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The Cenotaph in Colombo: A British Imperial War Memorial
Suren Ratwatte, whose chosen title is “A Fitting Memorial” … in tracing the history of Colombo’s War Cenotaph built a hundred years ago … presented on 28th May 2023 … while the highlighting is the work of The Editor, Thuppahi … Continue reading →
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Kumar Sangakkara’s Ecumenical Patriotic Outreach
Michael Roberts Kumar Sangakkara’s recent step as a front-personage for tourism in Sri Lanka (see https://thuppahis.com/2024/09/29/kumar-sangakkara-for-tourist-trips-to-sri-lanka/) calls to mind his bold steps on behalf of ethnic compromise and reconciliation in Sri Lanka in the 200os. In these efforts he was … Continue reading →
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Geoffrey Bawa’s Architectural Work Deciphered Eloquently ….
Dr. SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda, in The Sunday Times, November 2025, reviewing a new book on Geoffrey Bawa, ‘Geoffrey Manning Bawa- Decolonizing Architecture’ by architect-historian Shanti Jayewardene. The book, a landmark publication for the National Trust launched on November 30. The golden … Continue reading →
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Journalistic Articles from my Pen: A Bibliography, 1996-2009
Michael Roberts Articles that appear in academic journals are subject to a refereeing process before they, so to speak, scale the heights and enter the academic world. But there are numerous forums at the cutting edge which serve up essays … Continue reading →
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Hayden for Pakistan: Hayden’s Post-Match Speech goes Viral
Andrew McMurtry in Foxsports.com ….. … https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/t20-world-cup-2021/matthew-haydens-pakistan-speech-goes-viral-after-world-cup-miracle/new Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s inspirational dressing room speech after Pakistan made the T20 World Cup semi-finals has gone viral. The former Aussie opener was the batting coach for Pakistan at the last … Continue reading →
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Sri Lanka’s Triumph at The Oval Analysed & Weighed
Nick Brookes, in his MURALI END site with this title “English Summer gives Sri Lanka Something to Build Upon”…… reproduced here with highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi The scene couldn’t have been any less Sri Lankan. The skies were … Continue reading →
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Horrendous Situation, Stark Choices ….at Looming Sri Lankan Elections
Professor Jayadeva Uyangoda, in Polity.lk, 7 July 2024 … where the title reads “Uncertainty or Turmoil? Sri Lanka’s Pre-Presidential Election Politics” The coming few months have the potential to produce major political changes in Sri Lanka. The presidential election is … Continue reading →
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India Outlast Australia in ODI Semi-Final
Karthik Krishnaswamy, in ESPNcricinfo, March 2025 Dubai will host the final of the Champions Trophy, and India will be in it, after proving their edge over a weakened Australia side in an absorbing first semi-final. Their win wasn’t achieved … Continue reading →
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Sachi’s Review of Bradman Weerakoon’s Autobiography
Sachi Sri Kantha, reviewing Bradman Weerakoon, Rendering Unto Caesar, Vijitha Publications, Colombo, 2004, 396 pp. under the title “Rendering Unto Caesar: a Book Review”** Of the millions of Sri Lankans born in the 20th century, Bradman Weerakoon is the only fellow to be … Continue reading →
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Gotabaya Claims Local & International Conspiratorial Hands were Behind His FALL
Kalani Kumarasinghe, in Daily Mirror, 8 March 2024 ……. where the headline runs; “Shavendra and Kamal villains in GR’s new book” Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has acknowledged his shortcomings in appointing key defence personnel, including General Shavendra Silva and General (Retd.) … Continue reading →
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