I am delighted to announce the release of my latest publication, "Behind the Scenes."
This volume is a curated collection of English poetry composed over the past several years.
A significant portion of the work features photo-inspired verses, capturing the synergy between visual imagery and the written word. All captured scenes are through my mobile lenses in Australia and Sri Lanka.
The book is now available via major online book retailers.
For those interested in exploring this collection, you may find it on Amazon here:
https://t.co/DB1HDsSOGD
A major milestone for Project Sunrise 👏
Our @Airbus A350-1000ULR has completed its maiden test flight, marking a significant step toward non-stop services between Australia's east coast and London and New York.
The specially designed aircraft departed Toulouse for a three hour and 43 minute journey over France and the French Atlantic Coast, operated by two Airbus flight test pilots, three flight test engineers, and one ground test engineer.
This marks the start of a two-month testing campaign for the aircraft, which has been custom-configured for Qantas' ultra-long-range operations. A second Project Sunrise aircraft is currently being painted in Qantas livery with its science-backed cabin interiors fitted.
More to come on that soon… 👀
Hey everyone! If you’re looking for your next travel destination, you absolutely have to visit Sri Lanka. Trust me, this iconic island nation is worth every bit of the hype.
To all my friends who haven't been yet, here is a glimpse of what's waiting for you:
💎 Rich Culture: Immerse yourself in deep-rooted traditions and stunning historical sites.
🪴 Agri-Tourism: Explore lush tea plantations, spice gardens, and beautiful rural landscapes.
🍽 Culinary Adventures: Dive into a paradise of bold, aromatic, and unforgettable flavors.
Major Sports and Their Origins 🌍🏅
⚽ Football (Soccer) — England (1863)
🏀 Basketball — United States (1891)
🏏 Cricket — England (16th century)
🎾 Tennis — England (1873)
⚾ Baseball — United States (1845)
🏑 Field Hockey — England (19th century)
⛳ Golf — Scotland (15th century)
🏐 Volleyball — United States (1895)
🏸 Badminton — India / England (1873)
🏓 Table Tennis — England (1880s)
🏉 Rugby — England (1823)
🥊 Boxing — Ancient Greece (688 BC)
🏊 Competitive Swimming — England (19th century)
🏹 Archery — Prehistoric
🥋 Judo — Japan (1882)
🥋 Karate — Okinawa, Japan (17th–19th century)
🤼 Wrestling — Mesopotamia (3000 BC)
🏒 Ice Hockey — Canada (19th century)
A slide in the Sri Lankan rupee, Asia’s worst performing currency this month, has intensified due to speculation of further weakening, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando https://t.co/p1J9YCFc74
Happy English Language Day!
As one of the UN’s two working languages and six official languages, English is an essential tool for global cooperation and diplomacy.
Find out more: https://t.co/chu47hkcLO
The Australian High Commission and Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance are aware of irregularities in payments owed to the Australian Government.
Sri Lankan authorities are investigating the matter and are coordinating with Australian officials who are assisting the investigation.
Australia remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s return to debt sustainability.
MTV officially shut down its 24-hour music channels yesterday. They ended their final broadcast with 'Video killed the radio star' by The Buggles, the very first video broadcasted by MTV on August 1st, 1981.
Sri Lanka in the global spotlight 🇱🇰
Jaffna has been named among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet in its Best in Travel 2026 list.
Visit Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🙏
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A proud moment highlighting culture, history & regional tourism.
Sri Lanka has gained global recognition as Lonely Planet named Jaffna among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026 in its prestigious Best in Travel 2026 list.
The selection highlights Jaffna’s rich culture and history and reflects Sri Lanka’s growing reputation as a diverse and authentic travel destination. It also underlines efforts to promote regional tourism beyond traditional hotspots.
Lonely Planet publishes its Best in Travel list each year, selecting inspiring destinations worldwide based on sustainability, innovation, and unique travel experiences.