” Boralugoda Walauwwa” Colombo 4 having lived in a who had come for a film festival a London film based firm “ Mai in Talduwa, Avissawela.Her father separate house but her mother had with his new film “Rekawa”. Harris” performing subtilling. As Henry better known as Harry was expired when she was only fourteen Sumithra had met him again at Sumithra had been overseas for over a proctor at the Avissawella courts years old. Sumithra had entered Ambassador ,Vernon Mendis’ three years had thought it is better mother Harriete Wickremasinghe. Aquinas College for her advanced residence. Dr Lester had met to come back to native Sri Lanka Her father hailed from a political level. After her mother’s death Gamini, Sumithra’s brother In Sri to serve in the film industry. On family been the brother of Phillip elder brother six years her senior Lanka while doing advertising for return to Sri Lanka Sumithra had and Robert Gunawardena.Our had left by ship as those days there Rekawa at the Lionel Wendt theatre worked as Assistant Director in a present Prime Minister Dinesh were no flights to France in search who had told that her sister Sumithra film making Company ‘Cine Lanka” Gunawardena is her cousin brother. of greener pastures. He instead of is in France, not decided yet on what of Anton Wickremasinghe who had Sumithra had three siblings an practicing as a lawyer possessing to do.There, Dr Lester had given made the duo, later as directors. elder brother Gamini, elder sister a degree had taken this decision. her a letter to the effect that she had The duo Lestor and Sumithra via Chandralatha and a younger brother From her younger days Sumithra worked for him. Dr Lester had told this close association had fallen in Ranjith. She had reminisced a too has had dreams of educating her instead of learning the language love had tied the nuptial knot in pleasant young era in a conducive herself in foreign countries. Her of France for one year to enter the year 1964 had been together for fifty environment where a lake had been brother Gamini Gunawardena had London School of Film Technique, four years until the demise of Dr flowing by the side of her dwelling. encouraged her to achieve her dream where during a two year course Lester James Peries’ in year 2018. Sumithra reminisced though they by asking her to come to France by ,she was awarded a Diploma in film Sumithra has reminisced that there had a car at home she used to travel ‘boat’, then living in a Yacht visiting direction and production beginning had been no interference to her film in the ‘Buckcki Cart’, how she country to country. Initially she had in 1957.Sumithra had been the only enjoyed in New Year celebrations, in been admitted to a university in female who had studied in that 8 swings built for her, how she made Switzerland which she had disliked course. ‘sellam bath’ etc. Sumithra had quipped that the kids today have no 26 MARCH 2023 The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL

www.pahana.com.au work by her husband who always the suitable school girl.Afer finding industry. She was a member of the This shows her commitment to set appreciated what she had done Vasanthi Chathurani from her school Presidential Commission for two the newest technology to excellent while staying always close to her in Gampaha was not that interested years, tasked with conducting an purpose. work. Six years after marriage for hence had asked her to read the inquiry into all aspects of the film one and half years a scholarship had book ‘Genehu Lamai” to convince sector, including its troubles, data, This was incidentally her tenth film been won by Sumithra in France to herself , had taken permission public beliefs, and proposals. Her direction was hoping to continue which Dr Lester James Peries’ had from her home had commenced contributions to this commission but could not make her intention to encouraged her to attend. Sumithra shooting at one of Sumithra’s have been widely acknowledged succeed. Sumithra had quipped that quipped that apart from been properties in Beddegana as it would as influential in addressing the for the duo there was no life beyond husband Dr Lestor had guided her in be convenient to Vasanthi. As her challenges facing the industry at film directing. Sumithra added that all matters including life.Sumithra frames could not be taken Dr Lester the time. She played a key role in to commemorate fifty years in the reminisced that for the Metro film had advised to go to her school identifying the issues and providing annals of Goa film festivals it was festival in Manila Dr Lester had “Bosco” in Gampaha to commence answers that helped to improve the “Gamperaliya’ in the forefront as given his ticket to accompany Punya shooting which was successful Sri Lankan film industry. it was the film which won the first Heendeniya and Henry Jayasena ‘Golden Peacock” award also fifty taking the film “ Gamperaliya” for as the cameraman Anandan’s After “Gehenu Lamai’ Sumithra years back.That award and her one month which had got extended daughter ‘Chandi Shyama’ was her directed “Ganga Addara” in year ‘lifetime achievement” award both for three months or so.The freedom colleague which was a success. 