January 15, 2026 · 8:26 pm
Senaka Weeraratne “A picture speaks a thousand words and within this picture are a thousand stories that we will forever celebrate,” said the Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, at the unveiling of the batch photograph of the … Continue reading →
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June 12, 2023 · 8:22 pm
Kamanthi Wickemasinghe in Daily Mirror, 12 June 2023, where the title reads “Hill Country Leopard Ordeals and A Survivor’s Tale” … with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Dusk had already set in when we reached Bogawantalawa last Friday (June … Continue reading →
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December 7, 2021 · 8:10 pm
Introducing “Phantoms of the Night” by De Silva, Gallangoda Happuaracchi & Jayaratne “Phantoms of the Night” – Wild Cats of Sri Lanka, a book offering an incredible window into four species of felines making a living in their shadowy … Continue reading →
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October 24, 2024 · 12:48 am
Risidra Mendis, in Ceylon Today, 19 October 2024 where the title runs thus: “A world without turtles is a world less beautiful” Far from the hustle and bustle of city life and nestled along the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka is … Continue reading →
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October 2, 2024 · 11:45 pm
Bedgar Perera DR. REX CLEMENTS ..… Sept. 8, 2023 was a very sad day for the 1964-68 batch of the Faculty of Agriculture of the then University of Ceylon, Peradeniya, as that was the day on which Dr. Rex Clements, … Continue reading →
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May 23, 2025 · 9:04 pm
Robert Rotberg …………………………………………………….. https://robertirotberg.substack.com/p/355-privileging-white-south-africans … which item came to my notice via one of the regular communications from RHODES CONNECT. Highlighting emphasis is the work of The editor, Thuppahi. The white refugees from South Africa whom Trump recently welcomed are … Continue reading →
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March 20, 2026 · 12:55 am
Kamanthi Wickramasinghe in The Daily Mirror, March 2026 … where the headline is different. Unlike sky rise buildings that dominate the skyline in Colombo, it is electric fences of various shapes and sizes that dominate much of the landscape in … Continue reading →
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December 20, 2025 · 10:07 am
N. Saravanan For nearly thirty-five years, N. Saravanan has been a steadfast voice in Tamil literary and journalistic circles. His journey began with Vidivu magazine, where his early writings reflected a deep commitment to social consciousness and cultural identity. … Continue reading →
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July 29, 2023 · 10:30 am
From Mervyn Weerasooriya, my old Aloysian Mate A man goes into a pet shop and tells the owner he wants to buy a pet that can do everything. The shop owner suggests a faithful dog. The man replies, “Come on, … Continue reading →
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October 24, 2023 · 8:20 pm
Blackjack Bibi …. with the title and the highlights being impositions by The Editor, Thuppahi I was interested in the “NOTE from VB, an American citizen from Sri Lanka” which refers to Nikki Haley advocating the final solution for the … Continue reading →
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