Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum
The British Museum in London is the current home of this statue, one of Sri Lanka’s most special and sacred antiques. A Goddess Of Mercy And CompassionThe statue of Tara at the British Museum in London. Statues of Tara, like the Sri Lankan one at the British Museum, would have been used by worshippers as a focus for meditation on the qualities of mercy and compassion. A Statue To Embody Beauty And GraceThe statue of Tara that is currently in the British Museum was cast in bronze and plated in gold. In the recent past, there have been myriad conversations, both online and offline, about the “stolen” or “looted” treasures being displayed in the British Museum.
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August 18, 2021 13:41 UTC
2,428 new COVID infections confirmed so far today
As many as 2,428 persons have tested positive for coronavirus so far today (August 18), the Ministry of Health confirmed. All new cases are associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. The new development brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 368,111. At present, more than 45,000 virus-infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centres across the island. The tally of total recoveries reached 316,528 today as 2,188 more patients were discharged after returning to health.
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
20 Movie Trailers That Are Better Than the Movie Itself
Screenshot: 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm Ltd. / YouTube There’s an art to the movie trailer, although not everyone who constructs a trailer is an artist. For a great movie, you can simply throw together a few of the film’s most impressive shots with a haunting version of a pop song running behind them and, voilà—butts in seats. Sometimes, that’s in finding an angle from which the film does work and leaning hard into that. The movie itself was OK as these things go, but being more polished than the original didn’t make for a better movie. Where to stream: HBO MaxSuicide Squad (2016)Why it’s great: Where was this movie when we went to see Suicide Squad way back in 2016?
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
Government invests £91m in four UK electric vehicle projects
'The projects awarded funding today will help make the technological developments needed to meet these goals,' MPs said on Wednesday. BEIS estimates that the four projects - if successful - could collectively save almost 32 million tonnes of carbon emissions. That would be equivalent to the lifetime emissions of 1.3 million cars, and would also secure over 2,700 jobs across the country. The projects awarded funding today will help make the technological developments needed to meet these goals. CEO at the Advanced Propulsion Centre, Ian Constance, added: 'These projects tackle some really important challenges in the journey to net-zero road transport.
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
Spicy Meatball Curry | Cooking with Aunty D
Next, add tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli powder, pepper, green chilli, salt, meatballs and mix well. Finally, add thick coconut milk into the pan, cover the pan with a lid and let the curry cook well. Aunty D. is a full-time mom working a little magic in the kitchen whenever she’s got time on her hands. She brings to you easy and fast recipes with a twist of Sri Lankan spices and cooking techniques. Get Cooking!
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
Leptitox Reviews: Does This Dietary Supplement Work?
Leptitox has gained quite the popularity for being a dietary supplement that has the potential to help you lose weight. So, what are the pros and cons of using Leptitox as a weight loss supplement? However, thousands (if not millions) of people have tested Leptitox, and the majority of their reviews about this dietary supplement are positive. As mentioned before, people with allergic reactions should be careful using Leptitox. What are the benefits to expect from using Leptitox in your daily life?
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August 18, 2021 12:22 UTC
New COVID-19 guidelines- gyms, spas closed; public events banned
August 18, 2021 05:12 pmSri Lanka has imposed new restrictions and guidelines as measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within the country. The measures include closing gyms, spas, children’s parks, swimming pools, and indoor sports halls with immediate effect. In addition to this, musical events, beach parties, and carnivals have also been banned. These new restrictions and guidelines will come into effect immediately and last until August 31. Restrictions_20210816_E (1) by Adaderana Online
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August 18, 2021 11:37 UTC
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August 18, 2021 11:03 UTC
Newcastle United 'enquire about signing Ethan Ampadu on loan'
By Charlotte Daly For MailonlinePublished: 06:07 EDT, 18 August 2021 | Updated: 06:32 EDT, 18 August 2021Newcastle United have enquired about signing Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu on loan for the 2021-2022 season. Newcastle could be Ampadu's likely destination as the Magpies boss Steve Bruce regards him as a valuable addition to his defensive line. Bruce also missed out on the chance to sign Axel Tuanzebe, who signed for Aston Villa on loan following the arrival of Raphael Varane at Manchester United. Therefore, the Newcastle United manager is eager to acquire Ampadu's services for the 2021-2022 campaign. He also spent last season on loan with Sheffield United - playing in all three positions along the back, as well as in midfield.