1980 after which many producers were stolen during the funeral of given to Sumithra she reminisced Sumithra had added that then the had been behind Sumithra to direct Dr Lester James Peries’ which were as enormous hailing Dr Lester’s real talent of Vasanthi Chathurani more films.Sumithra quipped able to recover owing to the efforts immaculate qualities. was exhibited. After the film was that all wanted films like “Ganga of the media and police. Sumithra successfully completed Dr Lester Addara” which was absolutely not reminisced that the award from The first endeavour of Sumithra had kissed her and added “you’ve in her favour.Her next direction the ‘Goa’ festival and the other had been in the film “Gamperaliya” done a good job”.Sumithra did was “Yahalu Yeheli” in year above two are noble remembrances in year 1960 where she had been quip that Dr Lester was behind 1982 cameraman been Donald to all Sri Lankans.The duo had responsible for editing which she her for most of the shooting but Karunaratne in which Sumithra not made many teledramas the explained in a television dialog is reading a book allowing Sumithra to had endeavoured with a new most remembered one had been placing all pictures in the relevant perform independently without his camera lens to make a difference “Golu Hadawatha” starring Henry manner, cutting off excess areas. interference. but it too had been in the same Jayasena’s son Sudaraka and Anoma Sumithra became the first female In the 1980s, Sumitra Peries standard in the same stature as in his wife whom Sumithra had met person done editing in a film in Sri played a crucial role in defining her previous films. Thereafter it at the Hatton National Bank.At Lanka having learnt the craft while the potential of Sri Lanka’s film was her direction in “Sagara Jalaya a recent interview Sumithra had in England.Sumithra had quipped Madi Handuwa Oba.Hinda” In said she now feels the loss of her that for her to be the assistant year 1986.Sumithra commended husband Dr Lester James Peries’ as director was a more cumbersome the acting of Swarna and the small he was her best friend in life with process having to look into more child. Then she directed the film superb qualities. Sumithra’s life areas. Sumithra had also been the “Maya in year 1982 where Sumithra was dedicated to cinema. But stated editor for other films among them again commended the portrayal “making movies is no walk in the she had liked most Dayananda of a young girl from St Paul’s park. However, that is my passion Gunawardena’s first film “Bak Maha Milagiriya.In year 1996 she directed and I would have taken the same Deege” in year 1969.Sumithra did ‘Loku Duwa’ with Malini Fonseka. career path even in the modern emphasise that a huge responsible In year 1997 she reminisced the world,” words of the ‘poetess( lies on the editing person as the film directed “Duwaka Mawaka Kividiya) of Sinhala cinema. success of a film has a huge say on Misa” with Ranjan Ramanayake editing and Sangeetha Weeraratne. which From a family of wealth and she could not completed as she was political rivalry, Sumitra Peries Sumitra’s ensuing films have been selected as the Sri Lankan envoy rose with a unique vision in life. significantly admired which had in France and Spain. Sumithra Her upbringing, a catalyst for her won numerous awards. Her films had returned to Sri Lanka after a art, gave her a perception that set discover a varied range of topics few months to complete it.After her apart. In a male-controlled which showcase her resourcefulness Sumithra’s tenure as the Sri Lankan world, she fearlessly navigated as a filmmaker. They have been ambassador had directed the film with endurance and involvement, extensively respected by viewers “Sakman Maluwa”,in year 2003, a legacy inherited. Her films, a and commentators alike, and have thereafter she directed “Yahaluwo” reflection of her understanding, been screened at prestigious film in year 2007.Then Dr Lestor had explored society and politics, with festivals around the globe. Sumitra written a story on a ‘puppet”, thought-provoking labelling. continued to make films that vibrate Sumithra too wanted to deviate from many audiences and leave a durable her inimitable style joining with A trailblazer and true artiste, impression on the Sri Lankan and Tony Ranasinghe and Dr Lester as her name will live on for her international cinema landscape then the technology was not that contributions to the film industry, advance. This endeavour had taken both national and international. She Sumithra’s first opportunity for a lot of time in year 2018 the film used her craft to shed light on the directing was in the film ‘Gehenu was titled “Vaishnavee” which world. Sumitra Peries’ will forever Lamai” in year 1978.Though she was incidentally Sumithra’s last be remembered as the shining lady had got this opportunity earlier she film direction. She was the first Sri of the film industry.May she attain had stayed till she was competent Lankan director to shoot with one supreme bliss of Nirvanna to undertake this task.Sumithra had of the most advanced cameras in the read the book “Gehenu Lamai” modern world: the Red Epic. 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www.pahana.com.au Good advice by Dr. Harold How unhealthy are PROCESSED FOODS? Dr. HSaRroIlLdAGNuKnAatillake whole grains, nuts, meats, and milk the primary purpose of preservation, processing steps using multiple Processed foods are suggested to fall into this category. Processed ingredients comprise the ultra- be a contributor to the obesity Foods and Health Processed foods but this does not substantially processed food. It is speculated that epidemic and the rising prevalence are generally thought to be inferior these foods are designed to increase of chronic diseases like heart disease to unprocessed foods. They may change the nutritional content of the cravings so people will overeat them and diabetes. bring to mind a packaged food and purchase more. item containing many ingredients, food. Examples include cleaning An ultra-processed food with an perhaps even artificial colours, They are typically ready to eat with unevenly high ratio of calories flavours, or other chemical additives. and removing inedible or unwanted minimal additional preparation. Not to nutrients may be considered Often referred to as convenience or all but some of these foods tend to be unhealthy. For example, research pre-prepared foods, processed foods parts, grinding, refrigeration, low in fibre and nutrients. Examples supports an association between are suggested to be a contributor to are sugary drinks, cookies, crackers, a high intake of sugar-sweetened the obesity epidemic and the rising pasteurisation, fermentation, chips, breakfast