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Charles Ambrose Lorenz should be A Ceylonese Icon Today as well
From the Sunday Times (Sri Lanka), 2 August 2026, where the title reads “In search of Charles Ambrose Lorenz: Nick van der Hoeven traces his vanishing legacy” … reproduced here with highlights and title imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi There … Continue reading
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Three Appreciations For Premila’s Essay on Alagu Subramaniam
Personnel from Different Ethnic Backgrounds have expressed Firm Accolades for Premila Thurairatnam’s Essay on Alagu Subramanium, ….Michael Roberts in Adelaide, November 2025 I. S De Silva March 7, 2022 at 10:11 am Edit Very interesting article Michael. Thanks for sharing
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Anura Tennakoon Reaches Out to the Cricketing World
S Skandakumar Bless You Anura….and Thank You Icon cricketers past and present, distinguished guests Ayubowan, Vanakkam, Asalam Alekum Good Evening. When I accepted Anura ‘s invitation, I was not expecting to address such an awesome audience. I now know what … Continue reading
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The Roots & Channels of Socio-Political Power in Sri Lanka …. Yesterday & Today
Michael Roberts I came across the genealogy of the Madugalle Family quite accidentally ..…. https://thuppahis.com/2026/02/08/the-madugalle-genealogy-from-way-back/#more-96229 It should serve as a springboard for historical reflection on the socio-political currents of the 18th to mid-twentieth century – work linked to our knowledge … Continue reading
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SeaHorses Off Sri Lankan Shores: Rare Finds
Ifham Nizam, in The ISLAND Newspaer, 12 December 2025, where the title reads: “Rare Seahorse discovered in Sri Lankan waters sparks urgent conservation debate” … with the photos below being ‘generic imports’ because the bloody ISLAND photo was not cooperative … Continue reading
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The Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka Deepens
Harold Pulse, whose title runs thus: “Our Gentle Giants Are Dying — Electric Fences Alone Cannot Save Them” Why have successive governments failed to protect Sri Lanka’s wild elephants, except for stringing up electric fences to protect people who are … Continue reading
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