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June 15, 2025 · 1:26 am

“Existential Struggle” — Israel vs Iran + Allies

LISTEN to SCOTT RITTER … Scott Ritter is a former US Marine, Intelligence Officer & UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter outlines the extent of Israels surprise attack on Iran and what will likely be the consequences. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: … Continue reading →

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September 19, 2025 · 9:20 pm

A Ripping & Gripping Cricketing Fight: Lanka vs Afghanistan

Michael Roberts The 20-Over Contest between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi was a rip-roaring and thrilling contest that generated several marvellous performances (which I did not watch live because of time differences & other demands). Let me outlines … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2024 · 11:59 am

USA kow-tows to Natanyahu: ‘Ehemai Hamu’ on the World Stage

John Whitbeck in COUNTERPUNCH where the title reads “American Obeisance” … & the highlighting emphasis is the work of The Editor, Thuppahi  I have just witnessed the most pathetic and humiliating hour which I, as an American, have experienced in … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2026 · 5:19 pm

“A Life of Colour” …. In Appreciation of Sybil Weereratne

Dodwell Keyt The first oil painting by Sybil Weereratne was a vase with flowers. She recalls it without emphasis, as though the moment needs no special framing. The painting still hangs on the wall of her lounge room today, not … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2025 · 7:44 pm

A Searing Review of the Trump-Blair Peace Plan for Gaza

Dr Anas Iqtait of  , whose chosen title was “Tony Blair’s ‘Board of Peace’ is a farce, not diplomacy” Donald Trump’s 20-point “peace  plan” for Gaza, unveiled with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s endorsement, has been  presented as a blueprint … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2024 · 2:03 am

Beverley Pinder’s PRIDE WITHOUT PREJUDICE launched at Barefoot

News Item in Elanka, c. 18 May 2024 ….. https://www.elanka.com.au/magical-night-as-pride-without-prejudice-launched-in-sri-lanka/  More than fifty guests recently gathered at Barefoot Gallery for the launch in Sri Lanka of Beverley Pinder OAM’s inspiring autobiography: Pride Without Prejudice on 17 May. Bernice Roche, who emceed the … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2026 · 1:39 pm

Suffocation!! … Trump’s Programme for Gaza, Venezuela & Cuba

An Observer in a Black Sea Resort U.S. President Donald Trump wants countries to pay at least $1 billion to remain on the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ beyond a three-year limit, according to the text of the body’s charter obtained … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2026 · 4:02 pm

The NPP’s Education Reform: Stirring the Hornet’s Nest

Niyanthani Kadirgamar Education occupies a special place in the minds of the general public in Sri Lanka. Thanks to the visionary education reforms put forward by the Report of the Special Committee on Education in 1943 and the consequent Free … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2024 · 6:06 pm

Hendrik Ambrosius Johnson: A Tale of Survival Across Three Continents

Nick Van Der Hoeven … with the highlights being the work of the Editor, Thuppahi Before I discuss the incredible life of Hendrik Ambrosius Johnson, I just wanted to state that my interest in my Ceylonese genealogy was not deliberate, … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2025 · 8:02 pm

Remembering Karen Roberts Who Chose Writing …..

Renuka Sadanandan, whose original title runs thus: “Karen Roberts Writing. Her Way of Staying Close” ** Pix by M.A. Pushpa Kumara It was probably the single most frightening thing that happened to her. Having to walk alone from the advertising … Continue reading →

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