Sugarcane to beat the heat …

The heat is awful these days and it is certainly going to get worse. With that in mind, I’m giving you, this week, some beauty tips to help you … let’s say ‘Beat the Heat!’

*  Sugarcane Glow Face Toner:

For: Dull, tired, dehydrated skin.

Take fresh sugarcane juice and mix it with a few drops of rose water. Store in a spray bottle, in the fridge, and spray on the face 02-03 times a day.

* Cooling Sugarcane and Sandalwood Pack:

For: Heat rashes, pimples, and oily skin

Mix 02 tablespoon sugarcane juice, 01 teaspoon sandalwood powder, and a pinch of turmeric. Apply and let it remain for 15 minutes, and then rinse with cold water.

*  Sugarcane and Aloe Vera Hair Rinse:

For: Itchy scalp, dandruff, and heat-damaged hair

Mix ½ cup fresh sugarcane juice and 02 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel. Massage into scalp, after shampoo, leave for 10 minutes, and then rinse.

*  Sugarcane Ice Cubes for Puffy Eyes:

Freeze sugarcane juice in an ice tray. Wrap 01 cube in a clean cloth and gently roll, under eyes, for 02 minutes.

Important:

Always use fresh sugarcane juice, and do a patch test on your hand first, okay?

By the way, you also need to protect your hair from Sun and Sweat Damage because the sun makes your hair dry, and the sweat causes dandruff and itch.

Take a little warm coconut oil, about 02-03 tablespoons, and massage it gently into your scalp with your fingertips. Then run it through the length of your hair, especially the dry ends. Sleep with it. You can tie your hair up loosely and put an old towel on your pillow. The next morning wash it out with shampoo, just like normal. You might need to shampoo twice to get all the oil out.

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Lanka Hospitals sets new benchmark

Lanka Hospitals PLC has secured reaccreditation under the Joint Commission International (JCI) 8th Edition standards. This recognition reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering safe and reliable patient care in line with current international requirements.

The achievement represents more than the successful completion of a global accreditation survey. It reflects the integration of rigorous quality and safety practices across clinical, administrative and operational functions, supported by continuous monitoring, evidence based protocols, accountable leadership and a hospital-wide culture of improvement.

JCI is recognised worldwide as one of the most demanding healthcare accreditation systems. Its 8th Edition introduces stronger requirements across all stages of patient care, infection prevention and control, medication management, facility safety, the qualifications and skills of medical staff, accurate data management, governance and risk management. The standards assess whether quality and patient safety are consistently maintained in daily practice and supported by measurable results, rather than simply stated in policies.

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Dolly Parton's final wish 'to be buried in plush cotton' shared in heartbreaking message

Dolly Parton's family shared a heartbreaking message with fans after the country music legend's death at the age of 80, revealing her final wish

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Roger Menezes … back in town

Multi-instrumentalist Roger Menezes, now based in Sydney, Australia, is one Sri Lankan who still misses his land of birth and zooms his way to Sri Lanka on a regular basis.

In 2025, he made eight trips to Colombo, and this year, so far, it’s four!

Of course, whenever he is in Colombo he obliges music lovers with his special brand of music: vocals, keyboards, guitar, sax and drums – a one-man band, in fact.

He will be seen in action on 28th August and 4th September at Broadway, Dehiwela.

Roger indicated that he will also be spending a few days in Nuwara Eliya … vacation time, he added, before returning to Australia on 6th September.

And in December he returns for a pre-New Year’s Eve party at Broadway –- and he is also billed to entertain a group of Canadians and Aussies, in January, 2027.

In Australia, he performs regularly at elders’ homes.

“I love doing it for them as they love the oldies music I give them. It’s nostalgia for those folks.”

Roger has been a part of many known bands, while in Sri Lanka, including the Savages, Fireflies and the Jetliners.

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SLIM and NANASKA partner to strengthen finance and leadership skills for marketers

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the National Body for Marketing in Sri Lanka, has entered into a strategic partnership with NANASKA (Pvt) Ltd through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance executive education, professional development, and knowledge sharing for marketing professionals.

The first initiative under the partnership will be the launch of the Finance and Leadership Masterclass for Marketing Professionals, an executive programme designed to strengthen financial acumen, commercial thinking, strategic decision-making, and leadership capabilities among marketers.

Commenting on the partnership, Enoch Perera, President of SLIM, said, ” The future of marketing belongs to professionals who combine creativity with commercial understanding and strategic leadership. This partnership with NANASKA represents an important step in broadening the capabilities of marketing professionals by providing an executive learning experience that integrates finance, leadership, and marketing.”

Representing NANASKA, Channa Gunawardana, Executive Director, said, “Today’s marketers need more than creative excellence, they need a strong understanding of finance, commercial strategy, and leadership to create lasting business value. We are proud to partner with SLIM to deliver a first-of-its-kind executive learning programme that empowers marketing professionals with the practical knowledge and confidence to lead in an increasingly dynamic business environment.”

Ms. Manthika Ranasinghe, Vice President, Education & Research, said, ” Professional education must evolve alongside the changing needs of industry. This collaboration enables us to deliver a learning experience that combines academic excellence with practical business insight, helping marketers build capabilities that are increasingly essential in today’s corporate landscape.”

Rajiv David, Vice President, Events & Sustainability, added, ” Meaningful partnerships create meaningful opportunities. By bringing together the strengths of SLIM and NANASKA, we are introducing a learning platform that supports the continuous development of marketing professionals while fostering stronger collaboration between marketing and finance.”

This strategic collaboration brings together Sri Lanka’s premier marketing institute and a leading finance education provider to deliver an executive learning experience that integrates finance, leadership, and marketing. It also lays the foundation for future programmes in emerging disciplines such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and business leadership, further strengthening the capabilities of Sri Lanka’s marketing professionals.

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Sallay’s mother seeks an opportunity to meet Prez

C. Sallay, mother of former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (retd.) Suresh Sallay, has requested an opportunity to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In a letter dated 23 August, she has urged the President not to extend her son’s detention.

Sallay has been detained in terms of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Arrested in the last week of February this year, Sallay has been held on second detention order issued by President Dissanayake in his capacity as the defence minister.

Those campaigning for Sally’s bail recently expressed fears regarding the issuance of a third detention order this week to hold him for a further period of 90 days.

In her letter addressed to President Dissanayake, Sallay’s mother stated that her son had served the Sri Lanka Army for 37 years, dedicating his youth and valuable years that could have been spent with his family to the country.

She has stressed that she is not requesting that any investigation be halted.

She has further emphasised that investigations should be based on evidence and that detention should not be used as a substitute for evidence.

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Iran 'puts $10million bounty on Barron Trump's head' as chilling video says 'wait for us'

The video claimed that he is "fully monitored" and shows personal details of the President's son's life including his dorm room.

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