cereals, some frozen beverages and an increased risk prevalence of chronic diseases like dinners, and luncheon meats. These of obesity, diabetes, and heart heart disease and diabetes. However, freezing, and vacuum packaging. foods may, partially if not wholly, disease.Real food is as close to its the definition of processed food replace minimally processed foods natural state as possible. Real food varies widely depending on the This allows the food to be stored for in some people’s diets. One study contains antioxidants and nutrients source: using data from the U.S. National that support heart health, including more time and remain safe to eat. Health and Nutrition Examination magnesium and healthy fats.Eating The U.S. Department of Agriculture Survey found that ultra-processed a diet rich in nutritious, unprocessed (USDA) defines processed food as Many fresh fruits, vegetables, whole foods comprised about 60% of foods may also help reduce one that has undergone any changes total calories in the U.S. diet. An inflammation, which is considered to its natural state—that is, any raw grains, nuts, meats, and milk fall into association has been suggested one of the significant drivers of heart agricultural commodity subjected to between the increasing sales of ultra- disease.Processed foods are more washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, this category. processed foods and obesity. than just microwave meals and ready chopping, heating, pasteurising, meals. blanching, cooking, canning, Processed foods What problems can freezing, drying, dehydrating, Foods from either of the two previous processed foods cause? Processed food is any food that has mixing, packaging, or other groups that have added salt, sugar, or Often referred to as convenience or been altered in some way during procedures that alter the food from its fats. Examples include some canned pre-prepared foods, processed foods preparation. Such as freezing, natural state. The food may include fruits and vegetables, some cheeses, are suggested to be a contributor to canning, baking, drying Not all adding other ingredients such as freshly made bread, and canned the obesity epidemic and the rising processed foods are unhealthy, but preservatives, flavours, nutrients and fish. These foods usually are made prevalence of chronic diseases like some processed foods may contain other food additives or substances from at least 2-3 ingredients and heart disease and diabetes. high levels of salt, sugar and fat. approved for use in food products, can be readily eaten without further such as salt, sugars, and fats. preparation. Buying processed foods can lead Examples of common processed to people eating more than the foods include: Unprocessed or Highly processed foods recommended amounts of sugar, • breakfast cereals, cheese, minimally processed foods salt and fat, as they may need to be Unprocessed foods include the What are examples of ultra-processed made aware of how much has been tinned vegetables, bread natural edible food parts of plants foods? added to the food they are buying • savoury snacks, such as crisps, and animals. Minimally processed and eating. These foods can also be foods have been slightly altered for These foods go through multiple higher in calories due to their high sausage rolls, pies and pasties; processes (extrusion, moulding, amounts of added sugar or fat. meat products, such as bacon, milling, etc.), contain many sausage, ham, salami and paté; added ingredients and are highly Disadvantages of microwave meals or ready meals manipulated. Examples are soft Processed Foods • cakes and biscuits, drinks, such drinks, chips, chocolate, candy, Food processing removes some of as milk or soft drinks ice cream, sweetened breakfast the nutrients, vitamins and fibre cereals, packaged soups, chicken present in the food. Processed foods Only some processed food is a good nuggets, hotdogs, fries and more, are obtained from laboratories and choice. Some foods need processing include artificial colours, flavours, not nature. The foods are genetically to make them safe, such as milk, and preservatives that promote modified and may cause which needs to be pasteurised to shelf stability, preserve texture, gastrointestinal disorders, infertility, remove harmful bacteria. Other and increase palatability. Several and damage to your organs. foods need processing to make them suitable for use, such as pressing seeds to make oil. Processing allows the food to be stored for more time and remain safe to eat. 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www.pahana.com.au Mr. P. Wickramasinghe, the first ever translator of Holy Quran into Sinhala language Remembering Mr.PinorisWickramasinghe who has done a tremendous The eldest daughter of Mr.Wickramasinghe, Mrs.Rupa Banduwardena service to this country brings memories of a great visionary in (nee Wickramasinghe) is my mother-in-law who graduated from the a stupendous way. Indeed, he is a symbol of national pride that the University of Peradeniya and by choice to work in the academic field whole nation is largely proud of. He was a great intellectual, an able spanning over forty years locally and overseas following her departure administrator, an erudite scholar and an accomplished educationist whose from the university. She is regarded as a well-known writer who has multiple services to the nation are well praised over and over. His close already published four English books on Buddhism and her publications association with high profile figures lived then was an immense impetus are frequently being published in the national and international papers for him to be engaged in community duties at its fullest height. His and news magazines. Being well above 90 years in age, she is still professionalism, attitudes, abilities and moreover the conduct were always engaged in writing articles mainly on Buddhist principles and its values. at the zenith. He was the beacon of humbleness