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Channa Gunasekera Featured by CRICKETIQUE in 2012

    “Through the Covers” by Channa Gunasekara Notice in the Nation: Former Sri Lanka captain and SSC stalwart Arjuna Ranatunga is presented with a copy of the book ‘Through the Covers’ written by the late Channa Gunasekara by his … Continue reading →

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A Kiwi Reading of the Lankan Womens’ Victory

Valkerie Baynes in ESPNcricinfo, 17 June 2026, with this headline “Ecstasy for Nilakshika and Nuthyangana as New Zealand drop the ball” “We’re creating chances and no one means to drop them, but we’ve dropped a lot,” Melie Kerr says after … Continue reading →

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Straddling the British Colonial World: Primrose Marie Swan

Sandy Austin Primrose Marie Swan wrote many books while she was living in Kenya, including ‘Dim Venue’; ‘Tides Of Zhimoni’;  ‘So Low The Stars’; ‘Wake Of A Moonbeam’; ‘No Day But This’; Secret Splendour’; ‘Joyous Bondage’; ‘Dear Enchantment’ and ‘Dangerous … Continue reading →

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Kiwis Squash Sri Lanka Comprehensively

Danyal Rasool in ESPNcricinfo, 00 February 2026,nwhere the title runs thus: “Ravindra, Santner and McConchie eliminate Sri Lanka” A stunning rearguard from Santner and McConchie with the bat, followed by Ravindra’s four-for, gave New Zealand a massive win … New … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh Squash Aussies in Historic Triumph at Darwin

Michael Roberts It is not only the  location of this Win by Bangladeshbut the comprehensive character of the triumph in all departments that stuns the cricketing world. Well done Bangladesh….. Bangladesh trump Australia for historic win in Darwin after Mehidy … Continue reading →

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Lakshman Kadirgamar: An Epitaph For Today’s Generations

Dr. Harold Gunatillake, whose preferred title is “Lakshman Kadirgamar: A Life of Intellect, Service, and Quiet Greatness” Lakshman Kadirgamar is truly one of the most extraordinary Sri Lankans of our time. His sharp mind, dedication, and steadfast loyalty to the … Continue reading →

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Amira Cader’s Appraisal of the Gratiaen Award Short-List

Amira Cader: “Diverse voices and compelling storytelling define this year’s finalists [for the GRATIAEN PRIZE]” ** … DAILY MIRROR The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with the John Keells Foundation and with the support of the British Council announced the shortlist for … Continue reading →

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In-Your-Face: Reflection on Political Confrontation in Sri Lanka in the 1970s

John Rogers to Michael Roberts, date uncertain, maybe circa 2018 … responding to items in this website, maybe circa 2018, which retailed debates in the early 1970s  within Peradeniya University and Lanka in circles associated with  — and against — the activities … Continue reading →

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A History of the Middle Finger Phallic Insult

Daniel Nasaw, BBC News Magazine, Washington, on  the 6th February 2012 with this title “When did the middle finger become offensive? …. an item which quickly generated 138 comments [thus ‘gestures’ of sorts] “Up Yours”– gestures MIA Whether or not … Continue reading →

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Ceylon-England-Portugal …. With Ajit on a Rollicking Ramble

Ajit Varuna Rodrigo-Candappa, … with highlights imposed by the Thuppahi who is cheered by AJIT’s free-wheeling baila-script Hi Michael,  ………..Your site evokes warm hearts, kind reflections – it dispels the aralu-bulu-nelli of weasel political concoctions about race. The sheer puhu-manya … Continue reading →

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