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In Memory of Nalin De Silva: Indomitable Marxist Scholar

Malinda Seneviratne More than twenty years ago, when I worked for the Sunday edition of ‘The Island,’ I would step into the editorial office of our sister paper, ‘Divaina,’ just to chit-chat with fellow journalists. I enjoyed conversations with almost … Continue reading →

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A Critical Junction in Sri Lanka’s Socio-Political Scenario

Jehan Perera in The Island, 28 October 2025, where the title  runs thua: “Barometer confirms window for political settlement”… with the highlights here  being impositions by The Editor, Thuppahi Once again, Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. After decades of … Continue reading →

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A Voice of the Golden Era: Remembering Amitha Wedisinghe (1942–2025)

Tony Donaldson   Amitha Wedisinghe The passing of Amitha Wedisinghe on 19 February 2025, at the age of 82, marked the end of an era for Sri Lankan music. A prominent veteran singer, a dedicated music teacher, and a ranked artist … Continue reading →

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Edwardian Villas and Maharajas’ Palaces: A Question on the Kalu Ganga  

Mick Moore of Susssex University ** … with highlighting imposed within this essay by The Editor, Thuppahi Richmond Castle is a large and elegant villa beautifully located in a wooded estate on a hill above the Kalu Ganga not far … Continue reading →

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IRAN Now: A Crescendo of ‘Expert’ Opinions…..

ATLANTIC COUNCIL …https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/experts-react-the-us-and-israel-just-unleashed-a-major-attack-on-iran-whats-next/ He went big. On Saturday morning, US and Israeli forces unleashed Operation Epic Fury, what US President Donald Trump called “a massive and ongoing” campaign against Iran. He called on the Iranian people to overthrow the regime … Continue reading →

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The Best TEST Bowlers Over the Years: Statistical Wizardry

Anantha Narayanan, whose title runs thus: “Murali, Hadlee, Warne, McGrath – who’s the best Test bowler of all time?” *** Ranking the best Test bowlers of all time using a comprehensive set of parameters This article, and the previous one, are, … Continue reading →

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Breaking New Ground & Transcending Centuries: For All Ceylonese Across Continents

Rajiva Wijesinha, in The ISLAND, August 2024 …. a review of THE CEYLON JOURNAL ….  Earlier this month I attended the launch of a new journal, the brainchild of a youngster called Avishka Mario Seneviratne. I had been urged to … Continue reading →

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Simon’s “THOMIA” …. An Evocative Study of Sri Lankan History & Politics

Anonymous in The Examiner, 20 March 2026, where the title runs thus: “Why an Anandian should read THOMIA” ……… A review of Richard Simon’s Thomia, subtitled ‘the entangled history of Lanka and her greatest public school’. A history of failed … Continue reading →

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Recuperation: For the Tamil Tiger POWs

Air Commodore Vajira Senadheera, 18 February 2025, whose chosen title for this article is “Firsthand Insights into Sri Lanka’s Rehabilitation of Ex-LTTE Combatants: A Sri Lankan Experience for Global Application – Analysis”….. Source: https://www.eurasiareview.com/18022025-firsthand-insights-into-sri-lankas-rehabilition-of-ex-ltte-combatants-a-sri-lankan-experience-for-global-application-analysis/ .… NB: some photos recalcitrant LTTE … Continue reading →

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RIP Victor Ivan: JVP, Reporter, Stirrer …..

Rajpal Abeynayake, in The Daily News, 20 January 2025 This week marked the passing of a public figure who was controversial by any measure, and the forgettable passing of another that most Sri Lankans would for very good reason, rather … Continue reading →

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