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Adieu! Olivia Newton-John …. Aussie Star known Worldwide
Andrew McMillen, in The Australian, 12 August 2022, where the ttile is different Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73 after battling cancer for 30 years. The Australian singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and activist passed away on Monday morning US … Continue reading →
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Enhancing Protection in the Face of Pandemics
Dr. Laleen Jayamanne:** in The Island, 19 October 2022, where the title reads thus: “An Insider’s Guide to Pandemics and Biosecurity” “June Twenty Second Sixteen Thirty-three A momentous day for you and me Of all the days that was the … Continue reading →
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The Primitive Ancients Arrowhead Innovations in Sri Lanka Way-Way Back
Michelle Langley et al, in The Conversation, 13 June 2020, with this title “48,000-year-old arrowheads reveal early human innovation in the Sri Lankan rainforest” Archaeological excavations deep within the rainforests of Sri Lanka have unearthed the earliest evidence for hunting … Continue reading →
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Travails of a Rookie District Officer in Polonnaruwa, 1957-58
Sugath Kulatunga Fresh from the University of Peradeniya, after a stint of teaching at St. Anthony’s College Kandy, I was selected as an Administrative Officer in the Department of Agriculture in November 1957 with 18 others in a new cadre … Continue reading →
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The Black Fort and the Many Gems within Galle Fort
Juliet Coombe, in Daily News, 28 January 2022, where the title reads thus “Santa Cruz – The Portuguese Black Fort Of Galle” Walking along the ancient walls it is easy to distinguish the black smoke covered walls of the Portuguese … Continue reading →
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Tasmanian Devils: Their Story
Jason Bittel,, in National Geographic, whose prefered title is “Tasmanian devils return to mainland Australia for first time in 3,000 years” It’s been 3,000 years since the Tasmanian devil’s raspy shriek rang through the forests of mainland Australia. But now, thanks to a dogged … Continue reading →
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Dissecting Sri Lankan History & Politics through Book Reviews
Sophie Roel in conversation with Razeen Sally on “The best books on Sri Lanka recommended by Razeen Sally” Many visitors to Sri Lanka have been beguiled by its charms, from its hill towns to its beaches, its ancient temples to … Continue reading →
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British Tourists commence return to Sri Lanka’s Touring Delights
Emma Thompson, in The Sunday Times … of London…. where the title is “Sri Lanka at Its Most Glorius” …. with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi …. and phtos added from his stock The sacred city of Kandy courses … Continue reading →
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Vijaya and Kuveni: Two Legendary Figures of the Pali Chronicles
Chandre Dharmawardana “This may confuse some since Madura became a part of the Chola kingdom, and that Vijaya called for a Chola princess after rejecting Kuveni. In reality, many south Indian kings sought North Indian brides as they were fair-skinned”.** … Continue reading →
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Investment in Sri Lanka Today: Questionable Steps and Looming Influences
Dr. Sarala Fernando, in The Island, 10 January 2021, with this title “Selling the Family Silver” and India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations A remark attributed to the US Congress that “Sri Lanka is a valuable piece of real estate” had made … Continue reading →
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