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October 7, 2023 · 12:05 am

Ranil eviscerates An Obnoxious German Reporter from the World’s Ruling Cabal

Darshani Ratnawalli, whose title was “Ranil chews a Deutsch man” ….. ….. the reference being to the German journalist representing DEUTSCHE WELLE ++   All the people writing සිංහල හෑලි (rants in Sinhala) about Ranil’s meltdown with the Deutsch journalist…………….have you … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2026 · 11:06 am

Neighbours’ Political Sentiments: “Get Out, India” ….

Shyam Tekwani, whose chosen title in this article presented on 30 December 2025, runs thus: ‘India Out’: In South Asia, India Bears the Burden of Nearness Across South Asia, moments of protest framed as ‘India Out’ recur not as ideology, but … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2025 · 9:15 pm

Is Prabakaran NOT a Hitler! …. Goodness Gracious Me!

Shenali D. Waduge, whose slashing sarcastic essay is entitled “Let’s Celebrate Prabakaran & the LTTE’s Glorious Achievements!”  … with the highlighting being that in  the original item A tribute to the world’s most misunderstood mass murderer and his liberation-through-terror campaign. … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2026 · 2:19 pm

Besieged by ‘Requests” — Sri Lanka Amidst Iranian War Ramifications

An Item sent to TPS by Darini Rajasingham Senanayake, ** …entitled Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ ….. e-Con e-News 22-28 March 2026  ‘The [USA] wanted to bring 2 warplanes armed with 8 antiship missiles from a base … Continue reading →

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September 30, 2023 · 8:05 pm

Danushka Gunathilake as A Conquering Hero & Gentleman

Devika Brendon, in GROUNDVIEWS, 29 September 2023, where the title runs thus: “The Conquering Hero: ‘Success’ in Danushka Gunathilaka’s Sexual Assault Case” ** In the 11 months just past, several media reports were busy portraying the events in the trial of … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2024 · 1:09 am

Wild Animals & Luxury at Yala National Park in Sri Lanka

Jeremy Bourke: “The new Sri Lankan resort where wildlife roam free,” in The Weekend Australian Travel + Luxury Magazine, 3/4 February 2024 ……. Buffalos in pools, elephants on footpaths and an escort needed when you leave your pavilion – the … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2026 · 12:30 am

England’s County Championship Dawns & Draws “THOUGHTS”

Interviews by Vithushan Ehantharajah, Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Matt Roller. The County Championship season gets underway on Friday, bringing with it a sense of excitement and renewal after Rob Key’s recent pledge to repair the broken relationship between the … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2023 · 9:54 am

Mahela to Aravinda Aiyya: An Open Letter of Admiration

Item in the Daily Mirror, 13 November 2023 …. with highlighting added by The Editor, Thuppahi Former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva. Mahela expresses deep admiration … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2022 · 7:43 pm

Framing Russia as a Nuclear Nut — USA’s Programme

Oliver Stone … on Facebook …… warning the world about the US-led Western  conspiracy to brand and trap Russia as a nuclear nut

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April 10, 2024 · 8:27 pm

Introducing Tambiah’s 1992 Book: “Buddhism Betrayed?”

Item in Tamil Nation ……………………………………… https://tamilnation.org/books/eelam/buddhismbetrayed Given Buddhism’s presumed non-violent philosophy, how can committed Buddhist monks and laypersons in Sri Lanka today actively take part in the fierce political violence of the Sinhalese against the Tamils? Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah’s Buddhism Betrayed? … Continue reading →

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