and thus was always Writing is her passion for life like her beloved father Mr.Wickramasinghe. shining out among others in a massive way. His inter-personal skill was P.Wickramasinghe was well-respected by the first woman Prime Minister said to be marvelous which had in turn helped nurturing and prospering of the world, Mrs. Sirimavo R.D.Bandaranaike in honour of his great national unity, inter-racial harmony and many more good things driven achievement being the first ever translator of the holy book of Muslims by excellent and exemplary mannerism particularly in behavior within which was then written only in Arabic and translated into Sinhala this tiny island and beyond. He was always seen associating and being language. Also, Wickramasinghe was well-honoured for his great service associated with/by top quality academics and high-profile personalities rendered for the ethnic harmony among all the ethnic groups living in Sri particular in the educational sector. His life was full of honorable duties, Lanka. That was definitely a magnificent occasion which shone brightly in responsibilities, obligations and noble norms driven by non-quantified and the history of Sri Lanka. unlimited human and ethical values well-supported by virtuousness and steered by duty of care principle. All the good norms in him were deeply Within the immediate and extended family circle, the said great occasion governed right across by the fragrance of honorable traits well sphere- was definitely a well-earned pride for all of us as the members of a great headed by the most respected word called ‘mutual understanding’. family in particular and the whole of Sri Lankan nation in general. Mr.Wickramasinghe, being a Sinhalese and a linguist, became the first 1. His contribution to ethnic harmony was immense person to translate the Holy Quran into Sinhala from Arabic language He had so many things in mind about to commence giving a great opportunity to study and learn Islam for Muslims in We have no words in our vocabulary for it to comment particular and other nationalities in general. As a mark of respect and the He did his utmost best for ethnic disharmony to cement..! extreme gesture for what Mr.Wickramasinghe had done to the Muslim community living all over the world, his photo is still remains hung with 2. Exhibiting devotion by holding well-sourced powers and all its traits full pride in the main hall of the Islamic Cultural Centre located in the As witnessed by the whole world, his achievements were commendable City of Colombo. Mr. Wickramasinghe passed away peacefully on 29th and great of April 1970. National unity was his main concern that would gather momentum to create Mr.Wickramasinghe had five children including three daughters and two Had not been such noble personalities, this world would have nothing sons. Two sons are no longer living and the three daughters are on the to inculcate..! top scale in academia and eing professionals rendering their services to the nation representing different areas in the fray as an academic, 3. Hailing from a well respected family which was based in the down architect and a civil servant. Their spouses and most of the extended family members are well-educated in different professional categories South and rendering their services as doctors, engineers, and academics. Mr.Wickramasinghe was blessed to have fourteen grandchildren one of Blessed to have been born to a family of highly affluent and the most whom is married to me. He has great grandchildren numbering twenty three including my son and a couple of great great grandchildren. They worth all are well-settled in Sri Lanka and other countries including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand along with their parents who Attending a well-known college, the St.Thomas in Matara, in the are working in the respective professional fields encompassing medicine, engineering, architecture and also being engaged in other professional aftermath fields representing science, management, law, accounting and so on. His extended family is vast and all the members of which are fully geared up He was obviously seen shining in wisdom at school then and and equipped with relevant sources and skills in providing their yeoman and non-selfish services to the nation where they were destined to be born. henceforth..! 8 36 MARCH 2023 The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL

www.pahana.com.au 4. Outstanding knowledge in the ideology of all religious doctrines as a 11. His talents enabled him to start life as a sub-editor of the Sinhala whole dictionary department He was a linguistic and well versed in different religions and His works were always praised for the inter-racial harmony and languages all linguistic development Amazing characteristics well deposited and preserved in his immortal Apart from that, he pioneered in huge ways to muster the progression soul of rural up-liftment Ensuring peaceful co-existence among all ethnicities was his ultimate He was enormously saluted by not only the general masses but also by goal..! then government..! 5. Highly familiar with the concept of philosophical phenomena towards 12. Closely connecting to Sir D.B. Jayatilleka, Professor Ratnasuriya ethnic harmony and many such scholars Never let the morals and ethics lying beneath his feet even at the sight His instinct knew that by associating with scholars only, one could of cold money show his colour Present day national leaders are fond of collecting it, like bees are Knowing his great and noble deeds, Mrs. Sirimavo R.Bandaranaike, collecting honey then Prime Minister The calibre of Pinoris thus blossoms at height like the sun gives Humbly and respectfully invited him to her residence in order to pay so much sunny..! her due honour..! 