June 17, 2025 · 1:25 am

Awesome & Frightening Ramifications of the Israel-Iran War

In Your Face** … with highlights added by Editor, Thuppahi

SEE Tim Anderson’s Views on al-Jazeera as one step towards understaning the present hot war between Iran and Israel …. https://youtu.be/r6euXK-_qec?si=CxUeWE2e-dwJFX01 … Re Tim Anderson’s views on Al Jazeera — I had come to the same view a long time ago before this interview.

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June 16, 2025 · 9:57 am

That Pioneering Journal, the CJHSS, a Peradeniya Uni Product

Chandra R De Silva**

The Ceylon Journal of Historical and Social Studies was published twice a year by The Ceylon Historical and Social Studies Publications Board which was constituted in 1958.
THE CEYLON HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES PUBLICATIONS BOARD was composed of the following personnel: S. ARASARATNAM, B.A. (Ceylon), Ph.D. (Lond.) …; R. K. W. GOONESEKERE, LL.B.  (Ceylon), B.C.L. (Oxford) …; H. A. I. GOONETILEKE, B.A., Dip. Lib. (Lond.), Dip. Lib. (Madras), F.L.A. …; H. A. DE S. GUNASEKERA, B.A. (Ceylon), M.Sc. Econ., Ph.D. (London)..;  L. S. PERERA, B.A., Ph.D. (Ceylon) …; RALPH PIERIS, B.A. (Ceylon), B.Sc. Econ., Ph.D. (Lond.) Editor….; K. M. DE SILVA, B.A. (Ceylon), Ph.D. (Lond.), Managing Editor….; A. J. WILSON, B.A. (Ceylon), Ph.D. (Lond.)
    S. Arasaratnum ….
Ian Goonetileke

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June 15, 2025 · 9:43 pm

Moulding & Maintaining Aviation Safety

Keshani Wickramaratne, an aviation professional, presenting an article cast on 14 June 2024 … one with this title “Aviation Safety and Quality: A Reflection on Responsibility and Resilience“

First and foremost, may all those who lost their lives in the recent Air India air crash rest in peace. Let us hope this marks the final tragedy of its kind in aviation history.

In aviation, airline operators and their supporting industries share one ultimate goal: to deliver quality service grounded in safety. A sustainable aviation business model must be driven by an unyielding focus on delivering intended products and services, ensuring passengers reach their final destinations without compromise. Aviation is a complex chain of interdependent services, with each facility playing a distinct role in ensuring safe and seamless operations. While human factors inevitably influence all aspects of performance, it is our shared responsibility to resist the temptation of taking shortcuts. Tragic incidents serve as a stark reminder of the devastating cost when safety is overlooked.

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June 15, 2025 · 8:06 pm

Sri Lankan Brains-Trust Applaud South African Cricket Performance

Somasundaram Skandakumar to Cricketing Friends, speaking from the Heights of Uva, 15 June 2025

Dear All,  An amazing final indeed and I too watched all of it.

A Country once banned by the ICC for its extreme apartheid policies and readmitted in July 1991, stands tall today on the world stag…….. having annexed two prestigious sports championships led by the very people it discriminated against for decades.

 

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June 15, 2025 · 10:56 am

McGlashan’s Review of the South African ODI Victory at Lords

Andrew McGlashan … in ESPNcricinfo

South Africa 138 (Bedingham 45, Cummins 6-28) and 282 for 5 (Markram 146, Bavuma 66, Starc 3-66) beat Australia 212 (Webster 72, Smith 66, Rabada 5-51) and 207 (Starc 58, Carey 43, Rabada 4-59, Ngidi 3-38) by five wickets
At 12.45pm on a sunny Saturday at Lord’s, South Africa secured the most significant moment in their cricket history with the World Test Championship title. It was not without nerves – how could it be? – but this time there was no agony at the end. Aiden Markram took them to the brink with an epic 136, an innings that will go down as the country’s most important in Tests, before the winning runs were driven through the covers by Kyle Verreynne to spark the celebrations.

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June 15, 2025 · 10:26 am

South Africa snaffle Cricket Title at Lords

Michael Roberts

This important 50-over ODI final was not available on TV in Adelaide, so I am not able to comment as a watcher. Harry Solomons in Sydney has suggested that the Aussies may have been too overconfident. I do not buy into that speculation.

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June 15, 2025 · 10:01 am

Accolades for Schaffter & Jayasinghe: A Special ‘Innings’

Rex Clementine in The Island, June 2025

One of the most heartwarming sights at Monday’s SLC Cricket Awards was the image of two titans of yesteryear – Mr. Chandra Schaffter and Mr. Stanley Jayasinghe – seated side by side, deep in conversation, reminiscing about their golden days in flannels. It was a picture worth a thousand runs, capturing the essence of an era when cricket was more character than cash.

Stanley batting for Leicestershire in the 1950s

Chandra at ease today

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June 15, 2025 · 1:26 am

“Existential Struggle” — Israel vs Iran + Allies

LISTEN to SCOTT RITTER … Scott Ritter is a former US Marine, Intelligence Officer & UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter outlines the extent of Israels surprise attack on Iran and what will likely be the consequences. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon:   / glenndiesen   Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenn… Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdieseng Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

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June 13, 2025 · 8:15 pm

For Greta Thunberg’s Rights: Asia Forum Protest

Asia Progress Forum Statement on the Illegal Detention of Humanitarian Activists by Israel

The Asia Progress Forum strongly condemns the unlawful interception and detention of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, and ten other humanitarian volunteers aboard the Madleen, a vessel carrying aid to the besieged people of Gaza. This blatant act of aggression by Israeli forces, carried out in international waters, represents a grave violation of international law and fundamental human rights.

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June 13, 2025 · 6:43 pm

Olke Andringe: A Burgher Lineage in British Ceylon

Coreene Kennedy  ·

I thought that I would share this abridged version of the story of my 4th great grandfather Olke Andringa; I do have the full document, all the references, research document details available if anyone wants them. Otherwise, enjoy the read!

Below is the signature of my 4times Great Grandfather Olke ANDRINGA.

The Andringa family can trace their line back to around 1341 in Franeker, Friesland. At that time Friesland was an independent state that was coveted by the Hollanders. There were frequent wars, sieges and uprisings until 1422 when a truce was declared. In 1522 Friesland and Holland came under Hapsburg rule and the wars ended.

Born on December 26th, 1741, in Kuinre, Netherlands to a family that bought timber from across Europe he joined the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a sailor in 1759.

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