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August 18, 2021 11:03 UTC
Afghan women to have rights within Islamic law, Taliban say
The rights of women in Afghanistan will be respected “within the framework of Islamic law”, the Taliban say. Women had to wear the all-covering burka, and the Taliban also disapproved of girls aged 10 and over going to school. In the news briefing on Tuesday, Mujahid fielded several questions from the international media about what women’s rights could look like under a Taliban government. “We are going to allow women to work and study within our frameworks,” he said. Earlier on Tuesday, the Taliban declared a general amnesty across Afghanistan and said it wanted women to join its government.
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August 18, 2021 10:18 UTC
HSV Eraser Reviews: Does it Really Work?
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August 18, 2021 09:22 UTC
Sri Lanka to purchase 350,000 more liters of Oxygen monthly
August 18, 2021 01:53 pmThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to import 350,000 more liters of liquid medical Oxygen per month to treat COVID-19 patients. This will be in addition to the current import of 120,000 liters, the Department of Government Information stated. The decision has been taken considering the uptick of coronavirus patients dependant on Oxygen.
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August 18, 2021 09:00 UTC
Realme GT 5G and GT Master arrive in India
Realme has finally brought the GT series to India during an event that also saw the debut of the company’s first notebook called Realme Book Slim. The first two GT phones to hit India are the Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 and the Realme GT Master with its fancy suitcase-inspired Gray leather back by Naoto Fukasawa. The Realme GT series is said to be Flagship Killer 2021, and we can see why the company thinks it has a shot of that title. The battery is a tad smaller than the GT 5G but it keeps the 65W fast charging capabilities. The Realme GT 5G is sold in Dashing Silver, Dashing Blue, and Racing Yellow and starts from INR37,999 ($510).
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August 18, 2021 08:26 UTC
New leak spills specs, design of Bose’s upcoming flagship headphones
TL;DR A new leak has shed additional light on the upcoming Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones. We first caught wind of the Bose QuietComfort 45 when the headphones passed through the FCC last month. Now, a new leak has shed a little more light on Bose’s upcoming flagship headphones, including core specs and apparent marketing renders. According to WinFuture, Bose is intent on slimming down the headphones in terms of bulk and weight. WinFuture claims the Bose QuietComfort 45 will sell in the US for $329.
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August 18, 2021 07:41 UTC
This cheap Android handheld could be an emulation beast
TL;DR A new Android gaming handheld has appeared on Indiegogo, starting at ~$195 The Odin handheld console is equipped with either a Snapdragon 845 or Dimensity 1000C SoC. Now, new company AYN has revealed a cheap Android handheld called the Odin (h/t: Liliputing and Redditor berd95). The company’s IndieGogo preview page shows a device that will be available in three variants, namely the Odin Base, Odin Pro, and Odin Lite. Odin LiteOdin BaseOdin Pro ScreenOdin Lite :1,920 x 1,08016:9Odin Base :1,920 x 1,08016:9Odin Pro :1,920 x 1,08016:9ChipsetOdin Lite :Odin Base :Odin Pro :RAM/storageOdin Lite :Odin Base :Odin Pro :BatteryOdin Lite :Non-removableOdin Base :Non-removableOdin Pro :Non-removableOperating systemOdin Lite :Odin Base :Odin Pro :The Odin Base and Lite variants have 4GB of RAM, 64GB of UFS 2.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery compared to the Odin Pro’s 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and 6,000mAh battery. Oddly enough, the Base and Pro models are shipping with Android 10, while the Lite variant comes with Android 11.
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August 18, 2021 07:30 UTC