6. Status, standards and non-egoistic principles are never to be of 13. Then, it could be considered a period of intellectual awakening self-indulgence so much so that Farsighted, helpful and philanthropically rendezvous tones that This created an occasion for the Sinhala people to appreciate other shine in diligence religious facts ‘As to how the importance of ethnic harmony should feel’, knowing it Overwhelming gratitude expressed by the whole Muslim world spread by intelligence throughout Visionary leader in creativity whom none could put into dispute his He was the one who effectively strengthened the ‘relationship’ and all perseverance..! the other about..! 7. Achieving in academia, in a way formally accurate 14. The contemporaries and associates of P. Wickramasinghe were. Using the knowledge so gathered in others best interest deemed great humans Gathering momentum on the dynamics of religions at its best None could match him in the art of ‘living to resurrect’..! They fostered unity, harmony and appreciated the values of other cultures and religions 8. Associating with eminent scholars who shined in true colour of professionalism Sir Razik Fareed, A.I.L and A.H. Macan Marker, the most eminent and prominent Never in doubt, was he seen to have inherited the qualities of such renowned fame They stood in the forefront and embarked on the mission of making Sri Lanka resilient..! Serving mass was much powerful than receiving prestige and all the other gains 15. Muslims all over were in search of competent one to translate the Holy Quran Became a scholar who was preserved in the hearts of people which was never in vain..! Pinoris Wickramasinghe volunteered to undertake that responsible task alone 9. During the time of Mr. Wickramasinghe, the term ‘professionalism’ was at the spotlight It was the spirit he had acquired through wide knowledge he was blessed to gain It was never the money or prestige driven but embarked on a path which was always right He lost no time in setting himself to this noble deed as there was no any other one..! A great son of Matara who was very brave, courageous and the symbol of pride in none-slight 16. The great characteristics and norms are hardly to be matched by anyone Now a day professionals are shamed by themselves by being engaged in shaming others in plight..! He was the one who was born to have shined under this everlasting sun 10. The vast knowledge he possessed was the result of his constant reading To have excelled in every concepts and aspects of the linguistic tone He took pride being the first Sinhalese to translate the Holy Quran..! Versed in Sinhala, English, Pali, Sanskrit, Tamil, Arabic, Hebrew and Latin PAHwAwNAw.pmahyanka.co m Showed his talents and intellectual capabilities of a true scholar by Anurasiri Ranasinghe - AUSTRALIA becoming Sri Lanka desperately needs such people but hardly seen them in the making..! The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL MARCH 2023 37

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www.pahana.com.au BS Perera Legendary Bambarendage LEGENDARY PIONEER MUSICIAN Buddhadasa Srinath Perera, REMINISCED AFTER popularly known as BS Perera was born on the 25th December 1914 unfortunately had lived only for a period of forty six years , expired on 04th March 1960 was the pioneer musician in native Sri Lanka SIX DECADES OF HIS DEMISEafterachievingindependencehad dominated music in films and Radio Ceylon with his own inimitable Neriya Rangala”, ”Dewlowa for legendary artistes. Other songs Company. Subsequently BS creative styles not copying the Deviyane”, “ Gala Kandehi that BS Perera had made music Perera had recorded a number of Indian dominated music melodies Mathuwela”, ”Adara Nadiya Gala”, compositions are “ Muhudu Pathula songs of CT Fernando on HMV that had conquered then uniquely are among many the captivating Yata Indala”, “Pape Gilila”, discs like ‘Ambili Mame”, “Bara improving our own established music melodies and compositions “Sithude Lowe”, Wana Bambara Bage”, “Den Tika Tika Andura ‘Ragadhari’ music. It is reported were BS Perera’s exclusive hits Pem Mala Athaherala”, ” Sudu Wetenawa”, ”Suwanda Rosa Mal” that BS Perera’s wife had recorded which are still in the feelings and Sanda Eliye”, “Wesak Kekulu”, etc, BS Perera’s some songs were a song initially to a disc under minds of all Sri Lankans etched in ”Hada Siduru Wuna Mage’,, “Wana also recorded in ‘Columbia’ , “His ‘Hewa Disc’ which had become gold. All these songs were sung by Male Pini”, ”Sithu De Lowe” etc. Masters Voice” discs too. All his non-existent later. The golden oldies veteran artistes including Mohideen All these songs will reminisce songs have added to the list of initial like ”Dura Penena thanithala”, Beg, Rukmani Devi, Eddie easily for those in their sixties Sri Lankan music philosophy which Sobhana Sandewe”, ”Olu Nelum Jayamanne,Sisira Senaratna, Indrani and seventies which need to be still loiter amongst the interior of Nelum Neliya Rangala”, ” Sudu Senaratne, Sheela Pieris recorded preserved for posterity. us for well over seven decades. BS Sanda Eliye”, ”Sina Sisi”, ”Maage mostly on HMV discs. All the Perera had received prompt attention Pemwatha’, ”Manu Satha Loke above songs were sung by talented Most of recordings of BS Perera Ipadee”, “ Dura Penena Thenithala”. novice vocalists during the Sirasa were recorded under HMV discs 8 ”Olu Male Hisudo“ “Olu Nelum TV felicitation program “Sajjayana” as the music director of HMV 40 MARCH 2023 The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL

