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August 30, 2023 · 10:21 pm

Dilmah Tea & Barossa Wine in Perfect Match in Adelaide

Glam Adelaide, with this title  “Dilmah joins forces with University of Adelaide expert to refine tea and wine production” …. & with highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi               Dilhan C. Fernando, Dilmah Tea’s … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2024 · 12:13 pm

‘Made’ in Australia: The Journal SOUTH ASIA

SEE … https://southasianstudies.org.au/journal/     South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies ranks as the leading academic journal in South Asian studies. It provides a forum for scholarly research, comment and discussion on the history, society, economy, culture and international relations … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2025 · 7:09 pm

“Europe in Danger” — Trump Eviscerated by French Senator

Verbatim Record of Claude Malhuret’s Speech in French Senate, March 2025 ** “President, Mr. Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen Ministers, My dear colleagues, Europe is at a critical turning point in its history. The American shield is crumbling, Ukraine risks … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2025 · 3:31 pm

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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February 5, 2026 · 11:25 pm

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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March 9, 2026 · 7:49 pm

India Overwhelm Kiwis in T20 Final

Andrew Miller inESPNcricinfo, March 2026 where the title runs thus: “India crush New Zealand for third T20 World Cup title” Abhishek, Samson and Kishan all smashed half-centuries to amass 255 before Bumrah’s four-for helped set up a massive win India 255 … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2025 · 5:16 pm

HEGEL: Awesome in its Absolute Power — The Nation State

Courtesy of Richard Koenigsberg of USA “The Nation State is spirit in its … actuality … it is therefore the absolute power on earth. … The State is the Spirit of the People itself.  The actual State is animated by this … Continue reading →

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November 5, 2025 · 12:27 am

Deep Currents in Sri Lankan Politics Reappear

Shashik Silva, in Polity, 16 September 2025 where  the title  runs  thus: “Sinhala Buddhist Nationalism and Political Legitimacy in Contemporary Sri Lanka”  Cleavage politics has emerged as one of the most defining features of Sri Lanka’s party system and political behaviour … Continue reading →

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June 29, 2025 · 9:37 pm

Milestones: Chandrika at Eighty

Gamini Keerawella in The Island,  29 June 2025  where the title runs thus: “CBK at 80: A Trailblazer’s Legacy in Perspective”   Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga As Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Sri Lanka’s first female Executive President, turns 80 on June 29, … Continue reading →

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December 21, 2022 · 10:08 pm

Muralitharan: The Arm that Did Not Chuck

Dr Barclay  “Buddy” Reid …. with highlighting emphasis imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi ** Boxing Day is back, reviving memories of the 1995 no balling of Muttiah Muralitharan, the greatest bowler of all time. Following the no ball call, the … Continue reading →

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