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A Wickedly Indulgent Approach To Losing Weight

When I was 30, I moved to Paris to live and write for a year. It may be a complete myth that French women don’t get fat (obesity rates are rising across the Channel, just as they are in the UK), but it’s certainly true that some French women seem to enjoy fine food, yet maintain their slim figures. You know the kind of women I mean — those elegant creatures who epitomise Parisian chic. I used to watch them each morning as I sat in a café on the Rue du Bac, sipping coffee before beginning to write my columns and books. And I came to realise it’s the way French women eat, not just what they eat, that makes such a difference.

Ceylon Chamber Launches Online Marketplace To Promote Exports

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce with a view to support companies to promote exports from Sri Lanka, entered into a partnership agreement to integrate an online marketplace, developed by Epic Lanka Technologies (Pvt) Ltd.

North Korea Has Sixty Nuclear Bombs, Israel 80-400 Warheads

N. KOREA, (DAILY MAIL/GUARDIAN), 18 AUGUST 2020 - A US military report has claimed that North Korea has up to 60 nuclear bombs and 5,000 tons of chemical weapons.

Oman - Cricket's New Home In Asia

It is no mean achievement that in a football-crazy country like Oman, cricket continues to make international headlines - winning accolades and bringing trophies home.

Pakistan To Conduct Trials Of Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine

KARACHI AFP AUG18, 2020- Pakistan regulators have approved final-phase testing of a Chinese-made vaccine against the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday, in the country’s first ever clinical trial of its kind.

Lessons On Humanitarianism

Humanitarianism is not just qualified by man’s humanity to man, but encompasses the world in general. For the betterment of humanity, it is necessary to look at the broad spectrum of moral, altruistic and logical perspectives in the belief that whatever we do is towards the upliftment and betterment of society in general. Human welfare is a subject of gigantic proportions and encompasses a wide range of activities.

Dream11 Replaces Vivo As IPL Sponsor

REUTERS - Fantasy gaming company Dream11 will be the main sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for its 2020 edition, paying the league 50 percent less for the privilege than its previous backer, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, League Chairman Brijesh Patel said yesterday.

Australia To Manufacture ‘Promising' Virus Vaccine

SYDNEY AFP, 18 AUG, 2020- Australia has secured access to a “promising” potential coronavirus vaccine, the prime minister announced Tuesday, saying the country would manufacture it and offer free doses to the entire population.

Eat Right Future Bright!

Ask any parent what their top most worrisome factor about their children is? All in unison will shout - their eating habits. As the typical Lankan mother I worry if they eat too little, or if they are eating too much. With this new age dietary fads, I ponder should I make them indulge in the popular Sri Lankan diet of carbs on carbs or should we give protein more importance.

Modi Warns China Over Border Tensions

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on Saturday, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military.

Main Defendant Convicted In Hariri Assassination Case

LEIDSCHENDAM REUTERS, 18 AUG, 2020- A UN-backed tribunal on Tuesday convicted a Hezbollah member of conspiracy to kill former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri in a 2005 bombing that set the stage for years of confrontation between Lebanon’s rival political forces.

India Coronavirus Deaths Hit 50,000

New Delhi AFP AUG17, 2020 -India’s official coronavirus death toll soared past 50,000 on Monday as the pandemic rages through smaller cities and rural areas where health care is feeble and stigmatisation rife.

Death Valley Hits 130F

Which could be the hottest official temperature recorded on Earth for 107 years

U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 170,000 Deaths

The United States surpassed 170,000 coronavirus deaths on Sunday, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University as health officials express concerns over COVID-19 complicating the fall flu season.

Liam Hemsworth Is ‘Happy And Living A Completely Different Life'

He split from Miley Cyrus in June last year, after just eight months of marriage. But Liam Hemsworth appears to have finally found happiness after moving on from his broken relationship.

Pelosi Recalls House For Vote On USPS Funding

As mail-in ballot crisis deepens

Chinese ‘Nail House' In The Middle Of Highway Goes Viral

DPA, 16TH AUGUST, 2020 - A 40-metre-wide house in southern China has become an internet sensation and tourist attraction after a road with two lanes running in each direction was built around it.

Rain Ruins Fourth Day Of Second Test

Pakistan claimed the wicket of opener Rory Burns for a duck yesterday to leave England seven for one in their first innings but rain forced an early close to day four in the rain-hit second Test at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Lewis Hamilton Wins Spanish GP

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in Spain for the fourth year in a row yesterday to celebrate a record 156th podium finish and stretch his overall lead to 37 points.

Rethinking Religious Education

A teenager’s worldview...

Police Bite The Dust, Asante Dazzles With Hat-Trick

President’s cup Football tournament

Government To Utilise All Necessary Tools To Revive Economy: Cabraal

Says President has already laid clear foundation for government’s policy framework. Asserts country’s capital markets require a policy able to attract foreign funds. Notes increasing foreign holdings in govt. securities a key task. State Minister tasked with facilitating the setting-up of main offices of int’l biz giants in capital city, Port City

Atletico's Cautious Approach Losing Appeal After Latest European Failure

Atletico Madrid again paid a heavy price for defensive tactics in the Champions League with a 2-1 defeat by unfancied RB Leipzig in the quarter-finals on Thursday as they passed up a golden opportunity to claim Europe’s top prize.

Hamilton Bounces Back To Top Bottas As Mercedes Reign Supreme

Lewis Hamilton bounced back to top the times ahead of his teammate Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes continued to dominate in Friday afternoon’s second free practice at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Baby Cheramy Becomes First Baby Soap Brand To Be Granted SIS Certification

In recognition of the high-quality products and manufacturing processes, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) has granted Baby Cheramy Soap the honour of being the only baby soap to be awarded with SLS quality certification.

Mission Impossible 7 filming is hit by more delays

Filming at the £2m Mission Impossible 7 set is thought to have been hit by more delays after a motorbike caught fire. Two of the other cast members joined him in the skydive after filming on Mission Impossible 7 resumed following a Covid shutdown.

Timing of landmark events in life

When will I be able to marry? When will I be able to secure a permanent job? When Will I be able to move into a house of my own? When will I have the bliss of a child?

RACISM COULD PAVE WAY FOR FOREIGN INVASION THROUGH A FIFTH COLUMN

The Sri Lanka Podujana Permauna’s triumph in the August 5 general election is massive if not astounding, given the improbabilities of the Proportional Representation system. But if there is one infliction that blemishes this super majority victory, it is racism.

Samsung announces launch of first 5G-ready smartphone in SL

Samsung, Sri Lanka’s top smartphone brand, yesterday launched its first 5G-ready smartphone, Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra for pre-bookings in the country.

COVID-positive mothers advised to continue breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a recognised, time-tested and evidence-based intervention to reduce child morbidity and mortality. It significantly improves nutritional status, health and cognitive developments of infants and young children while protecting children and mothers from non-communicable diseases. This year’s World Breastfeeding Week highlighted on the link between breastfeeding and planetary health. When considering the ecological footprint of breastfeeding it is said that exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth requires, on average, an additional 500 kcal of energy per mother per day. Breastfeeding is said to be a sustainable and ecological solution that contributes positively to planetary health as well as human health.