www.pahana.com.au of legendary Sunil Shantha for some of the relatives BS despite his busy “Peralena iranama”, ”Hadisi musician BS Perera during the melodies as then ‘frustrated’ Sunil music schedules had brought them Vinishshaya”, “Andarai”, “Jeevitha short span of life he lived from Shantha did not indulge in full time up. At a television dialog recently Poojawa”, “GanThera”, “ Sansarai” 1914 to 1960 is enormous and music having deliberated him to the youngest daughter Kamala just to reminisce to the interested unbelievable. In order to felicitate be the nations best musician. BS Jusika Perera who had been only ten readers. and reminisce his music conducts Perera was described as Sri Lanka’s years old at the time of the demise as there is no such state patronage. most mighty robust pillar in music of father BS Perera had quipped Lester James Peries had wanted our the family members led by grandson competent as an proficient lyricist that for her elder sister when she native music to be included in his Roshan Jayasinghe with his parents too. was only eight years old father had film songs in “Rekawa” released with wife Saumya are making recorded a song “Mage Mawni in year 1956.He had approached arrangements to establish a music BS Perera’s father was B George Mawni” at the Radio Ceylon with Fr Mercelline Jayakody to write foundation for legendary BS Perera Perera a person of means, a close music composed by father BS when the lyrics of the songs, but Fr had for which the basic information are relative, a cousin brother of she was unable to reach even to the insisted the melodies need to be been collected. They also intend to Honourable Anagarika Dharmapala, microphone. In year 1951 BS Perera composed by legendary Sunil have a number of musical shows was employed as the Director of the was made the music director at the Shantha.As then Sunil Shantha in Sri Lanka and abroad too to Don Carolis and Sons owned music then Radio Ceylon.His appointment had given up music owing to some salute BS Perera for his notable instruments shop, the only music made drastic changes for the better frustration had quipped the music accomplishments. instruments shop that existed then. at the Radio Ceylon.After his taking compositions need to be made by His mother was Grace Margaret over of his prestigious appointment BS Perera to his melodies who was Sunil Thenabadu Silva. He had been a person of some many new artistes had emerged to him then the most capable and means who had been financing and also a sequence of new songs suitable musician.This was another BRISBANE - AUSTRALIA for John De Silva’s dramas and with a unique flavour. Also many feather to the already decorated other cultural activities lavishly. singers had emerged like Sheela cap of BS Perera with his music As BS Perera grew up while only Pieirs, Ediie Jayamanne,Vivian compositions of songs in the film a teenager while a student at St de Silva Borelessa, MS Fernando, “Rekawa”. Josephs College Colombo had Haroon Lanthra etc. During this visited the musical instruments shop era BS Perera was instrumental From the foregoing the amount of to assist father as his dire passion in composing ‘Baila’ songs too contribution made by legendary when he was free. when he was even named as ‘Baila Perera”. During his tenure a half Tnf.a ish¨u BS Perera used to meddle with an hour program was designed as fcda;sIH lghq;= i`oyd the musical instruments which his “Kaparingnna songs”. It was BS father liked as his intention was who elevated MS Fernando to fame ckau m;% ne,Sug to teach music to his son BS. At a with his lyrics and song composition very young age BS had triumphed “Kasi Mewwe Kawda Deviyane”. kï ;eîug in studies having succeeded in the BS also had assisted many to come iqN kele;a iE§ug matriculation examination with ease. to fame like Ananda Samarakoon, fmdfrdkaoï ne,Sug Initially he was sent to a music guru PLA Somapala, Sunil Shantha Clement Bulathsinghala to learn ,Sisira Senaratne etc. jeä úia;r i`oyd wu;kak playing the violin. BS had learned to play the violin to precision and His initial music direction in a 0419 874 469 excellence at a very young age had film was in the film “Weraduna got an invitation to play the violin Kurumanama “in year 1948 as or Email your details to at the Grand Oriental Hotel with an assistant director. Thereafter [email protected] Englishmen. One other advantage under the Indian director he had BS had was that he could play any been taken to India where he had For all your advertising musical instrument very well which learned more, working with many is attributed to an innate talent not prominent musicians in India. please email to essentially hereditary. It is reported Subsequently he had directed music that at any family function the in the film “Peralana Iranama”, [email protected] presence of BS was obligatory, if he which goes to record books in the was absent the visitors used to quip annals of Sinhala films as the first PAwHwAwN.Apahmanya.kcom.au BS Should have been here as his Sinhalese music film director. BS absence was felt critically. had also contributed melodies to English songs too for Sri Lankan The Englishmen had found his English vocalist Hector Edirisinghe talent to be at tall unprecedented he had composed music, which was elevations had invited to play in recorded to a HMV disc. Then in their orchestra as the only coloured year 1954 he directed music in the musician among the other white Sinhalese film “Perakadoru Bena” instrumentalists. Simultaneously which contained nine songs all BS had followed a diploma course recorded in Madras. After which in the Royal College of Music he had lived in Madras for an year London had soon triumphed in as musicians needed his assistance obtaining music diplomas which to compose their songs more was in western music, which he effectively as BS had competency had subsequently conquered. Wife in both Eastern and Western music of BS Perera had died very young inclinations. A few other films for when they were blessed with four which BS Perera had composed children. With the dire assistance music are “Veraduna Kurumanama”, The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL MARCH 2023 41

www.pahana.com.au Good advice by Dr. Harold What does Calcium do in the body? Dr. Harold Gunatillake As mentioned earlier, your body that functions throughout the length Calcium intake may regulate blood needs calcium to build and maintain of the intestine. If you do not take pressure by increasing intracellular SRI LANKA strong bones. Your heart, muscles and sufficient calcium, you may get calcium in vascular smooth muscle nerves also need calcium to function osteoporosis of bones. cells of the heart and blood vessels, Too much calcium in your properly. Some studies suggest that leading to vasoconstriction, and by blood can weaken your calcium and vitamin D may have Vitamin D is required to absorb increasing vascular volume through bones, create kidney stones, benefits beyond bone health: perhaps calcium from your gut. Most the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone and interfere with how protecting against cancer, diabetes, adults under age 50 need 400-800 system (RAAS). your heart and brain work. and high blood pressure. international units of vitamin D (IU) Hypercalcemia is usually daily, and most adults age 50 and Calcium channel blockers can a result of overactive So, the functions of Calcium in older need 800-1,000 IU daily. block calcium action in your heart parathyroid glands. These the body are: muscles, thereby reducing the force four tiny glands are situated I hope your doctor has recommended of contraction. Amlodipine, sold near the thyroid gland in the Calcium helps your body with vitamin D tablets to be taken daily. under Norvasc, is a calcium channel neck. the following: blocker medication used to treat Carbohydrates may enhance calcium high blood pressure and coronary You probably don’t know that -Building strong bones and teeth. absorption, while coffee and cigarette artery disease. It is taken by mouth. excessive calcium intake may -Clotting blood. smoke may impede it. The best way Common side effects of calcium cause heart problems. Here’s -Sending and receiving nerve to get calcium is through food. Many channel blockers include swelling, how that might happen: foods are fortified with calcium. tiredness, abdominal pain, and Some excess calcium from signals. But some people may need calcium nausea. supplements could make its -Squeezing and relaxing muscles. supplements to get the recommended way into fatty plaques in -Releasing hormones and amount. Diltiazem is another calcium channel your arteries. These plaques blocker given to reduce high blood narrow arteries, reducing other chemicals. How is calcium metabolism pressure. It works by affecting the the blood supply to the heart -Keeping a normal heartbeat. controlled in the body? movement of calcium into the cells muscle. of the heart and blood vessels. This From where do you getyour Calcium metabolism mainly depends relaxes the blood vessels, lowers A long-term calcium calcium, as it is not formed in on the parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood pressure, and increases the deficiency can lead to activity. The ionised serum calcium supply of blood and oxygen to the dental changes, cataracts, your body? levels strictly control its secretion heart while reducing its workload. alterations in the brain, and Dairy products. These eight foods through negative feedback, achieved osteoporosis, which causes are some of the best sources of by activating calcium-sensing Should you take calcium supplements the bones to become brittle. calcium available: products like receptors (CaSRs) mainly expressed when you are on calcium channel milk, yoghurt, and cheese are rich on the surface of the parathyroid blockers? Supplemental calcium This is a topic you should be aware in calcium and tend to be its best- cells. may decrease the effects of calcium of. Its metabolism and conditions that absorbed sources.... channel blockers, such as nifedipine can lead to excess and deficiency are What does Calcium in your (Procardia), verapamil, and diltiazem discussed. Also, knowing its place Soybeans.... blood do to your heart? (Cardizem, Cartia XT, others). in controlling your blood pressure is Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables.... Calcium is delivered through an IV important. Calcium-Fortified Foods.... Calcium particles enter the heart line to help reverse a calcium channel Canned Salmon.... muscle cells during each heartbeat blocker overdose. During pregnancy, the baby in its Figs.... and contribute to the electrical mother’s womb needs plenty of Flour Tortillas.... signal that coordinates the heart’s Should you take vitamin D when you calcium to develop its skeleton. Canned Baked Beans. function. Calcium particles also bind are on calcium channel blockers? This need is especially significant to machinery within the cell that during the last three months of How is Calcium Absorbed? helps the cell to squeeze together Regular vitamin D-3 (4,000 IU a day pregnancy. If the mother doesn’t get Calcium is absorbed in the (“contract”), which makes the heart or less) do not significantly affect enough calcium, her baby will draw small intestine by two general pump blood. calcium levels and may be taken what it needs from her bones. That mechanisms: a transcellular active with calcium-channel blockers.25 is how essential calcium is for the transport process mainly located in Oct 2016 developing fetus. the duodenum and upper jejunum; and a paracellular, passive process The importance of calcium Calcium is a mineral most often metabolism in the body is discussed. associated with healthy bones and teeth. 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www.pahana.com.au Good advice by Dr. Harold Who gets Bacteria can cause cancer in the stomch. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria that causes stomachDr.HaroldGunatillake gastric ulcers and inflammation in your stomach, cancer?SRILANKA is one of the leading causes of gastric cancer. There are different strains, some of which have a higher risk of cancer. Your doctor can test to see if you have this bacteria. H. Pylori can be treated with antibiotics, which may be another reason this cancer is less common now than in the 1930s. The only way to know you have this bacteria is with a test. You should get tested if you have a parent, sibling, or child diagnosed with gastric cancer. Diet seems to be a leading cause of getting gastric Arise in the incidence of Gastric Cancer for gastric cancer and other noncommunicable cancer. Things you do every day can affect your was noted in Sri Lanka during 2001-2012, diseases. Some chronic infections are risk factors chances of getting gastric cancer. Eating lots of predominately observed in females. An increase for cancer; this is a particular issue in low- and smoked foods, salted fish and meat, and pickled in incidence and improved reporting may have middle-income countries. vegetables can boost your risk, along with not contributed to this increase. Future studies getting enough fruit and vegetables. You also analysing tumour characteristics and mortality Eating a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, might be more likely to get it if you smoke, drink would enable a better understanding of the burden fruit, and beans and, limiting fast foods, red and much alcohol, or are very overweight. of GC and potential underlying reasons. This is processed meat, limiting sugar-sweetened drinks in accordance with a research paper by Umesh seems to help reduce the incidence of gastric Processed meat, overcooked foods, and fried foods Jayarajah, Ashan Fernando, Dharmabandhu N. cancer. may increase your risk of some be a risk factor Samarasekera, Sanjeewa Seneviratne. for gastric cancer. That’s because these foods may What are the early symptoms contain carcinogens, or compounds that cause This is a dreaded disease, and one should be aware cancer. Alcohol produces carcinogens when your of and avoid the factors that cause it. It’s when of gastric cancer? body metabolises it. Overcooking foods, especially healthy cells in the inner lining of your stomach meats, can produce carcinogens. According to one change and start to grow out of control. It tends to Stomach cancer can present itself in several 2020 article, cooking meat with high heat creates get worse slowly over many years. It can start in different ways, such as difficulty swallowing, carcinogenic PAHs and heterocyclic amines any part of your stomach and feeling bloated after eating, feeling full after (HCAs). These substances may increase the risk spread to other areas, including your liver, lungs, only eating a small amount of food, heartburn, of cancer by altering the DNA of your cells. and bones. indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, unintentional weight loss, and vomiting. You’re more likely to overcook foods when you Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of cook at high temperatures or over an open flame. gastric cancer, making up as many as 95% of all At this stage, you should see a gastroenterologist This includes cooking methods like: grilling, cases. It starts in the tissues of your stomach lining, who will organise a gastroscopy to look into the barbecuing, pan-frying. in the cells that make mucus and other fluids. inner linings of the gut. The Food and Drug Administration Trusted Who is at risk of stomach cancer? There are other tests too. Your doctor might suggest Source also states that overcooking starchy foods, other ways to get a closer look at any tumor. This like potatoes, increases acrylamide formation. To Age. The risk for stomach cancer increases as could be a CT (computerized tomography) scan reduce your risk of carcinogens from high-heat people reaches their 60s, 70s, and 80s, although when several X-rays are taken cooking, try using healthier cooking methods such it also occurs in younger people. Gastric cancer from different angles and put together to make as poaching, pressure cooking, baking or roasting is more common in men, whose chances of a complete picture. Or you might have an MRI at lower temperatures, slow cooking in a crock pot developing it are 1 in 96 (by comparison, 1 in 8 (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, which uses or slow cooker. men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during powerful magnets and radio waves to their lifetime. make detailed images. Some fruits help to neutralise cancer-causing free radicals. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons and Why is gastric cancer Who are the people getting grapefruit, contain vitamin C (which can neutralise cancer-causing free radicals) and flavonoids higher in Asia? gastric cancer? (which can inhibit cancerous cells from invading healthy tissues. You may correlate with the incidences of Around 28,000 people get it each year in the U.S. Helicobacter pylori infection, smoking, and the -- about 60% of people diagnosed with it are over So be aware of foods and other factors that can consumption of salt and salt-preserved foods. 65. Men are more likely to get it than women. It cause gastric cancers. Gastric cancer is common in Asian countries, was the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. including Japan, China, Mongolia, and the until the 1930s, but now it’s the 14th most common Republic of Korea. type of cancer. Researchers think it may have become less common after refrigerators made it Cancer seems to be high in the rich countries. easier to store fruits and vegetables, and people Lifestyle factors associated with developed began eating fewer salted and smoked foods. countries such as smoking, lack of exercise, and diet continue to be implicated in the high incidence Can you cure gastric cancer? of these cancers. disparity in mortality Worldwide, cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and Many cases of stomach cancer can’t be cured mortality. entirely, but it’s still possible to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life using chemotherapy Heavy alcohol consumption, unhealthy diet, and, in some cases, radiotherapy and surgery. physical inactivity and air pollution are risk factors Surgery can cure stomach cancer if operable as long as all cancerous tissue can be removed. The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL MARCH 2023 43

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